Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 7:13 PM

Gina Ortiz-Jones

 Another one bites the dust, John.This week, GOP Representative Mac Thornberry announced he will not seek re-election in 2020, making him the sixth Republican member of Congress to declare retirement in recent weeks. Republicans are dropping like flies in Texas because they see what’s happening: the…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

October 3, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Flip South Carolina blue!

 UPDATE: South Carolina’s Senate seat just became a SINGLE DIGIT RACE between Democrat Jaime Harrison and ultra-conservative Lindsey Graham.Lindsey Graham is one of Trump’s most supportive lap dogs, defending him at all costs -- even at the expense of our democracy. As impeachment proceedings contin…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

October 2, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Jaime Harrison can defeat Lindsey Graham

 John,In the aftermath of last week, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry and growing evidence that Donald Trump defied the Constitution and asked multiple foreign leaders for dirt on his opponents, you’d think Republicans like Lindsey Graham would finally p…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Crossing the finish line

 We’re closer than ever to finally ending this corrupt sham of a presidency, John.As Congress begins impeachment proceedings against Trump, what better way to show the House and Senate you demand this president be removed from office by sporting DFA’s impeachment gear?Will you show your support for …

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 30, 2019 at 2:51 PM

FWD: Re: EOQ #s

 John,Was emailing with Yvette (see below) about tonight’s deadline and wanted to loop you in. We’ve got just a few hours left until our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline and still need (we’re almost there!) to raise $12,963 to stay on top of our budget.Counting on you to come through. Whether it’…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 4:25 PM

Why we send you these emails

 Hi John. It’s Charlie here. I get it, you’re probably sick of these damn fundraising emails. It's hard to know who's worth it, who really needs it, and whether or not your 5 bucks will actually have an impact. Here’s why we keep sending them: Our campaign to elect progressive leaders all across the…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Let me explain

 What a week, John.In a minute I’m going to ask you to make a donation to DFA before our critical end-of-quarter deadline on Monday (if you’re ready to cut to the chase, you can donate $5 here). But if you give me just a moment, I’ll explain why:It seems like every day there is nothing but chaos and…

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  Congressman Jerry Nadler · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Our democracy is in danger. That’s why we are moving forward with impeachment hearings

 John,I am proud to have been at the forefront of protecting the rule of law and holding President Trump accountable from the beginning. Every investigation into the President’s actions have led us to this point – and the House Democratic leadership has agreed that it is time to move forward with a …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 6:27 PM

“How dare you?”

 John,Earlier this week, 16-year old environmental activist Greta Thunberg took the stage at the United Nations and gave an intensely powerful speech about world leaders’ failure to take action on climate change."This is all wrong. I shouldn't be up here. I should be back in school, on the other sid…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 6:01 PM

INVITE: DC Impeachment Rally tomorrow!

 The dam is breaking, John!The moment we’ve been waiting years for is finally here -- a formal impeachment inquiry will start against Trump.But Congress and the media need to see strong support from the grassroots to move quickly in the interest of national security. DFA members, along with MoveOn, …

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Re: impeachment

 We’re in full-blown impeachment mode, John.We've been demanding Congress impeach Trump since 2017 after he fired Comey. But now that Trump has straight up admitted to working with a foreign power to influence the next presidential election too, the stakes are even higher. That’s why Nancy Pelosi fi…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 9:40 PM

IT’S HAPPENING

 It’s happening, John, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced that “now that we have the facts, we’re ready,” and a formal impeachment inquiry will begin.Two words: let’s go. We at DFA have been calling for the impeachment of this corrupt, immoral, and reckless man in the White House since he fir…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 5:22 PM

Update re: impeachment

 Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian president, officials say – The Washington PostThis is what impeachment was made for, John. Trump has made it all the more clear that he attempted to hold funds from Ukraine unless they agreed to dig up dirt on his political opponent.T…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 6:38 PM

Trump and Ukraine

 John,2016: Donald Trump’s campaign contacted Russians in an attempt to get dirt on Hillary Clinton, his political opponent in the presidential race, and sway the election.2019: Donald Trump himself asked the Ukrainian president for dirt on who he assumes will be his political opponent in 2020, Joe …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 21, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Two words: Impeach Kavanaugh

 I’ve got two words for you, John -- impeach Kavanaugh.Last year, the Republican Senate ignored the will of the people and confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court -- despite his extreme partisan behavior, his multiple allegations of sexual assault, and the clear threat he poses to the mo…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Attend a Climate Strike event near you

 John,Today across the United States and the world, millions of people -- young and old -- are going on strike for climate action, and DFA stands in solidarity as a partner of the Climate Strike.In three days, world leaders will convene in New York City for the UN Climate Summit: an opportunity for …

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 19, 2019 at 9:09 PM

FWD: 2020 comes down to Wisconsin

 Did you catch our message, John?We all know 2020 will come down to Wisconsin. So with less than one year until Democrats choose a presidential nominee, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is going all out to build the largest, smartest field operation the country has ever seen.That’s why we’re partne…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 10:24 PM

Trump University

 John,Betsy DeVos has been unfit to serve as Secretary of Education since the day she stepped into office.Instead of advocating for students, she has sided with wealthy special interests and friends of the president every step of the way. She has silenced victims of sexual assault and rolled back es…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Wisconsin will be a battleground state

 There’s no other way to say it, John --Wisconsin is a make or break state for 2020. Multiple Democratic presidential candidates have visited here. And next year, the Democratic Convention will kick off in Wisconsin.Don’t believe it? Check out these headlines:Josh Marshall wrote on Talking Points Me…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 7:32 PM

They didn’t bother to investigate

 Over the weekend, the New York Times released a bombshell report with new details regarding multiple allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. And John, it’s downright infuriating.I'm sure you remember when the GOP was rushing Kavanaugh through the confirmation process…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Honesty

 Look, John, we’ve known all along that Democrats have a pretty good shot at flipping the Senate in 2020.But let’s be honest with ourselves, it’s never just any Democrat -- it’s about progressive Democrats. It’s about the Democrats who will fight for Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. It’s abo…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 14, 2019 at 2:58 PM

McConnell’s shameless reign

 “McConnell: GOP would 'absolutely' fill Supreme Court seat next year” -- The Hill | September 2019Chip in $5 or more before our mid-month deadline tomorrow to stand with DFA and progressives everywhere as we fight to flip the Senate and end Mitch McConnell’s reign.DONATEJohn -- Senate Majority Lead…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 13, 2019 at 7:13 PM

The progressive movement is winning

 John,As I type, I’m on the ground in Houston wrapping up pre- and post-debate TV coverage following the third debate of the 2020 Democratic primary. The first question I was asked on ABC News last night immediately following the debate was who won? I say, the American people won. We witnessed the t…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 8:18 PM

Support our work to take down Trump

 John,Tonight, ten Democratic candidates for president will gather in Houston for the third debate of the 2020 primary, and I can’t help but think about the impact we’ve made on the way here. This slate of candidates is by far the most progressive ever, and tonight, we’ll hear them all fight it out …

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 11, 2019 at 4:18 PM

(please read) more candidates added

Hi John, Wanted to give you a quick update since our last endorsements email... since then we have made over 35 more endorsements at the state and local level! We’ve even added a few more at the Federal level as well. Just in time too, since post-Labor Day to Election Day non-stop Get Out the Vot…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Another racist dog whistle

 It’s just another day in Trumpworld, John.After Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, hundreds of survivors tried to flee the island on a ferry to the United States in search of safety.But officials forced anyone who did not have a U.S. visa off the boat -- despite being told that all they w…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 9, 2019 at 6:53 PM

You’ll want these books on climate change

 Check this out, John!If you donate $39 or more today, we’ll send you a copy of Bill McKibben’s book, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? OR Naomi Klein’s book, On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal. And if you donate $69 or more, we’ll send you BOTH.We all know climate cha…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 8, 2019 at 10:39 PM

New book(s) alert!

 John,DFA members voted to make fighting climate change and passing a Green New Deal our top priority issue, and it’s no wonder why.As I speak, the world is witnessing an uptick in extreme weather and higher temperatures. From the extreme damage Hurricane Dorian brought upon the Bahamas and some of …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 7, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Ban. Assault. Weapons. Now.

 When I started writing this email, John, I had to look up the updated number of mass shootings that have occurred this year since the last time I checked only a few days ago. Because every day, that number is changing. It’s hard to keep up, and that in and of itself is a terribly sad fact.As of tod…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Trump’s wall

 John,As Hurricane Dorian makes U.S. landfall and continues to move along the east coast in the peak of hurricane season, what’s the President doing? Taking money from FEMA to pay for his border wall. Not only is he stealing money from those who may need it in the aftermath of this and other natural…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Just plain cruel

 John,Two years ago today, Trump announced an unprecedented move to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, jeopardizing the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the United States as children.DACA gives millions of young people the chance to live, work…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 7:55 PM

Tonight, climate change is getting the media attention it deserves

 John,Hurricane Dorian is wreaking havoc across the Atlantic.The Amazon is still burning to the ground.Raging wildfires. Devastating floods. Record-breaking heat waves.And yet...the Democratic National Committee straight up refuses to hold a climate debate.So, CNN stepped up and tonight, they’re hos…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 7:49 PM

Two things you can do to save the Amazon rainforest

 The Amazon rainforest is still burning, John, and it’s only gotten worse.In the past 48 hours since Brazil announced a ban on burning, roughly 2,000 new fires have broken out across the Amazon. Clearly, the problem continues and not enough is being done to solve this environmental crisis.The truth …

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Red → Blue

 Here’s our short list, John:We’ve endorsed TWO candidates running for Senate in Red to Blue states:Betsy Sweet in MaineJaime Harrison in North Carolina We’ve also endorsed SIX candidates running for House in Red to Blue districts: Ammar Campa-Najjar for CA-50J.D. Scholten for IA-04Allen Thomas for …

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 4:36 PM

Hi

 Hi, John.I wanted to loop you on these numbers below: According to our analytics team, out of the thousands of people who open emails just like this, only .033% actually make a donation.That’s about one person out of every 3,000. Those contributions fuel our work here at DFA -- and give us the reso…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 3:50 PM

The third Democratic debate stage is set

 The stage is set for the third Democratic presidential debate, John.It’s confirmed: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Beto O’Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Julian Castro and Andrew Yang are the ten candidates who’ve qualified for the third round of deb…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 5:37 PM

A death sentence

 John,Health care is a human right. We should be expanding its access by passing Medicare for All, not ripping it away by overturning our current system and replacing it with nothing.Trump and his Republicans have stopped at nothing to sabotage our health care system and throw anyone who has ever ha…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 6:18 PM

Fast facts

 Here are the facts, John--FACT: Every month, CREDO gives thousands of dollars to organizations like DFA to help them invest in critical races, build out their infrastructure, and advance their progressive agenda.FACT: DFA is competing in CREDO’s giveaway this month and we have a chance to win up to…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 8:13 PM

Quick survey

 John --As Democracy for America’s CEO, it’s my job to make sure that we’re taking on -- and winning -- the tough fights against the many harmful Republican policies targeting everyday Americans.I have no doubt that, with your help, we can elect Democrats up and down the ballot to stop Trump Republi…

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  Mondale Robinson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 25, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Endorsement alert!

 Let’s talk local races, John.While Washington is plagued with partisan gridlock, local offices like city council have the potential to make real, lasting change in their communities.That’s why DFA is proud to endorse these eight progressive local city council candidates running for office across th…

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  Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 24, 2019 at 8:56 PM

Sign if you agree: President Trump is not above the law

 John, did you see Congressman Jerry Nadler’s note below? He says the House Judiciary Committee has begun an impeachment investigation into Trump’s corrupt behavior.You can bet Trump and his far-right supporters will do whatever it takes to stop us. That’s why Congressman Nadler needs your voice:Sig…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 8:33 PM

We are in a climate emergency

 John,The Amazon rainforest has been on fire for three weeks. Three. Weeks.It produces more than 20% of the world’s oxygen and is burning to the ground with barely any media coverage.Let’s cut to the chase: with raging wildfires, devastating floods, and record-breaking temperatures, there’s no doubt…

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  Charles Chamberlain · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 8:13 PM

Truly scary

 John,It’s been one of those weeks that makes you say WTF, and not just because Trump tweeted about being “the chosen one” and “king of Israel” after making extremely anti-semitic comments calling more than 70% of the American Jewish population “disloyal” for supporting Democrats.He and his administ…

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  Congressman Jerry Nadler · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 9:07 PM

our investigation

 NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAWJohn–There has been a lot of unserious political talk about the investigation we’re leading in the Judiciary Committee regarding President Trump. I want to be clear about two things:1) This isn’t about political game playing at all. Our investigation is about protecting Ameri…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Susan Collins

 BREAKING: Cook Political Report changes Maine Senate from Leans Republican to TOSS-UP!Susan Collins has never been more vulnerable than right now.Rush an urgent donation to Democrat Betsy Sweet so we can kick Susan Collins out of office in 2020 >>DONATEDid you see the news, John?Cook Politica…

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  Rashida Tlaib (via DFA) · [email protected]

August 19, 2019 at 4:36 PM

re: Israel

  John, did you catch Rashida Tlaib's message last week after she and Ilhan Omar were banned from traveling to Israel and Palestine?Rashida took a stand and refused to sacrifice her freedom to speak up for the oppressed. Read her message below and chip in whatever you can to stand with her and Ilhan…

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  Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 18, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Petition: Tell Congress to avoid traveling to Israel until ALL members are free to do so

 It’s clear what’s happening here, John.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrongly banned Muslim Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country because he’s afraid of what they’ll witness and what they’ll say about the oppression of Palestinians under military rule.Bot…

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  Rashida Tlaib (via DFA) · [email protected]

August 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM

re: Israel

 John,I knew when I ran for Congress that I would face obstacles as a Muslim, Palestinian-American woman. I’ve dealt with sexism, racism, and Islamophobia my entire life -- so I knew that would continue if I pursued a high-profile public office and won. What I didn’t anticipate was for that discrimi…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM

Stand with Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib

 John,Yesterday, as Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib were preparing to travel to Israel and Palestine with a U.S. delegation of Congress Members, President Trump was busy tweeting at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraging him to ban these two leaders from entering the coun…

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  Yvette Simpson, Democracy for America · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Steve King

 John,Iowa Representative Steve King has a long history of bigotry and white supremacy. From championing anti-immigrant policies to praising neo-Nazis and Islamophobic leaders, King has infected Congress with his openly racist ideals for 15 long years.And just yesterday he defended his anti-abortion…

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