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  THANK SENATOR ED MARKEY FOR STANDING UP FOR VOTING RIGHTS! I am not going to hold back here. Republicans launched a redistricting war this cycle,   and right now they are winning. They’ve gerrymandered states like Texas to draw out Democratic house districts. Trump’s SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, paving the way for the rapid elimination of majority-Black districts across the South. And Virginia’s Supreme Court just rejected a response by Democrats that was approved by Virginian voters and would have evened the playing field. Republicans are rewriting the rules to solidify a permanent majority in the House of Representatives — voters and democracy be damned. Nothing short of massive, unprecedented Democratic victory this November will break some of these gerrymanders. But here’s the catch:   If we can take back the Senate, we can still block Trump’s agenda no matter what happens in the House. So here’s our next move. Mary Peltola is running for Senate in Alaska ...

  It’s Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. I just finished delivering the Democratic response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, and I wanted to reach out to you directly. Americans expect and deserve leaders who are working hard to deliver for them.  That is not what we saw tonight. The state of the union under Donald Trump is failing American families. But know this: Democrats are focusing relentlessly on what matters most. We’re bringing people together – not stoking division. We’re lowering costs and delivering real relief for families, farmers, and business owners – not unleashing trade wars and hiking taxes. We’re keeping our communities safe – not escalating violence and fear in our cities. But this work doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We need you with us.   Will you split a donation between the Democratic Governors Association and the Voter Protection Project so we can hold this president accountable? If you've saved your payment information with...