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  TC · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 7:11 PM

We need to be prepared

for tough races across the country this year The first fundraising deadline of 2022 is Monday, John, and it’s crucial that we come out of this deadline in a strong position to support Democrats running to defend and expand our Senate Majority this November. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Justice Breyer & the Supreme Court

It’s moments like these that remind us of the importance of elections. After six decades spent serving our country, Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will retire from the Supreme Court. Justice Breyer served with distinction as a Corporal in the Army Reserve, a federal Circuit Court judge,…
  Team Carper · [email protected]
January 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM

TODAY: Tom’s birthday!

There’s still time to sign his card! Today is Tom’s birthday! There’s still time to sign Tom’s card before we give it to him later today. Will you add your name, John? Thank you, Team Carper Paid for BY CARPER FOR SENATE unsubscribe CARPER FOR SENATEP.O. BOX 288…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 9:05 PM

FWD: This is wrong >>

The Senate is taking action on voting rights TODAY. Today, the Senate will vote on legislation that would protect voting rights. If Senate Republicans insist on blocking our efforts, we must take action to reform the filibuster in the face of GOP obstructionism on this issue.  Thank you so much f…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 4:47 PM

D.C. courts "sound the alarm"

RE: D.C. Statehood and judicial vacancies John, there are 17 judicial vacancies on the D.C. Superior Court and Court of Appeals. That’s about a quarter of all the judicial seats in those courts. The unprecedented number of vacancies in D.C.’s courts is a threat to public safety and ju…
  TC · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 5:01 PM

This is wrong >>

re: the filibuster & voting rights It’s been just over one year since the January 6th attack on our Capitol when violent insurrectionists sought to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power that is one of the bedrocks of our democracy. Over the past year, state legislators have embraced Donald…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:11 PM

I’m counting on you, John

to be a part of our grassroots organization in 2022 Happy New Year, John. First, I want to thank you for all you’ve done for our grassroots organization this year. Because of the engagement of grassroots supporters like you, we’re on a better path forward as a country. But before you sign off to…
  TC · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 4:26 PM

the day after tomorrow

It’s almost an election year, John -- can you help out? The day after tomorrow, we’ll officially be in the election “on-year.” That means Election Day will be here before we know it, and we need to spend every day between now and then getting ready for a tough fight ahead. Will you split a contr…
  TC · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Share your thoughts with me >>

before the year is over TAKE OUR END-OF-YEAR PRIORITIES SURVEY >> John, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of our major accomplishments since winning back the Senate and electing President Biden: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN: We strengthened our response to the pandemic and distributed nea…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 4:46 PM

your thoughts re: voting rights

Do you agree it’s time to protect voting rights? Our democracy is at a crossroads, John. Hundreds of voter suppression bills have been introduced across 19 states and 33 of these laws have been enacted. At the same time, Republicans are using the redistricting process to gerrymander maps for the…
  TC · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 1:20 PM

The filibuster, Mitch McConnell, & the Senate Majority

The stakes are high for 2022. Only one seat stands between Mitch McConnell and control of the Senate. If we want to continue building progress and fighting for our values -- like reforming the filibuster to protect voting rights from nationwide voter suppression efforts -- then we need to defend…
  TC · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 4:28 PM

re: the Senate race in Ohio

Tim Ryan needs our help before November is over. I want to take a minute to talk to you about the Senate race happening in Ohio, John. My friend Rep. Tim Ryan is on the ballot, and he could really use our grassroots support ahead of the upcoming end-of-month deadline. Will you split a contributi…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 6:48 PM

I was proud to stand with President Biden

as he signed major, bipartisan infrastructure legislation into law   John, I joined President Biden at the White House for his first meetings with lawmakers after becoming president. He talked about his big, bold plan for rebuilding our country’s infrastructure. Nine months later, after leading…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM

NOW OPEN: ACA enrollment

Head to the exchange before January 15th. John, I want to start by thanking everyone who made contributions last month. The Biden Administration and Democrats are working together to rebuild our country’s infrastructure, tackle climate change, and make sure everyone has access to high-quality, a…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Veterans Day

John, I understand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make for our country. As the last Vietnam War veteran serving in the Senate, I understand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make to defend our country, our freedoms, and our values.  I became a Navy ROTC midshipman at the Ohio Stat…
  TC · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 8:18 PM

1 seat stands between McConnell and Senate control

This is how we can stop him from succeeding, John: At the beginning of the year, I asked you to contribute to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to jump-start early investments and prepare to hold the Senate in 2022. John, we’re less than two months out from 2022. We need to significan…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 1:26 PM

re: the filibuster

I did not come this this decision lightly, and I want you to hear about it directly from me, John.   “No barrier -- not even the filibuster -- should stop our obligation to our democracy” We are in the midst of an all-out assault from Republicans on voting rights, John.  This year alone, 19 stat…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Do you care about climate action, John?

How about protecting voting rights or the USPS? Today is deadline day, John. If you care about preserving the USPS and its standard of services, chip in $25 before the end of the day. If you care about protecting voting rights from nationwide Republican attacks, chip in $25 before the end of the…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 2:21 PM

There’s an election in VA next week!

Only a few days left to help Terry McAuliffe win big in Virginia. We’ve talked a lot about the stakes for 2022 and the importance of defending our Senate Majority, John, but there are other important elections happening next week that we can’t afford to overlook. Virginia is holding its election…
  TC · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 8:44 PM

The worst thing about Washington, D.C.?

It's not a state! John, I attended an event with my colleague, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, where we spoke about our efforts to grant Washington, D.C. long overdue statehood. Eleanor and I are far from alone in this fight. The majority of Americans support D.C. statehood and …
  TC · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 8:31 PM

re: Wednesday

We’ve reached a critical moment for voting rights. John, the Senate will bring up a major piece of voting rights and election reforms legislation for a vote. This vote couldn’t come at a more critical moment — with hundreds of voter suppression bills sweeping the country, this is our best chance…
  TC · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 3:31 PM

I made you a Spotify playlist, John

to celebrate the return of live music You may not know this but I’m a big music fan, John – I even worked as a concert promoter when I was an undergrad at Ohio State. It inspires me and I know I’m not alone in this. Music – especially live music – holds a special place for me and so many others.…
  TC · [email protected]
October 1, 2021 at 12:50 AM

Overwhelmed?

There’s something you can do. >> Are you worried about the GOP’s nationwide efforts to make it harder to vote and participate in our democracy? Are you concerned about the climate crisis and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events all over the country? Are you frustrated by grid…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 10:16 PM

electric school buses 🚍⚡️🔌

This is just plain common sense >> Reducing pollution isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s about the health of our children and it’s just plain common sense. And the majority of Americans agree with that sentiment. That’s why I’m fighting for powerful investments in our country’s inf…
  TC · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 6:29 PM

What do zebras and D.C. statehood have in common?

The answer: more than you might think. John, my friend and colleague, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, was accused of setting several zebras free in a D.C. suburb because of her belief in “the consent of the governed” and ensuring the will of the American people is represented in our government …
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Labor Day

Democrats and the Biden Administration are committed to putting working families first. I hope you had a restful Labor Day weekend, John. On Monday, we celebrated the unions and workers that have tirelessly fought for better wages, better hours, better retirement, and better working conditions. …
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 4:42 PM

When first is the worst:

Your engagement is critical to addressing the climate crisis. The New York Times:  “​​July was Earth’s hottest month on record” In case you missed it, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data showing that July was the world’s hottest month ever recorded. When I wa…
  TC · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 3:54 PM

about the Postal Service

DeJoy is moving forward with a controversial plan. In the past year, one issue I’ve heard the most complaints about from Delawareans is mail delays. At the center of it all is current Postmaster General and Trump mega-donor, Louis DeJoy. The USPS service issues began in summer 2020 when DeJoy in…
  TC · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 11:23 PM

This is a big deal:

re: the infrastructure bill This is a big deal: The Senate passed a massive, historic, bipartisan infrastructure plan, the first phase of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. This would be one of the most substantial investments in our roads, bridges, and electrical grid in years and it would b…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Nevada >>

I need to talk to you about my friend Catherine. I want to take a moment to talk about the Senate race in Nevada, John. My friend and colleague, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is up for re-election and back in 2016, her race came down to just two points. We can expect it to be just as competitive t…
  TC · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 4:49 PM

John, climate action can’t wait

This is frightening. >> Severe flooding in Pennsylvania. Wildfires on the West Coast. Blistering heat waves on both West and East coasts. The hottest June on record in the U.S. A record eight natural disasters in the first six months of the year alone. Billions in damages. In Louisiana, se…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 4:21 PM

This isn’t the end of our fight for voting rights.

It’s just the beginning. NPR: “The Supreme Court Deals A New Blow To Voting Rights” Our democracy has suffered tremendously the past few weeks. Last week, John, the Supreme Court decided a case that will further weaken the Voting Rights Act and make way for even more voter suppression bills at t…
  TC · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 5:25 PM

don’t despair

Take action. I need to ask you this, John: Are you frustrated by the alarming number of voter suppression bills advancing across the country that threaten to undermine our democracy? Are you angry about gridlock in Washington and National Republicans’ efforts to obstruct progress on important le…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy is a veteran, a mother, and a tireless champion for environmental justice. Our Senate Majority is split evenly, 50-50, John. We can’t afford to lose a single seat -- especially one held by a leader as tenacious and principled as my friend Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Tammy is a veteran, a mother,…
  TC · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 1:21 PM

For the 1st time in 7 years >>

We wouldn’t be here without grassroots engagement. For the first time in seven years, the Senate held a committee hearing on a bill that would grant D.C. statehood. In fact, John, this was only the second Senate hearing ever on D.C. statehood. That’s remarkable -- and it wouldn’t have been possi…
  TC · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 2:47 PM

big day for D.C. statehood

need your help. I’m thrilled, John -- today for only the second time in history, the Senate is holding a full committee hearing on D.C. statehood. Please take a moment to sign our petition and share it on social media. Amplifying our message plays a huge role in garnering the public support nece…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Juneteenth

John, Happy Juneteenth! Today, we remember the official ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger issued General Orders No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, notifying Texans of the Emancipation Proclamation which freed any and all slaves on U.S. soil. We celebrate Ju…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 8:04 PM

live proud

We need to pass the Equality Act. Happy Pride Month, John! This month, we celebrate the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ Americans in Delaware and across the country. I’m proud to have a president who celebrates our country’s diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community and is committed to securing equa…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Chris Van Hollen and D.C. statehood >>

We can’t afford to lose Chris Van Hollen’s leadership in the Senate. I’ve kept you updated on my efforts in Congress to pass D.C. statehood, and John -- my friend and colleague Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been a major ally for pushing this important measure forward. This isn’t a partisan …
  TC · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Memorial Day

  John, Memorial Day is an important time to reflect on the countless sacrifices made by service members and their families in the name of this nation. The security, success and freedom that we enjoy as Americans only exists because of these heroes. It is because of the profound sacrifices of ou…
  TC · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 3:33 PM

we’ve never been closer to D.C. statehood

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Dover Post: “Carper’s DC statehood bill earns record number of supporters” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The bill that would make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st state now has a record-breaking 45 co-sponsors in the …
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Do you support saving the USPS?

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail -- from paychecks to prescriptions -- haven’t arrived on time. In fact, some Americans have taken hits to their credit scores due to late fees incurred on bills that have been delayed in the …
  TC · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 10:36 PM

Do you know what week it is?

It’s time to talk infrastructure.   John -- it’s Infrastructure Week! Unlike the previous White House Administration, President Biden and his Administration are actually delivering bold solutions to fix our country’s aging infrastructure, make it more climate-resilient, and create millions of go…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Mother’s Day

  John, Today is Mother’s Day, the only day of the year completely dedicated to celebrating the women who love us unconditionally, teach us to follow the golden rule and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Moms have a tough job and a global pandemic hasn't made it any easier. It's …
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Biden’s groundbreaking climate rule:

The Biden Administration is taking real and meaningful climate action.   NBC News: “Biden administration’s first climate pollution rule takes aim at refrigerants” John: Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced its first major climate rule. The groundbreaking new rule, created by bi…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 6:26 PM

“Biden’s immigration whisperer”

I’m working with President Biden to fix our broken immigration system.   John: Together, we reached our end-of-month fundraising goal. Your support makes a difference in our fight to defend our Senate Majority and our work with the Biden Administration to tackle the biggest challenges facing ou…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Sign my thank you note to Joe & Kamala

  John, Today marks President Biden and Vice President Harris' 100th day in office! As I look back over the past few months, I am reminded of all that they've done to help our nation start to build back better. I couldn't be more grateful for the leadership we have now. We passed the American R…
  TC · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM

What the Census means for D.C. statehood:

We have an even stronger case to do this >>   The Washington Post: “D.C.’s explosive growth continued over the past decade, census data shows” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The U.S. Census Bureau released new population data for the past decade, and Washington, D.C.’…
  TC · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 4:11 PM

UPDATE: D.C. statehood passes the House!

We’re one step closer to making this a reality >> The Washington Post: “House Democrats pass D.C. statehood — launching bill into uncharted territory” John -- yesterday, the House passed my D.C. statehood bill! This is only the second time in U.S. history that any chamber of Congress has p…
  Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Today is one of my favorite days!

This Earth Day, will you sign on your support for taking bold climate action?   Today is Earth Day, which is a special day for me.  In 1970, I participated in our country’s very first Earth Day while serving as a young naval flight officer in California. I joined tens of thousands of people in …