Texas has never elected a Black Senator

You're getting this message because you’ve supported good causes and Democratic candidates. We need your support to continue fighting for our democracy. We love having you in our network, but if you no longer wish to hear from us, you can[unsubscribe here](. {NAME}, I'm running to defeat Ted Cruz and become the first ever Black Senator from Texas. If you’re already with me[,]([will you make a split donation to me and Blue Amp Action to help power my grassroots campaign? →]( [DONATE NOW ]( All the way back in 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels, a pastor and State Senator from Mississippi, was elected as the first Black US Senator. Since then, we've come a long way as a country. But representation – like our democracy – is a work in progress, and I believe we can do better. Black Americans have long faced far too many obstacles like: discrimination, lower pay, higher job instability – not to mention the racist voter suppression laws that Texas Republicans like Ted Cruz have championed, which make it harder for certain folks to vote. The bottom line is this: It's essential that our government reflects the people it represents. I'm ready to defeat Ted Cruz this November and fight to build a more perfect union for my boys and every kid in Texas. But unlike Ted Cruz, I don't have corporate special interests footing the bill for my campaign. To win, I need a massive movement of grassroots supporters to step up and join me in this fight. [Please, will you donate to me and Blue Amp Action to power my campaign to defeat Ted Cruz, become the first Black Senator from Texas, and be the leader Texans deserve? →]( [DONATE NOW ]( I'm so grateful to have you fighting with me. – Colin Cliff Schecter President, Blue Amp Action Amplify Good About BlueAmp Action: We cannot sugarcoat the current situation. Right-wing authoritarianism, defeated by a worldwide coalition during WWII, was only in hibernation. Over the past decade it has infected democratic societies--including ours. It is as simple as it is terrifying: What we do now will define the future of our country and world. We at Blue Amp Action are dedicated to liberal, open societies, where reason and science are applied to solve our problems; where civil rights--including voting rights!--are protected for all. We fight for these values every day. Speaking up on our platforms, raising the voices and the political prospects of liberal pols and pundits. So we ask that you support our work, so we can continue to engage in this fight every moment of every day. So our kids grow up in democracy, not dystopia. Thank you for your support for all we do! Please follow Cliff Schecter on Twitter @cliffschecter, or subscribe to The Takedown with Cliff Schecter on YouTube, to keep up to date with this battle for the heart and soul of our country. Follow Us Blue Amp Strategies 1776 Mentor Ave. #411 | Norwood, Ohio 45212 513.438.0171 | info@blueampaction.com Having trouble viewing this email? [View it in your web browser]( [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage Your Preferences](