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  Senate Update · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Quick note!

  John — We’ll make this quick:  Our FEC fundraising deadline is coming up at midnight tonight and before we ask you to donate again, we wanted to pause and explain what this deadline means for our campaign to elect a Democratic Senate majority.  Here’s the truth: An overwhelming numb…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:36 PM

fuel

  Read these names, John — Mitch McConnell. Susan Collins. Martha McSally. Cory Gardner. Lindsey Graham. Thom Tillis. Joni Ernst. Kelly Loeffler. Steve Daines. Multiple polls in the last several weeks have shown these nine Senate Republicans are vulnerable in this election after votin…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Nate Silver

  SENATE UPDATE: Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight just released a new analysis saying Democrats are in a strong position to Flip the Senate in November!  We need to capitalize on this momentum! John, rush a contribution of $10 or more before our FEC fundraising deadline expires a…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 7:02 PM

South Carolina

  Mitch McConnell's super PAC is booking $67 million in attack ads because Democratic candidates like Jaime Harrison are surging against Republican incumbents. We can take back the Senate and win in states like South Carolina, but only if we keep hitting our fundraising goals.…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Need your help

  John — We’re heading into a meeting on Monday with our leadership team to look at our fundraising numbers, and we need your help. With just a few days left until our FEC fundraising deadline, we're projected to fall short of our goal.  This couldn’t have come at a worse time. The po…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Re: Tuesday’s FEC deadline

  John — Here’s the deal: we’ve set an ambitious goal of 25,000 individual donations before our FEC deadline — and we’re running out of time to get it done. The good news is that we’re actually quite close. Close enough that your donation could be the one that gets us there in these f…
  Poll Alert (via Flip the Senate) · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 4:26 PM

WHOA: Jaime Harrison leads Lindsey Graham 46-42%

  Whoa, John — A new poll released yesterday showed Jaime Harrison surging into the lead against Lindsey Graham 46-42%, proving once again that our candidates have Republicans on the run everywhere.   This is huge news and we have to do everything we can to capitalize on this momentum…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Bumping this!

  John — please read the email we sent yesterday about our FEC fundraising deadline and donate $4 to help us flip the four seats we need to take back the Senate. We can win in November, but only if we have enough resources to combat GOP attacks. Donate now: If you've saved you…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 3:46 PM

We’re asking you to donate $4 (or more!) before next week’s FEC fundraising deadline to help us win the four seats we need to Flip the Senate this year. Can we count on you, John ?

  John — we’re asking for just $4 today.  No, that’s not a typo!  Here’s why: Democrats only need to flip four Senate seats to claim a majority in the Senate this year -- and Republicans are playing defense in states like Colorado, Maine, North Carolina, Arizona, and more.  They’re ev…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Why Mitch McConnell’s super PAC is booking $67 million worth of attack ads — including $11 million in Kentucky!?

  John — Here’s why Mitch McConnell’s super PAC is rushing to book $67 million worth of negative attack ads this week:  Sara Gideon (D) leads Susan Collins (R) by 47-43% in Maine.    Cal Cunningham (D) leads Thom Tillis (R) by 46-41% in North Carolina.   Mark Kelly (D) leads Martha M…
  New Poll Alert (via Flip the Senate) · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Lindsey Graham

  John —  Democrats are surging in battleground Senate races across the nation, and South Carolina is no exception — a new poll released moments ago has Lindsey Graham statistically tied with his Democratic opponent:  South Carolina Senate | March 23, 2020 Lindsey Graham (R-inc): 47% …
  Senate Alert · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Mitch McConnell’s $67 million gamble

  John —  TRUE: Multiple polls this month have shown Democrats surging ahead in enough battleground Senate races to take back our government, from Maine to Arizona and Colorado, North Carolina, Kentucky, and more.  TRUE: Mitch McConnell’s super PAC network just booked $67 million in n…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Fwd: Amy McGrath!

  Mitch McConnell just launched $570,000 in attack ads against Amy McGrath, and now, a McConnell-aligned super PAC just booked nearly $11 million in attack ads in Kentucky, too. We need to help Democrats like Amy McGrath fight back and win. Rush a donation, if you can: If you'…
  Senate Update 2020 · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Holy cow

  John —  Moments ago, Mitch McConnell’s dark money super PAC booked more than $67 million in TV ads to attack our Democratic candidates who are surging in battleground races nationwide.  The super PAC is buying ads in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, and even Kentucky …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Amy McGrath!

  FIRST: Amy McGrath (D) outraised Mitch McConnell and political pundits started to watch how competitive this race was becoming.  THEN: Multiple polls showed McGrath surging into a statistical tie against McConnell, expanding the battleground Senate map for Democrats and making it ha…
  Senate Update 2020 · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 9:51 PM

JUST IN: New analysis from The Cook Political Report upgraded the Iowa and Texas Senate races for Democrats

  FIRST: Independent polls released earlier this month showed Democrats surging ahead in critical battleground races like Arizona, Maine, Colorado, and North Carolina — enough seats to flip the Senate!  THEN: Steve Bullock announced his campaign for Senate in Montana, expanding the ma…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 2:52 PM

(bump)

  Yesterday we reached out about a new poll showing Steve Bullock (D) surging into a tie with Republican Senator Steve Daines (R) in Montana. The respone was incredible. So many grassroots Democrats stepped up to ensure our team has the resources to help our candidates flip en…
  Montana Senate Alert · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Steve Bullock

  A new independent poll released just moments ago has Steve Bullock (D) surging into a tie with incumbent Senator Steve Daines (R) in Montana’s critical Senate race. Check it out, John: Public Policy Polling | March 2020 Steve Bullock (D) - 47% Steve Daines (R-inc) - 47%  Not only th…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 5:35 PM

You’ve been selected to take our survey

  John --  Our leadership team just told us they scheduled a conference call on Monday to discuss our strategy and priorities for the coming weeks and months, and with the COVID-19 outbreak complicating things, it’s really important they have your input.  Nothing would make us happier…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Donate now to Feeding America and Direct Relief — two nonprofits working overtime to support those most impacted and in need during this public health emergency

  John — Our nation is grappling with an unprecedented public health emergency that requires all Americans to come together to do what we can to contain COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable among us.  One of the most critical ways we can make a difference is by supporting the fron…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Brett Kavanaugh!?

  JUST IN: McConnell attends “special ceremony” with Brett Kavanaugh as Americans demand action on the coronavirus crisis Sign your name to condemn Mitch McConnell and demand he schedule a vote TODAY on the House Democrats bill to protect critical funding for those impacted by…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 9:07 PM

You've been selected to take our presidential survey

  Can you take our quick presidential survey? Joe Biden has taken an early lead on Bernie Sanders, but a lot of folks haven’t voted yet. Your voice is important to our team. John, take a moment to let us know which Democratic presidential candidate you support: I suppor…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Joe Biden vs. Bernie Sanders

  John --  We’ve sent a number of emails tracking where you stand in this Democratic presidential primary, and now that the field has significantly narrowed we wanted to check-in with you one more time.  Defeating Trump in November is of the utmost importance, as is electing a Democra…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 4:53 PM

March

  John -- This next request is especially important:  Due to the ongoing public health emergency in our country, many political campaigns -- including our Democratic Senate candidates -- are suspending any planned large gathering events, including fundraisers.  This means some of our …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Sign our urgent petition demanding Republicans address this public health emergency before it’s too late

  John --  This week, Senate Republicans blocked emergency legislation to give paid sick leave, unemployment insurance, and additional funding to support Americans impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak.  We must act quickly to condemn Republicans and demand they act to support workers …
  Urgent Senate Update · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 10:46 PM

Mitch McConnell

  Republicans are worried, John. It’s not hard to see why -- "The Senate majority is within reach for Democrats" “Could Democrats take the Senate in November? A new poll says yes” “Steve Bullock boost Dems' Senate hopes”  Republicans are getting nervous as Democrats surge in battlegro…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 3:05 PM

The deadline is on Sunday

  TRUE: Multiple independent polls released in the last few weeks have Democrats surging in enough battleground Senate races to take our government back from the Republicans in 2020.  TRUE: Democrats expanded the map this month with Governor Steve Bullock’s announcement that he’ll run…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 2:08 PM

BREAKING: Mark Kelly (D) expands lead to 49-42%

  We wanted to share this news right away, John --  Another poll out of Arizona just showed Mark Kelly (D) expanding his lead against Senator Martha McSally (R) in one of the most important battleground races this year:  OH Predictive Insights | Arizona Senate  Mark Kelly (D) 49% Mart…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 3:47 PM

$4

  $4. Democrats only need to flip four Senate seats to take back our government in November, and that’s the donation amount we’re asking grassroots supporters -- like you! -- to make.  We’ve attached an explanation below, but if you can give that amount (or more), please click one of …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 8:39 PM

What an amazing day!

  What an amazing day, John --  FIRST: Governor Steve Bullock (D) announced his campaign for Senate in Montana at a time when Democratic candidates are surging in every battleground race nationwide. THEN: The Cook Political Report upgraded the Montana Senate race, saying the Senate De…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 2:03 PM

BREAKING: Steve Bullock (D) is running for Senate!

  BREAKING NEWS: Governor Steve Bullock (D) just announced he’s running for Senate in Montana! This instantly puts this race in play for our party at a time when Democrats are surging in battleground Senate elections nationwide. It’s huge news! Now that Bullock is running we need to h…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 3:45 PM

PPP: “That now means our most recent polls in 4 GOP held Senate seats have found at least a 4 point Democratic lead.”

  “Our new polls in Maine and Arizona find Sara Gideon leading Susan Collins 47-43% and Mark Kelly leading Martha McSally 47-42%. That now means our most recent polls in 4 GOP held Senate seats have found at least a 4 point Democratic lead.” —Public Policy Polling, 03/05/20 John, dona…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Re: An update on this week's polling

  Just the facts from this week's polling, John -- FACT: Sara Gideon (D) leads Susan Collins (R) by 47-43% in Maine.  FACT: Cal Cunningham (D) leads Thom Tillis (R) by 46-41% in North Carolina. FACT: Mark Kelly (D) leads Martha McSally (R) by 47-42% in Arizona. FACT: John Hickenlooper…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 4:17 PM

GAME ON: Cook Political report upgrades North Carolina to “Toss-up”

  John --  Moments ago, The Cook Political Report upgraded the North Carolina Senate race to toss-up after multiple independent polls put Cal Cunningham (D) ahead of McConnell’s handpicked lackey, Thom Tillis (R). Cunningham just won his primary this week despite Republican interferen…
  Senate Update 2020 · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 12:08 AM

WOW: “Democrats lead by at least 4% in four GOP held Senate seats”

  “Democrats lead by at least 4% in four GOP held Senate seats” —Public Policy Polling, 03/05/20 John, rush a donation of $10 or more to help our grassroots team defeat four or more Senate Republicans to take back our government:  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 4:26 PM

We can do this!

  BREAKING NEWS to share with you, John --  Four new polls out this morning have Democratic candidates surging into the lead in enough battleground Senate races to take our government back in November. Check it out:  Maine: Gideon (D) leads Collins (R) by 47-43% North Carolina: Cunnin…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Huge news from North Carolina!

  FIRST: Multiple independent polls put Cal Cunningham (D) ahead of Thom Tillis (R) in North Carolina’s Senate race, including this month’s poll showing Cunningham surging with a 5% lead.  THEN: A dark money group with ties to McConnell and Republican special interests started spendin…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar

  There’s been a major development in the presidential race, John --  This week, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the 2020 election -- just days after Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden scored victories in key early primary states.   That’s a MASSIVE shift in this election, a…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 5:36 PM

NEW POLL: Cal Cunningham (D) opens big lead on Thom Tillis (R)

  Wow, John -- Another independent poll just put Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham ahead of GOP incumbent Thom Tillis in North Carolina.  NBC News | North Carolina Senate Cal Cunningham (D) - 48%  Thom Tillis (R-Inc) - 43%  This new poll explains why President Trump is rushing to No…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 8:13 PM

final email from us

  John, make a contribution of $10 or more before our February deadline expires at midnight. We’re so close to hitting our goal that your donation could be the difference: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 3:06 PM

[bump] Eight

  John -- the response from grassroots Democrats fighting back after Senate Republicans voted to acquit President Trump has been incredible. We wanted to share our note about the eight vulnerable Republican Senators we can beat who were complicit in this immoral cover-up. It's copied …
  flipthesenate.us · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Frontlines

  John -- Tomorrow night, we’re closing the books on our end-of-month fundraising deadline at a time when Democrats are surging. We’re trailing a bit behind where we hoped to be with one day to go. So, we’re cutting to the chase: Can you make a $10 or more donation to help us meet our…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Eight

  Read these names, John -- Mitch McConnell. Susan Collins. Martha McSally. Cory Gardner. Lindsey Graham. Thom Tillis. Joni Ernst. Kelly Loeffler. These eight Senate Republicans all voted to acquit Donald Trump this month after blocking firsthand witness testimony and critical evidenc…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 12:34 AM

URGENT: Our budget is running low

  John --  Theresa Greenfield is a single mother and a small business owner running a strong grassroots campaign to flip a Senate seat in Iowa. The latest poll put her in single digits against one of Mitch McConnell’s strongest allies in Washington, Senator Joni Ernst.   This week, we…
  Senate Update (via Flip the Senate) · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Asking for $4

  John -- we’re asking you to donate just $4 before our February fundraising deadline on Saturday. If you want to know why, then keep reading: Democrats only need to flip FOUR seats to take the Senate majority in 2020 -- and Republican incumbents are trailing in states like Colorado, …
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Ugh: “Trump Rewards Vulnerable Senators for Loyalty in Impeachment”

  This headline really makes us angry, John -- Wall Street Journal: Trump Rewards Vulnerable Senators for Loyalty in Impeachment Just last week, Donald Trump traveled to Colorado and Arizona to campaign and raise money for Senate Republicans who voted to block firsthand witness testim…
  Senate Update · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 5:05 PM

All this good news could go away when McConnell is finished spending $200 million on attack ads

  See these recent polling numbers, John?  Sara Gideon (D) surging ahead of Susan Collins (R) 43-42%.   Mark Kelly (D) leading Martha McSally (R) 46-39%.   Amy McGrath (D) tied at 41-41% with Mitch McConnell (R) in Kentucky.   Cal Cunningham (D) beating Thom Tillis (R) 44-42%.   And …
  Kentucky Senate Alert · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Amy McGrath

  FACT: Amy McGrath outraised Mitch McConnell in the last two financial quarters by millions of dollars.  FACT: Multiple polls, including two released yesterday, show Amy McGrath tied or in striking distance of beating McConnell.  FACT: 50% of Kentucky voters disapprove of McConnell a…
  Flip the Senate · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Kentucky

  Kentucky Senate Poll | February 24, 2020 Amy McGrath (D) - 41%  Mitch McConnell (R-Inc) - 41%  John, rush a donation of $10 or more to help our team take back the Senate by defeating Republicans like Mitch McConnell:  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, yo…
  stopmitchmcconnell.com · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:06 PM

NEW POLLS: Amy McGrath is TIED with Mitch McConnell!

  Breaking news, John -- Two new polls released today have Amy McGrath (D) TIED with Mitch McConnell (R) in the Kentucky race, proving once again that Democrats are surging in every battleground Senate race.  Meanwhile, Democrats are leading in Maine, Colorado, Arizona, and North Caro…