Mike Ongstad · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 1:02 AM

Let’s dispense with the lies

Trump and his team keep alleging voter fraud - they haven’t provided a single example or shred of proof.     Hi John, You might have noticed that there’s a national competition happening right now. No, I’m not talking about the election, exactly… I’m talking about the contest to…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 9:30 PM

253-214

253-214 Nation waits as six states count Vote-counting is taking longer than usual for this election due to the pandemic-induced increase in mail-in ballots and a highly competitive political environment making elections close. However, what's…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 9:00 PM

It's a nailbiter

It's a nailbiter It really shouldn't be...but it is Unsurprisingly, the president is pursuing his stated plan to undermine our election for his own desired benefit. He's falsely declaring victory based on incomplete election results, and is cl…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Count the votes

The president’s playbook is as predictable as it is tyrannical. He has spent months making it clear that he and his party would try to slow down election counts in critical states, and use the confusion to declare a false victory and try to invalidate legal votes which couldn’t be counted on Ele…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 8:44 PM

The big day is here

The big day is here Let your voice be heard! It's been a long time coming, but Election Day is finally here. Though a record number of us have already cast our votes by mail/absentee ballots or through early voting, for those of you heading to…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Ready for what lies ahead

Election day feels like the culmination of four years of effort to oppose the corrosive politics of hate, division, and lies; the moment of truth in a movement built on the bedrock of our constitution, and in defense of liberty, equality and truth. No matter how this election turns out, there ar…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM

One more day...

One more day... Are you ready, America? On the last weekend before Election Day, Donald Trump once again showed us who he is—a weak leader encouraging violence against his political enemies and threatening to disenfranchise thousands, even mil…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Go vote!

Tomorrow is our day. The day we, the American people, make our decision.     Hi John, Tomorrow is our day. The day we, the American people, make our decision. This year, the majority of likely voters have already cast their ballots, but election day still signifies the culminati…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 8:44 PM

ICYMI: Rep. Riggleman discussed QAnon with Mindy and Evan!

To help fight back against the spread of conspiracy, Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn talked to Republican Congressman and former intelligence officer Denver Riggleman about the threat of Q Anon - and other conspiracy theories - to our democracy.     …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 8:00 PM

America is voting...bigly

America is voting...bigly And the president is worried A shoutout to my home state: with four days left for voting, Texans have already cast more ballots in the 2020 presidential election than they did during all of 2016. This represents an un…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM

To lock down or not to lock down

To lock down or not to lock down Europe makes its choice In a year filled with shocking developments, one that has the potential for serious long-term consequences is the spread of the conspiracy theory QAnon. No longer confined to the fringe …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 7:03 PM

TONIGHT: Rep. Denver Riggleman discusses QAnon

Few Republican elected officials are willing to condemn QAnon for risk of a backlash among their supporters. Fortunately, that’s about to change. Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman is ready to speak out against the dangers of QAnon and the threat this conspiracy and others have on our Democ…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 10:09 PM

TOMORROW: Rep. Denver Riggleman discusses QAnon

Few Republican elected officials are willing to condemn QAnon for risk of a backlash among their supporters. Fortunately, that’s about to change. Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman is ready to speak out against the dangers of QAnon and the threat this conspiracy and others have on our Democ…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 8:05 PM

The swamp isn't drained

The swamp isn't drained The swamp reigns in Trump's Washington QAnon has rapidly spread from a fringe conspiracy theory to a mainstream belief, with some adherents expected to win Republican congressional seats next week. QAnon will take over …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Don’t Delay, Deliver Your Ballot Today

Every state has different laws about when a ballot must be mailed or delivered to be counted. In some states, the deadline for mailing your ballot has already passed.     Hi John, Are you one of the millions of Americans who requested a mail-in ballot, but haven’t yet returned i…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in

Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in How will the new SCOTUS justice impact the election? The last five years have been a challenge for principled Republicans, to say the least. We've been asked to make a choice between specific policy objectives and…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Congressman Denver Riggleman and the Dangers of QAnon

You’re invited to join Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn for a discussion with Congressman Denver Riggleman     You’re invited to join Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn for a discussion with Congressman Denver Rig…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 8:30 PM

'We are not going to control the pandemic'

'We are not going to control the pandemic' White House gives up on stopping COVID-19 Here we are, eight days out from the election, and much of America has already voted. In an otherwise gloomy year, Americans are shaking off their complacency…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 7:29 PM

More civility, not much more substance

More civility, not much more substance The final presidential debate of 2020 is in the books Last night's presidential debate was a more civil affair than the first, but on substance, nothing has changed. Donald Trump presented no plans on how…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 7:15 PM

3 questions

The election is underway, and we wanted to hear from you.     Hi John, The election is underway, and we wanted to hear from you. We’ve put together this short survey on the election and who you’re supporting.  As you know, this election is one of the most important elections in …

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 4:22 PM

TODAY: Conversation with Mark Kelly!

Space is limited — be sure to register today to join this conversation with Arizona State Leader, C.J. Diegel, Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn, and special guest Mark Kelly.      Space is limited: be sure to register today!   Hi John, In these…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Who's messing with the 2020 election?

Who's messing with the 2020 election? Russia, of course, but also Iran, according to feds Thank you for reading THE TOPLINE, where our mission is to keep you informed about the health and advancement of democracy in the U.S. and around the wor…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 11:54 PM

You're invited to a conversation with Mark Kelly!

Register today to join this conversation with Arizona State Leader, C.J. Diegel, Stand Up Republic Executive Directors Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn, and special guest Mark Kelly.      Hi John, In these hyper-partisan times we find ourselves, is it even possible to return to a pl…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Biden and Trump prepare for a quieter showdown

Biden and Trump prepare for a quieter showdown The candidates will deliver their closing arguments tomorrow Looking for some inspiration during this chaotic campaign season? Look no further than Utah, where Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and Chris Peter…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 8:53 PM

SCOTUS hands Pennsy voters a win

SCOTUS hands Pennsy voters a win And early voting records are being broken across the country For weeks before the New York Post article about Hunter Biden was published last Wednesday, experts on Russia and intelligence were aware of Moscow's…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 8:00 PM

'It is dangerous...for public servants everywhere'

'It is dangerous...for public servants everywhere' Whitmer calls out Trump for 'inciting domestic terrorism' This weekend, the president made light of a domestic terror plot against a sitting governor, repeated a narrative based on a Russian d…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Become a SURrogate Today!

We are 2 weeks away from Election Day, and while early voting has begun in some states, there is still time to help replace Donald Trump this November.     Hi John, We are 2 weeks away from Election Day, and while early voting has begun in some states, there is still time to hel…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 5:07 PM

You're invited to a discussion with former senior Trump officials

Join Stand Up Republic Executive Directors, Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn, along with former Senior Trump Officials Olivia Troye, Elizabeth Neumann, and Miles Taylor.     Space is limited, register today! Hi John, Over the past few months, more and more former Trump administratio…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:45 PM

When disinformation poses as news

When disinformation poses as news A NY Post reporter, Rudy Giuliani, and a computer repairman walk into a bar... Don't believe everything you hear. That's an old bit of advice that bears repeating in the heat of election season. With only 19 d…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Fair voting takes some hits

Fair voting takes some hits Drop boxes and redistricting face challenges Voting is the first step to restoring our national honor. What comes after that? While everyone is looking forward to putting the election behind us, we then face the lon…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 8:00 PM

ACB in the hot seat

ACB in the hot seat Barrett won't say if she'll recuse from election disputes It's been a rough year for everyone, and all good news is welcome amid the sea of disappointments. So here's your shot of it for today—voter participation and enthus…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 5:31 PM

INVITE: Former Trump Officials Speak Out

Join Stand Up Republic Executive Directors, Evan McMullin and Mindy Finn, along with former Senior Trump Officials Olivia Troye, Elizabeth Neumann, and Miles Taylor.     Hi John, Over the past few months, more and more former Trump administration officials have raised their voic…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Trump's Mussolini moment

Trump's Mussolini moment President cleared to resume campaign schedule We humans have a tendency to normalize—to say "this is fine," even when it isn't, in order to adapt and keep going. Sometimes, that's a protective feature, such as when we'…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 7:59 PM

COVID-19 cases are surging at home and abroad

COVID-19 cases are surging at home and abroad But the infected POTUS is ready to hit the road Sen. Mike Lee, currently ill with COVID-19, caused a stir this week when he tweeted that the U.S. isn't a democracy, and that "democracy isn't the ob…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Veep duel proves to be an upgrade

Veep duel proves to be an upgrade Harris and Pence meet for debate in Salt Lake City The debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence last night was, at the very least, a civil affair, so it was an upgrade from the chaotic presidential debate l…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Pandemic relief, presidential debates, vaccines...

Pandemic relief, presidential debates, vaccines... They all depend on a steroid-addled president There are a number of issues that divide Americans (though I'd suggest there are fewer than we think), but at least one thing that virtually all o…

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  Mike Ongstad, SUR Communications Director · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 9:28 PM

It’s crunch time

This is a fight for the ideals, norms and institutions that underpin our great nation has been long, and it will continue no matter what November brings. But this election is a key milestone in our years long struggle for accountability, honesty, and integrity in our government.     …

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM

A tale of two candidates

A tale of two candidates Stark contrast in style and substance highlighted on Monday evening What does "America First" really mean? The nationalists would tell you that it means abandoning our international responsibilities and closing off our…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 8:29 PM

President prepares to leave Walter Reed

President prepares to leave Walter Reed As COVID-19 continues its spread through the White House It's in times of crisis that credibility matters most. Over the past few days, we've seen in real time how a lack of credibility can lead to confu…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 7:44 PM

President Trump has COVID-19

President Trump has COVID-19 President and First Lady test positive for the coronavirus We wish the president and his family a full recovery from COVID-19, and we pray that its spread is limited among our representatives in government. Our tho…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 8:05 PM

'It should be super easy to condemn white supremacists'

'It should be super easy to condemn white supremacists' Unless you're counting on them to suppress votes The day after the first presidential debate, in which the President of the United States refused to denounce white supremacy and seemed to…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM

‘You’re the worst president America has ever had’

‘You’re the worst president America has ever had’ And that was the worst presidential debate we’ve ever seen When Mindy Finn and I founded Stand Up Republic three years ago, we chose as our three core principles liberty, equality, and truth. L…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Global pandemic toll hits 1 million

Global pandemic toll hits 1 million COVID-19 cases will rise 'in the days ahead,' vice president warns This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory for Americans. With 200,000+ U.S. coronavirus deaths (and 1 million globally)…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Have you joined us on Team yet?

With less than 50 days until the Election, we’re working hard to ensure America replaces Trump in November. There’s so much on the line this year, that we need all hands on deck. So pick up your phone, and let’s get to work!     Dear John, Did you know that when someone gets a m…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 7:54 PM

How much do you pay in federal income tax?

How much do you pay in federal income tax? Probably a lot more than the billionaire president The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday launched a series of arguments related to her qualifications, her interpretation…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Senate commits to peaceful transition

Senate commits to peaceful transition FBI director sees no evidence of voter fraud We've witnessed a lot of enabling and excuses over the past three-and-a-half-years from Republicans seeking to normalize words and actions from the president th…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 7:14 PM

‘Get rid of the ballots’

‘Get rid of the ballots’ Trump’s solution for a peaceful transition of power Yesterday, Donald Trump said the upcoming election "will end up in the Supreme Court," which tells us everything about his strategy: challenge the election outcome un…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 7:49 PM

All roads lead to Putin

All roads lead to Putin Russia is a major player in the election...again What's the latest vote-by-mail threat? They're called "naked ballots"—ballots not mailed back in the proper secrecy envelope. In Pennsylvania, for example, the state Supr…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM

TONIGHT: Virtual discussion with CFP team!

Be sure to register before tonight — space is running out!     SPACE IS LIMITED — BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR TONIGHT! Hi John, Last month, tens of thousands of Americans gathered for the inaugural Convention on Founding Principles and together ratified a set of 13. These principles…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 8:19 PM

'We could have done more'

'We could have done more' How the Mueller Investigation failed us The account in The Atlantic of the self-imposed limitations and shortcomings of the Mueller Investigation is gut-wrenching. Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's right-hand ma…

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