This past weekend, the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) voted to endorse state Sen. Cleo Fields in the race for Louisiana’s newly drawn 6th Congressional District. While we respect their decision, it’s clear that this choice reflects the establishment’s preference for the status quo over the much-needed change our district deserves.
From the outset, we knew our campaign was the challenger, not the favorite of the establishment. Despite this, we garnered an impressive 45 votes against a well-known and powerful figure like Fields. This significant support highlights the desire for change among our supporters and within our community.
What This Means for Our Campaign
This decision does not alter our course – we are still full speed ahead, committed to campaigning as aggressively as ever and focused on winning this race. The endorsement of the establishment candidate only strengthens our resolve to push forward and bring about the change our district needs. Our campaign has been making progress every day, and the support we’ve received so far is a testament to the growing momentum behind us.
The DSCC’s decision to back a candidate with over 30 years of political baggage underscores a preference for maintaining the status quo. In contrast, our campaign is exciting the base, energizing young voters, and even appealing to independents and some disillusioned Republicans.
Why Change is Needed
Choosing the status quo means choosing the same old politics that have failed to address the needs of our community. We are running a campaign driven by the people, for the people. Our vision for Louisiana includes:
- Economic Justice: Ensuring fair wages, job opportunities, and economic stability for all.
- Healthcare Access: Fighting for affordable and accessible healthcare for every resident, particularly our seniors.
- Social Equity: Promoting policies that protect and uplift vulnerable, marginalized communities.
Moving Forward: How You Can Help
Change is hard and requires maximum effort from both our campaign and our supporters. Here’s how you can get involved and help us push forward:
- Volunteer: Join our team and help us reach more voters. Whether it’s canvassing, phone banking, or spreading the word on social media, your efforts make a difference. Volunteer Here
- Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us fund our campaign activities and reach more people. Your financial support is crucial in our fight against the establishment candidate. Donate Now
- Spread the Word: Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about our campaign. Share our posts on social media and help amplify our message.
A Message to Our Supporters
We are incredibly proud of the campaign we’ve built together. We are making change a little more possible every day. This endorsement by the DSCC only reinforces how important our fight is. Real change is within reach, but it will require all of us working together to overcome the status quo.