The DeFazio Legacy
Peter DeFazio is retiring from Congress after a remarkable career fighting for progressive causes and the Oregon people.
He leaves behind absolutely enormous shoes, and a legacy that we must secure by ensuring that the people of the 4th district are represented by a Democrat. The Republicans are already claiming that Peter's retirement gives them a big opportunity to capture a seat long-held by Democrats.
In 2020, Republicans rallied behind Trump's handpicked candidate in the 4th. Our hard work sent him down to defeat, but it was a tough, tough fight.
2022 is already proving to be just as pivotal. Trump's candidate is back, and Republicans are looking to the 4th as a critical element in their plan to take over the House.
I absolutely know Democrats in Oregon are going to have a thing or two to say about that plan.
Peter built an extraordinary legacy through hard work as a progressive champion; and he's counting on us to fight with everything we've got to elect a powerful, people-first successor.
There's a big fight ahead. Please chip and let's get started.
Onward!
Jeff
