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A Romantic Donor Appeal

There’s nothing more romantic than political passion. That’s why I’ve always found that Valentine’s Day is the best non-legal holiday to make a request for your support for Midwest Values PAC.

As you know, the political map facing Democrats in the Senate in 2024 is a lover’s nightmare. Okay. That’s not quite right. Or, frankly, even appropriate.

I apologize. 

The point is: Republicans have only 10 seats up — all in deep red states. Democrats have more than twice as many on the ballot — a big chunk in battleground states like Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Because Republicans won’t have to spend to defend their incumbents, they can put all their money into attacking our incumbents. In fact, Republicans are already running negative ads against them.

Your donation means we can invest in battleground states and help Democrats win races not just for the Senate, but for governor, secretary of state, and state legislature — just like we did so successfully in the last cycle.

And, once again, my apologies for my inappropriate remark above. That was completely uncalled for!

Al

P.S. I also apologize for leaving out how much I love my wife Franni this Valentine’s Day after 47 years of marriage! But at least that gives me an excuse to make another ask.

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Somehow, it’s been 20 years since I started Midwest Values PAC to help Democrats win elections — from progressive organizations to state legislatures to Congress to the White House — who share the values I grew up with in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Since 2006, Midwest Values PAC has invested more than $4 million in 341 candidates and organizations — and counting. 

Of course, none of this happens without you (or supporters like you) who care enough to pitch in.

As we mark our 20th anniversary, the work is more urgent than ever. This year, we have a big job: flip the House, take the Senate, and win up and down the ballot at the state and local level.

To mark our 20th year, we’ve set an ambitious goal: 26,000 contributions by Election Day 2026.

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Thanks for being part of this fight, and for sticking with us for 20 years (or for just joining — welcome!).

Al

P.S. Over the years, okay, decades, we’ve helped Democrats win tough races all across the country by investing early, intelligently, and strategically. That’s how you flip seats. That’s how you protect democracy. And that’s how you stop the worst impulses of a president who never should have been president in the first place.

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