Establishment Super PACs have already spent almost $2 million against Summer Lee in her primary against a corporate Democrat.
Here’s what Bernie Sanders had to say about that this week, in an email raising money for Summer:
"The Democratic Corporate Establishment is spending a huge amount of money trying to defeat strong, progressive women of color who are running for Congress. Given the recent news about the Supreme Court's willingness to overturn Roe v. Wade, we need these women in Congress more than ever.
What this super PAC is doing is disgusting and speaks to the corruption of our political system. When we talk about billionaires and big money buying elections, this is exactly what we are talking about. These big money interests will do and spend whatever it takes to try to stop our progressive movement. We must fight back."
Can you join Bernie today and contribute to Summer Lee’s campaign before her May 17 primary? Rush a split contribution to Summer and Justice Democrats right now.
Super PACs are spending millions to stop our candidates because the establishment is doing everything it can to protect the corporate-backed status quo. The establishment is backing Summer’s opponent, who made money as a corporate lawyer defending companies accused of withholding unpaid wages and sexual discrimination. Summer, a progressive fighter for the people, is the clear choice in PA-12, but not for the corporate establishment.
Here’s one more thing from Bernie: "It is not an accident that Congress is now a bolder and more progressive institution than in past years. Together, we've made that happen by taking on the political establishment and electing some great progressive leaders. It is very important that we continue that progress."
Justice Democrats has been a huge (or 'yuge' as Bernie would say) part of making Congress a bolder, more progressive institution. We recruited AOC and helped her build a winning campaign in 2018. We recruited and helped elect Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman. We helped re-elect the Squad. Summer is our next chance to expand our Justice Democrats bloc in Congress.
Justice Democrats formed after Bernie’s 2016 presidential campaign in order to elect more members of Congress that reflected Bernie’s policy agenda. We’ve had some huge wins since then, and we need another one on May 17.
Let’s send Summer to Congress.
In solidarity,
Justice Democrats
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