Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Kamala Harris supports eliminating the Senate filibuster to restore reproductive freedoms. I agree.

  john — Vice President Kamala Harris recently told reporters that she wants to do away with the Senate filibuster in order to restore reproductive freedoms. I couldn’t agree more — that’s why we need to send her to the White House and elect a Democratic Senate majority to work alongs…

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  Ken Burns · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Florida's race will be an inflection point

Rick Scott stands in direct opposition to everything that really makes America great.   Good morning, john. This is Ken Burns. Between the last 50-or-so years I’ve spent bringing our past to life in film, and the present stakes facing our fragile, 248-year-old experiment this fall, I …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM

$3, please

  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 how small. I’ve seen the power of this grassroots team at w…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 6:57 PM

We need to protect IVF

  john, when someone shows you who they really are, believe them. No better example than Republicans in the Senate. Once again, most of Tina’s GOP colleagues in the Senate voted against protecting in-vitro fertilization — even as they claim to support the practice. Even as they say t…

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  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 3:17 PM

You can’t make this stuff up

Donald Trump is resorting to childish nicknames and schoolyard taunts in his desperate attempt to flip Nevada red.   john, this is Jacky Rosen. Donald Trump hosted a MAGA rally in Nevada to attack me by name and applaud my right-wing opponent, Sam Brown. After Trump singled out Nevada…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Double whammy

  john — We have not one but TWO big deadlines coming up. First, we have our final FEC quarterly fundraising deadline of the election cycle. That’s in just 5 days. We ALSO have the election coming up — only 41 days. So while I have one eye on our fundraising numbers, I’m also doing al…

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  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 10:47 PM

46-44 🚨🚨

  Hi john, Sherrod Brown here with an important update: A brand new poll shows that I’m losing ground to my GOP opponent in the most expensive Senate race in the country. My megamillionaire Republican opponent is gaining traction in Ohio — and fast. First, he self-funded $4.5 MILLION…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 11:16 PM

USPS

  john — I was alarmed when I saw this headline the other day: AP: Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting For months, I’ve called on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to improve services. Now, with less than 50 days until the electio…

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  Bob Casey · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Alarming news

  Hi john, this is Bob Casey. I’m facing my toughest re-election fight yet, and the stakes in this race could not be higher. We just got some alarming news — a new poll from CNN shows me tied with my opponent, 46% to 46%. We knew from the start that this would be a tight race. Now, th…

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  Tim Walz · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Re: my friend, Tina

  john, this is Tim Walz. I couldn't be prouder to be on this ticket, and to help make Kamala Harris the next president of the United States. There’s a lot more I want to say, but before I continue, I’m hoping you’ll split a contribution between Tina Smith and our campaign today. With…

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  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM

I believe in the joy of politics

  john, this is Amy Klobuchar. I’m the daughter of a teacher and a newspaperman and the granddaughter of an iron ore miner -- no one expected me to run for elected office. Not many people expected me to win either. But thanks to supporters like you I was elected to the U.S. Senate. I’…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Read my op-ed with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

  john, It’s no secret that our country is facing a serious housing crisis — the impacts are far-reaching, from our largest cities to our smallest towns. That’s why I’m joining Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to create a plan to make renting and owning a home a reality for millions of A…

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  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 5:45 PM

You should see these numbers

  john — This is Tammy Baldwin. With so much in the news lately, I wanted to make sure you saw these numbers: $13 million: After cutting his campaign another seven-figure check last quarter, my self-funding opponent has now spent $13mil of his own personal fortune to flip this seat re…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 11:56 PM

They don’t call me the velvet hammer for nothing

  john — Now that the Senate is back in session, I’m doing all I can to make sure we deliver for the people of Minnesota. One priority? Reducing the impacts of Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Because the thing is, if Trump makes it back to the White House, then the U.S. Senate becomes an…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM

$7 for 7 weeks

  john, we’re asking you to pitch in $7 — because today marks seven weeks until Election Day! DONATE $7 Tina is going to spend every day over these next seven weeks making sure voters know the stakes of this election. The race for the White House is going to be close, john, and …

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  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 11:37 PM

Hoping for an opportunity to explain

  john, this is Elissa Slotkin. $10 That is the donation I am asking you to split between Tina Smith and my campaign for Senate before Donald Trump and J.D. Vance arrive in Michigan tomorrow. Why $10? $10 because that is a donation we can put to work making sure I win this Senate camp…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Closing the books

  john — It might feel like campaigns are always chasing a fundraising deadline or the sky will fall. Well, we’re here to say the sky isn’t going to fall if we miss our fundraising goal — but we do have an important deadline at the end of September. On September 30, we’ll close the bo…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 4:58 PM

$2

  john — As Vice-Chair of the Senate Dems’ campaign arm, I’m hard at work defending our Democratic incumbents across the country. But I’m also doing all I can to flip some Senate seats from red to blue — including those in Florida and Texas. Chip in $2 to support my work in these stat…

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  Sheldon Whitehouse · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Why I’m running for re-election

  john, this is Sheldon Whitehouse. Standing up for Rhode Islanders, to protect our beautiful state and everyone who lives here, is the reason I got into public service. Fighting for the Ocean State in the Senate is an honor, and I work hard to deliver results for Rhode Islanders and …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 8:29 PM

😵‍💫

  john — At Tuesday night’s debate, Donald Trump confirmed what we already knew to be true: ☑️ He has no plans to improve our healthcare system (just “concepts of a plan”). ☑️ He won’t commit to vetoing a national abortion ban. ☑️ He doesn’t care about Ukraine losing the war against R…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Before Trump takes the stage tonight

  Tonight, Vice President Kamala Harris will take the debate stage against Donald Trump for the first time. We’re not in the prediction business, but we’re willing to guess that Trump is going to spew lies, hate, and ridiculous attacks against Vice President Harris and Democrats acros…

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  Colin Allred for Senate · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 4:56 PM

a small but important request

We have an important question:   Hi john, Colin Allred is running in a tight race against Ted Cruz in Texas. Read the message from his team below, and help us kick Ted Cruz out of the Senate! Thanks, Tina john, we have an important question: Can you chip in just $5 between Colin Allre…

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  TS · [email protected]

September 9, 2024 at 7:14 PM

The Comstock Act

  john — We can’t take Donald Trump at his word. Recently, Trump has been trying to back away from MAGA Republicans’ deeply unpopular, dangerous positions on abortion access and reproductive rights. But in the same breath, he says that he has “no regrets” about appointing the Supreme …

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  Debbie Mucarsel-Powell · [email protected]

September 8, 2024 at 3:11 PM

🚨New poll alert!🚨

  Hi john, this is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. I just got the news, and I couldn’t be more excited — did you see the new poll? A brand-new poll shows that we’re just one point behind Rick Scott! He’s spent millions on TV ads attacking me, and we are still statistically tied. I’ve said it…

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  Angela Alsobrooks · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 3:51 PM

a new poll shows I’m TIED in Maryland, john

  john, this is Angela Alsbrooks. This is URGENT: A new poll shows that I’m currently TIED with Republican Larry Hogan in Maryland’s must-win Senate race. RUSH A SPLIT DONATION! john, this poll confirms that this race will be won or lost on the margins. Our victory on Election …

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  Angie Craig · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 10:46 PM

I’m officially up against a MAGA extremist

  This is Angie Craig. It’s official, john: I am going up against extreme Republican Joe Teirab this November. My other MAGA opponent was recently hired by Trump's campaign, and national Republicans will flood this district with millions now that they have an official candidate. The …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 5:27 PM

2 months!

  john, Today marks two months until the election — and we have even less time to make an impact as voters begin casting their ballots as soon as this week. Tina is hard at work turning out voters in support of Democrats like Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tammy Baldwin, Sherrod Brown, and m…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Bold, realistic plans

  john, Our country needs bold solutions to address the housing crisis — and the Harris-Walz plan is exactly what we need at this moment. If you believe in addressing the housing crisis and support Kamala Harris’ plans to make homeownership a realistic, attainable achievement for mill…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Thank a union

  Happy Labor Day, john! Today, and really every day, is a great reminder that when workers join together, they are often better able to secure livable wages, a safe work environment, and quality benefits for families. Across the country, we’re seeing workers and organized labor mobil…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Did you see this note from Tina?

  Hi 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 SO close to reaching our August goal! We just need a few more people to pitch in before midnight tonight to hit our target. Wi…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Happy Saturday!

  john — Happy Saturday! I’m reaching out because I just got off the phone with my finance team. Here’s the update: We are so close to hitting our August grassroots fundraising goal. We just need a few more people to pitch in, and we’ll meet our target by midnight tonight! john, can y…

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  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 8:36 PM

I promise to never give up

  john, this is Amy Klobuchar. I want to personally thank you for being a part of our grassroots team -- my work in the Senate is made possible by people like you. I’ll be on the ballot this November. Can you split a donation between my reelection campaign and Tina Smith now to help u…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM

💪📈🚨

  Hi john, Tina Smith’s team here 👋 We’re reaching out because we have an important deadline coming up in a few days. ⏰ Our August fundraising deadline is just one day away, and we’re still short of our grassroots goal 😲 If we don’t pick up the pace now, we …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM

The State Fair!

  john — It’s the best time of the year… The Minnesota State Fair is on! The State Fair brings out the best of Minnesota. Families coming together to enjoy the waning summer days. Talented food and hospitality workers providing delicious treats. People from all backgrounds spending ti…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Converse sneakers

  john — One thing about me? I love to wear Converse sneakers. I wore them when I first filed to run for Senate years ago! And they’re my favorite shoes to wear when knocking on doors and connecting with voters in Minnesota! (Can you guess which pair is mine?) There’s nothing like l…

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  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM

We can’t wait until we get a tap on the shoulder

  Hi, this is Senator Tammy Baldwin. I’m used to being written off, john. When I first ran for Congress in Wisconsin in 1997, no one thought I could win — especially when an extremely popular challenger jumped into the race. I remember huddling with one of my staffers at the time, and…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 7:45 PM

$5

  Hi john, today I’m asking you for just $5 — really! Can you chip in $5 before my end-of-month fundraising deadline on Saturday? I’m asking for a $5 contribution for five of the most competitive Senate seats up for election this November: Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisc…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 11:17 PM

What’s on your mind?

  john, I’m happiest when I’m home in Minnesota meeting with the wonderful folks who make our state the best place to live — and the best way for me to do my job in the Senate is to hear from folks like you about what matters most to you! Between the State Fair and the Democratic Nati…

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  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]

August 25, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Republicans are drowning out my message on the airwaves

  john, this is Jacky Rosen. Republicans are all but celebrating victory in Nevada, and we're getting nervous. Polls have been showing me neck and neck with my far-right opponent for months, and the GOP is now dominating the airwaves and coming close to completely drowning me out. Wil…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The excitement is palpable

  Hey john, did you see this headline in the New York Times? Safe to say, Tina was definitely psyched at the DNC this week! For years, Tina and the rest of Minnesota have seen firsthand the kind of leader Governor Tim Walz is. He is kind and compassionate, and he’s a fierce advocate…

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  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Personally asking

Everyone from Donald Trump to Mitch McConnell is coming after me as a top target for defeat.   Hi john, it’s Sherrod Brown. This is the toughest reelection battle of my life. That’s why I’m personally asking if you’ll make a donation of $5 to split between my campaign and Tina Smith t…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 3:50 AM

Governor Tim Walz just got off the stage

Tim Walz is a great leader, a compassionate advocate for working families, a proven champion for students and teachers, and a darn good friend.   john, Governor Tim Walz just got off the stage at the Democratic National Convention, and boy am I fired up! I’ve known Tim Walz for years —…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 5:52 PM

The contrast

  john, the Democratic National Convention is officially underway, and the contrast between Democrats’ convention and the Republicans’ could not be more stark. While Democrats offer a hopeful future for people across the country, Republicans stoked partisan flames and aimed to divide …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 12:35 AM

I know how far a few bucks can go

  john, this is Jon Tester. I have a big favor to ask: Will you make a split donation of $12 (the price of one of my signature flattop haircuts) to help us reach 50,000 grassroots donations before our upcoming deadline? Montana’s Senate race will be won by a handful of votes, and my …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Trump, Alito, Thomas, and Vance

  john — Normally on the campaign trail, politicians talk about legislation they recently passed — not laws from the 1800s. But the Comstock Act is coming up often, so I wanted to take a moment to explain this law — and why I’m trying to repeal it. The Comstock Act is a 150-year-old a…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 10:17 PM

A note from me

  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $5 NOW CHIP IN $10 NOW CHIP IN $25 NOW CHIP IN $50 NOW CHIP IN $100 NOW ANOTHER AMOUNT …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Unique

  john — I’m asking you to pitch in $8.70 today — for Minnesota’s 87 counties! Can you pitch in $8.70 to help me reach voters across Minnesota before the upcoming elections? DONATE $8.70 So much is at stake this year — and not just control of the White House. Up and down the bal…

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  TinaForMinnesota.com · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM

37%

  john — Tomorrow is the halfway point of the final fundraising quarter before the election. What that means for our campaign in the near term: In just 45 days, we’ll close the books on the quarter and report our fundraising numbers to the FEC. This report will be a barometer for how …

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 8:28 PM

A failure at every level

  john, My heart sank when I saw this headline: This is the real, dangerous impact of the right-wing’s continued assault on reproductive rights: women at risk of dying because of conservative laws and judicial rulings. It’s unacceptable — and it’s why I’m fighting like hell to restor…

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  Bob Casey · [email protected]

August 11, 2024 at 10:18 PM

The White House and the Senate will be won, or lost, in PA

  john, this is Bob Casey. The Democratic ticket is official, and now the work begins. This announcement was followed by a rally right here in Pennsylvania for a reason: Like in 2016 and in 2020, the fate of the presidential race and the Senate majority will once again come down to Pe…

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