Populist Majority Meet the Populist Majority If you believe the mainstream media, America is a center-right nation that supports smaller government and lower taxes. If you believe the pundits, what Americans care about most is the deficit. Its not true. Americans know the rules are rigged (69%), and the rich and special interests have too much power in Washington (63%). Americans want to raise the minimum wage (72%), rebuild our infrastructure (71%) and make the hedge fund managers and corporations pay their fair share (68%). Americans want to invest in public education (69%) and for Congress to protect programs that provide help for the most vulnerable (86%). Thats why we created the Populist Majority. Its a new project from Campaign for Americas Future that will present the facts, challenge the media, and arm activists and political leaders with the truth. We are almost ready to launch, but need your help to get over the line. Can you make a donation to support the Populist Majority? Recently, we briefed lawmakers about public opinion on trade policy, providing ammunition to allies opposed to bad policies like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Republicans gerrymandered their way to winning a 34-seat majority in the House of Representatives in 2012, despite losing by over a million votes. This isn’t about right or left. it’s about a determined few, driven by ideology, trying to drown out the voice of the many. In the war of ideas it is vital that the majority be heard. America is not a center-right or center-left nation. It is a nation where the majoritys voice is not being heard. This is why the Populist Majority is such an important project. Can you chip in with a donation of any amount today? POVERTY 69% favor raising the minimum wage to $10.10. Bloomberg 54% favor raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations to expand programs for the poor. USA Today/Pew Research Center INEQUALITY 60% believe the economic system in this country unfairly favors the wealthy. USA Today/Pew Research Center 69% think the government should act to reduce the gap between the rich and everyone else. USA Today/Pew Research Center POLITICS 97% would support a federal law that imposes tough, new anti-corruption laws for politicians, lobbyists, and Super PACs. Represent.Us/MFour Market Research and Tulchin Research 69% think the policies of the Republican party generally favor the rich CNN/ORC Poll Contribute now and well send you a special preview of the Populist Majority website. Make a contribution using our secure web form. » caf.salsalabs/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ThJ2u0RoSf7RzSiQlyXbx2wurDDPVAhc Terms | Privacy | Unsubscribe
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