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  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 2:37 PM

we have a few extra spots

To save this swing seat and our House Majority we have to start RIGHT NOW Hey John — We are just a few hours away from our strategy session with Rep. Matt Cartwright, high-level Democratic operatives, and our grassroots team. We actually have fewer than 10 tickets left, and because you’re one of M…
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Meet Matt TOMORROW!

There are just over 24 hours left to RSVP to our virtual event with Matt! Do you want to spend time with Congressman Cartwright, Democratic strategists, and other supporters to discuss what’s coming up for Pennsylvania’s 8th district? Then you have just over 24 hours to RSVP to our…
  Cartwright, Matt · [email protected]
May 23, 2021 at 5:09 PM

pictures attached

A few weekends ago I attended the Pittston Area Little League in Jenkins Township. We definitely have some emerging athletes in Northeastern Pennsylvania, that’s for sure! Hey John — As more people get vaccinated and it’s safer to be out and about, I’ve greatly enjoyed being out in the community …
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
May 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Update for John

I want to bump our upcoming event with Rep. Cartwright I want to bump our upcoming event with Rep. Cartwright that we’re hosting on May 25th because the response we’ve gotten so far has been incredible!   WHO: Rep. Matt Cartwright, Democratic strategists, and supporters like you, Jo…
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM

img: taken Jan 6th, 2021

Our opponent is cut from the same cloth as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert Do you recognize where this photo was taken, John,?   This was taken on January 6th, 2021, just hours before a violent throng of protestors stormed the Capitol, putting our legislatures -- and our …
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - Getting to the Bottom of the Insurrection

Matt's Weekly Memo - Getting to the Bottom of the Insurrection Save Money on Your Internet Bill Dear John,If we learned anything from this pandemic, it's that internet access is a necessity, not a luxury. So many things moved online this past year. Our kids saw their classrooms transform into…
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 5:07 PM

How Fox is lying about Matt’s record

Fox News is openly LYING about the amazing work Matt is doing around PA-08! Fox News is openly LYING about the amazing work Matt is doing around PA-08, trying to frame him as a partisan politician wastefully spending money. However, we know the truth -- that Matt is working alongs…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 2:36 PM

personal invitation for John

I’m sure many of you are already worried about the fate of the House of Representatives in 2022. As a Congressman representing the 2nd most vulnerable Democratic district in Congress, I want to start strategizing early. Hey John, I’m sure many of you are already worried about the f…
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Add your name to support our veterans!

This is the kind of practical, life changing legislation that Matt is proud to fight for every day. This bill would allow veterans to get the care they need by eliminating unreasonable requirements. Rep. Cartwright just testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee about hi…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 15, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Extremism on the rise

I ran for Congress for one simple reason: to improve the lives of the people in my community of Northeastern Pennsylvania. I ran for Congress for one simple reason: to improve the lives of the people in my community of Northeastern Pennsylvania. To do that, I’ve worked hard to fin…
  Keep PA Blue · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM

They’re coming for PA-08

The American Action Network just dropped another $4 million in attack ads against “vulnerable” Democrats, including Matt! 🚨 Urgent Rapid Response Funds Needed 🚨 The American Action Network just dropped another $4 million in attack ads against “vulnerable” Democrats, including Matt…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - American Rescue Plan Continues to Deliver for NEPA

Matt's Weekly Memo - American Rescue Plan Continues to Deliver for NEPA NEPA Receives over $350 Million This Week ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Just blatant lies

We’re more than a year out from the 2022 election, but that hasn’t stopped far-right groups like the American Action Network from dropping attack ads against Matt, already. We’re more than a year out from the 2022 election, but that hasn’t stopped far-right groups like the American …
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Urgent: AAN drops millions in attack ads

The American Action Network (AAN), an ultra-conservative group dedicated to helping Republicans take back the House, just dropped $4 MILLION in attack ads targeting vulnerable Democrats, including Matt! The American Action Network (AAN), an ultra-conservative group dedicated to he…
  CartwrightCongress.com · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 6:33 PM

“worthless commie”

We are one of the few 2022 tossup seats that has already attracted a GOP opponent. And he isn’t wasting any time getting down in the mud with personal, ad hominem attacks against Matt. John — We are one of the few 2022 tossup seats that has already attracted a GOP opponent. And he …
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 2:33 PM

They’ll try to take me down for this

My opponent would fight unhinged battles to “prove” the 2020 election was stolen instead of representing our people and their needs. John, The well-respected Lugar Center-McCourt School Bipartisan Index shows that I’m among the top bipartisan members of Congress. I’m a Congressman …
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 6:19 PM

They could gerrymander Matt out of office...

We just got our hands on a new study from the Cook Political Report, and the news isn’t good for holding Matt’s swing seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania... We just got our hands on a new study from the Cook Political Report, and the news isn’t good for holding Matt’s swing seat in…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - Claiming the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Matt's Weekly Memo - Claiming the Expanded Child Tax Credit The American Rescue Plan provides a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  The Cartwright Chronicle · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 1:06 PM

Keeping John up to speed

CNN released a list of members of Congress that represent a district that voted for a different party in the Presidential election. Out of 435 members of Congress, only 16 are part of this list. Matt is getting lots of attention because he won in a district that voted for Trump in the election. …
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 7:07 PM

I didn’t want to forget to thank you, John.

I would be nowhere without my grassroots team. Every time Republicans launch new attacks, or buy new TV ads slamming me, or we need volunteers to make calls — you step up. Hey John, Let me make one thing clear: I never want you to think that I forget all that you do to power our mo…
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Don’t tell Matt we are doing this...

Hey John — Let me let you in on a little secret: Hey John — Let me let you in on a little secret: Today is Congressman Matt Cartwright’s birthday! We’re putting together a card to show him how many people support him and wish him a happy birthday. Will you sign? SIGN NOW   Matt…
  Rep. Cartwright · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 3:14 AM

Countdown is on

With less than 24 hours left until our fundraising goal and over $1,000 left to raise, I’m putting out one final call to my supporters to step up and fight back against the GOP attacks they're already throwing at us. Friends, I’ll be brief. With less than 24 hours left until our f…
  Colleen (personal) · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 9:08 PM

Quick update

When Republicans went live with their TV ad attacking Matt, I was terrified that we wouldn’t have time before the end of the month to raise the resources we needed to fight back. John, When Republicans went live with their TV ad attacking Matt, I was terrified that we wouldn’t have time before t…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 1:16 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - Optimism for our Economy and Country

Matt's Weekly Memo - Optimism for our Economy and Country Upcoming Luzerne County vaccine clinic ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 9:08 PM

bumping! fwd: Why this is so important

We know that Republicans will do whatever it takes to take back the House because they want to undo all the progress President Biden and Democrats have done — grassroots supporters like you are our best defense against a RED Congress in 2022. Earlier today, Matt sent his top supporters this update…
  Rep. Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Why this is so important

I can think of few things that would be worse for our district than if it were to be won by a far-right partisan ideologue who puts party before the people — but that’s exactly who the Republicans are trying to elect. Our home, Pennsylvania’s 8th District, is filled with hard workin…
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 3:35 AM

We can’t afford to slip up now

John, I want to send you some important info about 2022 and why we need to protect PA-08 at all costs. John, I want to send you some important info about 2022 and why we need to protect PA-08 at all costs. FIRST: Matt narrowly won reelection in 2020 and became one of the only Demo…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:33 PM

this map says it all

Hey John — I want to share something with you... Hey John — I want to share something with you:   This is a just-released map from The Cook Political Report, which studies elections and rates races all across the country. It highlights the seven seats that Congressional Democrats w…
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 6:36 PM

pardon my language, but what the hell?

Hey John - did you see this email from the Congressman? Hey John - did you see this email from the Congressman? After putting up billboards attacking Rep. Cartwright last month, Republicans have taken the next step and are now carpeting the district with a new TV ad that is filled with lies. Sim…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 9:07 PM

I need to respond to this new GOP ad attacking me with lies

John — Kevin McCarthy’s NRCC powerhouse organization has just launched a new TV ad in my district that attacks me with absurd lies. They even bragged about their sham ad buy on Twitter, take a look firsthand below. John — Kevin McCarthy’s NRCC powerhouse organization has just launch…
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Cook Report says Matt is #2 vulnerable Dem

PA-08 has become four points more Republican over the past cycle, making it a R+5 district! John — Since the last polls closed in the 2020 election, data analyst Dave Wasserman at the famed Cook Political Report has been crunching the numbers and he has just made a big discovery... …
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - Building Sustainable Jobs & Infrastructure

Matt's Weekly Memo - Building Sustainable Jobs & Infrastructure Leading NEPA to Economic Vitality Dear John,One of my top goals in Washington is to ensure Northeastern Pennsylvania has the support it needs to recover from the pandemic and achieve long-term economic vitality. On the Approp…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 9:07 PM

GOP is more focused on elections than fixing infrastructure

Republicans have all the time in the world to put up billboards attacking me, but apparently no time at all to fix our roads and bridges. Hey John, It is sad that in this day and age that politics has become so partisan that Republicans will even work against us on common-sense issues like puttin…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 18, 2021 at 8:07 PM

My opponent applauds new Georgia voting restrictions

My opponent Teddy Daniels is promoting the “big lie” of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election and wants to bring voter suppression laws to right here in Pennsylvania. John — My opponent Teddy Daniels has just come out in support of Georgia’s more restrictive voter suppression …
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Our opponent is flush with cash after this big endorsement

She tweeted this endorsement out to her nearly half-million followers, so it is sure to get him a ton of attention and a massive fundraising haul. Some big news for our campaign: Matt’s opponent Teddy Daniels has just been endorsed by former Congressional candidate and far-right inf…
  Blakely Wall · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 1:33 PM

the hard part to understand

But the truth is, John, that by the time we are a few weeks from the election the die is already cast. It’s too late. As Matt Cartwright’s Finance Director, I spend a lot of time talking to people about money and elections. I’ll talk to people about how important Matt’s race is to D…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo -- Taking Care of Our Veterans

Matt's Weekly Memo -- Taking Care of Our Veterans Taking Care of Our Vietnam Veterans Dear John,In the United States, we take care of our fellow Americans who have been harmed in the course of their military service. But we haven't done right by some Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. …
  Cartwright HQ · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Fwd: Big backer of our opponent just turned himself into the FBI

John — We have an update on our opponent Teddy Daniels’ top backer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6th... John — We have an update on our opponent Teddy Daniels’ top backer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6th... According to the FBI via the Times Leader, Daniels backer Frank Scavo brag…
  Northeastern PA Dems · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 10:08 PM

by the numbers —>

Take a look at these numbers, they might shock you. 4 This is the number of House seats Republicans need to flip in order to take control of the House of Representatives as of April 2021. 7 This is the number of Congressional Democrats across the country who represent districts wher…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 5:08 PM

My opponent is starting the personal attacks

My far-right Republican opponent isn’t wasting any time going on the attack. Just recently, he launched a massive email blitz calling me “a slimy leftist trial lawyer” and asking for big money contributions to defeat me. My far-right Republican opponent isn’t wasting any time going …
  Team Cartwright · [email protected]
April 11, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Does John support voting rights?

Pennsylvania set a record for voter turnout in 2020, with nearly 71% of voting-aged residents casting a ballot. John — Pennsylvania set a record for voter turnout in 2020, with nearly 71% of voting-aged residents casting a ballot. That’s pretty incredible – especially in the face …
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Troubling news for a swing district like ours

PA-08 is the last line of defense for our narrow Democratic Majority in the House — Republicans see it as the #1 seat they need to win to flip the House red. And now, they have the cash to make a real impact this early in the year. John – I just got some troubling news: The Nationa…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 12:48 PM

American Rescue Plan Help for Working Parents and Children

American Rescue Plan Help for Working Parents and Children Scranton vaccine clinic open tomorrow ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Rep. Cartwright · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 1:33 PM

[thoughts?] Biden’s new plan

President Biden’s infrastructure plan is filled with common-sense ideas that all Americans can agree on. But National Republicans are desperate to block anything Joe Biden proposes, so we are going to need grassroots energy to make sure this infrastructure bill becomes law. John — E…
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 4:07 PM

We’re going to win again in 2022

When I announced my first Congressional bid in 2012 — the pundits said I didn’t have a chance. John, When I announced my first Congressional bid in 2012 — the pundits said I didn’t have a chance. When I sought re-election in 2018 after Donald Trump won my district by 10 points — t…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Matt's Weekly Memo - Investing in NEPA's Infrastructure

Matt's Weekly Memo - Investing in NEPA's Infrastructure Creates millions of good-paying union jobs ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Matt Cartwright · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:07 PM

fwd: (no subject)

Hey John - will you see the below from my Campaign Manager Colleen? Hey John - will you see the below from my Campaign Manager Colleen?   On Mar 31, 2021, at 4:06 PM, Colleen Eagen Gerrity <[email protected]> wrote: Unfortunately, we’re still pacing a little bit behind. Will y…
  Northeastern PA Dems · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Big backer of our opponent just turned himself into the FBI

John - Is this who we want representing us in Northeastern Pennsylvania? John, as you probably know, Matt Cartwright already has an opponent for his swing district in Northeastern Pennsylvania — far-right activist Teddy Daniels. But what you might not know is that one of Teddy’s to…
  Colleen Gerrity · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 1:07 AM

A rare opportunity

We got our hands on Kevin McCarthy’s memo that tagged Matt as one of their top #3 targets in the country... John, as Matt Cartwright’s Campaign Manager, I’ll tell you that politics is all about taking advantage of the right opportunities when they come along. And now we have a huge…
  Cartwright HQ · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Your 2x impact ends on March 31

John, the 2022 election cycle is going to be like no other. We already have a Republican opponent who is running a full-scale digital campaign against us. John — It’s been a tough month in Pennsylvania’s most competitive swing seat, but help is on the way. After seeing Matt Cartwri…