Tom Winter · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 11:25 PM

A message for our Twitter lovers

You need to see this. John — When I was in college, my sister was diagnosed with an incurable chronic illness. My family dropped everything to take care of her — and we saw firsthand just how broken our healthcare system is. Today, I am running for Congress because Washington is out…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 10:35 PM

ICYMI

Hi John, In case you missed it — we are starting 2020 off with a new campaign video, check it out! Blake Cilwick Deputy Campaign Manager   ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Team Tom Date: Tue, Jan 7, 2020 Subject: New Year, new us - check out the campaign video we just la…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Check out the campaign video we just launched

John - Washington has lost touch with what life is like here in Montana. Tom ran for the Montana House to fight for ALL Montanans - and he won. Now, he’s ready to take that fight to Congress. 2020 is the year working Montanans fight back and demand real representation. We want you to …

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 12:27 AM

URGENT: Nine rural counties in Montana have ZERO doctors - we have to act now, John

John - There are nine counties in Montana that have no healthcare providers at all. This number is currently at risk of increasing. The biggest threat to our rural hospitals is slashing federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Since 2010 nearly 100 rural hospitals have …

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 8:30 PM

🎆🎇Open for fireworks🎇🎆

John, Just before 11:00 pm on New Year’s Eve - while I hope you were out celebrating - we surpassed our goal of $20,000 raised. And it was in no small part thanks to you. None of this would be possible without your generosity. We are so grateful to have you on this team. There is a l…

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  Tom Winter (personal) · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 2:00 AM

One last thing before you head out tonight

Hey John, Before you head out for a night of celebrating, I want to remind you what’s at stake here: we are fighting for fundamental change in a broken system. For decades, Montanans have been left behind - 2020 is the year we take our representation back. Pitch in $20.20 right now, w…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Only a few hours left

John - This is your last chance to donate to a grassroots run, change-making campaign for Big Sky Country in 2019. Take your opportunity, help us elect a representative who actually cares about Montanans to Washington. Pitch in $20.20 right now >> If you've saved your payment in…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:10 AM

✌️ we only have TWO more days to hit our goal ✌️

John, Goal: $20,000 We’ve raised: $18,768 We still need: $1,232 Days left: Two Why you should care: We are campaigning for the only Congressional seat in Montana, and we only have two days before the end of the quarter. We have to reach our goal before midnight tomorrow night. Can we …

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 1:19 AM

We need 9 more donors from xxxxxx, John - can you pitch in right now?

John - WHO: You and eight of your neighbors. WHAT: Chipping in $20.20 or whatever you can >> WHEN: Before our deadline of midnight on Tuesday, December 31st. WHERE: xxxxxx. WHY: Montana’s ONLY Congressional seat is up for grabs. This is our opportunity to fight for what Montanan…

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  Michael Rafshoon · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Our filing deadline is quickly approaching and there is a lot to get done

Hey Team, I’m Michael and I’m the Finance Director here on the Winter campaign. I wanted to tell you a little bit more about why the end of quarter deadline is so important. After December 31st our finance numbers go public. Political eyes across the country will watch these numbers a…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 25, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Happy Holidays Montana!

John - Happy Holidays! Taking a quick break from cuddling with my dogs, eating sugar cookies, and making snowmen to wish you a restful and joyful holiday season. I am amped to have you on my team. I can’t wait to keep fighting for Big Sky Country in 2020. Sincerely, Representative To…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 2:13 AM

Our FEC deadline is coming up fast - let’s show off the strength of our movement by surpassing our goal

John, As Tom mentioned in his last email - December 31st marks the end of the quarter. We are getting closer and closer to the election - and the stakes keep getting higher. We have raised $1,005 since Friday, which is a great start, but we still have a long way to go to hit our $20,0…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 11:35 PM

What was Donald Trump Jr. doing in Helena?

Hi John, Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Donald Trump Jr. visited Big Sky Country to host a swanky private event supporting Greg Gianforte’s run for Governor. The cost of admission: $250 per person, or $1,000 for a picture with Gianforte. Think this is an absurd price just to get…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 3:10 AM

FWD: House Dems move forward with impeachment drafts, and if you ask me, it’s about damn time

John - The President of the United States has many responsibilities - bribing foreign leaders to interfere in our elections is not one of them. Nobody is above the law. We must hold the president accountable for his actions. I hope that our elected officials will take the proper actio…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 11:04 PM

🗞️📥 Check out Tom’s op-ed in The Missoula Current 📥🗞️

John - Did you see Tom’s op-ed in the Missoula Current? If you haven’t read it yet, you can check it out here >> The bottom line? Washington is out of touch with real people. Elected officials are so beholden to lobbyists, dark money, and wealthy corporations that they have forg…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:40 AM

Devin Nunes is as corrupt as Trump himself - it’s time he is held accountable

John - Devin Nunes, a Republican Congressman from California, is the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. You probably know him from the House impeachment inquiry hearings - DESPITE the fact that he had direct involvement in the scheme he was supposedly investigating. N…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Donald Trump doesn't want you to know about this critical deadline. We do. SIGN UP now for 2020 healthcare coverage

John - We talk about healthcare all the time on this campaign. Well today is an important healthcare deadline and I don’t want you to miss it - it’s your last chance to enroll in health coverage coverage for 2020. To find a healthcare plan check out healthcare.gov/get-coverage >>…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 9:29 PM

FWD: We built a ton of momentum on that last email so we decided to set a goal of $2,500 - will you pitch in, John?

John - Goal: $2,500 We’ve raised: $1,189 We need: $1,311 Our momentum is building and December marks the end of the quarter - which is a vital fundraising deadline. Help us reach our $2,500 goal before the end of the week. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue E…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 10:26 PM

We built a ton of momentum on that last email so we decided to set a goal of $2,500 - will you pitch in, John?

Hi John, The whole team was really blown away by the positive response we received on our last email. Clearly we are not the only ones who are ready for a change - Washington is out of touch with the issues that matter to everyday Montanans. We need a fighter in our corner in Congress…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 1:34 AM

House Dems move forward with impeachment drafts, and if you ask me, it’s about damn time

John - Last week, House Democrats officially announced that the House of Representatives will begin drafting impeachment articles and may even vote on impeachment before the end of the year. This is a monumental step for our nation. It is time we held our elected representatives accou…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 1:34 AM

We have allowed a broken system to place corporate interests over real people for too long

John - The Washington Post released an article this past Monday revealing that a recent series of opinion columns published by three state lawmakers were not written by these lawmakers at all. They were written in large part by their lobbyist buddies. These lobbyists are attempting to…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 10:22 PM

Three million Americans including hundreds of thousands in Montana are at risk thanks to the Trump administration’s harmful actions

John - The Trump Administration has been clear about their agenda - ripping the safety net away from millions of Americans, forcing them to suffer in hunger and cold, right before the holiday season. The administration’s latest proposal will cut benefits from the Supplemental Nutriti…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 2:06 AM

FWD: Act now - demand Congress take action to protect DREAMers

Hi John - We just wanted to bump this important petition to the top of your inbox. We still need 178 signatures before the end of the day today. Sign on now to demand that Congress take action to protect DREAMers >> SIGN THE PETITION Thank you, Team Tom   ---------…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 5:25 AM

Act now - demand Congress take action to protect DREAMers

John, One of the things that makes America great is our diversity - diversity of culture, food, language, and ideas. We are a country built by immigrants seeking the American Dream - a new life where hard work turns into real opportunity. These very tenets are under threat for hundred…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 5:31 PM

We hit our goal, but we noticed you haven’t had the chance to chip in to our December fund yet, John

John, We’re excited to share that we hit our goal of 1,000 grassroots donors just before midnight last night. We noticed that you haven’t had the chance to donate yet. We know that this time of year can be busy and overwhelming. So here’s another chance to contribute to our December f…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 6:03 PM

This is your last chance

John, There are only hours left before the month ends and we still need 79 more grassroots donors to chip in to hit our goal of 1,000. Be one of 79 to get us to our goal of 1,000 grassroots donors before midnight tonight >> Donate $5 now Donate $…

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  Michael Rafshoon · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Unbeatable Black Friday Deals Enclosed - just $5 for campaign clipboards, $10 for pens, $25 for stickers, and more

TODAY ONLY - Chip in $20.20 right now so we can keep building our momentum through the end of the year and into 2020 >> Okay, so it’s not your typical Black Friday steal, but this money will go a long way in changing the way we are represented all across Montana. The long term …

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 7:46 PM

🦃 Happy Turkey Day 🦃

John, Happy Turkey Day! I hope you enjoy a warm, restful day of reflection with friends, family, food, and football (if that’s what you’re into). Today, I am reflecting on what I am grateful for. I am grateful for loving friends, family, and of course my dogs. I am grateful for Monta…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 12:31 AM

Two hundred eighty two down, seven hundred eighteen to go.

John, Goal: 1,000 grassroots donations before December 1st Progress: 282 grassroots donations in the past 24 hours We need: 718 more grassroots donors We are making progress, but it’s not fast enough. At the end of every month, the team gets together to talk about our finances. …

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

November 24, 2019 at 7:21 PM

We’ve been picking up momentum all of November - we only have a few weeks left before it’s 2020, let’s make it count!

John, November has been an exciting month for Team Tom. Despite dropping temperatures, our campaign has been picking up steam. We know that the holidays can be a stressful time financially, from buying gifts to traveling. It’s not a good time of year to be constantly asking for donati…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 5:34 PM

Betsy DeVos is not doing enough for our children

If you agree, sign our petition calling on her to resign today >>   SIGN THE PETITION Team Tom   ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Winter @winterformontana.com> Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 Subject: Betsy DeVos is failing our public schools To: Team To…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 10:32 PM

Betsy DeVos is failing our public schools

John - Today in Montana over 130,000 students are enrolled in K-12 public schools. Every day, thousands of Montana’s children enter the classroom to learn and grow. It’s important that children have a champion - an adult that believes in them and tells them that they are going to succ…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Updates - Missoula climate march, Flathead County Dems, Butte speech, doggo pix, and more!

John - Our last email series was serious and a little heavy. Tom asked me to take a breather and do something more fun, so I wanted to send everyone some pictures of what we’ve been up to on the campaign trail. We’ve been traveling all around, meeting voters, hearing about what’s impo…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM

Part 3: You’ve heard my story, now here’s what you can do to help out

John - Now you know my whole story: why I decided to run for office instead of becoming a doctor, how I won in a red district, and the continuing fight for healthcare reform. I’m ready to take this fight to the federal level but I can’t do this without a little help from you. In Monta…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 10:30 PM

Part 2: So I decided to run for office and here’s what happened next

John - My last email told you a little about my early life - I thought I would become a doctor to combat the rural healthcare crisis, but I quickly realized one more doctor was not going to be enough. So I decided to run for office instead. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I wan…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 9:25 PM

Part 1: I want to tell you a little bit more about why this fight is so important to me, starting with my decision to run for office

John - When I was in college, I decided I wanted to become a doctor. My grandfather was a child psychiatrist, and I always admired him. What’s more, I had family members that suffered from chronic illnesses - I wanted to help people like them. In Congress, I will make the fight for ac…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 11:28 PM

Thank you to those who served

Dear John, There are so many things we are grateful for in Montana - our gorgeous landscapes, the welcoming nature of our communities, our Montana way of life. But we would not have any of this without those Americans who bravely serve our country every single day. On this Veterans Da…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

November 9, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Hit us with a follow

John, Do you ever find yourself at home, sitting on your couch, thinking I wonder what Montana State House Representative Tom Winter is up to on his campaign for Congress? Look no further! Curious what Tom is getting into on the road? Follow our Twitter for travel updates. Just in it…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

November 7, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Something’s gotta give, John

John - I am following up on the email Tom sent on Tuesday, because I found a few more statistics I wanted to share. The average American adult spends $1,200 on prescription drugs per year. This is not the cost of innovation. Too many pharmaceutical companies are increasing the costs o…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 7, 2019 at 1:13 AM

We can’t let the Trump Administration destroy our National Parks and natural resources for personal gain

John -- Amazon deliveries? To a campsite? In a National Park? I know, I can’t believe what I’m hearing either. Trump’s priorities are clear - he and his cronies want to privatize and commercialize our parks. They want to squeeze money out of America’s Best Idea to line their own pock…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Big pharma lines their pockets while we can barely afford our medications

Dear John - In 2016, nearly one in five Montanans stopped taking a prescription medication because they could no longer afford it. The cost of prescription drugs has been steadily rising in the U.S. over the past decade - and continues to increase. Why are these costs so high? Because…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 3, 2019 at 6:43 PM

12 months

Dear John -- Six months ago we launched a campaign for Congress together. The time has flown by - in only twelve more months, we will head to the polls and elect a new Congress member for all of Montana. This vote is about so much more than replacing Greg Gianforte - it’s about access…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 10:27 PM

Full bellies and full hearts

Team,  Thank you for an incredible month. We had a slow start but we ended strong and hit our goal. You constantly blow me away with your enthusiasm and support. This fight is not always easy, but you show me that it is worth it. The only way we are going to win this thing is if everyone does their…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 8:31 PM

👻🎃You know what’s spooky? Not being able to go to the doctor 🎃👻

  John - Imagine your child wakes up the morning after Halloween howling with unbearable stomach pain and you don’t know what to do - you’re scared to take them to the doctor because you have no health insurance, but you're terrified your child could be seriously ill. A doctor’s visit wit…

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 10:30 PM

We need to talk, John

  Hey Team, Following up on our goal of reaching 2,000 grassroots donations. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Over 1,000 of you have contributed, which is amazing news, but we still have a ways to go to hit our goal. This is vital to our campaign’s success on the road as we head tow…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Dropping in quickly

  John, I have been super busy on the campaign trail meeting voters and listening to what issues are most important to you. I just wanted to quickly check in about the pre-existing conditions email that went out last week. As a State Representative, I fought to re-authorize Montana's Medi…

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  Team Tom · [email protected]

October 25, 2019 at 10:15 PM

Listen, John

  John, We’ve been sending you a lot of emails lately, and we know it can get tiresome. But we’re sending you these emails because the stakes are so high. With no incumbent in this race, Montana’s one congressional seat is up for grabs. Chip in just $5 right now to help grow a campaign th…

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  Rep. Tom Winter · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 10:57 PM

Caring for Montana’s children

  John, Our campaign’s top priority is gaining access to affordable health care for everyone. In 2016, over 23,000 children in Montana were insured through CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance Program). However, thousands of Montana children are still uninsured. Our most vulnerable popu…

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  Tom Winter · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 7:18 PM

🏕️🎣🌅⛰️What I love about Montana ⛰️🌅🎣🏕️

  John, CONTRIBUTE ➛     Rep. Tom Winter proudly represents Montana’s 96th district in the State House. In 2018, Tom flipped his state house seat from Red to Blue in a Trump +10 district by talking to every voter, regardless of party. As a rising star in the Democratic Party, Tom …

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  Blake Cilwick · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 9:30 PM

One thing is clear: Congress is failing us

  John, Montanans have made it clear: Congress isn’t doing their job. Because Congress isn’t working for us, too many members of Congress - like our current representative, Greg Gianforte - only work for special interests and corporate donors back East. Donate $5 to send a representative …

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