Happy Friday all. Got a few things for you today:
The Choice - The images from Europe this week are of a strong President, a proud American patriot, a virtuous nation working with its allies to fight for freedom, of American heroes celebrated by a country liberated for their courage and sacrifice:
Watch this exchange between a D-Day veteran and Zelenskyy (and try not to cry):
“You’re the savior of the people, you bring tears to my eyes.”
“No no, you saved Europe.”
“My hero.”
“No, you are our hero.”
“I pray for you.”
We got another really good jobs report this morning - job gains exceeded expectations, wage gains were robust:
The Biden campaign took that Flag video we’ve been discussing here and cut it into a new 60-second ad that’s airing during the NBA Finals this week.
Courage. Opportunity. Democracy. Freedom.
Please watch, and share this ad with your networks again and again and again. This is the ad, the argument, the images all of you have been asking for:
And what images and messages have Trump and MAGA generated this week?
Last night in Arizona Trump brought America’s most virulent racist and convicted criminal Joe Arpaio on stage with him:
Another top Trump ally is heading to prison:
The gravity of having a rapist, fraudster, traitor, felon leading them is starting to weigh on voters:
This week the choice we have in 2024 has become much clearer. It’s the patriotism and love of country of
Courage. Opportunity. Democracy. Freedom
Or the betrayal and rancid appeasement of
Rapist. Fraudster. Traitor. Felon
For more on my current take on the 2024 election, please watch my new 20-minute video presentation and check out these recent Hopium posts:
Biden’s Strenght With Likely Voters Matters - encouraging new data about the state of the 2024 election
Trump Is A Rapist, Fraudster, Traitor, Felon - We need to get very loud and make the case for Joe Biden and the Democrats now
Joe Biden Is a Successful President, The Country Is Better Off - The data is clear - America is far better off today under Joe Biden and the Democrats
Trump Is A Bad Man, A Serial Criminal. His Agenda Is Far Worse - Trump is running on a far more dangerous and extreme agenda this time
Excited to go kick their ass with all of you this fall.
Making June Count/Supporting George Whitesides- The Hopium community is bringing it and making June count! Together we’ve raised over $425,000 for our candidates and states in the last two and a half weeks! Incredible stuff, thank you all.
Yesterday you got to meet Jane Kleeb, the dynamic Chair of the Nebraska Dems. Today please meet George Whitesides (video above), our candidate in CA-27. I interviewed George earlier this week. This is the first interview of our 12 Hose candidates who are going to win and flip the House this November. George is a smart and capable leader and is in a very strong position to flip this seat. Do watch - I think you will enjoy getting to know him.
There are two ways to help George win. You can donate to all 12 of our House candidates, and that donation is split 12 ways including for George. Or you can donate directly to George, sign up to volunteer, and learn more about George and his campaign.
Here’s a fundraising update with our progress toward our June 30th goals:
Biden Harris - goal of $400,000 goal, at $359,000 today - Donate Now
Winning The House - goal of $300,000, at $254,000 today - Donate Now
Arizona/Ruben Gallego - goal of $300,000, $185,000 today - Donate Now
North Carolina - goal of $300,000, at $232,000 today - Donate Now
Nebraska/Blue Dot - goal of $100,000, at $43,000 today - Donate Now
You can use this link to learn more about our battleground candidates and states, and this one will help you get to know our 12 courageous House candidates. All links include information on how to volunteer. This is a huge month and we just need to leave it all out there on the playing field - thank you, everyone!
As a token of my gratitude for all that you are doing, I am now offering a 10% discount on annual paid subscriptions for new subscribers through the end of the month. Click on this link to subscribe today. I hope we will get to 10,000 paid subscribers by June 30th - we are over 9,000 today - which will put Hopium in a financial place to close this election strong.
June Events, Hopium Hits The Road - I’ve added some new events to the schedule - check ‘em out! Note there is an “Upcoming Events” tab on the Hopium website’s navigation bar where you can always find our latest schedule.
Tue, June 11, 230pm PT - I’ll be in Seattle, Washington for a conversation with Luis Miranda and Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard to celebrate Luis’ new book RELENTLESS: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America. The event will take place at El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Plaza Roberto Maestas Festival Street in Seattle. It’s free and open to the public and after the event concludes there will be a small gathering for Hopium Chronicles subscribers. Learn more, register here.
Thur, June 20, 5pm CT - I’ll be in Madison, Wisconsin for an in-person at a Wisconsin Democratic Party Fundraising event with the great WI Dem Chair Ben Wikler. Please register and donate here. Excited to be heading back into the 2024 battleground!
Tues, June 25, 730pm ET - The monthly Zoom gathering of the entire Hopium Chronicles community. Register here.
Thur, June 27 - 1st Presidential Debate on CNN
Sat, June 29 - I’ll be speaking in person at Network NOVA’s 8th Annual Women’s Summit in Tyson’s Corner, VA - More info, register here. One of my favorite events of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, June 30 - Last day to Make June Count!
Keep working hard all. Proud to be in this fight with all of you - Simon
The Choice, Winning The House With George Whitesides (Video), "Courage. Opportunity. Democracy. Freedom."