Harris, it’s Gavin Newsom, Governor of California here with a critical message about what’s at stake this November in one of our key battleground states: North Carolina.
Harris, the stakes are incredibly high this November.
Right now, my friend and Democratic candidate for North Carolina governor, Josh Stein, is up against far-right Republican Mark Robinson: a wild conspiracy theorist who denies climate change and the Holocaust, and says he wants to remove science and social studies in 1st through 5th grade curriculums. He has even said if he wins, he would push for an abortion ban without exceptions.
But Robinson is WILDLY popular among the MAGA-right and is getting lots of support in his campaign. The reality is this, Harris: he has a real chance of getting elected in November. Recent polls show this race is already a statistical tie, with Robinson polling just two points behind Josh Stein – 47 to 49!
And it’s not just in North Carolina. Across the country, MAGA extremists are systematically attacking the very foundations of our society. They’ve silenced speech and made it harder to cast a ballot. They’ve signed dangerous abortion bans into law and want to go after contraception next. And they’ve even made democracy a partisan issue.
But I promise you – Democratic governors like me are fighting back, and will continue to fight every single day to protect our most fundamental rights. From protecting voting and reproductive rights and fighting to keep everyone’s kids safer from gun violence – we are delivering for the American people.
We’re relying on grassroots supporters to provide us with the urgent resources we need to win nationwide. To be one of the first people to receive critical updates about toss-up elections in battlegrounds and red-to-blue races, just text DEMGOVS to 30201 – or click here if you’re on your cell phone – to join our team!
Hi Harris, it's Josh Stein – Democratic nominee for governor of North Carolina. I’m not exaggerating when I say my race is too close for comfort. Will you chip in today?
North Carolina is the most competitive and expensive gubernatorial race in the nation this year, and it won’t be an easy road to victory on Election Day. Polls show a statistical tie between my GOP opponent and me. U.S. News calls our race a “knock-down, drag-out contest.” And Republicans are eyeing North Carolina’s governorship as their top pickup opportunity – they’re already pouring millions in far-right money into our state.
Here’s the truth, Harris: My opponent Mark Robinson is not just wrong for North Carolina, he’s dangerous. And if he is elected, he will try to sign a total abortion ban into law. He and his extremist allies are doing nothing but stoking national Republicans’ culture wars and they must be stopped.
And I never back down from a fight. The only way to stop right-wing extremists is to meet them vote-for-vote and dollar-for-dollar until November 5th, Harris – and we need your help.
We’re relying on grassroots supporters to provide us with the urgent resources we need to win nationwide. To be one of the first people to receive critical updates about toss-up elections in battlegrounds and red-to-blue races, just text DEMGOVS to 30201 – or click here if you’re on your cell phone – to join our team!
Across the country, Republicans are attacking our democracy and fanning the flames of culture wars to distract from the fact that, on issue after issue, they are failing.
Meanwhile, Democratic governors like Gov. Newsom are fighting every single day to protect our fundamental rights and freedoms in states across the country. But they can't do it alone. If we want to have any chance at protecting our blue firewall this year, we have to be able to compete with the GOP's megadonors – and we need help from supporters like you.
We’re relying on grassroots supporters to provide us with the urgent resources we need to win nationwide. To be one of the first people to receive critical updates about toss-up elections in battlegrounds and red-to-blue races, just text DEMGOVS to 30201 – or click here if you’re on your cell phone – to join our team!
The gig economy has grown significantly in the past decade, offering flexibility but exploiting workers.
Off key Republicans introduced a measure to block a new Biden administration rule to classify some gig workers as employees which would grant them eligibility for benefits, overtime pay, and minimum wage protections.
Derek knows what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck as a gig worker. In Congress he'll fight for fair treatment, just compensation, and dignified workplaces for everyone.
Between 10 and 30 percent of employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors to avoid complying with minimum wage and overtime pay, and to pass more of the risks and costs to workers.
Gig workers often work for less than minimum wage. They don't get sick leave or workers compensation… while the companies they work for make record profits!
America's workers continue to get stomped on by Republicans. We need pro-labor champs in Congress who will strike the right note!
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