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Dear Bernie Sanders,

This past year has been a busy and stressful one, during which you have achieved things that few people believed you to be capable of. You sparked a Revolution that unites millions of Americans together to fight for political justice. You have inspired and empowered us in the fight against a corrupted Establishment that, like any parasite, robs the American People blind for the benefit of the wealthiest 0.01%. Regarding this fight — most said it was impossible, some said that it was improbable, and now we say that it is inevitable.

However, there is something else of great significance that your efforts have achieved — trust. Trust is very fragile; it can be very difficult to earn, andvery easy to lose. But your hard work and tireless efforts in leading all of us to fight has earned you our trust, Mr. Sanders.

You have earned the trust of millions of young Americans for whom believing in a politician was an alien concept. You have also earned the trust and adoration of so many older Americans that watched as the balance of wealth and power evaporated over time. You have provided for all of us somebody to trust, and behind whom we can rally and fight for real change. We, The People for whom you’ve fought, can see the path to that change. You’ve started a Revolution that fights for the very soul and future of our great nation, and The People do not want to stop fighting alongside you.

Like the civil rights leaders before you that fought tooth and nail for their cause, you are every bit as important to this Revolution as its members. When you stood with Martin Luther King Jr. in protest and in civil disobedience for your values; When you stood alone at the floor of the Senate, railing against bad legislation; Even as you stand today in the Presidential race, you fight tirelessly for all of us. Believe us when we say that your struggle not received lightly. You are a paragon of ethical values, moral behavior, and responsible politics to your supporters. You are a strong voice, ringing proudly, calling for a better world, and encouraging our voices to rise and join yours.

You’ll remember that less than a year ago, your Revolution was regarded as a fringe movement by the Establishment. We were written off as radicals that would get tired and go home. Today, thanks to your efforts and tireless perseverance, we are too many in number to ignore. As a result of our success however, we now face a new and unwelcome challenge: a sea of malcontent voices that surround and shout us down. These voices want only to distract, discourage, and divide us in order to halt and undo all of the progress that we have made. We cannot let that happen. We have the passion and energy to bring forth real change. Our Revolution needs to stay united under a common cause, and we want that cause to be yours.

Tim Canova, your endorsement for a more progressive leader of the DNC, has said that “The Establishment always wins when they divide us, but if we pull together […], there is nothing we cannot accomplish”. We know this to be true, and ask that you help us to pull together. You have always said that this Revolution is not about you, but us. While this is true, The People of the Progressive Revolution want you at our helm. We want you to help us to be the most effective agents of change that we can be. Moreover,

We understand that change begins at the bottom, and will not allow our Revolution to die when we face the obligatory defeats and setbacks.

We refuse to live in a world where our actions and decisions are motivated by fear. We want something to believe in and fight for.

We believe in your ability to lead, both as President of these United States, and as the head of this Progressive Revolution.

We believe in your honesty and integrity, and place our trust in your motivation to continue the fight for the Progressive Revolution.

We believe in your authenticity, and we trust that you will not compromise the values of our Revolution.

We believe in your judgement, and consider your endorsements and leadership to be the most valuable contribution you can make.

We trust you, Mr. Sanders, and we believe in you. We are still with you up to and following the Democratic National Convention, so long as you will continue to lead us.

Thank you for believing in us, Mr. Sanders. Please, don’t ever give up this on fight.

Sincerely,

The Members of the Progressive Revolution.