Dear Lucas,
Déjà vu. The House Republicans again drove us toward a government shutdown, this time holding hostage the victims of floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.
Their ransom demand? The gutting of job-creation programs.
After the Senate Democrats declared this DOA, the House GOP split town, and left us to clean up the mess.
I've had enough. These Republicans clearly have one interest in their governing. Destroy everything in their path, then blame President Obama and the Democrats for the economic wreckage.
In 48 hours, the DSCC will hit a deadline that will determine whether this Boehner-Cantor ideology takes over the Senate and institutes a full reign over Congress. With only a four-seat majority, we can stop the extreme House GOP in the Senate. But we must prevent them from tipping this balance of power.
Click here to make a $5 contribution to the DSCC before this critical September deadline in 48 hours. It's the best way to keep Republicans out of power and help Democrats stand up to their political games.
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And I've seen enough from these Republicans to know where they stand. "Nay" on creating new jobs. "Nay" on rebuilding our roads, bridges, and schools. "Nay" on protecting Medicare and Social Security.
That's why I say "aye" to supporting the DSCC - the only organization solely devoted to keeping these Republicans and their dangerous gamesmanship far away from the Senate majority.
And, if you'll forgive my bluntness, I need to know where you stand, too. We have to protect 23 seats - and Republicans need to gain only four of them to take the majority. We need to raise $188,000 by midnight Friday - and 90% of that funding comes from individuals like you.
So while I know you're just as fed up with the GOP's antics as I am, it's time to decide: Are you in? If so, I need you to click here right now and make a contribution to the DSCC to help us hold the Senate.
We've seen it over and over again: Republicans talk about working with the president and the need for bipartisanship, only to turn their backs and run away when Americans are in need. Their actions speak volumes.
And so do yours. Believe me, I'm as frustrated as you are that Republicans won't let us do more to help the middle class. But that frustration only matters if it motivates us to act.
Please click here to make a $5 contribution to the DSCC to help us meet our $188,000 goal before midnight Friday. We're way past talk. It's time for action.
Thank you for standing with Democrats,
Dick Durbin
P.S.: We may have avoided a government shutdown for now. The House Republicans may not have helped - but you can help keep them from taking over the Senate. Please click here to make your contribution before midnight Friday - and help Democrats stand strong.