Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Have you met Luke yet?

John, We wanted to introduce the powerhouse behind our movement-based campaign: our campaign manager, Luke Hayes.   Luke is a Bronx native through and through. Educated at PS 24 and MS 141 in Riverdale, Luke shares our campaign…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 6:45 PM

We are in an era of major change

John, We are in an era of major change.    In 2020, it’s not enough to elect the same kinds of Democrats who have voted for endless war, deregulating Wall Street, and building prisons.    Our communities are facing the conseque…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 12:41 AM

A Movement Based In Love

John, "A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.” These were the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4,1967 in New Yo…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Keeping our movement strong

John, We are now entering one of the most important and active stages of our campaign. This is the time where we will be laser focused on knocking doors and meeting voters wherever they are—all to build our movement.    Our mov…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM

"American Doesn't Have A Public Education Problem"

It is so much more than that. John, A lot of people would shy away from the subject of this email, but I have been passionate about education reform for years. It has been my whole life. That's why I don't believe America has a …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Our Q4 fundraising inside...

John, As the new year comes to a close, so does another filing quarter. I'm happy to announce that our fundraising shows that the grassroots are behind us, and we can win this. These numbers show that…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 12:30 PM

New Years Resolutions

John, With each new year comes new resolutions. The new year is a time to reflect on the past and to look forward to bigger and better things.    As I look back on 2019, I couldn't be more proud of what we've achieved in a few …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 11:00 PM

This is a movement, not a moment.

John, Right before the new year, our campaign was featured in the Journal News. I reiterated something I have said many times during this campaign: this is not just about me and one race and one district. …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 12:15 AM

No War with Iran.

Donald Trump has brought us to the brink of war. John, This is a moment that demands an aggressive, forceful response from Congress. But for too long, Congress has punted its Constitutional power and given the president unlimit…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 4:01 AM

Only a few minutes left...

John, We have just one hour until our deadline at midnight. We need just $812 to reach our goal.   I am asking you to contribute tonight because it is really, truly important. We are strong enough to take down an incumbent who …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:31 PM

Be a part of our movement!

John, In just 6 short hours, we have the chance to show potential endorsers, potential donors, and the establishment that our campaign is powered by true grassroots support. It’s a chance to show exactly who is on Team Bowman. …

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  Zephyr Teachout · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 9:36 PM

Our democracy needs Jamaal.

John,   I was proud to endorse Jamaal Bowman for Congress in November. Jamaal is running a grassroots, people-powered campaign so that the voice of the people of NY’s 16th district has a place in Congress. From…

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  Ryan Adams · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 5:30 PM

We have the grassroots behind us.

John, Today is our last chance to raise the money we need before our deadline at midnight tonight. We are still $11,523 away from our goal.   Contributions made today will make all the difference as we work day in and day out t…

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  Luke Hayes · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM

The countdown is on.

John, The countdown to our big fundraising deadline is on. We have just more than 15 hours to crush our goal for this quarter.    We can’t do this without your help. Grassroots campaigns like ours rely on supporters like you to…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Why I resigned as middle school principal

John, I knew that we would mount a strong campaign when we launched, but what we have accomplished together has been beyond my greatest expectations. From the early polling that showed a clear pathway to victory, to the strong …

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM

36 Hours Left

John, I’ll keep this short and to the point: We have just 36 hours left until our end of the year deadline.   I want to reiterate that this deadline is so important because what we raise is going to become public. Our fundraisi…

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 11:01 PM

[2019 Donor Status]

John, We’ve set a goal of $55,000 by December 31st and we still need $19,341 before midnight on Tuesday.   We know you care about this campaign. I hope you’ll consider making your 2019 contribution today. We don't take a dime of Corporate PAC money and …

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  Ryan Adams · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 5:37 PM

There's still time.

But not for long... Hey John -- We are over halfway to our goal to raise $55,000 before the end of 2019, but we still need to raise $23,347 more before MIDNIGHT on December 31st to hit our target. The folks who give before midni…

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  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 12:37 AM

We need one big push.

It is Saturday night, so I will keep this brief John. We need your help to hit Jamaal's fundraising goal before the end of the quarter.   This is the most important filing deadline of the campaign; everything that we raise wil…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 7:03 PM

RE: The power of the people.

John, I just wanted to expand on Jesse’s email yesterday about the power of the grassroots. On the ground, knocking doors and talking to voters on the street, I can feel the excitement. People are tired of the old guard.   They…

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 7:41 PM

The power of the people.

John, This election cycle, we’re seeing the wealthy class get worried. They’re worried about the candidacies of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. They’re worried about the rise of stars like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They’re…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM

2020 Vision for NY-16

John, The new year brings the promise of hope and real progressive change right here in NY-16. Since launching this campaign in June, friends like you have helped build and lead this movement from the grassroots. Our community …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 11:01 PM

We need to elect better Democrats.

John, 2020 is going to be an extremely busy year for turning and keeping seats blue. It’s not enough to elect Democrats -- we cannot afford to have the same kinds of Democrats who have voted for endless war, deregulating Wall S…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 12:30 AM

Happy holidays, Team Bowman!

John, The holiday season is an important time to spend time with loved ones, and reflect on the past year.    As I look back at what we've accomplished in such a short span of time, I am inspired and excited for what comes next…

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  Ryan Adams · [email protected]

December 22, 2019 at 4:06 AM

Become a founder?

Show your support for Jamaal to the world. Hey John -- Ryan here again! This filing deadline is the most important of the campaign.   We need to raise $55,000 before MIDNIGHT on December 31st, 2019. That's why we are raising as…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 7:01 PM

What we raise will become public.

John, I wanted to let you know why our December 31st deadline is so important to our campaign. At the end of every quarter, our fundraising becomes public.    Potential endorsers and contributors will look at our fundraising to…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 5:15 PM

The Jewish Vote endorsed our campaign!

John,  I’m so excited to announce that The Jewish Vote is joining Team Jamaal! The Jewish Vote is the sister organization of Jews for Racial & Economic Justice, the largest grassroots Jewish organ…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 10:30 PM

We have the people behind us.

John, I'm always proud to tell voters that we have the power of the people behind us. We're endorsed by some of the organizations that are fighting hard for working-class people. Our campaign launch c…

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Can we do it again?

John, A few days ago, we had one of the best fundraising days of the quarter—we raised almost $10,000 in one day. This means more money to get the volunteers the supplies they need, pay our hardworking staff, and tell folks abo…

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  Ryan Adams · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Become a founding contributor!

Show your support for Jamaal to the world. Hey John! We have so many incredible supporters all across the country that we had to figure out a way to thank them. That's why we created this for all of the founding contributors! …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 1:05 AM

I know it is late, but we have big news...

John, I had to tell you the good news.   We are having one of our best fundraising days of the quarter.   We have raised $9,214 today, and it would be huge for the campaign if we could break $10,000 in a single day.   Can you …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 5:25 PM

We need a New Deal for Education, NOW.

John, Our children are our future. Yet, our divided education system is leaving children of color and children from working class backgrounds behind. Because we are not prioritizing our students, we are missing out on potential…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 9:58 PM

The Trump administration's cruelty is on full display.

No American should ever worry about not having access to food. John, We are in the midst of a national moral crisis. Our current leaders take from our poorest and most vulnerable communities to pad the pockets of the wealthy, an…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 4:01 PM

December is crucial.

John, I can't believe we're already in December. These last few months have flown by—talking to voters and telling them about our plan for NY-16 and America has been an honor.    But, the truth is: these last few months have be…

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Can you commit $10 a month?

John, We will only beat Eliot Engel in 2020 if we have our supporters with us every step of the way.   One of the most important ways you can be a part of our movement is by joining our monthly contributors program. Even just $…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM

The World Is Noticing Our Momentum

John -- NY-16 is ready for change, and our movement is giving Eliot Engel the most serious challenge of his decades-long career. To beat him in 2020, my campaign needs the support of people just like you.  DONATE N…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 11:04 PM

The fight for our planet.

We need leaders who take bold positions. John, We live in a world that is becoming less habitable by the day at the hands of a dramatically changing environment. The time to take action was yesterday.    However, "yesterday" was…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 7:00 AM

[1 HOUR LEFT] Donate now!

We are almost there John! I am so grateful for all the support, donations, and messages of encouragement that have been coming through today as we approach our November deadline (in just one hour)!   We want to push past our go…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 1:30 AM

[6.5 HOURS LEFT] Can you give before midnight?

John, We have less than 6 hours until our November deadline, so I need to ask: Can you donate $25 to the campaign before midnight tonight? DONATE NOW Your support will allow us to knock doors, make calls…

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  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 9:30 PM

[10.5 HOURS LEFT] So close.

Our November deadline is TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT, John and we are shy of our goal by nearly $1,000. Every chance we get to speak to a voter gets us one step closer to winning in 2020, and every dollar gets closer to more voters. Jo…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 5:30 PM

[14.5 HOURS LEFT] Help us hit our deadline tonight!

John -- With less than 24 hours until our November deadline, I need your help to get us over the finish line. I am running a people-powered campaign, and unlike my opponent, I’m not taking a dime of corporate PAC money. …

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 9:24 PM

[LESS THAN 36 HOURS] 63 Donations Away

I will be honest with you, John -- we still need 63 donations to hit our November goal. Given our average donation, if that many people give $30, we will have made it to our goal just in time. We are a people-powered campaign t…

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  Ryan Adams · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 4:47 PM

[DOORBUSTER DEALS] Just $27!

Let's be honest, John -- you are getting a ton of e-spam today. Emails! Facebook ads! Commercials! So I am going to keep this really short: we aren't going to hit our goal at this rate. We need to raise $2,653 more by midnight …

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey John!   No fundraising requests today. No canvassings asks. Just taking a moment to give thanks. Thanksgiving Day is a special moment to reflect on and give thanks for what we have. Some of us will be with family, while oth…

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  Jesse Guy-Herman · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 6:32 PM

People Power From Coast-to-Coast

Did you see the news, John? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised the most money among house Democrats for her re-election campaign. The progressive movement is growing stronger every day. That's why it is …

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  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 12:59 AM

$50 = 500 Voters

John, With just seven months until election day, our campaign is gaining momentum with each day. We are proud of our fundraising effort to date, and in order to reach our November fundraising goal we need to raise $8,763 more b…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 11:44 PM

Supporting the campaign with one click.

John, Ryan, Jamaal's Digital Director, here. As Digital Director I must ensure that Jamaal's message reaches as many people as possible. We are running a people-powered campaign that depends on you rather than corporate PAC mon…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 8:47 PM

We must bring justice to our communities.

We deserve justice. John, It is always the time to discuss restorative justice. During the height of the impeachment hearings—when the very concept of justice is at the forefront of the national conscience—we must engage in an o…

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  Bilal Tahir · [email protected]

November 19, 2019 at 9:45 PM

An update on our field goals.

John, Earlier this month, I wrote to you about our field goals for the remainder of 2019. With only one week left before our November deadline, we need your help to:   Knock on 10,000 - 15,000 more doors in the district Make 50…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

November 17, 2019 at 9:30 PM

We need justice for NYCHA tenants NOW.

Sign this petition to tell our complacent leadership: enough is enough. John, Last Wednesday was the coldest day of the year so far. As temperatures fell into the 20s, a broken boiler deprived 2,440 of our neighbors in a Bronx N…

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