Avenatti Launches First Political Ad, Tells People to Join the Fight Club

by Hanna Bogorowski   Michael Avenatti fueled speculation that he’s considering a 2020 presidential run Thursday when he launched the first ad for his political action committee (PAC), “Fight PAC.” Avenatti, the lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels and an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and Republicans, has made headlines in recent months for his vocal advocacy of Democrats ahead of November’s midterms. The ad, first obtained by Politico, reminds voters that the U.S. Constitution says “We the people” and not “Me the president.” The video, almost a minute and a half long, opens with quick shots of different people saying “We the people,” until one says, “Are mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore.” “Enough with the lies. Enough with the cover ups. Enough with the bigotry. Enough with the misogyny,” those in the ad say, one by one. Avenatti comes into the picture to say “Stand up. Join the fight club.” Real people. Real important.Use your vote as your voice and speak truth to power.Vote! pic.twitter.com/3LEyvCArBQ — Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) November 1, 2018 Avenatti has found himself in hot water recently after Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley called on the Justice Department and FBI to investigate the lawyer…

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