A personal note

Lying there, I could honestly say that my life sucked and I was not going to stand for that. {NAME}, I can trace my drive to achieve success to the first night I slept on the floor in the apartment my mother got for us after my father left. Lying there, I could honestly say that my life sucked and I was not going to stand for that. Growing up poor, I took advantage of the things Democrats championed and the people of our country provided: Pell Grants and school lunch programs to name two. Those helping hands gave me (and people like me) a debt of gratitude I worked to pay back through service — first in the Marines, and now in Congress. The things I want today are not exotic. I am not looking to own a yacht, the Hope Diamond, or to have billionaires throw money at me. I want loving relationships with family, I want to help my constituents, and I want an America that lives up to its ideals. As I think about what’s next – do I challenge Senator Sinema or not? – what I learned growing up and during my time in the Marines is that I can’t do it alone. I’ll need your help if we’re going to be ready on day one. Because if we’re not, we’ll get swallowed up fast. So please: [Can you use this link to contribute $7, $15 or whatever you can afford today? Your donation will be evenly split between Save Democracy and my campaign. It all adds up when we’re all chipping in. And truthfully, that’s the only way we have a chance to win: together.]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be split between Ruben Gallego and Save Democracy and will go through immediately: [CONTRIBUTE $3 »]( [CONTRIBUTE $7 »]( [Or a custom donation »]( The fourteen-year-old kid with tears in his eyes because he had no bed to sleep in would be amazed to see me today. And I think the Marine that came home from Iraq would be proud, as well. Thank you, Ruben Paid for by SD PAC ([www.SaveDemocracyPAC.com](#)) Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. [122 C Street NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20001](#) Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans have put our Democracy on the edge of collapse. They have relentlessly worked to cripple the Postal Service, colluded with foreign governments, purged millions of Americans from the voter rolls, imposed burdensome voting restrictions, and attacked communities of color to sabotage their fundamental right to vote. Save Democracy PAC is committed to electing strong Democratic leaders at all levels of government who will protect our right to vote, ensure the security of our elections, and reform our broken campaign finance system. Please, consider making a [one-time contribution by clicking here](. To make the most powerful lasting impact and help us elect Democrats who will SAVE our Democracy from corrupt Republicans, make a [monthly sustaining contribution by clicking here](. [Click here]( to receive fewer emails. Click here to [unsubscribe](. [Donate Monthly (Please Consider, {NAME}) »]( [Donate Just Once »](