Hey, it’s Rachel from Beto for America! Welcome to your regular dose of
what’s happening across Team Beto - from what music Beto’s listening to on
the trail to how every single dollar contributed to this campaign is
helping create a grassroots movement across the country.

In each issue, we’ll run down where we’re going, what we’re building and
who we’re bringing into this campaign along the way. [ [link removed] ]You won’t want to
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First things first. What’s Beto up to on the trail? In each issue we’ll
spotlight where Beto has been, what’s coming up and how you can plug into
campaign events in your community.

We often talk about how Beto’s policies are informed by the people he
meets every day in communities across America. This week Beto made his
seventh trip to Iowa, where he met a man named James who shared his story
about navigating a health care system out of reach for too many while also
fighting cancer.

It’s people like James and people in every state and community - those who
may have felt discounted, ignored or overlooked - that Beto believes in,
and that Beto will fight for as president.

Here’s where Beto will be in the coming weeks 👀

JULY Detroit, MI: 2020 Democratic Debate
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AUG Las Vegas, NV: AFSCME 2020 Public Service Forum
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AUG Beto Headlining:
17 Arkansas Democrats’ annual Clinton Dinner

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Ever wonder what Beto listens to on the road? Here are a few of his
favorites from the trail:

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This campaign is powered by all of you. And we know that every single
contribution that comes into our campaign are your hard-earned dollars. So
we want to make sure you know where those dollars are going to build this
campaign.

In just the past few weeks, your contributions have allowed us to:

* Bring on four new senior members of our team leading the campaign’s
rapid response, research, political and data operations. 
* Open 11(!) field offices in Iowa, 2 offices in South Carolina and a
volunteer office in El Paso
* Build a [ [link removed] ]brand-new “Believe” page on our website, featuring
supporters sharing their own stories about why they’re on
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Want to submit a video yourself? Just reply to this email and share a
selfie video about why you believe in this campaign and the movement we’re
building across the country.

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🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Amy just joined Instagram! Find her at [ [link removed] ]@amysorourke,
follow her, and check out her trip with Beto to New York and Michigan,
where Amy and Beto visited Ellis Island, went on [ [link removed] ]The
View and [ [link removed] ]cooked dinner with the Collins family in Flint who are still
living the impacts of the water crisis.

Don’t forget to catch the stories while you can!

This week, we also [ [link removed] ]opened our El Paso Field Office, where supporters
and volunteers from Beto’s hometown can take action in the community and
bring more people into the campaign. The office will be supported by
volunteers like Diana, pictured here, who helped decorate the new office
and made calls to invite other supporters to the office opening event.
🎊This is the first campaign she's ever volunteered with 🎊and she's
involved because she deeply believes in Beto and his vision for the
country. I couldn’t have said it Beto myself, Diana!

And shoutout to our #TeamBeto all-stars who started their very own
fundraising challenge online. Want to get in on it? Click [ [link removed] ]here,
retweet and tag four friends to join in.

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In each issue, we’ll feature a member of our team so you can get to know
the people working to build this grassroots movement alongside all of you.
We’ll ask them five questions about what they do at BFA, who they are and
where they can find the best tacos in El Paso (just kidding, that last one
is Tacos Don Cuco).

This week, we’re spotlighting Chrystian Woods, Beto for America’s National
Director of Outreach.

Q: What's your favorite part about the work you do at Beto for America

A: My favorite part of working for Beto for America is having the
opportunity to build the Outreach team. Before coming to El Paso, I saw a
graphic from a Beto supporter that read, “Go everywhere. Talk to everyone.
Leave no one behind.” Those words resonated with me and I am excited to
build a team that looks like America and reflects that mantra.

Q: Tell us about the first time you met Beto

A: I first met Beto at Ponce City Market when he came to Atlanta for the
IWillVote Gala. He was extremely nice and personable, but the first
thing I remember thinking was, “Wow, he is really tall” while staring up
at him. April Ryan and I have that in common.

Q: What's something surprising about living in El Paso?

A: The dry heat is not so bad. I can get used to it.

Q: Before BFA you were working in Georgia to elect Stacey Abrams as
governor. How did that experience inform your work at BFA? 

A: The first similarity that comes to mind after working in Georgia for
the past 3+ years is that - like Texas - we had to convince people that we
were a battleground state and that we were worth investing in. But because
of what we did, the country and world has seen the potential in Georgia
and its 16 electoral votes - and because of Beto, we've seen the potential
in Texas and its 38 electoral votes. The second is that we literally
counted no one out and intentionally engaged left out and marginalized
communities. The third is that I met and worked with Jen O'Malley
Dillon and thought, this lady is a badass and I want to soak up as much
knowledge as I can. I’m happy to be working in a place and with a team
that allows me to do all three.

Q: Which food scene is better? Atlanta or El Paso?

A: I’ve had some tasty food in El Paso, but Atlanta reigns supreme. You
get a great mix of southern, cultural, and highbrow cuisines because of
the diversity and growth of the city. If you ever need ATL food
recommendations just let me know.

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Beto’s campaigns - from his City Council race to Congress and his historic
Senate run - have never been guided by polls. But that doesn’t mean this
newsletter can’t be! We want to know what you want to hear from us - and
how we can help you grow this grassroots campaign in your communities too.

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Rachel
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