Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 7:16 PM

How Mississippi’s abortion ban could undo Roe v. Wade

  Friend, The Supreme Court hears oral arguments for the most significant abortion case in decades starting today — so give me a moment to explain how we got here. The Republican-led state legislature in Mississippi passed an unconstitutional abortion ban after just 15 weeks of pregna…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:11 AM

This is urgent

  Hey friend — it’s Tina. I know it’s late so I’ll keep this short. Midnight is a few hours away, and my team says we're still behind on our goal. We have until midnight in order to close out the month strong — I promise I wouldn’t be reaching out if it wasn’t urgent. Can you pitch in…

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  Sen. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Tina asked me to reach out

  Georgia is ground zero for our fight to keep the Senate blue, so as one of my good friend Tina Smith’s top supporters, I need you to read this critical update about where things stand: FIRST: Our people-powered movement defied the polls and pundits by turning out in historic numbers…

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  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:07 AM

The only Latina in the Senate

  When I was growing up, I never could have imagined I’d become the first Latina ever elected to the Senate. It was only possible thanks to grassroots supporters like you. After helping my friend Tina Smith win reelection and secure our Democratic Senate majority, I’m hoping you’ll be…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Hey, it’s Tina 👋

  Phew! I'm glad I made it through the Cyber Monday emails that must be clogging up your inbox too. While I've got your attention — our November deadline is 24 hours away so I'm personally asking: Will you pitch in $10, or whatever works for you to help hit our critical goal? If you'v…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Please give me a chance to explain, friend

  Friend — In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a contribution to my re-election campaign and my friend Tina Smith before midnight. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here’s the truth: We’re just one year out from Elect…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Grateful

  Friend — I hope you're enjoying this special time of year. As we start the holiday season, I’m incredibly grateful for the good health of my friends and family, the COVID-19 vaccine, and the peaceful, happy times that Archie and I have been able to spend with our children and grandc…

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  TinaForMinnesota.com · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

We need to catch up

  Friends, We understand you're getting ready for the holidays but wanted to let you know that we're a bit behind where we need to be for this month's fundraising. We know it's not the end of the world, but with our deadline one week away, we’re starting to feel a bit antsy about Demo…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 4:02 PM

The American people support reproductive freedom

  Friend, 60% of Americans support Roe v. Wade and oppose states making it harder to access a safe abortion, according to a poll conducted by ABC News and the Washington Post. But despite Roe v. Wade’s widespread support among Americans, the GOP is still running a coordinated campaign…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 10:24 PM

UPDATE: the House passed Build Back Better

  Hey friend — moments ago the House passed the Build Back Better Act. This historic legislation accomplishes so much: Universal pre-k $555 billion for clean energy and green jobs 4 weeks of paid leave Medicaid expansion Hearing and lower prescription drug prices for Medicare 15% cor…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 4:03 PM

PETITION: Pass the Build Back Better Act

  Friend, I proudly voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and I’m even more proud we got it done. In Minnesota alone, there are tons of critical public works projects that have been in limbo for years — this bill is a game-changer for getting things done. Now, my top pr…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 8:36 PM

I’ve been all over Minnesota

  Friend, When I was first appointed to the Senate, I knew the task at hand was much bigger than simply winning back the majority and fiddling around the edges. I campaigned across Minnesota for three years straight, won two statewide elections — a special election in 2018, and a full…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Let’s show Mitch McConnell who’s boss

  I'm fired up to pass the Build Back Better Act, folks! There's nothing I'd like more than to cap off this year with our third major piece of legislation. It’s the perfect way to show Mitch McConnell who's boss — the American people (not him). And I can't wait to defend our progress …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Thankful

  Folks, I love fall in Minnesota. There’s something special in the air as the leaves fall off the trees, the temperature starts to drop, and the sun sets early in the evening. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’ve started thinking about what I’m thankful for this year. When I’m d…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Will you help us prove Mitch McConnell wrong?

  “McConnell: 2022 midterms will be 'very good election for Republicans'” —The Hill Folks, Mitch McConnell is “very optimistic” that the GOP will take back the Senate after the 2022 midterm elections. After the GOP effectively mobilized their right-wing base to send Trump’s hand-picke…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Your input is very important to me

  Friend, We must pass the Build Back Better Act and finally address the crises of climate change, childcare, and unaffordable prescription drugs. By investing over $500 billion to address the climate crisis, the Build Back Better Act will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create green…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Our work isn’t finished

  Friend, It’s official — late Friday night the House passed the Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This is a historic moment for our country, but our work isn’t finished. We must pass the Build Back Better Act this month and make critical investments in clean energy…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Protecting our LGBTQ+ community

  Friend, It’s not just abortion rights that are under attack — in Republican-held legislatures across the country, bills attacking the transgender community are multiplying while Mitch McConnell blocks equal rights legislation at the federal level. We need to pass comprehensive feder…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 8:26 PM

Re: the Texas abortion ban

  Friend, Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard two challenges to the new law in Texas that makes abortion illegal after just six weeks of pregnancy. Next month, the Court will also hear a case involving Mississippi’s recent abortion ban — one that directly threatens Roe v. Wade. With th…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Hours away

  Friend — Happy Halloween! I don’t want to keep you a second longer than I need to on this special evening so I’m going to keep this brief. My end-of-month deadline is hours away and I’m still a few dollars short of reaching my goal. Can you pitch in right now to help hit my goal bef…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Tina won’t budge

  Friends, Tina is standing strong alongside House Progressives as they push for a complete bill detailing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act before the House passes the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. As one of the Senate’s leading progressives working to ensure the reconci…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Less than 72 hours

  Friend, I don’t want to keep you from starting your weekend so I’ll make this brief: The GOP’s war chest for the midterm elections is filling up with Donald Trump leading their fundraising efforts. With this incredible grassroots team backing me up, I set an ambitious fundraising go…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Tina’s very busy

  Team, Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is only three days away. Tina has been spending this time in the Senate championing the policies that matter most to her constituents and the American people. She introduced a bill to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, led the fight fo…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 9:11 PM

This is our chance to pass climate solutions

  Friend, The Build Back Better Act must contain the strongest possible provisions on climate. I’m doing everything I can to fight for strong climate action that my Senate colleagues and the House Progressive Caucus can agree on so we can get this bill to President Biden’s desk. With …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Addressing the childcare crisis

  Friend, Even before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, families in America faced a childcare crisis. The pandemic only further exacerbated the issue, disproportionately impacting the ability of mothers to return to work and resulting in women losing nearly 2.9 million jobs. As we w…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 4:56 PM

The GOP is working overtime

  Friend, I wish I could tell you I was surprised, but the Senate Republicans’ fundraising numbers are exactly what we expected. As usual, they’re accepting donations from dark money donors and large corporations and just raised $25 million during the third quarter. Not to mention, th…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan

  Friend — Before I represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate, I ran my own small business and was active as an organizer in my community. That work eventually led me to become a leader at Planned Parenthood, and later, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor alongside former Governor Dayton. …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Are you in it for the long haul?

  Friend, Senate Republicans just posted another massive fundraising quarter, raising $25 million in the last three months and entering this quarter with an over $27 million cash-on-hand advantage. With the midterms creeping up on the horizon, the GOP is on pace to have an enormous am…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 11:24 PM

Unity

It's imperative we pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the Build Back Better Act — together.   Friend, Mitch McConnell is crystal clear — Senate Republicans won’t give us an ounce of help when it comes to passing the Build Back Better Act. Now more than ever, Democrats nee…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 7:41 PM

A very short note

We're a bit behind on our mid-month fundraising goal but there's still time to make it up — can you pitch in any amount you can afford?   Friend — I wanted to send you a short note before the clock strikes midnight. We're a bit behind on our first mid-month fundraising goal for the fin…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 1:09 PM

We need strong advocates for abortion rights in DC

  Friend — Reproductive rights aren't just a hot-button issue in Washington. I'm back home in Minnesota, where state Republicans are threatening to introduce a Texas-style abortion ban. It’s another obstacle we face in the struggle for reproductive rights, but we can’t get discouraged…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 2:18 PM

The 'velvet hammer’

  Folks, Back when Tina served as the Minneapolis mayor’s chief of staff, word got around about her iron will and aptitude for making tough deals behind the scenes when the cameras were off. A nickname was born: “The Velvet Hammer.” Tina’s uncanny ability to develop personal relations…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 3:45 PM

I’m tired of empty promises

  Friend, I hope you had a nice and relaxing long weekend. I'm back home in Minnesota after working around the clock to negotiate a path forward on infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills — and the work isn’t done yet. These transformative pieces of legislation are our best sho…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 2:42 PM

PETITION: Protect reproductive freedom

  Friends, A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Texas abortion ban after the Biden Administration’s legal challenge. This is a huge victory in the fight for reproductive rights, and it wouldn’t have been possible without millions of Americans turning out to vote President Biden…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 5:41 PM

I’m curious to hear your thoughts

I want to know what your top priorities are — can you take a minute (or two!) and fill out my October Priorities Survey?   Friend, September was a jam-packed month between a potential government shutdown and a stalemate over the infrastructure and reconciliation package. However, it’s …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 10:48 PM

It’s time to expand the Supreme Court

I just announced that I’m the first Senate co-sponsor of Senator Ed Markey’s bill to expand the Supreme Court.   Folks — It’s time to expand the Supreme Court. I just announced that I’m the first Senate co-sponsor of Senator Ed Markey’s bill to expand the Supreme Court in order to rest…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 11:58 PM

I’m burning the candle at both ends

  It’s been a busy week, friend, Due to the negotiations over the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, Mitch McConnell’s reckless abuse of the filibuster, and tonight’s midnight deadline for the FEC quarter, I’ve been burning the candle at both ends to ensure this bill passes and my tea…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Our midnight deadline is rapidly approaching

  Friend, Tina will always be direct and honest with you about the state of our country as well as our work. It’s why she never sugarcoats the truth and avoids unnecessary exaggeration in her emails to you. And the truth is, Mitch McConnell is abusing the filibuster as Senate Republic…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:51 PM

What $15 means to me

  Friend, $15. That’s the average contribution to our campaign this quarter. And while it may seem like just a statistic to you, it represents so much more to me. Every time someone donates to our campaign, it reminds me of the grassroots movement, much bigger than you or me, that I’m…

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  Sen. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Re: Georgia Senate

My last election was one of the most expensive races in history, and there's no question that the GOP will spend MILLIONS on top of millions to try and crush our people-powered movement again.   Folks, In a moment, I'm going to ask you to split a donation to my reelection campaign and…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 2:31 PM

I just finished running the numbers

  Friend, The end-of-quarter FEC deadline is exactly three days away. My team and I just finished running the numbers and we’re still falling short of our goal. At the last reporting, the Republican National Committee outraised Democrats by over $10 million dollars. It’s why my team a…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Every person deserves safe and equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Less than 2% of the population living in low-income countries have received even one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine   Friend, 11 billion COVID-19 vaccines will need to be administered in order for 70% of the global population to be fully vaccinated. So far, 5.82 billion doses of COVID-19…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Mississippi’s abortion ban

  Friend, On December 1, the Supreme Court will hear a case concerning a Mississippi abortion law, posing a direct threat to Roe v. Wade and abortion rights across the country. While the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Texas abortion ban on its so-called “shadow docket,” the Mississi…

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  Michael Bennet · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Just one seat

I’m being targeted by National Republicans who only need to flip one seat to retake the Senate and put an end to all of the progress we’ve made.   Folks, did you know I used to be called the “accidental Senator?” Like Tina, I was initially appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 2:36 PM

The Clean Electricity plan

  Friend, Tina’s Clean Electricity plan will cut more than a billion tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions and confront the climate crisis head-on — and it’s got a real shot of passing in the Senate’s reconciliation deal. She’s not using our slim Senate majority as an excuse to shy…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 10:19 PM

We’re falling behind GOP fundraising

  Friend, I’m going to be completely upfront with you — the GOP outraised Democrats by $10 million dollars during the last FEC quarter. It’s an extremely concerning cash-on-hand advantage with the midterm elections coming up next November — and their cash advantage could grow even mor…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 9:14 PM

How the GOP decimated reproductive rights

  Friend, This email is longer than usual, and at the end of it, I’m going to ask for your donation to help me defend and expand our pro-choice Senate majority. But first, I need to tell you about the most important abortion rights case in Supreme Court history not named Roe — and how…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Fwd: Please give me a chance to explain

  Friend — I just wanted to make sure you saw Mark Kelly's urgent message. Our Democratic majority in the Senate is up for grabs. Mark was a crucial part of our efforts turning Arizona blue last fall, and we can't afford to lose Mark's leadership in the Senate when the GOP is attackin…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Please give me a chance to explain

  Friends, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign for the U.S. Senate and my good friend Senator Tina Smith’s. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here is the truth: When I launched our …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 3:13 PM

A quick note

  Hey folks, I promise to keep this short — we're up against our final mid-month deadline of the FEC quarter. In just 2 weeks, my team and I will send over all of our fundraising numbers to the FEC in a public report. With the midterm elections on the horizon, the GOP and their dark m…

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