I gave up my quiet life to serve my country in the hot deserts of the Middle East.

Now… I’m running for Congress against a far-Left Democrat in North Carolina’s First District ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ I grew up sipping sweet tea on the porch in the Shenandoah Valley. But I gave up my quiet life to serve my country in the hot deserts of the Middle East. [Hey, my name is Laurie Buckhout – can I tell you a little about how I came to be where I am today and why I'm sending you this email?]( [ Colonel Laurie Buckhout ]( After graduating college, I was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army. I commanded hundreds of troops in combat as the US surged into Iraq. I spent 26 years in the Army working my way up to Colonel. Now… I’m running for Congress against a far-Left Democrat in North Carolina’s First District – one of the most watched races in the ENTIRE COUNTRY. The Democrats are scrambling to keep this seat under their control. In fact, House Democrats just unloaded $3 MILLION into my district to run disgusting attack ads against me and destroy my campaign. That’s why I’m partnering with my friend – and future colleague – Majority Leader Steve Scalise for the VERY FIRST TIME. We’re spearheading a no-fail mission, and I’m asking you to join us. [We set an ambitious goal of raising $250K before the end of the month to flip my district red and defeat the Radical Democrats at the ballot box.]( If you can afford to donate just $35 or $50 to help us reach our goal, I’m humbly asking you to do so right now. [PLEASE: DONATE NOW!]( If you're not sold yet, I get it. I'm sure you have tons of fundraising emails crowding your inbox. All I’m asking is that you consider the following: This ONE SEAT can deliver retribution for all the failures of the Biden-Harris Administration. I'm running to defeat the Democrat Party that.... – Abandoned Americans in Afghanistan and cost the lives of 13 brave soldiers – Enabled dangerous cartels to operate out of our neighborhoods – Prioritized illegal immigrants over American veterans – Kowtowed to radical adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia – Destroyed our military in the name of their DEI agenda [Saving our country begins and ends at home. Right now – our country is burning while our Democrat “leaders” are sitting up in their ivory towers. And the ONLY WAY we can save it is firing every single one of them on Election Day.]( So even if you’ve never heard my name… Even if this is the first time you’ve heard my story… I’m asking you to join Leader Scalise and myself in our fight to take back our country: [PLEASE: DONATE NOW!]( God bless you – and God bless America, Laurie Buckhout Colonel, United States Army (Retired) Use of military ranks, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Please take my Election Year Check-In!]( This is Steve Scalise. As your Majority Leader, I’m respectfully asking you to fill out my [ELECTION YEAR CHECK-IN]( at your earliest convenience. It’s important. I want to have your goals, your concerns, and your priorities in mind before I do anything else. What would you like me to keep in mind when I'm taking on the Radical Democrats? [START MY ELECTION YEAR CHECK-IN >>]( Paid for by TEAM SCALISE, a joint fundraising committee authorized by and to benefit SCALISE FOR CONGRESS and EYE OF THE TIGER PAC. Team Scalise is committed to defending our Conservative House majority and electing Conservatives across the country. Thank you for being a part of our movement. Contributions to TEAM SCALISE, or any participating committee, are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations, national banks, labor unions, foreign nationals without “green cards,” and federal government contractors are prohibited. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of each individual who contributes over $200 in a calendar year. [Privacy Policy]( Patriot Values Defense PO Box 461 Fort Collins, CO 80522 [unsubscribe]( | [manage data preferences](