Charade

From:replies@actblue.com To: john.podesta@gmail.com Date: 2015-11-20 16:12 Subject: Charade

Dear John, "That's what we're trying to do: put some money in so there's less money in politics." That's an actual statement Charles Koch made this week and it makes absolutely no sense. Apparently it's only okay for his money to be in politics? He's totally lost perspective and anointed himself America's savior. Money equals power in the post-Citizen's United world, and the brothers are looking to buy the government and then shut the door on the rest of us. If Republicans are elected in 2016, they'll be indebted to big-dollar donors like the Kochs. Democrats, on the other hand, will be indebted to the millions of small-dollar donors who use ActBlue to make their voice heard and support their campaigns. Will you chip in $15 a month to help us continue providing a fundraising platform that's both by and for the people? Because you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $15 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=15_t ] Express Donate: $25 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=25&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=25_t ] Express Donate: $50 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=50&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=50_t ] Express Donate: $100 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=100&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=100_t ] Or donate another amount [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=x_t ] Charles Koch is trying so hard to keep up this "concerned citizen" charade in the press. It's almost embarrassing. But we can't let him fool us into thinking that he and his brother are well-intentioned when this is all so clearly the same story, different election season. They're continuing the Koch crusade, hoping to infiltrate all levels of government with far-right values and GOP politicians. The only way to ensure that Democrats can win against a host of Koch-influenced candidates in 2016 is to help make sure they have the resources it'll take to win. That's why at ActBlue we're working with candidates across the country to help them build grassroots-fueled campaigns with support from small-dollar supporters. Will you chip in $15 a month to help us scale up our tools and help even more Democrats in 2016? Because you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $15 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=15_b ] Express Donate: $25 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=25&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=25_b ] Express Donate: $50 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=50&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=50_b ] Express Donate: $100 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?express_lane=true&amount=100&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=100_b ] Or donate another amount [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/justified?amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=x_b ] From all of us at ActBlue, thanks. -- Julia, Chris, Chelsea and the rest of the team---- ActBlue is the nation's largest source of funds for Democrats. Launched in 2004, ActBlue created and deployed the next generation of online fundraising tools, enabling individuals and groups to raise money for the Democratic candidates of their choice at secure.actblue.com. Wondering how you can make the most of ActBlue? We're always happy to help. Email us at info@actblue.com. If this email has reached you in error, we apologize. This email was sent to john.podesta@gmail.com. To unsubscribe, go to: http://action.actblue.com/unsubscribe