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  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM

I refuse to back down.

Gerry Connolly for Congress Serious news. All, Donald gave me the update yesterday on my birthday. We’re still not where we need to be — and I won’t lie to you, that makes me nervous. This is our very first end-of-quarter deadline of the year, and I can already feel the weight of wh…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Wish a happy birthday to the man holding Trump and Musk accountable

Gerry Connolly for Congress Friends, Today is Gerry's Birthday! We're hoping you can help us organize something special for him. This year, Gerry’s not just celebrating another trip around the sun. He’s taking on one of the biggest roles of his career: Ranking Member of the House O…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Bad news on his birthday

Gerry Connolly for Congress Help me help Gerry Hi friends - it's Donald. I’ve got a finance meeting with Gerry tomorrow morning. It also happens to be his birthday. And look, I’d really prefer not to sit across from him and say, “We’re still behind.” But right now, that’s where we a…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Trump is ramping up.

Gerry Connolly for Congress We need to hit this goal. Team, We’re officially in the final stretch of the first end-of-quarter deadline of 2025. This one really matters. Not just because it’s our first FEC report of the year — but because all eyes are on us. Trump, Musk, and their MA…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM

They added a reporter to a group chat with war plans.

Gerry Connolly for Congress Speechless. Team, We couldn’t make this up if we tried. Trump’s inner circle accidentally added a national security reporter to a group chat containing sensitive war plans — including details on potential military action and foreign operations. These sens…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM

What are they hiding?

Gerry Connolly for Congress Trump & Musk Hi team, Huge news! Gerry and Jamie Raskin just filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all of the documents on Trump & Elon’s secretive, unaccountable, unelected DOGE. For months, Musk has been running DOGE like his own…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM

it’s official!

Gerry Connolly for Congress Team, I have some exciting news to share: I filed all the paperwork needed to be on the ballot this November! With the help of 1,300+ dedicated volunteers, we gathered 40,000+ signatures from voters across Virginia! I am grateful to everyone — volunte…
  Connolly Finance Team · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Can you confirm, friend?

Gerry Connolly for Congress Just making sure we’ve got the most up-to-date info on file Hey there, We’ll keep this short. With almost a quarter of the year somehow already being over, we’re doing a quick fundraising audit. Supporter Record for [email protected] Number of 2025 Donat…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Fired up and ready to win

Gerry Connolly for Congress The future Virginia deserves Friends, tonight, Democrats from across Virginia came together for my 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fête 🍀 — and the energy in the room was electric. We heard from incredible leaders, including Abigail Spanberger, who fired up…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM

This is what dictators do

Gerry Connolly for Congress Political intimidation Friends, Trump is out for revenge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a harassment campaign into Rep. Eugene Vindman — the same Vindman whose brother, Alexander, testified against Trump in his first impeachment and who both hav…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Why I skipped Trump’s State of the Union

Gerry Connolly for Congress The first time in 16 years. Friends, Last week, I made a decision I’ve never made in my 16 years in Congress. For the first time ever, I refused to attend the State of the Union. I simply couldn’t, in good conscience, sit in that chamber while Trump and M…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM

☘️ WE'RE LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY FROM ST. PATRICK'S DAY! ☘️

Make your plans to celebrate with us this Sunday, March 16th!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM

The most aggressive movement against Musk and Elon yet

Gerry Connolly for Congress The truth. Friends, Elon Musk might think he can run our government from behind the Resolute Desk, but Gerry isn’t letting that slide. As the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, he just took his most aggressive step yet to investigate Musk’s il…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Trump’s Lies and the Real State of Our Union

Gerry Connolly for Congress The truth. Friends, On Tuesday, Trump stood before the nation and lied through his teeth. He painted a picture of an America that doesn’t exist — one where he’s somehow working for everyday Americans instead of dismantling critical programs, handing the c…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Standing with workers instead of Trump

Gerry Connolly for Congress Trump tonight. Friends, For the first time in 16 years, Gerry is boycotting the State of the Union. Why? Because Trump has spent his presidency attacking the very people who keep our country running — federal workers, contractors, and even veterans. Thous…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
March 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM

St. Patrick's Day is TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Make sure you RSVP or contribute to Congressman Connolly's 31st Annual St. Patrick's Day Fête!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM

I need your help fighting Trump and Musk

Gerry Connolly for Congress Please read. Friends, One month into the Trump/Musk presidency has been every bit as disastrous as we warned. I wanted to update you on what I’ve been doing to stop the mindless DOGE approach as the Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee and ask for yo…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Beating Elon Musk and Trump

Gerry Connolly for Congress Here’s how we win. Friends, Trump and Elon Musk tried to force federal workers into quitting with an illegal, reckless ultimatum. Gerry led 100+ House Democrats in demanding this unlawful order be revoked — making it clear that federal employees do not ha…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Dismantling the USPS

Gerry Connolly for Congress Trump and Musk. Hi team, Trump and Musk are now coming after the United States Postal Service. Reports just confirmed that Trump is planning to dissolve the USPS leadership and push for either direct control or privatization — gutting a Constitutionally a…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM

St. Patrick's Day is Right Around the Corner!

You don't want to miss the big Fête!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Shyam Raman · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM

The GOP is watching – are you?

Gerry Connolly for Congress If we lose here, Republicans will take it as a green light for 2026 and 2028. Friend, This is Shyam, the Executive Director of the Virginia Democratic Party. I know you hear a lot about battleground states. But let me be clear: Virginia isn’t just any bat…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Launching an investigation into Elon Musk

Gerry Connolly for Congress BREAKING news. Friends, A White House official testified under oath that Elon Musk is not the administrator of DOGE and not a government employee. So here’s the question: Under what authority is he shutting down federal agencies, firing public servants, a…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Trump proclaimed as King

Gerry Connolly for Congress We MUST fight back. Friends, This is NOT normal. Trump and the White House just plastered his face across social media with a golden crown on his head and the words “LONG LIVE THE KING.” He’s not even pretending anymore — he wants to rule, not govern. …
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Mark your calendar for the largest annual gathering of Democrats in Virginia

St. Patrick's Day is Almost Here!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM

They’re coming for Social Security

Gerry Connolly for Congress Trump & Elon. Friends, Elon Musk is trying to access extremely confidential Social Security data. The acting commissioner chose to resign instead of handing access over, but now Trump has appointed one of his MAGA henchmen. It’s only a matter of time …
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Watch Gerry take on Elon & MAGA

Gerry Connolly for Congress Leading the charge Hi friends, We’re halfway through the month, and Gerry is fighting harder than ever to hold Elon Musk and MAGA extremists accountable. He just went on CNN to remind everyone: America has three co-equal branches of government. Disputes b…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Co-President Musk dropped the facade

Gerry Connolly for Congress We know who's in charge now. Friends, The facade of who runs the government is gone. Yesterday, we saw something that has never happened before. Elon Musk stood behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, answering questions from reporters as if he were …
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Anti-Trump Task Force

Gerry Connolly for Congress How we're fighting back Friends, Trump and Elon Musk are already carrying out Project 2025 — and the consequences for everyday Americans are devastating. That’s why I just took on a critical new role: I’m serving as a co-chair of the new Democratic Task F…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
February 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Join us for the 31st Annual St Patrick's Day Fête

Hope to see you there on Sunday, March 16th, 2025!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM

MSNBC >> Why is a South African Billionaire who No One Elected attacking USAID?

Gerry Connolly for Congress Gerry on MSNBC Hi all, Gerry was on MSNBC today, and he didn’t hold back. Click here to watch the interview! He laid out exactly how important USAID is: the largest developmental aid program in the world, saving tens of millions from malnutrition and buil…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM

We want to hear from you

Gerry Connolly for Congress Help us help you Friends, Trump and his MAGA allies keep pretending Project 2025 is just a “plan” for the future — but it’s already happening right in front of us. He’s purging independent agencies, stacking the government with extremists, and laying t…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM

They won’t let me hold Elon accountable

Gerry Connolly for Congress I need your help Friends, Did you see my team's email earlier? We had an Oversight Committee hearing today, and I need to be honest with you — what happened was bad. I introduced a motion to subpoena Elon Musk so he could answer for his corruption and ill…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Breaking news: Hold Elon Musk Accountable

Gerry Connolly for Congress Hi everyone, Gerry is at an Oversight Committee hearing right now fighting to hold Elon Musk accountable. He just moved to subpoena Musk to answer for his blatant corruption and malign influence over our government. Republicans blocked it. They tabled th…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Co-President Musk is running the show

Gerry Connolly for Congress Trump is a puppet Hi everyone, Trump might sit in the Oval Office, but Elon Musk is the one pulling the strings. We saw it when Trump sent that now-infamous email to civil servants pushing them to quit — a carbon copy of the same email Musk sent when he g…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM

The first big goal of the year

Gerry Connolly for Congress Setting the pace for the year Hi everyone, We’re closing in on the end of the month, and we still need to raise $10,150 to hit our first fundraising goal of the year. This isn’t just any goal — it’s the one that sets the tone for everything we’ll accompli…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Trump just broke the law

Gerry Connolly for Congress Even the Republicans know it Hi everyone, We need to share something shocking: President Trump just fired 17 inspectors general across multiple federal agencies without notifying Congress 30 days in advance, as required by law. These inspectors general ar…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Gerry’s response to Trump

Gerry Connolly for Congress Attacks on the civil service Hi everyone, On his very first day back in office, Donald Trump signed executive orders to purge the federal workforce of nonpartisan experts, politicize government services, and use taxpayer dollars to reward his billionaire …
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Reflecting on Dr. King’s Legacy

Gerry Connolly for Congress Honoring his life Hi everyone, Today, as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I joined our community at a celebration in Vienna to reflect on his values and the impact of his vision. Dr. King believed in justice, equality, and the f…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM

My promise to you

In the fight ahead Friends, Tomorrow is the day we’ve been dreading — Trump will be inaugurated and our fight will officially begin. Trump and his allies in Congress have made it clear what their priorities will be: undermining democracy, attacking reproductive rights, rolling back critical prot…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM

MAGA’s embarrassing day

Gerry Connolly for Congress Gerry’s first hearing Hi all, On Wednesday, Gerry officially stepped into his new role as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee with his first hearing — and what unfolded at the first hearing was nothing short of alarming. Republicans used the hearing…
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM

The craziness is only beginning

Gerry Connolly for Congress A long 4 years ahead Hi team, Donald Trump hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and he’s already making headlines for some of the most outrageous ideas we’ve ever heard: seizing the Panama Canal, buying Greenland, making Canada the 51st state, and even renaming…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM

One week

Gerry Connolly for Congress Are you with me? Friends, In just one week, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States. I won’t sugarcoat it — I’m deeply concerned about what this means for our democracy, our rights, and our future. Trump’s return to power will brin…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Holding Trump accountable

Gerry Connolly for Congress Gerry’s job Hi everyone, Have you seen the latest news about the Trump hush money case? It’s another glaring example of how Trump and his cronies have repeatedly tried to operate above the law, bending the rules to serve their own interests. That’s why Ge…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Today’s the big day

Gerry Connolly for Congress Special elections Friends, The stakes couldn’t be higher today. Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls for two critical special elections, and the outcomes will shape the future of our Commonwealth. These elections are about more than just filling se…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM

The darkest anniversary

Gerry Connolly for Congress Jan 6 Friends, As snow falls across the DC region today, I can’t help but think about the storm we faced four years ago. January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history — an attack on the Capitol, on democracy, and on everything we stand f…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
January 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Sworn in and ready to fight

Gerry Connolly for Congress I'm with you Friends, Today, I had the honor of taking the oath of office for the 119th Congress. It’s a moment that never loses its weight — a reminder of the responsibility and trust you’ve placed in me for the fight ahead. This time, it feels even more…
  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 6:11 PM

The end and the beginning

I need your help Hi everyone, I was with Donald last night, and I just spoke with him again this morning. I’ll be honest — I’m feeling the weight of it all. We’re still $4,415 short of our 2024 goal, and we need to finish strong if we want to start 2025 ready to fight. With my new role as Rankin…
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Trump’s enemy list

Gerry Connolly for Congress Preparing for 2025 Hey friends, I’m with Gerry right now, and we’re deep into planning for 2025. I’ll be honest — the stakes have never felt higher. With Trump back in the White House and MAGA controlling Congress, they’re more dangerous than ever. Their …
  Team Connolly · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM

The best way to fight back

Gerry Connolly for Congress This holiday season Hey team, While we’re preparing for the holidays, we’re also preparing for 2025 — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most dangerous political moments in modern history. If we’re going to be ready for what’s coming, we need sustained …
  Donald Brownlee · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Gerry's role in fighting back

Gerry Connolly for Congress Against Trump Hi all, Did you see Gerry’s email about the HUGE news? He’s just been elected as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee. Gerry’s new role gives him the power to protect federal workers, expose MAGA’s backroom deals, and d…