Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 17, 2021 at 4:29 PM

re: Child Tax Credit

  John, Earlier this week, millions of families received the first installment of monthly payments through the Child Tax Credit — another benefit of the American Rescue Plan passed by Democrats earlier this year. This crucial monthly payment — which was passed without the support of a…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Billionaire Peter Thiel is dumping more money into Senate races

  We know what you’re thinking: why are we sending these emails when the midterm elections aren’t until next year? The truth is, John, that these races are happening right in front of us, and the GOP is wasting no time. They understand the importance of early investments in critical b…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Republican money alert

  We wish we had better news, but Republican fundraising has been alarmingly strong, John. In June alone, the Republican Party's Senate campaign arm — the NRSC — raked in a record-breaking $10.5 million, bringing their total for the second quarter to $28 million. We have to respond im…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 2:58 PM

re: majority

  John, There are FIVE Republicans retiring from the Senate next year, meaning that we have an opportunity to flip open seats in states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina and strengthen our Democratic Senate majority. Democrats across the country are fighting to win these races and …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 3:27 PM

re: James Carville

    Yesterday, James Carville laid out one of the most important ways you can help Democrats fight back and win in 2022. With Democratic energy lower than expected, if we fail to protect incumbents like Catherine Cortez Masto and Raphael Warnock, our majority will be in jeopa…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 3:09 PM

jeopardy

  I’ll be blunt, John: Right now we aren’t seeing the energy and enthusiasm we need from grassroots Democrats to maintain our Senate majority. Last year, there was an outpouring of support from folks chipping in $10 and $25 here and there to defeat the GOP and take back our Senate. We…

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  Wisconsin Senate Update · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Ron Johnson is anti-science

  John, Wisconsin’s far-right Senator Ron Johnson is in the news...again. Take a look at this headline: If you believe that climate change is a crisis we must address — and you’re ready to defeat science deniers like Republican Ron Johnson — make a contribution right now. If you've s…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Not ONE Republican

  John, Mitch McConnell admitted what we already know: The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan helped struggling states, municipalities, and families through direct economic relief — and not a single Republican in the House or Senate voted for it. Not a single Republican voted to help…

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  Wisconsin Senate Update · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Defeat Ron Johnson

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Ron Johnson's anti-science crusade sets back the drive to vaccinate more people in Wisconsin” Far-right Republican Ron Johnson is at it again, John. The Wisconsin Senator continues to spread falsehoods about the COVID-19 vaccines, endangering the lives o…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Are you in?

  John, Time and again, grassroots donors like you chipped in to help win back the Senate from Mitch McConnell and the GOP. We were able to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and help millions of families struggling to get by. Without the Democratic Senate you helped build, we …

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  James Carville · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Phew...

  John, Grassroots folks like you have always stepped up in the past to help protect our candidates from the Republican attack machine. But Mitch McConnell and his right-wing allies are already plotting their Senate comeback behind the scenes, and since we’re running behind our June e…

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  Georgia Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 3:25 PM

BREAKING:

  BREAKING: Trump says Republican Herschel Walker will challenge Raphael Warnock in Georgia Senate race Rush a contribution before tonight's midnight FEC deadline to help fight back >> If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through i…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Your inbox will be a lot emptier on July 1st

  Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last day before we have to report our fundraising numbers to the Federal Election Commission. You can rush a contribution here to help out >> After tomorrow, your inbox will be a lot emptier, but right now, we need your help, John. Our team is working…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 4:58 PM

four

  John, There are four Democratic incumbents we’re keeping our eye on this year. Will you rush a $4 donation to help hit tomorrow’s fundraising goal and defend Democratic incumbents? Catherine Cortez Masto in Nevada, Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire, Mark Kelly in Arizona, and Raphael W…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 9:51 PM

64%

  John, A recent Des Moines Register poll — one of the most highly-respected pollsters — found that almost TWO-THIRDS of Iowa voters do not want to re-elect Republican Senator Chuck Grassley. This is great news for Democrats because it gives us an incredible opening in a state where w…

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  Florida Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 4:53 PM

landslide

  John, A new poll out of Florida shows Marco Rubio in a significant lead — and it’s going to be up to grassroots supporters to help turn this race around. Rush a contribution of any amount before our Wednesday FEC filing deadline. Every donation keeps us fighting on the front lines i…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 3:15 PM

50-50

  Here’s the truth, John: Our FEC fundraising deadline is Wednesday, and we’re falling behind. We need to raise just $6,402 before the end of the day to stay on track. Can you help ensure we have the resources to fight back against McConnell and his right-wing megadonor network? Even …

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  Georgia Senate Update · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 5:46 PM

re: four

  John, It’s an uphill battle for Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock in Georgia, and Democrats need to act fast to protect this critical seat — our Senate majority is on the line. Since Raphael Warnock’s race was only a special election, he has to campaign for re-election again this cyc…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 4:07 PM

We have less than one week, John.

  We have less than one week, John. Our FEC fundraising deadline is only a couple of days away, and grassroots donors like you are going to make all the difference in helping us reach our goal and protect incumbent Democrats in key battleground states. Will you rush a $10 contribution…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Take a look, John:

  Even though we defeated this guy: He’s still conspiring with this guy to take back the Senate: If Republicans beat just one Democratic incumbent, we lose the Senate and give control back to the GOP. We must help President Biden continue delivering on his agenda. Please chip in $10…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 10:52 PM

Unanimous opposition

  BREAKING: Republicans stand in unanimous opposition to reject the For the People Act John, Moments ago, Mitch McConnell and the entire Senate Republican caucus blocked landmark voting rights legislation — filibustering our efforts to ensure our elections are free and fair. It’s clea…

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  Georgia Senate Update · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 3:34 PM

As much money as it takes

  John, here’s a quick update on the situation in Georgia: The good news: Earlier this year, Reverend Raphael Warnock won a special election to fill one of Georgia’s two Senate seats, giving Democrats the Senate majority. The bad news: Since this was a special election, Raphael is up …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 3:36 PM

CNN’s analysis

  John, CNN’s most recent analysis of next year’s midterm elections shows that there are four key Democrats facing tough re-election battles. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, Mark Kelly, and Raphael Warnock are all facing uphill battles next year. In two traditionally r…

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  Ohio Senate Update · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 4:59 PM

at each other's throats

  John, As we continue working to deliver for the American people, Republicans in Ohio are at each other's throats brawling to win Trump’s endorsement and an open seat that Democrat Tim Ryan has a real shot at flipping. Ohio gives Democrats one of many opportunities to flip a Republic…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 4:54 PM

re: marathon

  John, In this email, I’ll be asking you to donate to support the powerful work of Defend the Senate. You can chip in here, but please keep reading to hear why our work is so critical right now. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go thro…

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  Wisconsin Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

  John, Defeating Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is a top priority for us this cycle. If we don’t, we’ll be stuck with him for the next six years. Johnson has made inflammatory remarks defending the January 6th Capitol rioters. He’s denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election, and he co…

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  Florida Senate Update · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Marco Rubio should be scared

  John, The day after launching her campaign to unseat Florida Republican Marco Rubio, Democratic Representative Val Demings announced an eye-popping $1 million fundraising haul. There’s clearly energy and excitement in Florida to flip this seat and defeat Rubio — and with enough reso…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 13, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Republican fundraising update

  John, money is pouring into the Republican Party’s coffers — a dangerous sign as we work to protect our fragile Democratic majority. In just a few short months, the Republican Party’s Senate campaign arm has raised over $40 MILLION. That’s a huge sum of money that we can expect them…

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  Arizona Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Mark Kelly could be in trouble

  John, This morning, Arizona’s far-right GOP attorney general announced his candidacy to try to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly in next year’s Senate race. Can you please rush an urgent donation immediately to ensure Defend the Senate has the resources to defeat Republicans in Arizona and…

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  Florida Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 7:52 PM

BREAKING NEWS...

  BREAKING: Representative Val Demings (D-FL) launches her campaign to defeat Marco Rubio John, Yesterday, Democratic Representative Val Demings of Florida announced her candidacy to unseat Republican Senator Marco Rubio — growing the field of Democratic candidates vying to flip this …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM

What we accomplished with 60 Senate votes

    Defend the Senate relies on grassroots donations to protect Democratic candidates like Catherine Cortez Masto and Raphael Warnock. Please donate $10 or any amount to help power our work: DONATE John, Back in 2010, Democrats held the White House, the …

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  Florida Senate Alert · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 3:06 PM

BREAKING NEWS:

  BREAKING: Representative Val Demings (D-FL) launches her campaign to defeat Marco Rubio John, Earlier this morning, Democratic Representative Val Demings of Florida announced her candidacy to unseat Republican Senator Marco Rubio — growing the field of Democratic candidates vying to…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Today we’re launching a new fund to protect Democrats

  Republican voter suppression efforts are in overdrive, John. Since the GOP lost the White House and Senate, 389 undemocratic voter suppression bills have been introduced in 48 states. And we can expect even more in the coming weeks. These efforts could jeopardize our chances of hold…

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  Ohio Senate Update · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Tim Ryan

  Flipping Ohio would be a major blow to Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party, John. So far, the pieces are falling into place: The current GOP incumbent is retiring and we have a strong candidate in Democrat Tim Ryan. But the political winds aren’t in our favor, and fundraising i…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 3:01 PM

obstructionism

  John, Even with Democrats in charge of the Senate, House of Representatives, and White House, Mitch McConnell still holds a great deal of power in Washington. From raising the minimum wage to expanding and protecting voting rights, McConnell and the GOP have been blocking the Biden …

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June 2, 2021 at 3:51 PM

H.R. 1

  John, The House recently passed the most significant piece of voting rights legislation in decades. The For the People Act strengthens voting rights and ensures our elections are free and fair. Now, it’s on to the Senate. Later this month, Majority Leader Schumer plans on bringing t…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Very brief

  John, we’d appreciate it if you could make a donation before tonight’s midnight fundraising deadline. Mitch McConnell is plotting his comeback to regain control of the Senate for the GOP, and Republicans only need one seat to do it. The GOP is already spending millions in battlegrou…

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  Florida Senate Update · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Time’s up for Marco Rubio

  John, Time and again, Republican Senator Marco Rubio has let down the people of Florida he was elected to represent. Well, time’s up. Rubio has been a Trump-enabler for far too long, and now’s our chance to flip his Florida Senate seat and expand our Democratic Senate majority. Rush…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 3:10 PM

This makes me shudder...

  I won’t keep you long, John. May is one of the most important months for fundraising in Democratic politics. Why? Because it’s our last chance to raise the necessary funds to power our work before people head out for their summer vacations and tune out emails like this. We’ve alread…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 7:37 PM

Please take a moment to read this list of names:

  John, take a look at this list of names: Michael Bennet. Catherine Cortez Masto. Maggie Hassan. Mark Kelly. Raphael Warnock. These five Democrats are all up for reelection, and Mitch McConnell and his Republican megadonor network are already working hard to tear them down. Republica…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Ugh...

  John, We’re starting to head into the summer months, which are typically a lot tougher for fundraising. We’re already behind on our May goal, so we have two options to prevent budget cuts that could leave our Democratic candidates vulnerable: More grassroots Democrats need to donat…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 5:34 PM

sickening

  The Republican Party has stooped to a new low, John. Just now, Mitch McConnell and his GOP obstructionists defeated a proposal to establish a January 6 commission to investigate the horrendous attack on our Capitol and our democracy earlier this year. It’s despicable that not enough…

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  Georgia Senate Alert · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Right in front of our eyes

  We’ve got our eyes on Georgia, John. A few short months ago, we did the unthinkable: flipped not one but TWO Senate seats in Georgia and delivered a Democratic Senate majority for President Biden. But because one of those two races was a special election, Raphael Warnock is up for r…

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  Nevada Senate Update · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 6:06 PM

groundswell

  Republicans have already started spending money in Nevada, John. Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto is up for reelection in a state that President Biden won by just over 2 points — one of the closest races in the country. Catherine is going to need a groundswell of grassroots energy to…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 5:58 PM

POLITICO is reporting...

  POLITICO: “Trump, even in exile, is the Republican Party’s cash cow” John, Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden by over 7 million votes. Period. So you would think that the GOP would dump the disgraced former president, especially after he incited a violent mob…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 5:32 PM

re: January 6

  John, Last week, the House of Representatives voted to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection on our U.S. Capitol. But dozens of Republicans like Ron Johnson, Mitch McConnell, and Marco Rubio have already announced their opposition in an effort to d…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 5:29 PM

nothing to scoff at

  John, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that a new poll shows Democrat Mark Kelly leading every Republican in Arizona — giving us a great shot at holding on to our slim Senate majority. The bad news is that right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel has already dumped $20 mil…

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  Senate Update · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 4:31 PM

$5

  Republican Senators in Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are all retiring next year. This gives Democrats at least FIVE chances to strengthen our fragile Democratic majority. We need to defend our Democratic candidates before McConnell and his megadonor netwo…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 7:52 PM

plotting

  GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik: “[Donald Trump] is critical to the Republican Party, is the leader of the Republican Party.” Earlier this week, Republican Elise Stefanik — the newest member of GOP leadership — made clear on Fox News what we already know: The Republican Party is the party o…

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  Florida Senate Alert · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 4:52 PM

BREAKING NEWS:

  BREAKING NEWS: This morning, it was reported that Democratic Representative Val Demings of Florida will run to unseat Republican Senator Marco Rubio — growing the field of Democratic candidates vying to flip this GOP-held seat. John, 2022 is our chance to finally send Trump-endorsed…

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