Can I tell you a story?

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](. Can I tell you a story about my family farm, {NAME}? In 1910, my grandfather came to Montana. He found a piece of grassy land, took a look at it, and said, “This is the place.” And that’s where the farm began. He farmed the land until the early 1940s, and then passed it down to my folks. In 1978, my wife Sharla and I took over the farm and we’re still here today, three generations and more than 40 years later. We’ve made a lot of progress here — Sharla and I built a new home, several steel buildings, and more storage. The truth is, I love this work. Yes, it makes for early mornings and late nights during planting and harvest seasons — but it also keeps me grounded, and it gives me perspective on the issues we face every day. When I think about climate change, I’m thinking of folks on farms like mine, struggling with catastrophic droughts or historic levels of flooding. When I think about reforming the USPS, I’m thinking of the people in rural communities across Montana who rely on timely mail delivery for their medication or Social Security checks. And when I think about infrastructure, I’m thinking of the rural towns near mine that need access to affordable, high-speed internet. These aren’t abstract issues or talking points. They’re very real challenges that deserve real solutions, and that’s what I’m fighting for in Washington. I spend every single day trying to do right by working families, farmers, students, and veterans here in Montana and across the country. [I’m running for reelection because there’s still work to be done. Just like my parents and grandparents on the family farm, when I commit to something, I see it through. Can you make a split donation between my campaign and Blue Amp Action of any amount today to help me keep up the fight in Washington?]( I’ll leave you with one last truth about farming: Some years you get the right amount of rain, and things work out really well. Other years, you get a whole lot less. That means it’s important to be prepared for any outcome, and to have a support system by your side when things get difficult. We don’t know what this campaign will look like, or what Republicans will throw our way over these final few months. But with your support, we’ll be ready. I appreciate anything you’re able to pitch in. Thanks for your help, and I hope I make you proud. — Jon Cliff Schecter President, Blue Amp Action Amplify Good Follow Us Blue Amp Action PAC PO Box 8384, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it in your web browser]( 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. And savvy grassroots activists like you know, just like we do, that we can’t stop watching the people we help elect: after the elections, we have to keep organizing support for the policies we like and pushing back against the ones we don’t. When the public tunes out between elections and the only people our elected officials hear from are the paid lobbyists of wealthy corporations, our government stops being accountable to the needs of ordinary families. Democracy never sleeps, and neither can we. 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. — 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](. Paid for by Blue Amp Action PAC [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage Your Preferences](