Why YOU Matter

Yesterday when the mail arrived at our office, nestled in amongst the bills and junk mail was a letter from a candidate trained by American Majority for this election cycle.  It was a thank you note for the training and resources provided during his campaign.  Towards the end of the letter, he wrote that “My legs are tired and my heart is weary.”

The fact that within the midst of the storm that is campaigning, he wanted to say thank you for our help- well, it made my week.  So today’s post is not about how to do this, or tips on accomplishing that- today I want to remind you, all of you who’ve been working so hard and giving so much time, energy and passion to candidates and causes you believe in, of why you matter.  And I want to say thank you, because I know for many of you, your legs are tired and your heart is weary- and November is still months away.

Did you know that 70+ percent of elected officials in Congress today got their start in local or state politics? The majority of Washington politicians served as city council, county commission or school board members, and moved up from there.  So know this: your efforts for liberty today will be reflected in the leaders we have in DC for the next 20 or more years.

Did you know that in elections where one candidate has the money and another has the grassroots, the candidates with the support of the people can win? And have won, many times in the past.  So don’t despair and don’t feel small, because you are so much of the difference between winning and losing.

Last night at an activist training, we talked to a grassroots volunteer who walked 20 precincts in her city for candidates she believed in.  Her candidates won all but two of those 20 precincts. In the two precincts where they didn’t win?  One candidate lost by one vote.  Another lost by three.  Your efforts matter.

Receiving that letter of thanks was incredibly humbling because really, I am grateful to him.  And to every other candidate who puts their life on hold to campaign so vigorously, and to every volunteer who makes a difference on the ground.  Because I know what’s at stake- it’s my future.  And you’re fighting for it, today, so that I can look hopefully towards tomorrow, with confidence that our nation will endure and that the American dream is still possible.

So thank you.  And just in case you need a reminder of the importance of your efforts: you simply have to watch this video.  It’s hilarious- when you’re not wincing in pain at the ridiculous and absurd wastes of taxpayer dollars.  I hope it will make you laugh- and also that it will spur you on to keep doing all the good work that you are for liberty.  Thank you for all you do.