Outrage

Outrage.

I’m generally a positive and happy person.

But as we head into the November Election, outrage is the only word I can think of to describe how I feel about what’s going on in IL-15.

Every day, the people I talk to give me another reason to work harder and do better to win this election in November for everyone. Not just those who agree with me.

For example:

• This weekend in Henderson County, I talked to Gary, a farmer who isn’t sure he can afford to plant next year. Fuel costs are high, crop prices are low, and the operating expenses are too much.
  
  

• I talked to Scott, a multi-generational farmer who has spent thousands more than in past years on fuel for his combine, tractors, and trucks. He’s worried there won’t be a farm left to pass down to his son and grandchildren.
  
  

• And last week, I spoke with Molly, who lives with an autoimmune disease. She turns 26 in November and will age out of her parents’ health insurance and lose her coverage. Her employer doesn’t offer insurance, she makes too much for Medicaid, and she can’t afford the alternatives.

These are real people.
Real families.
Real problems.

And they are exactly why I’m running for Congress.

I’m outraged that working people are being asked to do more with less while Mary Miller makes decisions that leave them behind.

I’m outraged that farmers are worried about losing the land their families have worked for generations.

I’m outraged that people are being forced to choose between healthcare and putting food on the table.

And I’m outraged that every voter I speak with who has attempted to reach out to their elected member of Congress, Mary Miller, gets dismissive responses.

“We are aware of the issue.”
“Congresswoman Miller has no comment at this time.”
“That is not an issue we can address at this time.”

And then there are the times when no one answers the phone, and constituents never hear a word back. 

But outrage alone isn’t enough. We have to turn that outrage into action.

That means making a contribution today.
It means picking up the phone and phone banking.
It means knocking on doors, canvassing our communities, and talking to our neighbors.
It means every single one of us doing everything we can to say enough.

We can win this in November, but it will take all of us.

I’m ready to keep showing up, listening, and fighting for the people of Illinois’ 15th District.

Are you ready to turn your outrage into action?

Let’s do this together.

Jennifer