Lucas,
Charlie Rangel is a devoted champion of women's rights. He's stood up for economic equality and equal rights in a Congress that is too often hostile to our issues.
In a time where women are paid $0.77 to every dollar a man earns, this struggle for economic equality hits close to home for all of us. It's something we've worked against for years, and I've been lucky enough to have my Uptown neighbor, Charlie Rangel, as an ally in that fight.
He's a reliable ally and I'm supporting him for re-election. Will you contribute to help Charlie Rangel win?
He's a fighter for all of us. That's why national Democrats including President Bill Clinton and Leader Nancy Pelosi are supporting Charlie, too. We know we can count on him in the fight for equality.
It's especially important right now. Charlie Rangel has a real challenge this year and he's going to need your support. He's facing a tense primary in his re-election bid.
We can't afford to lose a Democratic leader who has such a distinguished record of standing up for women. Will you back him up?
Thank you,
Carolyn Maloney
P.S. On May 22, I'm hosting a fundraiser at my house for Charlie with Congress Members Nita Lowey and Terri Sewell. Will I see you there?