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  Tina Smith · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 3:02 PM

A personal request

  john, I have a personal request: Can you chip in $3 to my campaign today before our mid-month fundraising deadline? I’ll explain more in a moment: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $10 NOW …
  Team Tina · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

“Sunsetting” Social Security and Medicare?

Are they serious?   john, The chair of the Republican’s Senate campaign arm is out defending their dangerous platform to “save America,” which includes raising taxes on millions of Americans, including seniors. But one of the most unsettling proposals of their plan if they take back th…
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
April 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM

I owe you an explanation...

  john, Tim Ryan here. In a minute, I’ll ask you to split a critical donation to my campaign and Tina’s efforts to expand our Democratic majority, and help us before my final public filing deadline of the Senate primary election in Ohio. But first, I owe you an explanation... National…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 8:25 PM

$24.56

  $24.56, john. That’s the average donation people like you made to our campaign last month. Elaine in Lake Shore, Kristopher in Minnetonka, John in St. Paul, Allison in Minneapolis, Charles in Rochester, Norbert in Eden Prairie, and Colleen in Brooklyn Park all chipped in $25. Even …
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

  It's a historic day, john. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court has moved out of the Judiciary Committee! Judge Jackson has a stellar record of accomplishment, and if confirmed, would add a unique voice and representation to the Supreme Court that has never…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Some news — but first, thank you

  john, I’ve got some critical news to share with you this morning. But first, I wanted to say thank you. Thanks to the support of this incredible grassroots team across Minnesota and the country, we surpassed our campaign’s fundraising goal for the FEC quarter. You came up big for u…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Expanding our Democratic majority

  john —  Tonight we close the books on the first fundraising quarter of the election year, and I’ve been working as hard as I can to help protect and expand our Senate majority. That’s why I wanted to reach out about my friend, Cheri Beasley. North Carolina offers us one of the best…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Republican Senators keep breaking fundraising records

  john,  We don’t want to alarm you, but Senate Republicans’ campaign arm has continued to break fundraising records, bringing in $11.7 million in February alone. And we’ve seen what Senate Republicans have prioritized. They skipped votes to advance the chair of the Federal Reserve's…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Governor Tim Walz

  john,  In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to support my good friend Governor Tim Walz’s re-election by splitting a donation to our campaigns. But first, I hope you’ll give me a moment to explain why this request is so important — especially today. Governor Walz’s career has bee…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM

The Reproductive Rights Report

  john, As the only Senator to have worked at Planned Parenthood, I have always been a fierce advocate of reproductive rights. I know the importance of fighting for reproductive justice, and how close we are to seeing these rights stripped away. That’s why I’m starting the Reproductiv…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Did you see what Nate Silver just said?

  john, it's Catherine Cortez Masto. I don't want to see Mitch McConnell back in charge, and I know you don't either. But there’s an urgent update about my race that I wanted to share with you today: First, polling showed me 3 points behind my opponent – a far-right extremist handpick…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Can you let me know your priorities?

  john — Republicans have already told us they want to raise taxes on millions of Americans, and Minnesotans have worked too hard to let that happen. Making sure that my team and I are fighting for your priorities is how we can build on our progress, level the playing field for all co…
  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 4:31 PM

I need your urgent support to keep the Senate blue

  I’ll get right to it, john: At this critical moment, CNN is calling me and my friends Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), Maggie Hassan (NH), and Mark Kelly (AZ) the most vulnerable Senate Democrats up for reelection. Let me explain why this is so concerning: With the Senate split 50-50, …
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 9:32 PM

got a minute?

  john — Tina asked me to reach out because this is important. I'm about to ask you to split $5 toward my grassroots campaign to become Ohio's next Democratic Senator and Tina's campaign to expand our Senate majority. But first, I want to tell you why I’m confident we can prove the sk…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 11:08 PM

Attacks on abortion rights like this won’t stop

  john, Tina’s outraged by the GOP’s continued attempts to roll back reproductive rights in states across the country. And now in Missouri, a bill was just introduced that would attack residents from traveling across state lines for reproductive services. Using a similar legal strateg…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Senate Republicans want to raise your taxes

  john, By now, you may have heard about Senate Republicans “11-Point Plan to Rescue America,” with completely unhinged proposals like hiking taxes on millions of working families and low-income Americans, including seniors, and completing the failed border wall and naming it after Tr…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Take the pledge to vote today!

  john, Will you sign on right now and pledge to vote in the upcoming November elections? Midterm elections historically have low turnout, especially amongst voters of the President’s party. With the GOP raising hundreds of millions to turn out their base, it’s going to be an uphill b…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 6, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Join me in welcoming Ben Ray back to the Senate

  Hi john, By now you may have heard the news that my colleague and good friend Ben Ray Luján suffered from a stroke recently and has been recovering in the hospital. The good news is that after making significant progress and being discharged to a rehabilitation program, Ben Ray retu…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Thank you

  I almost couldn't believe it, john. When Archie showed me the birthday card with all of your signatures it almost blew me away. Sure, I’ve seen this grassroots team step up time and again for countless issues, signing petitions and sending your much-needed donations to support us an…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Before Tina’s birthday is over—

  Hi john — We wanted to make sure you saw Archie’s message from yesterday. It’s Tina’s birthday, and he sent over a birthday card for you to sign — plus a fun throwback photo! Before the day is over, please take a moment to add your name to Tina’s surprise birthday card from her husb…
  Archie Smith · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Shh... it’s a surprise!

  Hi there, john. It’s Archie, Tina’s husband (and #1 cheerleader). I’m hoping you can help me with something top secret. Please read this email all the way to the end. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Tina’s been busy, working unbelievably hard and fighting her heart out to tackle infl…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 8:59 PM

A few updates for you, john

  Hi john, I’m with President Biden today talking about historic investments in our infrastructure that will create jobs and lower prices for working families, and I wanted to send over a few updates. First, I wanted to let you know that this incredible grassroots team pulled through …
  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 11:01 PM

A trickle, not a flood

  john, We have just a few hours to hit our end-of-month fundraising goal by tonight’s midnight deadline — and with just one toss-up seat between holding our slim Democratic majority and handing the gavel back to Mitch McConnell, the stakes are sky-high. john, can you pitch in any amo…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 6:42 PM

you deserve an explanation

  john, Mark Kelly here. In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution to help me defend this Senate seat. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here’s the truth: We may not know who our Republican opponent will be, b…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM

A single seat.

  john, It’s hard to wrap my head around how big the stakes are in this November’s midterm elections. Republicans need to flip just one seat to take back the majority in the Senate — and we can’t let that happen. The damage Republicans are inflicting on our country as the minority par…
  Angie Craig · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Protecting our House majority

  john — Tina asked me to reach out directly to you. In a few moments, I am going to ask you to make a donation to my re-election campaign. But first, I hope you'll give me a chance to explain why this request is so important. john, I never planned for a career in politics. I was rais…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Senate Republicans' unhinged plan

  john, NEWS: Senate Republicans just released their incoherent and unhinged “11 Point Plan to Rescue America,” and it borders on the ridiculous. Their plan includes deeply unpopular proposals like finishing the border wall and naming it after Trump. It includes drastic cuts to govern…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Listening

  john, My parents raised me to believe that to be a true part of your community, it’s not enough just to pay your taxes, or shovel your driveway, or say “Hi!” at the grocery store. You need to actually listen to each other and work together to solve problems. Minnesotans are known fo…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Important news out of Arizona

  john, Last week, the Arizona Senate passed a law to ban abortions after 15 weeks. This adds to the steady drumbeat of anti-abortion laws passed in GOP-led states with the ultimate goal of overturning Roe v. Wade. It’s shameful, and if it is signed into law, it will have deadly conse…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 7:43 PM

We’re working to stop inflation, Republicans are skipping votes.

  john, There’s a lot of good news about our economy, but the issue of inflation is significant, and it’s something Americans are feeling and seeing every day. As a member of the Senate Banking Committee, I’m working nonstop with my Democratic colleagues to understand the complexitie…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 8:02 PM

POLLING UPDATE: Polls show Michael Bennet is down

Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues are desperate to take back the Senate and will do whatever it takes to undo our hard-earned progress.   john, a recent poll shows my colleague Michael Bennet is losing his race by just one point against a Republican opponent. We knew holdin…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 10:07 PM

We’ve got a lot of work to do

  john, I didn’t run for public office for fame, money, or power. I ran because I wanted a better future for my kids and grandkids and to make a difference in people’s lives. And folks just like you supported me because they wanted to make a difference, too. Tonight marks the midpoint…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 13, 2022 at 4:09 PM

We win when we collectively work together

  john, It’s Sunday, so we’re going to get right to it so you can enjoy your weekend: Can you pitch in $5 to help us stay on track to meet our mid-quarter fundraising goal? We’ll explain why in a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will…
  Dean Phillips · [email protected]
February 11, 2022 at 7:44 PM

All of us

House and Senate Democrats are working together to deliver for Americans.   john — Congressman Dean Phillips here. Tina asked me to reach out to you directly. I’m doing everything I can in Congress to solve the problems we face in Minnesota’s 3rd district and across the country. (Heck,…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Tough

  Folks, From attacking abortion rights and passing restrictive voter suppression laws in the states, to McConnell's abuse of the filibuster, to Trump removing classified material from the White House and taking it to Mar-a-Lago — Republicans have taken every opportunity to show us th…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 10:21 PM

There is nothing legitimate about January 6th violence

  On Friday, the Republican National Committee passed a resolution censuring Republicans Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney for, in the GOP’s words, “persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.” Censuring any Republican who is calling for accountability and…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Trump raised how much?

  Team, We hate to say it, but we need to talk about Trump. It’s unquestionable that our country and our economy are in a much stronger place than they were a year ago. Today’s jobs numbers prove just that. But with rallies across the country and a campaign that never seems to stop, D…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 12:03 AM

quick

  I’m going to keep this quick, folks. We’re just a few hours away from our January fundraising deadline and we’ve got some ground to make up — can you pitch in right now to help us reach our goal? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go th…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 6:19 PM

Our midnight deadline

  Friend, As you know by now, Tina is always going to be direct and honest with you. She will never sugarcoat the truth and exaggerate what’s at stake and what’s possible in her emails to you. So here’s the truth: Democrats face a tough election year ahead, and right now, Republicans …
  Cheri Beasley · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Why your donation matters:

  Team, I’m reaching out personally to ask for your support and share how your donation today will help us flip North Carolina’s Senate seat. When we launched this campaign, we set out to try something different than what we’ve typically seen in North Carolina — because the old playbo…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 29, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Building momentum

  “U.S. economy grew 5.7 percent in 2021, fastest full-year clip since 1984, despite ongoing pandemic”- Washington Post, 1/27/22 Friends, Thanks to the tireless work of President Biden, Tina, the Senate Democrats, and the House, the economy is bouncing back faster than we’ve seen in d…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Tammy is a fighter

  Growing up, this little girl learned that through hard work, she could break barriers and achieve anything she set her mind to. So after becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Military, she learned to fly a helicopter and became one of the first handful of women to fly combat…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 8:30 PM

A hundred million dollars

  Folks, I’m not trying to alarm you, but Senate Republicans’ campaign arm just announced that they raised a record-breaking $104.8 million in 2021. Instead of focusing on helping the American people, Mitch McConnell and the GOP are raising huge sums of money from wealthy donors and c…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Make every Senator go on the record for reproductive rights.

  Friend, As the only Senator in the country to have worked at Planned Parenthood, I know the importance of fighting for reproductive justice. I’m proud of that history, and I’m not the only one who shares these same values — more than 6 in 10 Americans support the legal right to an a…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 10:44 PM

I’m disappointed, but I haven’t lost hope.

  Folks, I won’t pretend that last night’s vote wasn’t disappointing. Republicans once again weaponized the filibuster to block Democrats from passing incredibly important legislation to protect voting rights. Legislation that used to be bipartisan. The filibuster is doing serious dam…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Keith Ellison

  Friend — Minnesota’s elections have an impact that’s felt across the entire nation — and few have been more important than my friend Keith Ellison’s election as Minnesota Attorney General. Keith came home to Minnesota after 12 years serving in Congress to run for Attorney General — …
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 15, 2022 at 10:12 PM

The odds are stacked against us

  Here is the truth, folks, I'm doing everything I can to fight to change the filibuster rules so we could pass voting rights legislation. But right now, the odds are stacked against us in getting reforms through. I’m not trying to squash your hope, but I also don’t want to promise mo…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 11:05 PM

We’re crunching the numbers

  Friend, We know you’re probably getting ready to log off before the long weekend so we’ll keep this short: Our first mid-month deadline of the 2022 midterm year is 24 hours away. We’ve spent the whole day crunching the numbers and we’re still a few donations short of reaching our go…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 4:37 PM

The Freedom to Vote Act will restore our democracy

  Friend, I was the very first Senate cosponsor of the Judiciary Act of 2021 to expand the Supreme Court, and I’m a strong supporter of abolishing the filibuster. But to accomplish those tasks, we first need to protect the right to vote, which is currently under attack in Republican-c…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 4:36 PM

My top priorities for the year

  Friend — Every month leading up to next November is a critical opportunity to help Democrats across the country mobilize voters, organize supporters, and fundraise grassroots dollars. And among my top priorities — including historic investments in childcare, clean energy, voting rig…