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The Strait of…crypto?

Did you know that Iran is making boats pay to get through the straight of Hormuz…in crypto!?

The same crypto industry that Donald Trump has been openly profiting from is now entangled in global conflict zones, creating new ways to cash in on instability. And here’s the kicker: that same industry has been quietly working its way into the Democratic Party, too.

Which is exactly why who we elect matters so much.

Because this isn’t just about digital coins or tech trends. It’s about whether our leaders are willing to stand up to powerful interests — or cash in alongside them.

I’ve spent my career calling out nonsense when I see it. And folks, this? This is nonsense with consequences.

Midwest Values PAC is working to elect leaders who will fight for transparency, accountability, and a government that works for people — not offer lip service while quietly cashing checks. Please donate so the right Democrats can flip the House, the Senate, and fill our government with principled leaders who won’t look the other way. 

Al

P.S. Before Trump started this war, the Strait of Hormuz was — checks notes — open and ships could pass through free of charge! 

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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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