The woman in the rain

 

Friends, About nine months ago, we were halfway through a town hall in Durham when it started pouring rain. We stayed and finished the event, then I stayed to answer any questions that people wanted to ask one-on-one. Several people waited (in the rain) to ask their question, including Alison. She was the last person I got to. She had stood patiently in the rain — in a dress and heels — for twenty minutes. She was as soaked as a person can be. As I walked over to her, I was genuinely curious what would make someone endure that. We shook hands and she asked, "Where do you stand on a woman's right to choose?" I told her I supported it, we talked briefly about the need to defend Roe v. Wade, and then we parted ways and found shelter. I didn’t know her name at the time, so my staff and I referred to her as “the woman in the rain” until we posted this picture and someone told us who she was. That moment has stuck with me. This isn’t just another political issue — it goes to the core of a person’s bodily autonomy. It’s personal, it’s fundamental, and it deserves a clear, strong defense. We know what the Court is planning to do, but here’s what I’m going to do: If elected, I’m going to strongly support codifying the protections of Roe by federal law. The rights that women have had for 50 years to control their bodies must remain in place, and I’m here for that fight. My Republican opponents will gladly throw those rights overboard. Help make sure that we send someone to Congress who will take a clear stand in defending a woman’s freedom over her own body. I’m asking for your support. Best, Jeff P.S. — And thank you to the Alisons of the world, whose tenacity and dedication are a service to us all. PAID FOR BY JEFF JACKSON FOR CONGRESS Jeff Jackson for Congress P.O. Box 470882 Charlotte, NC 28226 United States WWW.JEFFJACKSONNC.COM | INFO@JEFFJACKSONNC.COM