Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Herschel Walker

  John, Herschel Walker officially secured the GOP’s nomination to take on Reverend Raphael Warnock for Georgia’s Senate seat. Rev. Warnock won by just two points in the last election, which is why national Republicans are making him their TOP target this year. Not only is Herschel Wa…

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May 24, 2022 at 8:19 PM

If we lose Georgia, we lose the Senate

  John — In a matter of hours, primary election polls will close in one of our country’s foremost battleground states: Georgia. That means the general election starts TONIGHT, and we’ve got to make sure we have the resources to defend our Senate majority, including Democrats like Raph…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Georgia’s Senate primary is tomorrow

  John, here’s what you need to know before tomorrow’s closely-watched Senate primary in Georgia: Polls are tightening. Quinnipiac recently released a poll showing Reverend Raphael Warnock ONE POINT BEHIND Trump’s handpicked candidate, Herschel Walker, 49-48.   Right-wing money is po…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 22, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Mitch

  John — sorry for the jumpscare. This is Senator Mitch McConnell. He’s currently the GOP Minority Leader, but before Democrats flipped the Senate blue, he controlled it as the Senate Majority Leader. Mitch McConnell did Donald Trump’s bidding in the Senate, including installing T…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Louis DeJoy

  John, Great news — the Senate just confirmed President Biden’s two nominees for the USPS Board of Governors! This couldn’t come at a more important time. Since the 2020 election, Trump’s handpicked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has worked to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service from w…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Before you log off

  John, Before you log off for the weekend, we wanted to make sure you saw this: Politico just released their list of the “7 states that will decide control of the Senate.” Unfortunately, more than half of these seats are “Republican targets:” Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, and New Hampshi…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 10:06 PM

re: reproductive rights

  John, FIRST, a Supreme Court draft decision leaked to Politico, reporting that our nation’s highest Court has the votes to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks. THEN, Mitch McConnell floated the idea of a nationwide abortion ban if the GOP retakes the Senate in November. This le…

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May 17, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Raphael Warnock, Mark Kelly, Maggie Hassan, and Catherine Cortez Masto

  This headline is too important to ignore, John: “Republicans reserve $53M in TV ads in bid to win Senate” — The Hill Senate Republicans are planning to spend millions of dollars in key battleground states. Here’s how their spending breaks down: $9.5 million against Raphael Warnoc…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 3:11 PM

The most vulnerable senators

  John, With less than six months until Election Day, Roll Call just released its ranking of the top 10 incumbent senators who are most vulnerable. Here’s the bad news: More than half of the senators listed are Democrats, including four of the top five most vulnerable spots. We’ve got…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 1:50 PM

In less than 24 hours...

  John — in less than 24 hours, polls will open for the 2022 Senate primary in two top battleground states, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of votes have already been cast by mail and at early voting locations. CNN is calling these open races two of the most lik…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 12:03 AM

Is there anything we could say, John?

  John, Is there anything we could say to convince you to chip in $5 to support our work to defend and expand Democrats’ Senate majority? What if we told you that recent polls show razor-thin margins in key races across the country — in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia? What if we also to…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 15, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Less than 6 months

  John — with less than six months until the November election, here’s where things currently stand: Right-wing groups are ramping up their fight to retake the Senate, including spending millions of dollars on attack ads. Just recently, a super PAC aligned with Mitch McConnell even re…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM

What your $4 gift can do today:

  John, we are emailing for $4. Yes you read that right — just $4. The next question you might have is, why? That’s because there are 4 Democratic Senators up for re-election in 2022 that MUST win if we want to protect our Senate majority. If you need a reminder, these races are Senat…

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  Polling Update (via Defend the Senate) · [email protected]

May 14, 2022 at 1:33 PM

49% – 48%

  John, NEW: A recent poll is showing Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock trailing behind Trump’s handpicked candidate, Herschel Walker, 49–48%. If we lose in states like Georgia, we hand the Senate back to Mitch McConnell — and we already know what he has in store with a Republican major…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 14, 2022 at 12:36 AM

Here’s why...

  John, can we count on you to chip in a $5 donation ahead of Sunday’s mid-quarter deadline? Hitting this goal is critical to protecting our Senate majority. 1. Last quarter, the National Republican Senatorial Committee — the Senate GOP’s campaign arm — raised a staggering $43 million…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Imagine this

  John, I want you to close your eyes for a minute. Imagine this: You wake up on November 9 and you turn on the TV. As you’re making your coffee and getting ready to head to work, news outlets start reporting that Democrats have lost the Senate majority by just a few thousand votes. N…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Roe v. Wade survey for [email protected]

  John — The Senate is voting today on whether to codify Roe v. Wade. Before that happens, we want to hear from you: As a top grassroots supporter, we’ve chosen you to take our new Roe v. Wade survey. Here’s the first question: Q1: How concerned are you that the Supreme Court …

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  Senate Update · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Senate prepares to vote on reproductive rights

  John — we need to take drastic action to protect Roe v. Wade. The Senate is preparing to vote on codifying Roe v. Wade tomorrow. Sign our petition if you agree the Senate must protect reproductive rights immediately >> ADD MY NAME This is what Mitch McConnell and Senate …

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  Georgia Senate Alert · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 2:05 PM

It’s going to come down to a few percentage points

  Here’s the deal, John — This year’s polls show a very tight race in Georgia. Take a look: The Hill / Emerson College: Herschel Walker (R) - 49% Raphael Warnock (D) - 45% Wick: Herschel Walker (R) - 47% Raphael Warnock (D) - 46% Quinnipiac: Herschel Walker (R) - 49% Raphael Warnock …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 9, 2022 at 11:19 PM

How we protect Roe v. Wade →

  This just in: The U.S. Senate will vote on legislation to codify Roe v. Wade this Wednesday. Add your name if you believe the Senate must codify Roe v. Wade without delay: ADD MY NAME John — In the wake of the leaked draft decision from the Supreme Cou…

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  Trump Alert (via Defend the Senate) · [email protected]

May 9, 2022 at 2:51 PM

What Trump said in Pennsylvania:

  John, you need to see this: Donald Trump headlined a huge MAGA rally over the weekend to support Dr. Oz, his handpicked candidate for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat. In front of thousands of his far-right supporters, Trump doubled-down on his endorsement. It’s obvious why: Dr. Oz w…

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  Pennsylvania Senate Update · [email protected]

May 7, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Trump’s rally last night for Dr. Oz

  John, Less than 24 hours ago, Donald Trump stepped off the rally stage in Pennsylvania, where he spread more lies and attacks — and urged his supporters to vote for his handpicked candidate, Dr. Oz, in the upcoming primary election. Let’s be clear: Pennsylvania is one of Democrats’ …

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  James Carville · [email protected]

May 7, 2022 at 1:35 PM

re: marathon

  Hey there, John. I’m about to ask 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 throug…

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  Pennsylvania Senate Update · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Before Trump takes the stage

  Donald Trump is about to take the rally stage, John. Tonight, he’s in Pennsylvania — one of Democrats’ best chances to flip a Senate seat blue. Before Trump’s rally begins, can you chip in to support our work to win key races like this one? If you've saved your payment information w…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Tonight

  John, Just a few hours from now, Donald Trump will be headlining a massive rally for Dr. Oz — his handpicked candidate for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat. Trump, Mitch McConnell, and all of their far-right allies are preparing to do whatever they need to retake the Senate. After Tr…

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  Pennsylvania Alert (via Defend the Senate) · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 10:35 PM

Trump is rallying for Dr. Oz tomorrow

  John — Donald Trump is headlining a massive MAGA rally TOMORROW to support Dr. Oz. Experts rate Pennsylvania as one of the likeliest Senate seats to flip blue this year. That’s why Trump and his allies are flocking to support Dr. Oz in the home stretch of a GOP primary full of extr…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 2:32 PM

The stakes are even higher

  We wanted to make sure you’ve seen this, John: The Supreme Court has reportedly voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to a draft decision leaked to Politico earlier this week. If this report is true, it’s never been more important that we protect and expand Democrats’ Senate m…

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May 3, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Roe v. Wade

  John — Breaking news: Politico is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court has the votes needed to overturn Roe v. Wade. For the past 50 years, Roe has guaranteed every woman’s constitutional right to decide what happens to her own body. If this report is true, the conservative majorit…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 3:34 PM

We’d love to hear from you, John

  John, here’s the situation: With less than 200 days until the November elections, Mitch McConnell and his right-wing allies are stepping up their negative attacks and spending in their fight to retake the Senate. A Super PAC aligned with McConnell has already committed more than $14…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM

The last email you’ll get from us this month

  John — We’ll make this quick: Our first monthly deadline of the new quarter is hours away, and we’re still short a few dozen donations. We cannot afford to fall behind, especially not after Mitch McConnell’s allies booked $141,000,000 worth of television ads across six battleground …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 6:05 PM

First, then, now

  Our end-of-month deadline is in less than 12 hours. Click here to make a donation and help Defend the Senate >> John, FIRST, a top super PAC tied to Mitch McConnell booked more than $141 million in ads. This is the largest initial investment they’ve ever made. THEN, Politico…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Your secure link to donate:

  John — James Carville here. Here’s the deal: We’ve got a paper-thin majority in the U.S. Senate. If we lose even one seat, we’ll hand the gavel back to Mitch McConnell. We can’t let that happen. That’s why my friends at Defend the Senate have set an ambitious end-of-month $25,000 fu…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 10:03 PM

President Biden’s plea

  John, President Biden is sounding the alarm: “I’m going to need your help again in this off-year election, help making sure that we keep the Senate.” — President Joe Biden, April 21, 2022 With the Senate split 50-50, losing even one seat this year could cost us the majority. In fa…

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April 29, 2022 at 3:35 PM

141, 7, 3, 5

  John — We’re less than 48 hours until our critical end-of-month deadline, and your donation has never been more critical. Here are four numbers that explain why: $141,000,000 That’s how much a super PAC closely aligned with Mitch McConnell has already committed to spend on the airwa…

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  Trump Alert (via Defend the Senate) · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Donald Trump’s next target

  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 now Chip in $25 now Chip in $50 now Chip in $100 now …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 2:45 PM

$27

  $27, John — that’s the average online donation folks like you are making to Defend the Senate. It’s clear that Republicans are throwing everything they’ve got against us to retake the Senate. Recently, a super PAC aligned with Mitch McConnell committed over $141 million to blanket t…

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  Pennsylvania Senate Update · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM

“The America First candidate”

  John, In just a moment, we’re going to ask if you can pitch in to help us meet our $25,000 goal ahead of Saturday’s end-of-month fundraising deadline. But first, we want to give you an update on the race for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat. In case you missed it, Donald Trump recent…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Serious risk

  John, it’s James Carville here. We’ve got less than 200 days until the November election, and I wanted to lay out the stakes of this election for you. We’re at serious risk of losing the Senate to Moscow Mitch and Republicans this November. The Senate is tied 50-50 right now. If we …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 3:23 PM

The GOP’s attacks are working

  John — this is alarming. Politico just released their forecast for the 2022 elections, and after rating every race, they’re giving Republicans the edge to retake the Senate. Take a look: This is a bad sign. Ever since we flipped the Senate blue, Republicans have spent millions to t…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Trump’s rally over the weekend:

  John — Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio over the weekend was a disgrace. Trump continued to spread his “Big Lie,” calling the 2020 election rigged and attacking Democrats for defending our democracy. He rallied support for his candidate in Ohio’s open Senate race, JD Vance. Vance even…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 23, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Before Trump’s rally tonight

  Donald Trump is heading into his SEVENTH rally tonight. Help us fight back. Before Trump takes the stage, donate $10 to help us reach our $10,000 Rapid Response goal: DONATE TODAY John, Sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but this is important: Donald Tr…

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  Ohio Senate Alert · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Trump is returning to Ohio

  Can you pitch in $10 to help us expand our Senate majority before Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio, John? We’ll explain more in just a moment: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 now …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 3:03 PM

200 days

  John — it’s go time. Today marks a big milestone: We’re officially 200 days out from the midterm elections that will decide the Senate majority. Our work has led up to this moment, and what we choose over these next 200 days will make or break our Senate majority for years to come. …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Donald Trump is coming to Ohio

  Donald Trump is back. Trump announced that he’s coming back to Ohio on Saturday. This is his second rally in Ohio of the midterms, showing that he’s determined to keep this key Senate seat red. Last time, Trump had Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jim Jordan as special guests. There’s no …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Take a look at these polls

  John — It’s important you take a look at some recent polling data from Senate races across the country. Emerson College Polling — Georgia Senate Race Raphael Warnock (D) - 45% Herschel Walker (R) - 49% OHPredictive Insights — Arizona Senate Race Mark Kelly (D) - 37% Generic Repub…

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  Nevada Senate Alert · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Urgent news

  There’s some urgent news you should see, John: A new poll shows Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto trailing her top Republican opponent, 43–40%. With Mitch McConnell needing just one seat to retake control of the Senate, we can’t afford to come up short in any race in November — …

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 10:02 PM

BREAKING: Mitch McConnell goes all-in

  John — $141 million. A super PAC aligned with Mitch McConnell just announced that they’re reserving $141 million worth of TV ads across top battleground states. That includes… $37 million against Raphael Warnock in Georgia. $14 million against Mark Kelly in Arizona. $15 million aga…

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April 19, 2022 at 2:33 PM

What Trump said in North Carolina:

  John — Here’s what Donald Trump had to say at his recent rally in North Carolina: “This is the year we’re going to take back the House, we’re going to take back the Senate….and in 2024 most importantly, we are going to take back our beautiful, beautiful, beautiful White House.” Trum…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 17, 2022 at 2:35 PM

re: Dr. Oz

  John, Trump just made it official: He’s endorsing TV personality Dr. Oz for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat. It’s obvious why Trump is throwing his support behind Oz: » Dr. Oz has been a reliable GOP ally – including serving as a former top advisor for Trump and going on Fox News t…

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  Defend the Senate · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 10:32 PM

Our mid-month deadline is in a few hours. Is there anything we could say to get you to chip in $5?

  John, is there anything we can say to get you to donate $5 before tonight’s mid-month deadline? What if we told you that a recent poll shows Raphael Warnock in a STATISTICAL TIE with Trump’s handpicked candidate, Herschel Walker? Or how about Trump ramping up his massive MAGA rallie…

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