Tom Carper · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Labor looks a lot different today

Master TemplateWe need to do better for all workers.     Happy Labor Day, John. Today is a time to celebrate the unions and the workers who have tirelessly fought for better wages, better hours, better retirement, and better working conditions. Of course, I would be remiss to not …

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September 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM

two months

Master Templateto accomplish all of this:     Today officially marks two months out from Election Day. John: We have two months to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We have two months to defeat President Trump. We have two months to make the necessary changes so we can tack…

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August 30, 2020 at 6:28 PM

McConnell is blocking critical climate initiatives

Master TemplateThe Senate Majority is crucial.     John, I talked to you about my friend Joe Biden’s plan for climate change. It’s exactly the kind of meaningful climate action we need to take after four years of President Trump rolling back environmental progress. But there’s …

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August 25, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Noticeably absent

Master Template     The Republican National Convention is underway this week. In his very first speech of the convention, President Trump repeated old lies about Joe Biden, voting by mail, the economy, and the ongoing pandemic. That is the kind of leadership -- or lack thereof…

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August 25, 2020 at 12:25 AM

Cory, Doug, Gary, Jeanne, Tina, & Mark

Master TemplateWe can't flip the Senate without doing this >>     Taking back the Senate isn’t just about gaining seats. We can’t flip the Senate and remove Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from leadership without protecting the blue seats that we already have. We need to …

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August 21, 2020 at 6:21 PM

I'm fired up about the USPS

Master TemplateThe battle over the USPS isn't over. We're demanding answers.     The battle over USPS isn't over. We're demanding answers.Read my full op-ed in The News Journal >> John, we’re witnessing voter suppression right before our eyes. In the midst of a deadly pan…

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August 21, 2020 at 2:45 PM

the USPS

Master Templateand the election.     TELL MCCONNELL AND REPUBLICANS TO SAVE THE USPS >> President Trump openly admitted that he’s withholding critically needed funding for the Postal Service to make it harder to vote by mail in the upcoming election. John: Trump is making i…

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August 17, 2020 at 11:42 PM

DNC TONIGHT: Are you going to tune in?

Master TemplateIncredibly important to rally our support behind Joe and Kamala.     John -- the Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. ET! From today until Thursday, there will be exciting speeches from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as well as Presiden…

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August 14, 2020 at 7:36 PM

RE: Social Security

Master TemplateWill you sign this petition to protect the promise of Social Security for years to come?     On this day 85 years ago, in the midst of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made Social Security the law of the land. The Social Security Act of 1935 was …

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August 11, 2020 at 9:28 PM

We need Joe & Kamala in the White House

Master TemplateIt's time to get to work for Joe and Kamala!     John -- my friend Joe Biden has found an exceptional running mate in Kamala Harris. 300 CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED:If you can, chip in to support Joe, Kamala, and Democrats up and down the ballot >> If you've save…

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August 7, 2020 at 4:01 PM

It's imperative you get your ballot in the mail by October 20th >>

Master TemplateThe Trump Administration is trying to sabotage the USPS and voting by mail.     The Washington Post: “Postal Service backlog sparks worries that ballot delivery could be delayed in November”READ THE ARTICLE >> The Washington Post reports that the postmaster gen…

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August 5, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Gary Peters officially has an opponent in Michigan

Master TemplateWill you help Gary kick off the race to November?     The Michigan primary was yesterday and John, Michiganders experienced issues when casting their ballots as mail delays slowed down the delivery of absentee ballots. This is just one example of the way our coun…

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August 4, 2020 at 6:20 PM

It didn't have to be this way

Master TemplateThis critical benefit just expired >>     John, enhanced unemployment benefits have expired -- just as Americans around the country are due to pay rent. In Delaware, nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their household income on housing costs. With m…

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July 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM

This could happen as soon as 2050 >>

Master TemplateWe need leaders who recognize the urgency of the climate crisis.     I need to ask you to chip in before the end-of-month deadline tomorrow to support Democrats on the ballot in 2020, but John, let me tell you why it’s so important: This week, climate scientists …

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July 28, 2020 at 7:31 PM

After weeks of waiting, this is what Republicans came up with:

Master TemplateWe need to replace them.     John -- after waiting over 10 weeks for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to take action and provide Americans with much-needed relief in the wake of our country’s ongoing health crisis, they have come up woefully …

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July 26, 2020 at 8:56 PM

We have 100 days to flip the Senate

Master Templateand it's going to take all of us.     John -- I’m sorry to interrupt your Sunday but as of today, we have exactly 100 days to flip the Senate and take back the Majority. If you can, please chip in $1, $10, or $100 to help Democrats win in November. Every dollar ma…

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July 24, 2020 at 3:49 PM

RE: voting rights

Master Templateand my friend John Lewis.     John, the world lost a giant last week — my friend and former colleague in the House, Congressman John Lewis. John dedicated his life to making the promises of our great country — life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — attainable …

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July 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Urgent Action Item: state and local aid

Master TemplateWe can't afford for McConnell to wait any longer on this >>     Today marks the Senate’s first full day back from recess, and John, we have an urgent action item on our agenda: getting much-needed funding to our state and local governments. In the wake of the c…

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July 17, 2020 at 6:18 PM

SENATE MAJORITY UPDATE:

Master TemplateThese 2 races are key.     John: We just got that much closer to flipping the Senate this November! Two fantastic Senate candidates, MJ Hegar in Texas and Sara Gideon in Maine, won their primary elections earlier this week. MJ and Sara are officially our nominee…

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  Tom Carper · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Our country and our planet are in crisis. Joe Biden has a plan.

Master Template     Our country and our planet are in crisis. President Trump’s failure to address the coronavirus pandemic has left our economy in freefall. Millions of Americans are suffering. Throughout the country, communities of color and Indigenous communities are experie…

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July 13, 2020 at 8:39 PM

McConnell wants this critical blue senate seat

Master TemplateGary Peters in Michigan needs our help before the pre-primary FEC filing deadline     John -- I need to talk to you about the senate race in Michigan. My good friend Sen. Gary Peters is one of the most targeted Democrats in the Senate, and both Nate Silver’s Five…

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July 9, 2020 at 6:18 PM

This isn't "totally harmless"

Master TemplateJohn, we all need to keep doing our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus.     John, President Trump called 99% of COVID-19 cases “totally harmless.” Trump’s comments are blatantly false. Delawareans know that because here, new COVID-19 cases were in the tr…

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July 3, 2020 at 6:12 PM

This Fourth of July

Master Template     John, On July 4th 1776, the great American experiment began when 13 tiny colonies declared their independence from a world superpower, Great Britain. The new nation – the young United States of America – was founded on an idea that we’ve all heard throughout ou…

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July 2, 2020 at 10:28 PM

A historic moment:

Master TemplateI couldn't be more proud.     ADD YOUR NAME NOW: Support D.C. Statehood >> John, the House made history by advancing a measure that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state of the United States. This historic moment is a long time coming. Back in 2013, I in…

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June 30, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Raphael Warnock + Doug Jones + Joe Biden + many more

Master TemplateWhat we need to do before November:     Tonight marks the end of the quarter, and John, I’ve reached out to you a lot about Democrats who need our support in 2020. I’ve talked to you about Barbara Bollier in Kansas, Theresa Greenfield in Iowa, Rev. Raphael Warnoc…

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June 30, 2020 at 12:16 AM

Re: Mississippi

Master Template     John, I believe that the election in November will be unprecedented because Donald Trump presents unprecedented threats to our country. And with Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, we have the chance to win in even the most unlikely of places. Winning in re…

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June 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Wisconsin. Georgia. Kentucky.

Master TemplateVoter suppression in action:     First, it was Wisconsin. Then, it was Georgia. And yesterday, it was Kentucky. John: Voters in states across the country are encountering obstacles when casting their ballots in primary elections, and these issues are disproportionate…

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June 22, 2020 at 9:17 PM

1 of the 10 most vulnerable senators in the country:

Master TemplateThis race is going to incredibly competitive >>     John, the Trump Administration’s failures have come into sharp focus. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to stand up to President Trump, fight back against his dangerous policies, and champion progress. In…

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June 21, 2020 at 7:36 PM

This race is key to flipping the Senate:

Master TemplateRev. Warnock is the powerful voice and leader we need in the Senate.     As peaceful protesters continue to speak out against systemic racism and after Georgia’s disastrous primary election a couple of weeks ago, I’m more convinced than ever that we need someone l…

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June 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM

[SCOTUS] A major victory for LBGTQ rights:

Master TemplateOur fight isn't over though.     NPR: “Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees” John, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ Americans cannot be discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. After a dif…

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June 15, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Separation Day

Master TemplateToday is a very special day for the First State     John, Today is a very special day for the First State -- it’s Separation Day! Before our nation declared independence in July of 1776, our state made the courageous choice to separate from Great Britain and the Common…

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June 11, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Finally flipping the Senate

Master TemplateHere's how you can get involved >>     I often reach out to talk to you about Democrats who are running for the Senate in 2020 and need our support. John, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is launching a new site to support Democrats across the c…

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June 10, 2020 at 6:40 PM

OPEN LETTER: Demand an end to police brutality

Master TemplateChange cannot wait.     For too long, police brutality and racial injustice have taken the lives of black and brown Americans, devastating families and entire communities in their wake. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have led to …

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June 5, 2020 at 3:02 PM

More bad news for Mitch McConnell:

Master TemplateJohn, here's what we need to do next:     Congratulations to Theresa Greenfield -- she just won her primary in Iowa! John, Theresa needs our help as she pushes full steam ahead toward the general election this November so she can flip this critical seat, take bac…

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May 29, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Doug Jones needs our help

Master TemplateWhile Trump & Sessions bicker, Doug is fighting for Alabama >>     John: President Trump and Jeff Sessions spent this past weekend bickering on Twitter. Honestly, that’s the last thing Alabama needs right now. Alabama needs a senator who’s focused on w…

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May 25, 2020 at 9:21 PM

RE: Memorial Day

Master Template     John, This Memorial Day weekend sure looks different. I know many of us would usually be headed to barbecues or the beach with family and friends. Instead, this year, we're socially distancing and staying home to help keep each other safe. I know that we're all …

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May 22, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Who do you want to see as the first female VP?

Master Template     John, I don’t know about you, but I am excited to hear who my friend Joe Biden will choose as his partner to beat Donald Trump in November. He has already committed to picking a woman to serve as his Vice President, and I am proud to be a member of a party that …

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May 21, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Tell the EPA to follow science

Master Template     Yesterday, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator testified in the Senate. Over the last several weeks, EPA has proposed or finalized rollbacks that will lead to more air pollution — even as emerging studies show that air pollution could exa…

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May 18, 2020 at 7:32 PM

An open red seat we can flip >>

Master Templateto take back the Majority     John: We need leaders who choose facts and science over partisan politics. We need leaders who prioritize working together and using common sense to get results rather than sticking to political divisions. And we need leaders who are…

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May 17, 2020 at 11:35 PM

Re: Minnesota

Master Template     John, More than ever, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of what’s at stake in this next election: Turning the Senate blue. Unfortunately, states like Minnesota — home of my friend and colleague Senator Tina Smith — are vulnerable. The Associated Press…

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May 12, 2020 at 5:25 PM

What would you like to see included in the next coronavirus package?

Master TemplateDemocrats in Congress are hard at work on the next package to address the coronavirus crisis and provide much-needed relief to Americans.     John, Yesterday, Mitch McConnell said that he and Senate Republicans have “yet to feel the urgency of acting immediately”…

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May 10, 2020 at 3:56 PM

To all the mothers

Master Templatewho are an invaluable source of strength right now >>     John, I’m grateful for the mothers and strong women who do so much for our families and our communities. They lead through setting powerful examples we should all seek to emulate. But this year, I want t…

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May 9, 2020 at 4:05 PM

National Teacher Appreciation Week

Master Template     John -- This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week and I want to take a few moments today to say thank you to the amazing teachers in our lives who, despite unprecedented times, continue to educate, support, and inspire our students. Teachers are the corne…

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May 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Mitch McConnell & Michigan

Master TemplateMy good friend Gary Peters needs our help.     John -- my good friend Michigan Sen. Gary Peters’ race has quickly become one of the most competitive in the country. The Wolverine State will play a key role in determining who controls the Senate after 2020 and whe…

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May 6, 2020 at 8:44 PM

National Nurses Day

Master Template     John - Barack Obama once said that nurses are the heartbeat of our health care system. That has never been more true than it is on this #NationalNursesDay, as nurses leave their own families and head into work in order to keep the rest of us safe during this pan…

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May 4, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Thank You to Our Postal Workers

Master Template     John – In case you missed it, last week Donald Trump had the nerve to call the U.S. Postal Service “a joke". More than 600,000 U.S. Postal Service employees have been risking their lives to make sure that Americans are able to send and receive mail, supplies, m…

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April 30, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Delivering thanks to our postal workers

Master Template     John – Last week, while sitting in the Oval Office, Donald Trump had the nerve to call the U.S. Postal Service “a joke.” Then, he said he’d like to quadruple the price it costs to mail a package! This would be bad enough in normal times. But the fact that he w…

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April 28, 2020 at 8:20 PM

McConnell would rather states go bankrupt

Master Templatethan help them during a health crisis     John, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he would rather let states go bankrupt than give them the financial assistance they need to withstand the current health crisis. As a former governor, I know this ide…

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April 27, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Trump's attacks on the environment haven't slowed down

Master Template3 new ways Trump has rolled back environmental progress >>     Last week, we celebrated the 50th annual Earth Day. Over the half-century since the first Earth Day, we’ve made real progress in protecting our environment. But, unfortunately -- even amid a global …

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April 22, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Sharing my Earth Day playlist with you

Master Template     John, Earth Day has been a special day for me. I celebrated my first Earth Day in 1970, our country’s first-ever Earth Day. Back then, I was a young naval flight officer preparing for my first of three tours of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. I jo…

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