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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM

September 30

On September 30, we’ll close the books on our fundraising quarter and share our numbers with the Federal Election Commission, which publishes our report for all to see.   john — It might feel like campaigns are always chasing a fundraising deadline, asking you to rush a donation befor…
  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 11:15 PM

BIG NEWS: We have an opponent

  Hi john, this is Elissa Slotkin. I’m running for Senate in Michigan, and Tina asked me to reach out. I wanted to make sure you saw this big update in my U.S. Senate race: after six months without any serious Republican opposition, former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers entered the r…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Can you pitch in $6 today?

The stakes for next year’s elections are sky-high.   john — Today, on the 6th day of the month, we’re asking you to chip in $6 to Tina’s work to protect the Democratic Senate Majority. We’ll explain more below. DONATE $6 The stakes for next year’s elections are sky-high. While De…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Remember Louis DeJoy?

  Do you remember Louis DeJoy, john? Donald Trump chose him for Postmaster General after being one of his wealthiest campaign donors. Yikes. Since being appointed, he’s slowed down mail delivery, cut pay for thousands of postal workers, canceled employee overtime, decommissioned mail-…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
September 2, 2023 at 5:53 PM

What’s on your mind as we head into fall?

The best way for me to do my job is by hearing from you.   john — Happy September! I want to thank you for your support as we closed out our end-of-month fundraising for August. Because of this team’s generosity and support, we smashed our digital fundraising goals and are in great sha…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 10:38 PM

The strength of this campaign

It’s on us to make sure we do everything we can to win — because the cost of losing control of the Senate is too great to bear.   john — As summer comes to a close and we get ready for fall, I’m reminded of the strength of this grassroots team. This team helped stop Donald Trump from w…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM

why I’m in this fight

It really comes down to where my story began:   john, this is Senator Jacky Rosen from Nevada. I recently launched my first reelection campaign for the U.S. Senate here in Nevada – and I couldn’t be more grateful for the outpouring of support from people like you. As we ramp things up…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 8:53 PM

A little short

It’s crucial that we meet every one of our goals so we can keep up the fight to protect our fragile Democratic majority.   Happy Monday, john! My finance team and I had a quick call this morning, and they let me know that we’re falling a little bit short of our fundraising goal for Aug…
  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM

I’m reaching out personally to ask for your support. Here’s why:

My work in the Senate wouldn’t be possible without generous supporters like you.   Hi there, john, this is Senator Amy Klobuchar. I’m reaching out personally to ask you to split a contribution between my reelection campaign and Tina Smith. Here’s why your donation today is so important…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Couldn’t be more extreme

The GOP presidential debate was last night, and we’re guessing you’re just as outraged as we are by the candidates’ extremist stances.   john — The GOP presidential debate was last night, and we’re guessing you’re just as outraged as we are by the candidates’ extremist stances. Now mo…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 7:34 PM

$3 at a time

I’ve seen the power of this grassroots team at work before.   Hi john, I’m reaching out with a request: Can you make a $3 contribution to support my campaign? (yes, you read that right!) I know $3 may not sound like much — but there is power in every grassroots contribution, no matter …
  Debbie Mucarsel-Powell · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 11:56 PM

I’m running for Senate to defeat Rick Scott

Florida deserves better, and we’ve got to fight for it.   john, my name is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. I’m running to be Florida’s next U.S. Senator — and I hope you’ll give me a moment to share why. My husband and three children. I was born in Ecuador, and when I was 14, my mother broug…
  Bob Casey · [email protected]
August 19, 2023 at 3:47 PM

I hope you will give me a minute to explain

The truth is, defending this Senate seat isn’t only about ensuring we can keep fighting for Pennsylvania families in Washington, as important as that is.   Hello john, this is Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania. I’m writing to ask if you will make a donation to our campaign. I hope y…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Did you see this profile of Tina?

With a background as a grassroots organizer, Tina knows how to build a winning coalition, capable of getting meaningful results across the finish line.   john — Whether it’s reproductive rights, environmental justice, workers’ rights, or another cause, Tina has been the progressive c…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Last year, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act

I won’t forget the obstruction and hurdles Republicans threw our way when we passed this bill, and you shouldn’t either.   john — One year ago today, President Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law. This landmark achievement delivers on so many progressive promise…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Midway mark

We know that with your help, we’ll get back on track in no time.   john — We’ll keep this as brief as possible. We’re just a few hours out from our mid-quarter deadline, and right now we’re behind pace on our fundraising goal. At this rate, it won’t be easy to catch up on our quarterly…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Re: book bans

Our stories won’t be erased by right-wing extremists like Ron DeSantis.   Hi john, it’s Senator Tammy Baldwin. When I came out in college, I couldn’t imagine someone like me running for office, let alone winning. But earlier generations paved the way for me and other LGBTQ+ candidates…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 10:08 PM

$5

National Republicans have their sights set on flipping these seats — and more.   john — Today I’m asking you for just $5, and no that’s not a typo. Can you chip in? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP I…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Slowing down

There’s one thing on our minds right now that has us a little worried: the “summer slowdown.”   john — We’re proud to be able to say that our work is powered by supporters like you pitching in what they can, when they can, to emails like this one. But there’s one thing on our minds ri…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 8:47 PM

This is incredible news, john

Ohioans came out strong in this week’s special election   Hi john, this is Sherrod Brown from Ohio. This is incredible news: Ohioans came out strong in yesterday’s special election to STOP an anti-democratic amendment and clear special interest power grab – which would’ve made it hard…
  TinaForMinnesota.com · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 10:35 PM

The price of a cup of coffee

If we can count on you chipping in a bit each month, we can get ahead of Republican attacks and be nimble in our response to GOP lies.   Hi john — For the price of a nice cup of coffee each month, you can make a huge impact on whether or not Democrats hold onto the Senate Majority. Her…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 3:46 PM

58 years ago

On this day 58 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.   john, 58 years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. This law changed the landscape of American democracy, helped strike down Jim Crow laws throughout the S…
  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 3:56 PM

my great-great-great grandfather

The significance of this is not lost on me – 146 years later, there are NO Black women in the Senate. I’m running to change that, but I can’t make history again without your help.   john, this is Lisa Blunt Rochester, and I’m running for U.S. Senate in Delaware. This is the document t…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 12:36 AM

Your responses mean a lot to me

I wish I could meet each and every one of you in person — in the meanwhile, my team and I put together this Priorities Survey so I can hear what’s on your mind!   Hi john! The Senate is in August recess, which means that throughout the month, I’ll be traveling across our great state m…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:10 PM

before midnight

  Hi john, the race is on. We’re just a few hours away from our first end-of-month deadline of the new fundraising quarter, and I’m hoping you can pitch in just $3 (or maybe a little more) tonight to get us to our goal — and let me explain why the stakes are so high. I don’t mean to s…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 5:46 PM

45%-42%

Your support today means we can reach more voters, mobilize more supporters, and fight back harder against the negative attacks that will come.   john, it's Jon Tester here. Did you see the most recent Montana Senate poll? JON TESTER: 45% GOP OPPONENT: 42% This poll proves we have what…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 1:33 AM

Grassroots Alert: Fire Louis DeJoy

It’s on us to turn up the heat and public pressure before the postal service is reduced to rubble.   Remember Louis DeJoy, john? Donald Trump hand-picked him for Postmaster General after being one of his wealthiest campaign donors. He’s the guy who slowed down mail delivery, cut pay fo…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM

The stakes couldn’t be higher

2024 will be here before we know it (really, just 157 days away!), and we need to build up our defenses now.   We really mean it, john: Next year’s elections are some of the most important in our lifetime. So much is at stake — control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of …
  Colin Allred · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 2:55 PM

tough news

Ted Cruz's GOP mega donors are more laser-focused on this race than ever.   Hi john, I’m Colin Allred and I’m running against Ted Cruz in Texas. I was just having my coffee when my finance director sent me our latest fundraising numbers. I'm not going to lie – July has been really tou…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

To hold onto the Democratic Senate Majority, we all need to step up

It’s no secret that holding onto the Democratic Senate Majority is going to be a challenge.   Senate 2024: Democrats face lopsided battlefield — Roll Call john — It’s no secret that holding onto the Democratic Senate Majority is going to be a challenge. The Problem: Democrats only hav…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 11:35 PM

Equality for everyone

The ADA made huge strides to level the playing field for people with disabilities across the country.   Hi john — Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This ground-breaking legislation, signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, made huge strides…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM

You can protect the Senate majority with a $3 donation. Here’s why:

We cannot afford to fall short this month.   We’re less than a week away from our first end-of-month deadline of the new quarter. I’ve got to ask: Will you chip in $3 to help us support vulnerable Democratic incumbents? DONATE $3 john — With a few days left unti…
  James Carville · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I’ll give it to you straight

Jacky Rosen urgently needs your help.   This is James Carville. We’ve got a BIG problem in Nevada, john. Mitch McConnell’s handpicked candidate just launched his campaign to defeat Sen. Jacky Rosen – and according to analysts at FiveThirtyEight, this race is likely to decide Senate co…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 23, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Tough fights ahead

We can’t do this without your help.   john — It’s no secret that Senate Democrats have a tough map in next year’s election. CNN and Cook Political Report have written at length about how Democrats are on defense — and with only two seats separating Mitch McConnell from the Senate Major…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 22, 2023 at 7:52 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] Call on Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville to stop blocking military promotions

I’ve had enough — I’m calling on Tommy Tuberville to stop using military promotions as a political bargaining chip.   john — A Republican colleague of mine in the U.S. Senate is putting our national security at risk to advance his MAGA agenda. It’s despicable. Tommy Tuberville, a Senat…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Before you log off for the weekend, can you read this quick email?

We rely on grassroots donations from emails like this one to hit our campaign goals.   john, before you log off for the weekend, we wanted to send a quick note: Mitch McConnell only needs to flip two seats to win back the Senate majority gavel. Last time McConnell was in charge, he tur…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM

One step forward, two steps back

Our ability to protect abortion access is contingent on expanding the Supreme Court, abolishing the filibuster, and defending our fragile Democratic Senate majority.   john — For every step forward we make when it comes to reproductive health care, the right wing pulls us another two …
  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 6:55 PM

I’m running for reelection so we can continue fighting for progress

  Hi john — this is Amy Klobuchar. When my daughter Abigail was born, she couldn't swallow. Not knowing what was wrong was scary. But after 24 hours with no sleep and a sick baby in intensive care, my insurance forced me out of the hospital. I didn’t want another mom to go through wha…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 4:39 PM

News from the FDA

We have to fight tooth and nail to defend abortion and birth control access.   Hey john, did you see the news last week? “FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S.” — NBC News This is a big step forward in making access to reproductive healthcare easier and m…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
July 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

morning!

Sorry for the early email   Morning, john! It's Jon Tester. Sorry for the early email... between my first major GOP opponent launching their campaign last month to thinking about this weekend's fundraising deadline, I wasn’t able to get much sleep last night. So I figured while I was …
  Team Tina · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Did you see this note from Tina?

Since Tina emailed you, the response has been fantastic.   john, we wanted to make sure you saw this note from Tina this morning. Since she sent this message, our grassroots team has really stepped up — and we’re close to reaching our mid-month goal! We just need a few more people to p…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Just got a note from my finance team

Can you help us close the gap?   john — My finance team and I just had a quick call this Saturday morning, and they let me know that we’re falling a little bit short of our fundraising goal. To stay on pace with what we need to raise this month, we should be around 50% of the way to o…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 8:32 PM

$17.19

This is a number I’m really proud of.   $17.19 john, that amount represents our average online contribution amount last quarter — thank you! This is a number I’m really proud of. While Republican campaigns rake in dark money dollars by the millions, our work is funded by folks pitchin…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 11:11 PM

The hottest day on the planet in the past 125,000 years.

Climate change is a crisis, and *this* is what Republicans were doing yesterday.   johnDevastating floods. Unrelenting heat waves. Uncontrolled wildfires. Extreme ocean temperatures. Some scientists believe that last week we experienced one of the hottest days on Earth in 125,000 years…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:51 PM

re: McConnell’s handpicked candidate

I needed to reach out directly, john: GOP extremist Sam Brown just launched his campaign to defeat me here in Nevada.   Hi, this is Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen. I needed to reach out directly, john: GOP extremist Sam Brown just launched his campaign to defeat me. Mitch McConnell handpic…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 3, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Thank you for doing your part:

We hit our goal thanks to this incredible grassroots team!   john, thank you for your incredible support during our end-of-quarter fundraising drive! It’s during times like these that I’m reminded of how strong we are when we come together to fight for our values. Your generosity means…
  Tina Smith · [email protected]
July 1, 2023 at 2:22 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 comes as millions of Americ…
  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Let me explain:

  john, this is Amy Klobuchar. I'm about to ask you to split a donation between my reelection campaign and Tina’s to power our work in the Senate. I hope you'll give me a chance to explain why this request — especially right now — is so important. If you don’t want to read further and…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Asking for $3 today

  john, john — we know you’re getting a lot of emails right now, so we won’t take up too much of your time. Our end-of-quarter deadline is this Friday. Will you donate $3 to help us finish our second quarter strong? DONATE $3 ANOTHER AMOUNT When the pundits and political e…
  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 8:36 PM

this is a big deal.

Tina and I are hustling to close our fundraising gaps.   May I have just a second of your time, john? My name is Lisa Blunt Rochester, and I'm running for Senate in Delaware. In just a few days, campaigns like mine and Tina’s will be hustling to close fundraising gaps for our end-of-qu…