When politicians show their true colors, believe them

{NAME} – When public officials tell you their priorities and plans, believe them. That's the approach we're taking when it comes to the budget plan released last month by the Republican Study Committee (the largest single caucus within the House GOP, representing nearly 80 percent of all members). Here's a taste of what their plan calls for: - Raising the retirement age - Cutting Social Security - Passing a national abortion ban - Gutting Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) It should go without saying that each of these policies would be terrible for the people of Virginia's 7th District, not to mention the country at large. But if Republicans hold the House in November, {NAME}, they'll be in a real position to advance their dangerous agenda. We don't want that, and we know you don't either, so it's time for you to join the fight. [If we want to take the House back, we have to win here in VA-07. Will you pitch in $3 now to make sure Margaret has the resources to build her campaign further and take on the far right?]( [Donate Today]( Top House Republicans – including Speaker Mike Johnson – are already mobilizing for a hand-picked candidate of theirs in VA-07. If they succeed, that means they'll have just added a vote for banning abortion, cutting Social Security, and dismantling healthcare. Margaret's determined to stop them. But to do that, she needs the funds to go up against the full national Republican machine. We're now less than 7 months away from Election Day, and before we know it, we'll be in the full swing of the campaign season. So we have to be defining the race – and making sure voters know just how extreme the Republican agenda is – now. [Please {NAME},can we count on you to stand with Margaret and pitch in $3? Every contribution right now is an investment in keeping a swing district blue and electing a proven voice for our Democratic values.]( Thank you, Team Franklin Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Paid for by Margaret for Congress This email was sent by [Margaret Angela Franklin]( Margaret for Congress PO Box 4084 Woodbridge, VA 22194 United States Email is an important way for Margaret Angela Franklin to keep supporters like you informed about critical issues and to build a winning grassroots campaign. Too much email? [Switch to our less email option here](. Click here to [update your email address or other information](. If you no longer want to hear from Margaret Angela Franklin, [click here to get off all our lists instantly](. Questions or concerns? [Contact us here](.