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Amie Kershner · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 7:07 PM

The clock is ticking

Chris CoonsI wanted to send a quick note to give you an update on our Federal Election Commission (FEC) end-of-quarter fundraising goal Dear John, I wanted to send a quick note to give you an update on our Federal Election Commission (FEC) end-of-quarter fundraising goal. As Chris' National Fin…
Team Coons · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Chris is fighting for us; we need to fight for him too

Chris Coons Hey John, Our last Federal Election Commission (FEC) deadline before our primary is Tuesday at midnight! When we report our end-of-quarter numbers, you can bet outside interests and other groups will be watching! We can't afford to fall short of our goal, and we're currently not on …
Team Coons · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 9:04 PM

What Joe Biden said about Chris

Chris Coons Dear John -- Did you see what Vice President Joe Biden said about Chris in Politico this week? Take a look: Ever since Chris was sworn in to the seat Joe once held, he's been fighting for Delaware and our nation. Now, we need your help to make sure he can keep up the fight in the…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Biggest Campaign Week Yet

John,We’re less than three months away from our primary election, and every day is more critical than the last. From our voter contact efforts this past month, it’s clear that the word is spreading about our campaign, our platform, and our vision for Delawar…
News Alert (via ChrisCoons.com) · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Chris is holding the Trump administration accountable, fighting for justice, and more

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Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Exciting Things Happening: Campaign News & Updates

John, It’s been a busy past week for our campaign, and I wanted to make sure that you saw all the latest news and updates! Field and Volunteer News: Last Sunday, we made a record number of calls in a single day! In just the past couple days, dozens of new v…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Wisconsin. Georgia. Kentucky.

Master TemplateVoter suppression in action:     First, it was Wisconsin. Then, it was Georgia. And yesterday, it was Kentucky. John: Voters in states across the country are encountering obstacles when casting their ballots in primary elections, and these issues are disproportionate…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 2:05 PM

We can't let what happened in 2016 happen again

Chris Coons Dear John, Every single day, we see just how dangerous the Trump Administration is and what's at stake for our democracy. President Trump has failed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. At a rally over the weekend, he even admitted to pressuring his administration to slow down testi…
TC · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 9:17 PM

1 of the 10 most vulnerable senators in the country:

Master TemplateThis race is going to incredibly competitive >>     John, the Trump Administration’s failures have come into sharp focus. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to stand up to President Trump, fight back against his dangerous policies, and champion progress. In…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 7:36 PM

This race is key to flipping the Senate:

Master TemplateRev. Warnock is the powerful voice and leader we need in the Senate.     As peaceful protesters continue to speak out against systemic racism and after Georgia’s disastrous primary election a couple of weeks ago, I’m more convinced than ever that we need someone l…
Team Coons · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Celebrate Juneteenth by demanding change

Chris Coons Hey John, Today is Juneteenth, and that is significant for many reasons. Our country was founded on slavery, and even had it written into the Constitution, under the ⅗ Compromise. This horrific institution would endure for almost 250 years despite the attempts of brave men and women…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Become a citizen co-sponsor of the Justice in Policing Act

Chris Coons Dear John, This is a pivotal moment for our country. Across the nation, people have been galvanized and united in the fight against injustice that Black Americans have long endured. This is especially the case regarding unjust policing and police brutality.That's why I'm proud to h…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 12:30 PM

What I’m reading: The Deficit Myth

John,Here’s what I’m reading this week: The Deficit Myth by Dr. Stephanie Kelton.The past decade, Republicans and corporate Democrats alike have told us that we can’t “afford” social programs due to the federal deficit. The pushback is always the same: they …
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM

[SCOTUS] A major victory for LBGTQ rights:

Master TemplateOur fight isn't over though.     NPR: “Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees” John, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ Americans cannot be discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. After a dif…
Christy Gleason · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Only a few hours left

Chris Coons Hey John -- I wanted to make sure you didn't miss our earlier note. Our primary election is less than three months away, and our mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight. With just a few hours left, we're still a bit behind on our online fundraising goal. Will you help…
Team Coons · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Beating Trump and McConnell

Chris Coons Hey John, There are less than 150 days left before the election. Every day, we're reminded of just how high the stakes truly are. From inciting racial discord, to removing LGBTQ+ and women's health access and protections, the Trump Administration has impacted the welfare of America…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Separation Day

Master TemplateToday is a very special day for the First State     John, Today is a very special day for the First State -- it’s Separation Day! Before our nation declared independence in July of 1776, our state made the courageous choice to separate from Great Britain and the Common…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Here’s how we reimagine public safety

Hi John, I’m so inspired by the activists who, over the past couple of weeks, put together protests throughout the state. Because of their work and the demands for change from so many of you, our legislators proposed some initial measures for police oversigh…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 9:39 PM

The spirit of Pride Month this year

Chris Coons Dear John, These past few days have been particularly painful for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. On Friday, the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre, the Trump Administration had the US Department of Health & Human Services roll back protections for transgender men and…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Finally flipping the Senate

Master TemplateHere's how you can get involved >>     I often reach out to talk to you about Democrats who are running for the Senate in 2020 and need our support. John, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is launching a new site to support Democrats across the c…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 6:40 PM

OPEN LETTER: Demand an end to police brutality

Master TemplateChange cannot wait.     For too long, police brutality and racial injustice have taken the lives of black and brown Americans, devastating families and entire communities in their wake. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have led to …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Why I'm Co-sponsoring Historic Police Reform

Chris Coons Dear John, People across our nation are hurting. After the brutal killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis (adding to the long list of other Black Americans who have been unjustly murdered), millions of Americans have united in protest. They are taking to the streets and de…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM

BIG News

John,I wanted to share some exciting news with you!   Yesterday, I mailed in the paperwork to file for US Senate! That means we’re officially going to be on the ballot for the Democratic primary on September 15th. First, I wanted to thank …
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Black Lives Matter

John,This weekend I attended another protest against police brutality and for Black lives in Wilmington.Over 1,000 people joined together to say we’ve had enough and to demand that we reimagine public safety as a concept grounded in guaranteeing the health, …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 10:08 PM

We must do better

Chris Coons Dear John, Today, in Delaware and across our country, our neighbors, family members, and friends are speaking out for justice. Justice for George Floyd. Justice for Ahmaud Arbery. Justice for Breonna Taylor. Justice for African Americans who have been denied justice for 400 years. …
Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 3:02 PM

More bad news for Mitch McConnell:

Master TemplateJohn, here's what we need to do next:     Congratulations to Theresa Greenfield -- she just won her primary in Iowa! John, Theresa needs our help as she pushes full steam ahead toward the general election this November so she can flip this critical seat, take bac…
Christy Gleason · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Did you see our email?

Chris Coons Hey John -- I wanted to bump yesterday's email to the top of your inbox since we only have a few hours left until our end-of-month fundraising deadline. Will you rush a donation to help us close the gap? We're running out of time, so we're counting on grassroots supporters like you…
Team Coons · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 6:17 PM

We need a new majority leader, and with your help we can make it happen

Chris Coons Dear John, If we truly want to move our country forward, then we have to do more than just defeat Trump. In order for us to enact real progress, Democrats need to take back control of the Senate. Right now, Mitch McConnell gets to set the agenda, and it's clear that the interests o…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM

We’re raising money to put YOU on the ballot

John,You can still contribute to putting our name on the ballot. Donate To Put Us On The Ballot I’m running to fight for Medicare for All because of the woman I spoke to last week who can only afford to get her medical, vision, and de…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 3:05 PM

The future Congressman I'm proud to endorse

Chris Coons Dear John, In New York's 15th Congressional District, the incumbent Democrat is not seeking re-election. We need a strong, upstanding leader to replace him. I'm proud to endorse Michael Blake for the job. Raised primarily by a single mother who was once homeless, Michael knows what …
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Doug Jones needs our help

Master TemplateWhile Trump & Sessions bicker, Doug is fighting for Alabama >>     John: President Trump and Jeff Sessions spent this past weekend bickering on Twitter. Honestly, that’s the last thing Alabama needs right now. Alabama needs a senator who’s focused on w…
Team Jess · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 12:45 PM

John, Let’s get on the ballot

Did you know that candidates have to pay to get their names on the ballot on election day?This year, US Senate candidates here in Delaware have to pay $10,440 so that their names will appear in the Democratic primary on September 15th. Donate To …
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Friday 5/29: Party Change Deadline to Vote in the Primary

Hi John,   I hope you had a safe, healthy, and restful Memorial Day!   This is the last week that you are able to change your voter party registration in Delaware.   Our state has closed primaries, so you must switch your party registration to Democrat befo…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 9:21 PM

RE: Memorial Day

Master Template     John, This Memorial Day weekend sure looks different. I know many of us would usually be headed to barbecues or the beach with family and friends. Instead, this year, we're socially distancing and staying home to help keep each other safe. I know that we're all …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Join me in honoring our fallen

Chris Coons Dear John, Today we mark Memorial Day, a day dedicated to reflecting on the true price of liberty. We would not be where we are today if it weren't for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service and sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. I hope you will join me in…
Chris Coons for Delaware · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Chris is working with Elizabeth Warren on a bill to institute oversight and accountability

Chris Coons Democrats push to strengthen stimulus oversight in next round of coronavirus legislation "Introduced by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Coons, D-Del., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., the proposal would strengthen some of the key watchdog provisions in the original $2.3…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Who do you want to see as the first female VP?

Master Template     John, I don’t know about you, but I am excited to hear who my friend Joe Biden will choose as his partner to beat Donald Trump in November. He has already committed to picking a woman to serve as his Vice President, and I am proud to be a member of a party that …
Team Coons · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 5:04 PM

*Another* dangerous judge

Chris Coons We'll get to it, John --We need your help to send a message to Mitch McConnell. Even during a global pandemic, Senate Republicans, led by McConnell, are still prioritizing confirming partisan judges over everything else. Earlier this week, instead of working to pass more needed reli…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM

What I’m reading: Individual behavior won’t stop climate change

John, Here’s what I’m reading this week: Global emissions plunged an unprecedented 17% during the coronavirus pandemic.I know a 17% drop may sound like a lot, but it won’t get us to the 7.6% emissions decrease we need to see every year to avoid the worst eff…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Tell the EPA to follow science

Master Template     Yesterday, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator testified in the Senate. Over the last several weeks, EPA has proposed or finalized rollbacks that will lead to more air pollution — even as emerging studies show that air pollution could exa…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Is Chris Coons Auditioning for Secretary of State?

John,For the past few years, Chris Coons has made no secret of the fact that he wants to be Secretary of State. And recently, articles have been written about the likelihood that Chris Coons would be chosen as Secretary of State under a Biden presidency.I’m …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 1:03 PM

The road to flipping the Senate runs through Iowa

Chris Coons Dear John, In the past few months, we've seen that Democrats have a real shot at flipping the Senate. One of the most important races will be in Iowa, where Democrat Theresa Greenfield is gaining momentum. The latest poll showed Theresa down by just one point. Republicans are seeing…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 7:32 PM

An open red seat we can flip >>

Master Templateto take back the Majority     John: We need leaders who choose facts and science over partisan politics. We need leaders who prioritize working together and using common sense to get results rather than sticking to political divisions. And we need leaders who are…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Our hospitals are in a crisis

John,   Last week, Delaware hospitals said that they are losing $5 million a day because of coronavirus.   A few days earlier, I talked on my weekly livestream about how we need to change the way we fund our hospitals.    Sign Up For Tonight's F…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 11:35 PM

Re: Minnesota

Master Template     John, More than ever, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of what’s at stake in this next election: Turning the Senate blue. Unfortunately, states like Minnesota — home of my friend and colleague Senator Tina Smith — are vulnerable. The Associated Press…
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Why can’t Chris Coons stop talking about the deficit?

Hi John,Did you catch my latest video about how our elected officials are trying to use COVID to take away our social safety net? I wanted to share it with you, because I’ve gotta say: I’m tired of hearing about the deficit.Since the CARES Act passed, Republ…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 7:04 PM

I wanted to share a project I've been working on with you

Chris Coons "The U.S. needs an army of workers to reopen. These senators have an idea for getting it." Learn More >> John -- During times of crisis, Americans have a long history of answering the call to serve. As we work to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, another generation …
Jess Scarane · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM

John, Can you help us put people over profits?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we must build a senate that will fight for Medicare for All, universal housing, and a federal jobs guarantee. Donate To Help Me Put People Over Profits   For the past couple of months, our volunteer…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 5:25 PM

What would you like to see included in the next coronavirus package?

Master TemplateDemocrats in Congress are hard at work on the next package to address the coronavirus crisis and provide much-needed relief to Americans.     John, Yesterday, Mitch McConnell said that he and Senate Republicans have “yet to feel the urgency of acting immediately”…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 3:56 PM

To all the mothers

Master Templatewho are an invaluable source of strength right now >>     John, I’m grateful for the mothers and strong women who do so much for our families and our communities. They lead through setting powerful examples we should all seek to emulate. But this year, I want t…