Email from Bernie Sanders

David -

I don’t know if you had a chance to read Bernie’s email from earlier today about the Super PAC attacking our campaign, but let me add a little context to the request.

On Wednesday, July 1st, we’ll begin the process of filing what is known as an FEC Quarterly Fundraising Report.

It’s a declaration of the money our campaign has raised to-date, and more importantly, the number of contributors that make up that total.

The size of our movement is going to surprise a lot of people -- even more so if you answer Bernie’s call and add your $3 contribution today.

As we continue to rise in the polls, this will not be the last time a Super PAC considers attacking our campaign.

But how we respond today should make them think twice about it.

All my best,

Jeff Weaver
Campaign Manager
Bernie 2016



Sender: Bernie Sanders
Date: June 26, 2015
Subject: Make them pay

Bernie 2016


David -

I am not going to start a Super PAC. I am not going to go around the country talking to millionaires and billionaires begging for contributions.

But those millionaires and billionaires are talking about us.

Just yesterday, a Super PAC supporting one of our primary opponents started running ads attacking our campaign.

Let me be very clear: the disastrous Citizens United decision that gave rise to the Super PACs embraced by our opponents undermines American democracy and moves us towards an oligarchy in which the economic and political life of the country is increasingly controlled by a handful of billionaire families.

Candidly, I did not think their attacks would happen so soon.

But know that their early involvement is a testament to the movement and momentum we're building together.

And we can also make them pay a price.

Stand up to the Super PAC attacking us by making a $3 contribution to our campaign today, and send a powerful message that you have had enough of the billionaire class buying elections.

Real change only comes about when a large number of ordinary Americans speak, vote, and get involved in the democratic process.

If we stand together, we will win.

If we are divided, the big-money interests win.

People should not underestimate us.

Bernie Sanders