“They want to stay in power without your consent ”

/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-header-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22 Sharing this from last night’s Rachel Maddow Show, {NAME}: /d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-graphic1-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22 “If they do not want it to be your vote that determines who is in power, it means that they don’t want to have to use power to try to meet your needs — to try to earn your vote.” [DONATE TO STOP MAGA REPUBLICANS](/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-SB1-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22) The “consent of the governed” is so fundamental a principle in America, that it was written in the Declaration of Independence in 1776, predating the Constitution upon which our government is built. Yet Republicans want to undermine elections because they know that they are ever less capable of earning the “consent of the governed.” We cannot allow MAGA Republicans — who don’t believe in the purpose, the function, or even the fundamental principles of representative government — to control our country. [That’s why we set a critical goal to raise $5,000 before Friday at midnight — to help us make sure our leaders are accountable to the people and NOT to the whims of a power-hungry demagogue in Mar-a-Lago. Rush a donation now to help us crush our goal >>](/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-SL1-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22) {NAME}, in just six weeks we will hold our first national election since Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies incited violence, provoking insurrectionists to attack the Capitol and vandalize the halls of Congress. This is not just any election. It’s an election to prove that our country can withstand the GOP’s attacks on the very core of our democratic system. If Republicans take the majority in the House or Senate, they will use their power to build even more power by further eroding voting rights and reducing their accountability to the American people. Hank understands what’s at stake. He’s been yelling from the rooftops that defending our democracy means protecting voting rights. He was arrested last year for peacefully protesting Senate inaction on voting rights, chanting with other protestors even as he was cuffed and taken into custody. /d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-graphic2-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22 Republicans are trying to create a disconnect between themselves and the people they’re supposed to serve. At the end of the day, they’re not interested in you, your family, or your needs. They’re only interested in their own power. We’ve seen where that leads, {NAME}. As Rachel Maddow said last night, it leads to — and rhymes with — some of the darkest pages of 20th century history. Hank is resolved not to let it happen here — not in his district, not in Georgia, NOT in America — even as he’s become a lightning rod for baseless right-wing attacks. [We need your help to fight back and defend our democracy. Hank will keep fighting for us, if we make sure he has the tools and platform to do so — hitting our goals gives our team those resources. Please donate $5, $15, $25, or whatever you can before Friday’s deadline to help us hit our $5,000 goal.](/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-SL2-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22) [PITCH IN TO DEFEND DEMOCRACY](/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-SB2-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22) Thank you, Hank HQ --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hank Johnson Facebook Icon](/8-NgHBj74PMpmSW1zLotjE1mJ5H8E8bl7qIMl81dxcM=) [Hank Johnson Twitter Icon](/BfxgE4-rN7AEpUMKxv695ajuInkljRevXDEELo1MDac=) [Hank Johnson Instagram Icon](/Ri36Rzxw0C8tSD6Jqud6QxxZyOLJA76kxZzoZZDB5kE=) Congressman Hank Johnson is a former defense attorney, DeKalb County commissioner, small business owner, and magistrate judge who now serves in Congress as a champion for the middle class. This email was sent to {EMAIL} because we want to keep you fully informed about Hank's persistent work toward better healthcare, gun safety reform, quality education, and well-paying jobs. [DONATE NOW](/d_6dVUWd0ooUOOYxVU6Zc392RG871Lp8hNbqftWyL0A=?refcode=E18516-20220927-EOQ3-footer-GOP-RegTemplate-DeadlineOther-NA&amount=20.22) If you prefer, contribution checks may also be mailed to Hank's campaign office at: Hank Johnson for Congress 4153 Flat Shoals Pkwy Suite 322 Building C, 2nd Fl. Decatur GA 30034 United States Paid for by Committee to Re-elect Henry "Hank" Johnson [unsubscribe](/ccX3MoFZtrdt8DH10chNXZxrDsvIpDx-IDmdaUllTUw=)