When Betsy DeVos says “jump”...

[Ben Salango for WV] ...Jim Justice says “how high?” {NAME}, Jim Justice made a promise to our public school teachers, students, and school service personnel. He promised he would have their backs. He promised that he opposed unaccountable charter schools that suck money and resources from our public schools and students. But he went back on his word and signed legislation establishing charter schools in West Virginia after fellow billionaire Betsy DeVos tweeted at him. [From @BetsyDeVosED: West Virginia has an opportunity to improve education for all & put the needs of students first. Looking forward to seeing bold moves to offer robust options like charter schools & ESAs and support great teachers. Let's get it done @WVGovernor!]( [Responses to this tweet from West Virginians telling her to resign and to not bring her failed charter schools to their state.]( [West Virginia deserves better than a leader who sells out our public schools to appease the rich and powerful. Contribute $10 or what you can to help us make Jim Justice a one-term governor ]( I believe that strong traditional public schools make for a stronger West Virginia. We don’t need charter schools taking even more money out of West Virginia’s already starved public school system. Charter schools aren’t the answer. Instead of creating a handful of schools that cater to the wealthy few, let's create a world-class system for all of West Virginia’s children. It doesn’t make any sense to pass legislation that diverts money away from our public schools. We need to stop looking for quick-fix gimmicks and get to work for our public schools and students. That starts with fully funding public education. I am committed to ensuring that students have access to quality education and growth opportunities. And don’t just take it from me - the teachers’ unions that supported Jim in 2016 endorsed me in this race, because they know that I will always stand with workers and our public schools, and that my word is my bond. Here’s all you need to know about Jim Justice. He opposed charter schools in 2016 when it helped him politically. But when Betsy DeVos and the charter school lobby put pressure on him, he sold us out. West Virginia deserves better. [Make a contribution today to help us finish this race strong and elect a leader with a backbone ]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately by clicking a button below. [Pitch in $10]( [Pitch in $25]( [Pitch in $50]( [Pitch in $100]( [Pitch in $250]( [Another Amount]( Thank you, Ben Salango [Donate Once]( [Donate Weekly]( Ben Salango always believed in fighting for the little guy and standing up for what’s right. He went into law to hold the powerful accountable and fight for working people. As Kanawha County Commissioner, he focused on diversifying the economy and turning the unemployed into entrepreneurs. Now, more than ever, we need a forward-thinking leader to fix West Virginia. [Click here to learn more.]( Ben Salango for WV Ben Salango for West Virginia PO Box 11650 Charleston, WV 25339 United States Click here to [unsubscribe]( Follow our campaign on [Facebook]( [Twitter]( and [Instagram](. If you received this email from a friend, [click here to get messages from Ben sent directly to your inbox](