Tina Smith · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 8:40 PM

I’m the new Vice Chair of Senate Democrats’ official campaign arm

We’re getting to work right away, and I need your help.   I’ve got some exciting news to share, john — I’m the new Vice Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee! What does this mean? That I’ll be working tirelessly alongside DSCC Chair and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, and my…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

January 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

It’s time: Fire Louis DeJoy >>

  john, We’ve been writing about the Trump-appointed Republican mega donor and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for years. In case you need a refresher — he’s the guy who slowed down mail delivery, cut pay for thousands of postal workers, banned employee overtime, decommissioned mail-so…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Your 2023 priorities

  john, With MAGA Republicans eyeing Senate control and the presidency next year, we’re facing a tough road ahead. But one way we can keep building on our progress from the past two years is by making sure that I’m fighting for the issues that you care about the most. Next week, I’ll …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Thank you, and Happy New Year!

  Happy 2023, john! I wanted to send a quick update to let you all know that just before midnight on Saturday, we hit our donor goal for the FEC quarter. Thanks to this incredible team, you have once again put us in a great position as we kick off the New Year. We’ll need all the stre…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

I do this for Minnesota

  john, I do this for Minnesota. For the Twin Cities, the St. Croix River Valley, the Arrowhead, the Central Lakes, the Red River Valley, the Prairie Land, and Bluff Country. For Minnesota's 11 sovereign Native nations of the Ojibwe and Sioux. For the people of this beautiful state — …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Shortest email in your inbox

  We weren’t planning to reach out today, john. But we’re in a bit of a pickle. Tomorrow marks the final FEC deadline of the year, and we’re still behind where we need to be. We’ve got some work to do, and the truth is that the only way we’re going to hit our goal is together. Can you…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Two options

  john, I’m going to be candid with you — we’re 48 hours away from our end-of-year deadline and we’re falling short of our goal. After the midterm elections, our fundraising took a big dip. December is typically a slow month because people tend to tune out from politics and donations …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Early investment will be crucial

  john — I’ll cut to the chase, can you chip in $3 to my campaign today? I’ll explain why in a second but first, here’s your personal link to donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/[email protected] Our big end-of-year deadline is three days away, and we’re st…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 3:01 PM

We raised more than $100,000

  john — Over the course of this election cycle, this grassroots team has contributed more than $100,000 through emails like this to progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and charities like abortion funds, food banks, and more. It goes to show how incredibly powerful and stro…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Asking for $3

You read that right!   john — We’re emailing you today to ask for just $3. If you’re ready to help us hit our 2,000 donor FEC goal, you can chip in here >> In about a week, we’ll report our fundraising numbers to the Federal Election Commission. That report shows 2 important thin…

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  Team Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM

10 days to go

  john, FIRST: Democrats defied expectations and completely destroyed the “red wave,” not just protecting but expanding our Democratic Senate majority. Democrats ran on a progressive agenda of strengthening our democracy, protecting our freedoms, and building for the future, and we wo…

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  Jennifer McClellan (via Tina Smith) · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 9:10 PM

One more House seat

  Hi john, My name is Jennifer McClellan and I’m running to represent Virginia’s Fourth District, represented previously by my friend, the late Donald McEachin, in a last-minute primary that is just 24 hours away. I have dedicated my life to serving the people of Virginia and ensuring…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM

SIGN ON: Protect access to medication abortion

  john, Voters just made it exceedingly clear that they believe abortion is a fundamental right — the right to make our own health care decisions and the freedom to start our families on our terms. But right now, anti-abortion extremists are shifting their strategy in ways that could …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Some radical honesty for you, john

  john, can we be honest with you? We get it. A constant stream of emails asking for contributions, especially after a huge election, can sometimes get frustrating. That’s okay. But in case the results, and our newly expanded Senate majority, don’t speak for themselves, please let us …

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  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 7:16 PM

How Tina and I made marriage equality happen

  Hi john, it’s Senator Tammy Baldwin, and I have exciting news to share: The Respect for Marriage Act, my bill to federally protect same-sex and interracial marriages, is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk to sign today after passing in the U.S. Senate and House with bipartisan…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Big Oil Bombshell

  john, On Friday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a report detailing Big Oil’s “greenwashing” — a strategy where the biggest oil companies use slick PR campaigns to bolster their public image with promises and actions that they knew won’t meaningfully reduce emiss…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 10:17 PM

What Rev. Warnock’s victory means for 2023

  We did it, john! Earlier this week, Rav. Raphael Warnock won his runoff election, expanding our Senate majority! With a 51-49 majority in the Senate, we will have better opportunities to fight for Tina’s priorities, like creating an economy that works for everyone, restoring reprodu…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 9:25 PM

We must stand united against antisemitism

There are no two sides to this.   john, There’s a disturbing trend lately that has turned into a national crisis — the rapid rise of antisemitism in the United States. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, there has been a staggering increase in the volume of tweets with antisemitic senti…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Three reasons why we need 51 Democrats in the Senate

  john, Georgia's runoff election is tomorrow, and we’ve got one day left to leave it all on the field, re-elect Rev. Raphael Warnock, and expand our Democratic Senate majority. If you’re ready to support Rev. Warnock and Tina with a split contribution, you can make one right now. If …

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Last night, I was on stage with President Obama

  john, it’s Raphael Warnock. Last night, President Obama and I stepped off the rally stage here in Georgia. It's an honor to have him by our side at this pivotal moment. If you didn't get a chance to see the rally, here's what you need to know: In 4 days, we're going to win this run…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Together, we protected the Senate majority

  john, thanks to your support, we hit our November fundraising goal just before last night’s deadline. But your support is about so much more than that. You helped us win critical elections last month, from protecting the Democratic majority in the Senate, re-electing Governor Walz, …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 11:10 PM

A personal note

  john, Together, this grassroots team helped defend the Senate and stopped Mitch McConnell from becoming the Majority Leader. Now, we’re working hard to expand our majority by helping Rev. Warnock win his runoff election in Georgia next Tuesday. All of this was made possible through …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Raphael Warnock

  john — I’ll get right to it: We are less than one week away from the Georgia runoff election — and Rev. Raphael Warnock needs our support. Ever since this incredible grassroots team helped Rev. Warnock win the last runoff and secured our 50-50 majority on January 5, 2021, he has bee…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Thankful

  john — I hope you're enjoying this special time of year. This holiday season, I’m grateful for the quality time Archie and I have been able to spend with our kids and grandkids. It warms my heart after months of a busy election season, which, with Georgia’s Senate runoff, isn’t quit…

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  Keep Georgia Blue · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Can we count on your help?

  john, this is the Georgia Democrats. After laying everything we had out for Georgia over these past couple months, we’re tired and running low on resources. But we can’t afford to slow down! Rev. Warnock has advanced to a runoff, and Republicans are already working to mobilize voter…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 3:16 PM

I'm counting on you, john

  john, it’s Raphael Warnock: In a moment, I'm going to ask you to become a Founding Donor of our runoff campaign to keep Georgia blue. But first, let me explain why your support is so critical – and what could happen without it. My story is only possible here. You see, I wasn't born …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

What’s on your mind?

  john, Now that the dust has (mostly) settled after the midterm elections, Republicans are projected to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives — by just a handful of votes. Congress is going to look a little different come January, and right now, Tina is working hard with h…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

November 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM

We can’t wait until 2024 to stop Trump

  john, Earlier this week, Donald Trump announced his intention to run for president, and immediately, this grassroots team sprang into action. After two impeachments, the January 6th trials, and countless other scandals, we need no reminder of how horrible and dangerous Trump is to o…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Join me in supporting the Respect for Marriage Act

  john, This summer, when the Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down Roe v. Wade, all eyes were on the future of abortion access in our nation, rightfully so. However, Justice Clarence Thomas also signaled that abortion access wasn’t the only target of the far-right Supreme…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 2:41 AM

Donald Trump is running for president

  john, I’m sorry to email so late, but I wanted to make sure you heard this breaking news. Just a few minutes ago at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump announced his intention to run for president in 2024. Donald Trump has used his power for his own personal and political benefit at the expens…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 6:37 PM

I know we can keep Georgia blue

  Hi, john, Rev. Warnock here – I'm feeling good, and I hope you are, too. Thousands of folks have stepped up to fuel our grassroots campaign – and now, we’re officially heading to a runoff election. Our powerful, pro-democracy message is spreading across the Peach State – and thanks…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 12, 2022 at 3:21 PM

A look at what we accomplished together over the midterm elections

  john, This week’s midterm election results surprised many. The pundits, the pollsters, and especially, MAGA Republicans. But I’d wager that there was one group of people who weren’t surprised: Democrats like you who got involved. You ignored the polls, rejected Republicans' rhetoric…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 10:58 PM

We’re going to a runoff in Georgia

  john, It's Rev. Raphael Warnock. This can't wait: We're officially going to a runoff in Georgia's must-win Senate race, and I urgently need your help to win. If you’re in this fight with me, will you split a donation between me and Tina so we can defeat Herschel Walker and keep Geor…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Election Day is here! Resources inside

  Happy Election Day, john! Right now, polls are open across the country, and millions of Americans are making their voices heard. We wanted to share a quick list of resources available to you today. You can also forward this message to anyone who you think might need help voting. If …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 8:36 PM

A real-talk guide to fighting for abortion rights.

This is a longer email, but please stick it out to the end.   john, One election won’t magically fix the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protection for abortion rights. But this election is still hugely important, and we are not helpless. The mos…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

November 6, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Just talked to my team...

  john, It’s Mandela Barnes. I’m personally asking you to chip in $10 to my campaign to defeat Ron Johnson and expand our Senate Majority. Ron Johnson and Mitch McConnell’s SuperPACs are spending TENS OF MILLIONS of dollars to crush my grassroots campaign. And unfortunately, their inv…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Some personal advice

  I have some personal advice for this final weekend of the midterm elections, john: It’s time to go on what I call a polling diet and ignore them. Every poll has a margin of error of at least a few points. According to FiveThirtyEight, 8 Senate races and 51 House races fall within no…

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  Tim Ryan (via Tina Smith) · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 11:33 PM

ugh Donald Trump

  john — It’s Tim Ryan. I have an urgent update, and I need you to hear it from me first. Donald Trump is coming to Ohio on Monday to campaign for JD Vance in a last-ditch effort to buy back Republican Senate control. Just before Election Day, they’ll take the stage to rally their bas…

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  Stacey Abrams · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 10:23 PM

A personal story

My name is Stacey Yvonne Abrams and I’m running to be the next governor of the great state of Georgia.   The journey to this moment has been a long one, john. But before I tell you more, I need your help in the final stretch of this race. Election Day is in six days and my team can’t f…

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  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 10:49 PM

about to take the stage with Barack Obama

  john, It's Catherine Cortez Masto. President Barack Obama and I are about to take the stage at a grassroots rally to keep Nevada blue and defend our Senate majority, but first, I wanted to send you a quick message. I hope you’ll forgive me for being so blunt, but this rally is my be…

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  Peggy Flanagan · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 11:37 PM

It’s a very clear choice, john

  john, It’s Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor. Minnesotans have a very clear choice on November 8. Governor Walz and I are fighting for investments in paid family and medical leave, child care, and public education to build a brighter future for our state for generation…

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  Team Angie Craig · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 6:40 PM

The GOP’s America

Here’s a glimpse of what reproductive rights in Tyler Kistner’s America would look like.   john, It’s been four months since the Supreme Court made the devastating decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and Angie Craig’s “100% pro-life” opponent Tyler Kistner in Minnesota’s 2nd District agr…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Washington Post: “Senate shocker could be brewing”

  john, Did you see this? The MAGA Republican running against Patty Murray for the Washington state Senate seat raised nearly double what Patty raised in the last quarter – DOUBLE! You all know that we need to defend every single seat — and pick up a few more — in order to keep and ex…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM

We’ve got some ground to make up

  john, We need to be honest with you. We’re one day from the last fundraising deadline before Election Day — one of the most important deadlines of the year — and unfortunately, we’ve got some ground to make up. If everyone reading this pitched in $3 we would knock our goal out of th…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

October 30, 2022 at 2:24 PM

This is personal to me

President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 is one of the reasons I got into public service.   john — Yesterday, I campaigned with President Obama at a rally in Milwaukee. This event was personal to me. Let me tell you why. Back in 2004, President Obama gave …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 11:00 PM

The stakes are sky-high

  We’ll get straight to the point. We have to hit Monday’s critical end-of-month fundraising goal. There's just one toss-up seat between holding our slim Democratic majority and handing the gavel back to Mitch McConnell — the stakes are sky-high. This is the last monthly fundraising d…

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  Barnes for WI · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 7:03 PM

President Obama: "Control of the Senate is in your hands"

  john, President Obama will be campaigning with Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin later today, and we needed to deliver this important message from him: If you're ready to send Mandela Barnes to the Senate, defeat Ron Johnson, and expand the Senate majority, we hope you will answer Presid…

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  Maggie Hassan · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 11:02 PM

BREAKING: alarming new polling information

  john, it’s Senator Maggie Hassan. This news just broke – a brand new poll has just a fraction of a percentage point between me and my radical, right-wing opponent, Don Bolduc. Maggie Hassan: 47.6% Don Bolduc: 47.1% RUSH $10 To make matters worse, our fundraising has fallen off…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Big Oil profits, and shareholders benefit

  john — I wanted to share this headline I ran across yesterday: Shell announces $4 billion share buyback as profits double - CNN Business, 10/27/2022 Shell just announced a huge windfall in profits over this past quarter, double what they made in the same quarter of last year. Exxon …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 10:42 PM

The last end-of-month deadline before the election

  john, Our last end-of-month fundraising deadline before Election Day is only four days away. Tina has been campaigning for Democrats in Minnesota up and down the ballot, and working hard to protect and expand our Democratic Senate majority. She’s fighting because this election will …

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