Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Our district is ready for a big change

  John, Yesterday, we set an important goal to hit for our end-of-the-month push.  These goals are crucial to us meeting our targets for our campaign plan. A lot of what we planned to do in this race has changed and we’ve had to readjust. One of our biggest strengths was our boots-on-the-…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 2:06 PM

not a lot of time left

  John, We have just 47 days until our runoff election on July 14th — not a lot of time left. We already know we can flip this seat. Last election, our campaign narrowed McCaul’s advantage from 19% to just 4% — that was huge! Now, we just need your help to power us through this election a…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 1:58 PM

I need your help

  John, The days keep counting down to the runoff election on July 14 and with your help we will win! We are holding a big virtual kickoff event on June 13th at 3:00pm CT — and we need you there.  The COVID crisis has given our campaign some challenges but we are excited to bring people t…

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May 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Republicans are attacking voting rights

  John, The news about vote-by-mail has been a whirlwind. We want every Texan to cast their ballot safely. For the last two months, we’ve been fighting to expand vote-by-mail to everyone: winning the support of state legislators, earning media articles, calling thousands of voters and spr…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Postcards

  John, Wow — our volunteers are so amazing. In just a few short days after announcing an order of 10,000 postcards, they were all requested by volunteers! This was so inspiring and we thought that would be the end — but we were wrong. We kept getting more and more requests and just had t…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Just two months to go

  John, This campaign has done some amazing things.  We took a district that everyone had written off as a “solid red” seat and completely flipped the script. In 2016, the Republican incumbent won the district by a 19% margin. In 2018, our campaign stepped up, brought our people-first mes…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM

re: lobbyist bailout

  John, As Congress plans the next stimulus bill, some members, including Michael McCaul, want to give a huge bailout for corporate lobbyists.  This would be a huge mistake.  What message does this send to the American people? Tens of millions for us are unemployed, wondering how we might…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Let's stand up for workers!

  John, Today is International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day. Celebrated as a holiday in many countries around the world, May 1st has long been an important moment to honor workers and build movements for social change. Back in 1884, for example, the American Federation of Labor s…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 2:05 PM

re: postcards

  John, This crisis has changed our campaign in a number of ways.  We were running a field-focused campaign that knocked on thousands and thousands of doors — having real conversations with people and learning what they want from their representative.  We worked hard to fight the good fig…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 3:42 PM

re: crazy news

  John, This week the news became crazier and crazier — Trump gave a press conference saying that injecting bleach could stop the coronavirus. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Michael McCaul walked out on the House floor without a mask, against the direction of the House Attending Physicia…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Texas is lagging behind

  John, Once every ten years, we embark on a mission to count every person. Well, I’ve got some bad news — Texas is lagging behind in the Census count. This may not seem like a big deal but the Census is critical to determine funding for our federal programs, how many congressional seats …

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM

We just scored a major victory!

  John, We did it — we just scored a major victory in the courts! We are all at risk if we vote in person during the coronavirus outbreak. A Texas district judge agreed and has signed an order saying all Texans can now request a mail-in ballot instead of risking their health at the polls.…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:52 PM

re: campaign livestream

  John, We can come out of this crisis stronger than ever — by creating an economy that works for everyone, not just people at the top. Tomorrow at 12:30 CT, I will be going live to talk about creating a progressive economy that will support the many, not the few. We will be joined by A…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Demand Congress: Save the USPS!

  John, Donald Trump is attacking one of our most important government institutions — the United States Postal Service.  The national shut-down has hurt USPS. It is bringing in less income, and the working conditions have become much more difficult. The organization needs financial suppor…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM

re: Navarro memo

  John, This crisis has shown us that we need leadership we can trust.  Unfortunately, we have seen the opposite from our current representatives. On the first day doctors confirmed the coronavirus had made its way to the United States, South Korea also confirmed their first case — there …

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 4:45 PM

re: new endorsement

  John, We have got some good news this week. Our campaign has always been about real progressive change. Because of that, we’ve received the support of every single local Democratic organization to endorse in our race as well many other groups across the country. Today, I’m happy to a…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 12:48 AM

re: midnight deadline

  John, I know this is a tough time for everyone. Some of us are out of work. Others are homebound with disruptions to our lives, plans and goals. But this campaign still has a huge goal we are working towards — restoring representation to this district. Our team—myself, five staff, and a…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 2:05 PM

INVITE: Livestream

  John, This has been a long week on non-stop news and it’s been hard to follow everything.  I wanted to share what’s going on with our campaign. Today at 12:30 CT, I will be going live to give an update on our campaign — where we are, what we are doing, and how you can help.  Our campaig…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM

re: Election Dates

  John, We have big news about our runoff election. After Gov. Abbott declared a state of emergency, he changed the date of our runoff election in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Our election has now been moved to July 14th.  This changes the race but we are still in it for the long…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Brenham

  John, The coronavirus has shown us the importance of leadership in times of crisis. Our President ignored and then denied the threat we were facing. He focuses more on protecting his image than saving lives, while his allies like Michael McCaul show only subservience. Here in Texas 10…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 1:53 PM

More needs to be done

  John, This is the moment when our federal government must step up: to give relief to impacted Americans; and to build the solutions that will resolve this crisis. The first need is immediate; we need direct economic aid. Countless people have already lost work, lost business, and lost…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 7:38 PM

re: coronavirus

  John, In these last few weeks, our campaign has been closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and how it will impact our community and our upcoming runoff election. In response to the escalation of COVID-19, we implemented several precautions to protect our staff and th…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 2:01 PM

The right to vote is our most fundamental right in a democratic society

  John, We are in a crisis.  The coronavirus is exposing some of the cracks in our social safety net. The federal government and the Texas state government have been far too slow to react, leaving cities and private companies to take necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19. There…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 5:45 PM

This race is far from over

  John, we did it!  Last Tuesday night we came out with a double digit lead against two opponents who outspent us 5 to 1.  Tuesday’s results prove that our campaign is the right one to take on McCaul in November. McCaul is one of the wealthiest members of Congress — able to pour unlimited…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 7:18 PM

I wanted to say thank you

  John, We are doing wonderful things, together. Not just winning elections — although we had a great result on Tuesday, to be sure! But we are building a community, and a foundation for progressive political change. Thank you for being a part of it. Thank you for contributing to this w…

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  Team Siegel · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 12:32 AM

ICYMI: It's a runoff!

  Last night we came out ahead of our two primary challengers and are headed to a runoff! We need to strike while the iron is hot. Can you rush a donation to our campaign so we can hit the ground running and win on May 26th? Let's finish the job! John, Wow, we are in the lead!  This c…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 2:52 PM

It's a runoff!

  John, Wow, we are in the lead!  This campaign continues to show how Democrats win in Texas: with people power! In 2018, we shocked many observers when we held ultra-wealthy GOP incumbent Michael McCaul to 51% of the vote and turned the Texas 10th into a battleground district. And last…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 10:48 PM

Help us turn more people out to the polls!

  John, Voters have started lining up and we are seeing record turnout in our district. But, we still have people we need to turn out to the polls! We need your help to fund our last minute voter outreach plans. We can still do a lot with your donations. Can you help us reach every last…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Thank you

  John, Well, here we are! 13 months after I quit my job last February. Even longer if you consider the last campaign. Many months of hard work, introducing myself to folks across this district, building a campaign infrastructure, and developing a broad coalition to take back the Texas 1…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 1:30 AM

Less than 12 hours

  John, In less than 12 hours, voters will start heading to the polls to cast their vote in the Democratic primary.  I need your help to get me over the finish line. Can I count on your donation today so we can have the most successful Election Day possible?   Help us me cross the finish…

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  Team Siegel · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 5:43 PM

UPDATE: Will you join our grassroots army?

  We've added an option to phone bank even if you don't have a Facebook account! We have thousands of identified supporters who haven't voted yet — please join our last-minute push! John, Early voting has ended and Election Day is coming up on Tuesday!  We have one last chance to win t…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Let's turn this district blue

  John, Tomorrow voters will go to the polls and cast their vote for a number of races up and down the ballot — it is a critical day nationwide and right here at home. We have spent the last 13 months working to bring real change to the Texas 10th — and it shows. We have earned support …

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  Team Siegel · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Will you join our grassroots army?

  John, Early voting has ended and Election Day is coming up on Tuesday!  We have one last chance to win this election and you can play a big role in it. Here’s the thing: We know who has voted early and we know who our supporters are. Now, we need to make sure everyone who hasn’t voted…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Early voting has ended

  John, Our volunteers are in the streets right now, knocking on doors, working to get our message directly to the voters of the Texas 10th.  We have knocked on nearly 40,000 doors — far beyond what any Democrat has done in a TX-10 primary in the last 20 years. We aren’t relying on Supe…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

I wanted to share something with you

  John, Today is the last day of early voting and I wanted to share an amazing thing with you.  In our race to replace an 8-term incumbent, there has been over $2,000,000 dollars spent by our democratic opponents and yet we still have a great chance to win the nomination on Tuesday. Hel…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 2:50 PM

For the people

  John, We have just six days until Election Day and we are working hard to get out the vote! The people of this district are ready for big changes, and we hear it every day. Folks want a real alternative to Trump’s agenda; they want an economy that works for everyone; they want universa…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 3:19 PM

8 days

  John, In politics, doing what is best for the people is not always rewarded. That will come as no surprise to you. And that’s what makes this moment, right now, so special. When we started this campaign in early 2019, I traveled to Washington, D.C. with our first flyer. Our literature…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 22, 2020 at 4:31 PM

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Houston Chronicle

  John, I am honored to announce the endorsement of the Houston Chronicle! Last election, the Chronicle endorsed my campaign over long-time Republican incumbent, Michael McCaul, in the general election and they are now supporting me once again:  "His efforts in 2018, a race he lost by 4…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 3:03 PM

re: negative ads

  John, This campaign is showing the people of TX-10 what real representation looks like: fighting for voting rights, building coalitions to address climate change, showing up for workers and immigrant families and people without a voice. And we are gaining steam by the day: hundreds of…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 7:09 PM

re: phonebanking

  John,   Polls have opened and people have already started early voting! We are expecting record turnout and that means we need to reach every voter possible. We know that direct voter contact like door knocking and phone banking are extremely effective at turning voters out to the poll…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Last weekend before early voting starts

  John, We just released a new campaign ad and we need your help! This is the last weekend before early voting starts and time is running out. Our campaign has the people power in this race — we have hundreds of active volunteers, thousands of individual donors, and more of our donors h…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM

re: early voting

  John, Wow — we have just under a week until early voting kicks off! This is the final stretch. We’ve had countless people turn out to volunteer events all throughout the district. All those people have given us a big step up on our opponents. But our opponents have pulled ahead of us …

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 9, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Win a piece of music history!

  John, We are running a powerful, progressive campaign for Congress here in the Texas 10th — and folks around the country are excited. One such supporter is Howie Klein from Blue America, who in his former life was a music producer for a number of legendary bands, including Green Day. …

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 3:12 PM

We've built the coalition — now let's win!

  John, Our key to success is big organizing. To defeat a Republican like McCaul, who has $300m in personal wealth, organizing is the only path to victory. McCaul can buy TV ads and hire fancy consultants, but if we have the people—specifically, if we have the capacity to make hundreds o…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

February 1, 2020 at 12:28 AM

15 more donors

  John, I wanted to let you know that we hit our big donor match goal! We had over 80 people chip in these last few days and I wanted to thank everyone who donated. But, we still have yet to hit our overall goal.  Can we get another 15 people to chip in to bring our end of month push to…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 3:15 PM

re: major national article

  John, Today is the last day of our big donor match and the good news keeps rolling in. On Tuesday, a major national article highlighted our work to bring together labor and environmental movements for a Green New Deal. In her piece for The New Republic, Kate Aronoff describes our pers…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM

re: campaign update

  John, Yesterday we kicked off our end of the month donor match and lots of people chipped in to get us closer to our goal of $5,000. But, we are still short of hitting that goal. We have just $3,442 left to hit our donor match goal. Help us close the gap! Here is why it is important t…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

We have a deadline coming up

  John, We are just three days away from the end of the month and we have donors who are excited to match all donations up to $5,000! Our race is really heating up. We are 34 days until Election Day and early voting begins in just three short weeks. Our team has been working hard. We ha…

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Big news just keeps coming!

  John, Big news just keeps coming! I am so excited to announce that we earned the endorsement of the Texas AFL-CIO. I am honored and humbled to receive the support of Texas’ largest labor organization. Our campaign was able to bring together dozens of labor unions including fossil fuel …

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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]

January 25, 2020 at 3:45 PM

re: how you can help

  John, We recently had our big volunteer kickoff — it was inspiring. Nearly 200 people came out to learn how they could be a part of this historic election and flip this district. We had an amazing group of dedicated volunteers step up to host events and we got 135 sign ups at the even…

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