Tina Smith · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 11:11 PM

Louis DeJoy. Remember him?

  Do you remember Louis DeJoy, john? Donald Trump hand-picked him for Postmaster General after being one of his wealthiest campaign donors. That’s right. He’s the guy who slowed down mail delivery, cut pay for thousands of postal workers, canceled employee overtime, decommissioned mai…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Can I explain something?

Tina wanted me to share this with you.   It’s Senator Jon Tester. Can I explain something to you, john? I grew up in a twenty-four-by-thirty-six foot house. I lost three fingers on my left hand in a meat grinding accident when I was a kid. I am and always will be a farmer, like my fol…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 10:49 PM

We’re putting together a plan to protect our majority

Important strategy survey inside →   Hi john — Serving as vice chair of the DSCC for the 2024 election cycle could be seen as a daunting task, but honestly? I’m optimistic. Senate Democrats won big in 2022 by working hard and taking nothing for granted. Millions of people came togethe…

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  Martin Heinrich · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 6:37 PM

I’m all in for New Mexico

  This is New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich. I wanted you to hear it from me personally, john: I’m officially running for re-election to the U.S. Senate next year. We’ve delivered lasting results for New Mexico and our country. But our work is far from over. Together, we can create a…

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 12:01 AM

I'm running against Ted Cruz

and I need your help to win.   john, I’m Colin Allred, and I’m running for U.S. Senate to defeat Ted Cruz and deliver better, stronger leadership for the people of Texas. Winning in Texas will all but guarantee Democrats are able to defend our razor-thin Senate majority – and CNN is a…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Support workers’ rights, support the PRO Act

It’s time we empower workers and ensure their voices are heard.   john, This Monday marked May Day, the day we honor workers and their contributions to society all over the world. There is dignity in all work, and I’m a proud supporter of collective bargaining rights. When workers join…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM

A few more hours to go

This is the last time I’ll reach out before the end of the month.   john — We have just a few more hours to go before we close the books on April’s grassroots fundraising, and my team let me know that we’re so close to reaching our goal. They asked me to reach out one final time. I kno…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

5 reasons

…why making a contribution today can make a huge impact.   john, We’re only one day away from the end of the month, and we need your help to protect our Senate majority. Here are five reasons why making a contribution (even if it’s just $5!) can make a huge impact: Our democracy is at…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Republicans just passed their debt ceiling bill

Who are they fighting for?   john, Republicans are gambling with the wellbeing of the U.S. economy — threatening to default on our debt at the expense of Americans working hard to make ends meet. Kevin McCarthy just passed his bill holding the full faith and credit of the United States…

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 6:13 PM

I never in a zillion years thought I'd be a U.S. Senator.

  john, it’s Elizabeth Warren. I recently announced that I’m running for re-election in 2024. I never in a zillion years thought I'd be a U.S. Senator. But my life has had a lot of twists and turns, just like a lot of people's. I grew up on the ragged edge of the middle class. After m…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM

re: SCOTUS and medication abortion

  john, On Friday, the Supreme Court put a temporary hold on lower court decisions that would have drastically rolled back access to medication abortion. So while mifepristone is still available for now, the fight is far from over, and the future of medication abortion and reproductiv…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 10:20 PM

I’m all in for Biden. Join me?

This is about our freedom, and our future.   john, I'm all in. President Biden has announced his re-election campaign! This is great news, but I need your help: Will you join the effort by splitting a contribution between President Biden’s re-election campaign and my work to protect th…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 10:20 PM

It's 🌎 Day!

  john, It’s Earth Day, and Tina knows that the science is clear — if we’re going to save our planet, we need to take serious action on climate change now. It’s why she worked so hard to pass the biggest investment in stopping climate change in history, and is championing renewable en…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 9:11 PM

“Tina Smith, a ‘velvet hammer’ in the U.S. Senate”

And she’s more determined than ever   john, Tina has been a force for good since the first day she arrived in the Senate — her uncanny ability to develop personal relationships with political rivals, persuade people to do the right thing, and deliver tangible results even during stress…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 9:50 PM

It's Tax Day, and billionaires are paying less than you are.

Demand a fair tax system that works for everyone.   john, Today is Tax Day, and while many hardworking Americans are struggling to make ends meet, the wealthy and corporations continue to pay less than their fair share in taxes. This isn't right, and it's time for us to demand a fair t…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 6:43 PM

quick updates

People power is the only way to stand up to the GOP   Hi john, There’s been a torrent of news this month, and I've been reflecting on everything that has unfolded. So as I get back to Washington after a productive two weeks of being back home in Minnesota, I want to share some importan…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 9:20 PM

There’s no one else I’d rather be confused with!

Tammy Baldwin is a leading voice for progress in the Senate   You know, john, I’ve been mistaken more than a few times for Senator Tammy Baldwin. And it’s no surprise, we both have that strong Midwestern vibe going on, we’re both passionate about fighting for our constituents, and (if …

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  Bob Casey · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM

I'm making a big announcement

and I want you to be the first to know   Hi john, this is Senator Bob Casey. I want you to be the first to know: I’m running for re-election. It’s an honor to represent my fellow Pennsylvanians in the Senate, and it is their trust that drives me to get up every day and fight for Pennsy…

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  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 4:01 PM

john, I’m launching my reelection campaign

  This is Senator Jacky Rosen. I wanted to personally share the big news, john: I’m officially launching my first reelection campaign for U.S. Senate here in Nevada! In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split $10 between my campaign and Tina’s today to become a Founding Donor and help…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Incredible support

Thank you, thank you, thank you!   john, thank you for your incredible support during our first end-of-quarter deadline of the 2024 election cycle! It’s during times like these that I’m reminded of how strong we are when we come together to fight for our values. That’s why your generos…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Let me explain why

We can’t protect our majority without you   john, In a moment, I’m going to make a personal request for you to chip in tonight before our midnight end-of-quarter deadline. But first, let me explain the importance of the moment we’re in. This deadline tonight marks the very first public…

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  Sheldon Whitehouse · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 7:36 PM

I’m personally asking for you to support Tina and me

Here’s the reality...   john, This is Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Tina and I rely on grassroots support of folks like you. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s because we’re up against dark money funders who stand ready to drop huge amounts of cash to attack the p…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Your supporter record

Your official record is inside →   john, we’ll get to the point: our first fundraising quarter of the year ends in just a few days, and we need your help to show National Republicans the strength of our grassroots movement. Your support is key to finishing this quarter strong, and whil…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 3:31 PM

We are stronger than the GOP’s divisive policies

We can’t let extreme MAGA Republicans win   john, We’re down to the wire. We have just a few days left until Friday’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and we still have a long way to go to reach our goal. To be honest, fundraising is the least favorite part of my job. But it’s a ne…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM

6 days from the first big fundraising test of the year

Why our next deadline is so important:   john, We need your help. In just 6 days, we face one of the biggest tests for Tina’s campaign for the entire year. We’re legally required to include every dollar we raise through midnight next Friday — including grassroots donations from emails …

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  Ben Wickler · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM

The most important election you’ve never heard about:

  john, this is Ben Wikler, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and in a moment, I’m going to ask you to donate so we can help us reach our goal to win our next pivotal election in April 2023, but first I want to explain the stakes: On April 4, Wisconsinites will vote to fill …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 12:31 AM

The UN’s climate report

  We are running out of time to tackle the climate crisis, john A new report from the UN shows that our world is on pace for climate change to become increasingly unmanageable — causing serious damage to communities all over the globe. We’re already seeing this. In fact, we’ve already…

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  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 9:03 PM

They’ll throw the kitchen sink at us to flip this seat

  Hi john — Tammy Baldwin here. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation between my campaign and Tina’s ahead of our first public fundraising deadline of the year. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why this donation is so important, especially right n…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Your personal link

  Hi john, my team asked me to reach out with one last request before our mid-month fundraising deadline. Can you make a last-minute donation before midnight? Here’s your personal link to chip in: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/[email protected] We are getting c…

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  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 7:32 PM

No one expected me to run for elected office

and not many people expected me to win either   john, this is Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. I want to tell you a little bit about why fighting for American families in the U.S. Senate is so important to me. My work is made possible by this grassroots team so, if you’re able, I hope …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Asking for $3

  john, We’ve got some bad news. Fundraising has been slower than anticipated, and we’re further behind than we’d like to be ahead of our mid-month fundraising goal. Can you chip in $3 right now to help us get back on track? We know not everyone can chip in every time we ask, and that…

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  Mazie Hirono · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM

I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate

  Aloha john, This is Mazie Hirono. I’m officially running for re-election to continue fighting for our working families, our planet, and our future in the U.S. Senate. In just a moment, I’m going to share my story and explain why your support today is so important. But first, will yo…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 8:33 PM

A personal request

  I’m reaching out with a personal request, john — Will you consider becoming a monthly donor to my campaign? I’ll explain more in just a moment. CHIP IN $10 MONTHLY Here’s why your support right now is so important: Together, we’ve fought so hard for progress, and we’ve had s…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Catching up

  john, I wanted to share a quick recap of what I’ve been up to recently, and also hear from you for our March Priorities Survey: I reintroduced the Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Act to protect access to medication abortion in the states where abortion is still legal – some…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 8:23 PM

You don’t need ten fingers to know right from wrong

  john, can I tell you a little story about me? I grew up on my family’s farm and it’s still home today. That explains a lot about me. When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand while working in our family’s butcher shop. I don’t even remember putting my hand there — but …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid, again

  john — Once again, Republicans have developed a *terrific* plan for the deficit. Adding $3 trillion through tax cuts to the wealthy and rich corporations. It’s alarming, but not surprising. Meanwhile, this gift to the rich minority would be accompanied by cuts to Medicaid, which ben…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 11:00 PM

OK, that was a surprise!

Wow, thanks!   Wow, john, When Archie showed me the birthday card with all of your signatures it almost blew me away. Thank you! 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 and …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Tina’s Birthday Card

🤫🤫 We’re keeping this gift a secret 🤫🤫   john — We wanted to make sure you saw Archie’s message from last night. Tina’s birthday is today! He sent over a birthday card for you to sign — plus a throwback photo Team Tina hadn’t even seen before yesterday. Before we send her the card late…

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  Archie Smith · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Tina’s Surprise Birthday Gift

I think she’ll love this!   Hi, john. This is Archie, Tina’s husband (and #1 cheerleader). I’m hoping you can help me with something. Please read this email all the way to the end. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Tina’s been busy, working unbelievably hard to protect the planet, protect…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Keep up Tina’s fight for working families

  john, We’ll get straight to the point. We have just a few hours to hit our end-of-month fundraising goal by tonight’s midnight deadline — and with just two seats standing between holding our slim Democratic majority and handing the gavel back to Mitch McConnell, the stakes are sky-h…

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  Adam Frisch · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 12:00 AM

I’m running again to defeat Lauren Boebert

  john, this is Colorado Democrat Adam Frisch. I am officially running again against Lauren Boebert! In 2022, we came just 546 votes short of kicking Boebert out of Congress. It was the closest race in the entire country. Now, I’m running again to finish the job, but I need you with m…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 10:04 PM

We’ll be quick

  john, it’s a Sunday, so we’ll keep this quick — Our February end-of-month deadline is fast approaching, and if you can afford to chip in a few bucks to help us hit our goals, you can with this link here. Tina is working tirelessly to make sure we protect and expand our Democratic Se…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Let me explain

  Hi john, I am thrilled to have earned the role of Vice Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to pitch in to support this work, but before I do, I’d like to explain what this role means and why your contribution is so important. Sinc…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 9:55 PM

One way to help Ukrainians in Minnesota and abroad

  john, This week marks one year since Russia initiated a premeditated and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The continued attacks on the Ukrainian people and their democracy through Vladimir Putin’s unjustified and militant aggression have displaced tens of millions of innocent people …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 5:20 PM

We’ve got to act right now to protect reproductive freedom

  john, Here’s what I said about Matthew Kacsmaryk — the Trump-appointed judge who could order a nationwide ban on medication abortion — back when I voted against his confirmation in 2019: Since his confirmation, he’s proven himself as an activist willing to use the courts to further…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 6:44 PM

an exciting announcement

  john, this is Jon Tester. I have an exciting announcement and I want you to be the first to know: I’m officially running for reelection here in Montana. I know this race won’t be easy, but my fight for working families isn’t done yet. If you’re with me, please split a donation betw…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

February 19, 2023 at 5:34 PM

The adults in the room

  john, this is getting ridiculous. Kevin McCarthy’s tenure as Speaker of the House has been a torrent of performative and cheap political stunts — from bizarre Committee hearings about Twitter, to kicking Tina’s colleague Ilhan Omar off the Foreign Affairs Committee, to removing the …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Supporting my friend Angie Craig

  john, My friend Angie Craig, who serves Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, was the victim of a violent, random attack in the elevator of her D.C. apartment last week. I’m grateful that the suspect has been arrested and she is now recovering from her injuries at home in Minnesot…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 3:46 PM

The movement that transcends party lines

  john — We have a quick ask: Can you pitch in $5 to help us stay on pace for our mid-quarter FEC fundraising goal? We’ll explain more in a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $5 NOW …

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  Jenn McClellan · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 5:33 PM

What this historic campaign means to me

  My name is Jenn McClellan. I am a Black woman, working mom, an 18-year state legislator, and the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. Our special election campaign is a chance to make history — no Black woman has ever represented Virginia in the United State…

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