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  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 4:20 PM

What’s at stake

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- In 2015, leaders from around the world came together to address a looming public health, environmental, and national security catastrophe and agreed on the most comprehensive, global response. What we’re talking about is climate change. Two years later, …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 9:45 PM

Year in Review: Steve King edition

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- As Congress wraps up this year, we wanted to go over some of Steve King’s accomplishments in 2019. ... ... ... A lot of nothing -- unless you count getting removed from your committee assignments, by your own party, for bemoaning that white supremacy …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Sec. Perdue: Corporate Ag’s Ally

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- When our farmers suffer, America suffers. And right now, American farms are $426.6 billion in debt. As farmers are squeezed out of business, the ripple effects begin: the local economy shrinks, schools consolidate, grocery stores close, and kids move away…
  Adam Schantz, Scholten4Iowa · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM

BREAKING: Steve King in trouble

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Last year, we got within inches of defeating Steve King and electing J.D. Scholten to represent Iowa’s 4th District. This time around, we’re hitting the ground running, and we have more momentum than ever before. And we just got some major news to add to…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 5:02 PM

Exciting Endorsement update >>

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Big News: we were endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Groups like Planned Parenthood provide critical care -- especially for folks in our rural communities who are more likely to be uninsured, poor, or forced to drive long distances to get the ca…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Do you believe in us?

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- What’s motivating me to run for Congress is so much more than beating Steve King. Yes, this campaign is about getting Steve King’s hateful rhetoric and selfish ideology out of Congress. But more than that, people across Iowa’s 4th district care about the…
  Adam Schantz, Scholten4Iowa.com · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 6:01 PM

What it takes to defeat Steve King

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- This is J.D.’s campaign manager. It’s an honor to work with a candidate like J.D. -- because what drives him is his big heart. He cares so much about serving this community and putting everything he’s got into winning this race. That’s why we need you to …
  Scholten4Iowa.com · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 3:31 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Paid for by Scholten4Iowa Campaign Committee Contributions or gifts to Scholten4Iowa are not tax deductible. Scholten4Iowa | P.O. Box 3531 | Sioux City, IA 51102 This email was sent to: [email protected]. Have questions, concerns, or ideas? Simply reply to this email — we love he…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 6:16 PM

What we’re hearing

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- The headlines in the news aren’t telling the full story. On one hand, Wall Street is reaching record high profits, turning more and more millionaires into billionaires. On the other hand, more family farms are going bankrupt. Loan delinquencies are sky-r…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Sign my petition: Protect Iowa’s Farmers and our Planet

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- In another corrupt move by the Trump Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to put big oil profits ahead of the livelihoods of Iowa’s farmers. Sign the petition demanding the EPA to uphold the law. We can’t let our farmers and …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 8:01 PM

John, don't tell me. Show me.

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Iowa has a rich history of welcoming immigrants with open arms. Late Republican Governor Robert Ray welcomed Tai Dam refugees from Vietnam, Laos, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand to Iowa. To those who disagreed with him, he said: “Don’t tell me of your conc…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 8:46 PM

John, I want to share some photos with you:

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- I wanted to give you a campaign update from the road. We’ve been having a great time visiting folks living in towns of 1,000 people or less to remind them that their voice matters. By the end of today, we’ll have hosted town halls in 23 counties (!!!) in …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 8:20 PM

John, I refuse to spread Steve King's hate, so I won't include his latest tweets in this email

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Sometimes you have to give credit where it is due, and I tip my hat to Sen. Grassley for talking about the importance of protecting the whistleblower. Where’s Steve King on the issue? He showed his hand in two tweets yesterday (one of which he deleted). …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 6:16 PM

PHOTO: Steve King stands with Jeff Session

J.D. Scholten for Congress Hey John -- In case you missed it last week: former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is running for his old seat in the Senate. We can’t afford to have him back in Congress. Jeff Sessions and Steve King are two peas in a pod. Steve King defended Sessions’s atrocio…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 8:30 PM

John, this guy did more for rural Iowa in 16 hours than Steve King has done in 16 years:

J.D. Scholten for Congress Hi John -- Traveling to small towns on Sioux City Sue, I've been hearing from person after person in Iowa's 4th: rural communities are being left behind by politicians in Washington. We need a renewed commitment to our rural communities and concrete investments …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Today and every day, let's honor our veterans

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- We are so lucky to live in a land of opportunity, where our freedoms of speech, press, and religion are ensured. As the Iowa state flag proudly states: "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." We owe so much of this to the sacrifices of …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Reminder: Open Enrollment for the ACA

J.D. Scholten for Congress Hey John, I’ll keep this short: the 2020 Open Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act plans runs until midnight on Sunday, December 15. Please make sure you get covered if you need healthcare. If you have any questions or want to enroll, you can go to https:/…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 11:32 PM

re: what happened on Tuesday

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Last night in Kentucky and across Virginia, we saw a road map to the change we can bring to Iowa’s 4th district next November and that road leads right through rural America. Democrat Andy Beshear beat Republican Governor Matt Bevin in a state Donald Tru…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 5:01 PM

John, last week I heard from a woman in Hubbard. Now I want to hear from you.

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- One of the most rewarding parts of running for office is meeting with voters and learning about the issues that matter most to them. Last week, I met a woman in Hubbard who paid nearly $200 for an inhaler, a potentially life-saving prescription. Her doct…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM

John, I believe in you

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- Today, folks in Iowa and across the country are heading to the polls for important local and state elections (if you haven’t voted yet, please go vote). That means we have less than a year to defeat Steve King. As we build this campaign together, I just …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 6:46 PM

John, thank you

J.D. Scholten for Congress Hey John -- I want to thank you so much for your support. Your contributions are what keep this grassroots campaign moving -- literally. Your support goes towards fueling my tour of all 39 counties in this district in Sioux City Sue. Thank you for helping us clo…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 3:00 PM

John, we’ve got you

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- J.D.’s not your average congressional candidate. He doesn’t accept corporate PAC contributions because he doesn’t rely on special interests that are lining up to buy this election. We've got each other. We'll win one conversation, one donation, one vote…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 7:01 PM

John, we must confront those like Steve King

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- We must confront those -- like Steve King -- who use xenophobia, racism, and misogyny to sow seeds of fear and hatred amongst neighbors and turn us against each other. If you’re sick and tired of career politicians like Steve King using politics to divid…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 9:13 PM

John, this “could be the end of the line”

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- When we started this journey, D.C. didn’t think a former baseball player named J.D. Scholten could beat a career politician like Steve King -- no matter what horrible, racist or misogynistic things he says or does. Almost a year ago, we hoped to win -- a…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 6:17 PM

John, you’re the reason we’re in this

J.D. Scholten for Congress John -- I know you’re busy -- with work, or school, or family -- but I wanted you to know that I’m incredibly grateful that you make time to help our campaign stand tall for Iowans. You are the heart and soul of this campaign. You are the reason why I am inspired to…
  J.D. Scholten Events · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 8:21 PM

Thursday! J.D. Scholten Reception in D.C.

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 7:55 PM

Reminder: Tonight! D.C. Reception for J.D. Scholten!

  ❖ Please Join Us Tonight ❖ You're invited to a reception for J.D. Scholten Candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District With Special Guests Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp & Congressman Ro Khanna At the Home of Barbara Leach Hosted by • Austin Fre…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 10:13 PM

What Meals on Wheels means to me

   John, Meals on Wheels holds a special place in my heart. My great-grandma was a recipient and relied on their hot, nutritious meals just like many other elderly folks across the 4th district and around the country. But they don't only provide meals, they're also critical em…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Back on the Road

   John, J.D. is on the road right now — can you chip in to fill up the tank of Sioux City Sue? We’re starting our first 39 county tour by hitting towns in each county that have a population of less than 1,000 people — towns that have long been neglected and ignored by federal…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 2:57 PM

You're invited to a reception for J.D. Scholten

  ❖Please Join Us❖ You're invited to a reception for J.D. Scholten Candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District At the Home of Barbara Leach Hosted by: ❖Austin Frerick & Daniel Honberg❖ ❖Bill Crews❖ ❖Brad Kading & Kim Ross❖ ❖Karen Stuck❖ ❖Kevin Glu…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 1:12 AM

Final Ask...

  Hey John, This will be the last time we ask -- can you pitch in before our critical FEC deadline? We are only a few hours away from closing our books for the first time since we launched our people-powered campaign. Can you give $10 right now? Can you help us hit our goal b…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 7:56 PM

Lucien’s Mom

  Hey John, Have you seen Lucien's video? It broke our hearts when we found out that Lucien’s mom told him that he’s too young to contribute. Watch Lucien's video and chip in whatever you can today! Are you able to stand with Lucien and donate to our campaign before tonight's…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Our Donors

  Hey John, I wanted to take a second to tell you about how we are financing our campaign. Big money and special interests have no place in our elections. That’s why we are refusing corporate PAC money. Our campaign is powered by people just like you. Our district needs a le…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 4:47 PM

Nate Silver knows ... it’s time to finish the job

  "KING HAD ONE OF THE WORST PERFORMANCES IN 2018" Despite his controversial statements and calls by some Republicans for King to resign, King seems intent on sticking around. But that will be easier said than done." – FiveThirtyEight DONATE John, did you see Nate Silve…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 22, 2019 at 10:11 PM

Steak Fry

  John, Yesterday, J.D. and Sioux City Sue stopped at the Polk County Steak Fry to meet with fired-up Democrats who are energized and ready to elect change. J.D. even debuted our new t-shirt! It reads: America needs farmers, and farmers need antitrust. Our campaign is a voice …
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 8:26 PM

This Deadline is Fast Approaching

  Hey John, I wanted to send a quick note updating you on our campaign. Since we launched our campaign just over a month ago, we've been floored by your enthusiasm and willingness to step up and fight for change in our community. We're humbled by support from people just like…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 10:45 PM

El Paso

  John, Over the weekend, I visited El Paso, Texas, where Steve King loves to visit. Instead of talking about low commodity prices, the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs, or wage stagnation, he’s drinking out of a toilet-fountain to prove that conditions at border facili…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 8:09 PM

Our Friends and Neighbors: Casualties of the Trade War

   John, Today in the Sioux City Journal, I told the story of my family friend, Tommy. Click here to read our op-ed about his story and how to solve problems facing Iowa’s farmers. For over one hundred years, Tommy’s family farm has been passed down from generation to generati…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Steve King Drinks Toilet Water?

  John, Steve King just released his latest publicity stunt: a video rationalizing the inhumane treatment of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers at the border.  We’ve seen children torn from the arms of their mothers, locked up in cages, and forced to sleep on concrete fl…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 1, 2019 at 1:22 AM

HEADLINE – Steve King is Broke and Has Been Abandoned by His Colleagues...

  John, I’m going to share something with you that a lot of Iowans already know: Steve King is on the ropes. Just this week, the Daily Beast reported: “As he gears up for a difficult re-election cycle, Rep. Steve King’s campaign is strapped for cash. Individual donations to th…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 6:10 PM

ICYMI: J.D. on The Young Turks?

  Hey John, One thing is clear: we’re running our campaign based on what we stand for, not by tearing others down or complaining about the things we’re against. Check out J.D.’s interview with Cenk from The Young Turks– we must elect leaders who will fight for universal healt…
  Jaime Harrison · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 11:39 PM

Lindsey Graham + Steve King

  John, I’m asking you to split a donation between my campaign against Lindsey Graham and J.D. Scholten’s campaign in Iowa. Please chip in $5 and keep reading below to see why these races matter so much: DONATE   J.D. Scholten is running against Steve King -- who The Washingt…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 12:35 AM

Women's Equality Day

  John, Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we remember the tireless path towards women’s suffrage and long-fought battles that continue over the Equal Rights Amendment. These battles are far from over, and it's on all of us to remain vigilant and keep pushing for full participati…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
August 20, 2019 at 12:05 AM

🚨🚨🚨 End Citizens United Endorsement! 🚨🚨🚨

  Hey John, Today, End Citizens United joined our fight to end the corrupt influence of corporate dollars on our democracy! We're proud to stand with the growing grassroots coalition, demanding that our government be of, by, and for the people--all people, not just the 1%. We…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 10:05 PM

Change the Station

  Hey John, It’s been another long week for Iowans. As our communities struggle, as good-paying jobs with reliable benefits grow scarce, as our farmers labor under the constant uncertainty of unnecessary trade wars, and as womens’ healthcare services continue to leave our dist…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 12:17 AM

Our Response to King’s Hateful Comments

  Hey John, Yesterday, Steve King shared his horrific views excusing rape and incest. These views don’t reflect Iowan values. Iowans believe in creating a welcoming and safe community for all —and that’s what our campaign is all about. Watch J.D.'s response to Steve King's ha…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Fwd: 🚨🚨🚨 Steve King - we should excuse rape and incest 🚨🚨🚨

  John, I wanted to make sure you saw Steve King's comments about excusing rape and incest. Click here to watch it. Our campaign is pushing back against Steve King and his hateful ideology. To do this, we need your help. Watch the video and chip in whatever you can so we can replace S…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 8:14 PM

🚨🚨🚨 Steve King - we should excuse rape and incest 🚨🚨🚨

  Hey John, Steve King just said we should excuse rape and incest. Yet again, he puts his selfish, hateful ideology above the needs of the people of Iowa’s 4th district. Excusing violence — in any way — is entirely unacceptable. Here in Iowa, we stand strong together in the …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 11:54 PM

Packed Full of Events

  John, We kicked off our campaign last week and it was electric. From the Dickinson County Summer Sizzler to the Wing Ding, our campaign brought our grassroots, people-powered campaign, to Iowa’s 4th Congressional District once again. We visited all 39 counties in the di…
  J.D. Scholten · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 3:47 PM

Last night at the Wing Ding

  John, At the Wing Ding, I shared our campaing's strategy to flip Iowa's 4th Congressional Distrct. It's simple - we don’t exclude anyone. This campaign isn’t about me - its about all of us. Last year, we went to all 39 counties. To do it again, I'm going to need your help…