“What does this billionaire want from me?”

How could that not be Clarence Thomas’ first thought!? [Hank Johnson for Congress]( {NAME}, The steady drip of new information about GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow financing the life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is getting downright embarrassing. [Become a citizen co-sponsor of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act — the bill I introduced to hold Supreme Court justices accountable to a code of ethics — by signing your name today →]( [Become a SCERT citizen co-sponsor »]( Yesterday, ProPublica reported that Crow paid for Thomas’ grandnephew’s private school tuition. That’s after they reported that Crow had paid Thomas in an undisclosed real estate transaction and that Crow had paid for Thomas’ vacations on Crow’s megayacht, frequent stays at a resort, and travel on a private jet. If a right-wing billionaire suddenly took an interest in your life and started paying for your vacations, your travel, your family’s education, and your spouse’s salary, what would be your first thought? My first thought would be: “What does this billionaire want from me?” It’s cringeworthy every time I hear Republicans try to say that Harlan Crow is one of Thomas’ “dearest friends.” They weren’t friends until after Thomas was a Supreme Court justice. A friendship built on ‘you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours’ is no friendship at all. If the Supreme Court won’t take its own ethics problems seriously, Congress must step in to hold justices accountable and restore faith in the Supreme Court. I’ve introduced legislation to create and enforce a code of ethics for Supreme Court justices, and I’d like you to join me as a citizen co-sponsor of the bill. [Sign your name in support of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act and demand transparency and accountability now →]( [Become a SCERT citizen co-sponsor »]( Thank you, {NAME}. Hank Johnson he/him --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hank Johnson Facebook Icon]( [Hank Johnson Twitter Icon]( [Hank Johnson Instagram Icon]( 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. You're receiving this 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 »]( If you prefer, contribution checks may also be mailed to Hank's campaign office at: Committee to Re-elect Henry "Hank" Johnson 4153 Flat Shoals Pkwy Suite 322 Building C, 2nd Fl. Decatur, GA 30034 United States [unsubscribe](