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  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM

quick note

I know it’s a Monday and you’re probably trying to catch up on emails right now, so I’ll keep this brief   John — I know it’s a Monday so I’ll keep this brief: My campaign’s August deadline is just a few days away, and it’s incredibly important that we pick up the pace with only 11 wee…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 1:31 PM

John, will you please keep this in mind?

While fear and loathing will be the theme of Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump’s efforts to retake the Senate majority, these emotions cannot sustain themselves.   There’s something very important that I want you to keep in mind these next few weeks, John. While fear and loathing are th…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Campaign Finance 101

For some of my colleagues, funding their campaign budget means going to Big Pharma, the fossil fuel industry, and corporate lobbyists and asking them to write big $2,900 checks, the maximum amount allowed for federal campaign contributions.   Can I explain something, John? Let’s call i…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 6:40 PM

More than $9 billion

CNN, Bloomberg, and several more major news organizations are reporting that total campaign spending will approach $10 billion over the next few weeks. Outpacing even the 2020 election.   John, The 2022 midterm election campaigns will be the most expensive in U.S. history. CNN, Bloombe…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 2:31 PM

What the polls are saying

There are no sure things in politics, but expert election forecasters FiveThirtyEight believe Democrats have as good as a 3 in 5 chance of keeping Senate control this fall:   John — There are no sure things in politics, but expert election forecasters FiveThirtyEight believe Democrats …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 6:57 PM

$16.79

Through thick and thin, this grassroots team has answered our calls to action, and as a result, we’ve accomplished incredible things.   $16.79, folks. That was the average donation our campaign received last month. While it might seem like just another number to you, it means so much m…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 3:19 PM

$16.79

Through thick and thin, this grassroots team has answered our calls to action, and as a result, we’ve accomplished incredible things.   $16.79, John. That was the average donation our campaign received last month. While it might seem like just another number to you, it means so much mo…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Making history

John, in a moment, I’ll ask if you can make a monthly recurring donation to my campaign. But first, let me explain why your support is so critically important right now.   John, in a moment, I’ll ask if you can make a monthly recurring donation to my campaign. But first, let me explain…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 11:20 PM

An act of love

  John, Throughout my career in politics, I’ve had one guiding principle: Love. Love is the reason why, as a first-time candidate running for Newark City Council, I went on a hunger strike to draw attention to the desperation facing the most vulnerable communities in our city. Love mo…
  Val Demings · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 4:03 PM

I’m officially TIED with Marco Rubio

After polls showed me trailing Marco Rubio by 2 points for months, a brand-new poll JUST came out: It's 45-45. We're officially tied with Rubio in a race that could decide Senate control.   ​​Friend, I'm reaching out because I wanted to personally share some incredible news: After pol…
  Val Demings · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 3:02 PM

I’m officially TIED with Marco Rubio

After polls showed me trailing Marco Rubio by 2 points for months, a brand-new poll JUST came out: It's 45-45. We're officially tied with Rubio in a race that could decide Senate control.   ​​John, I'm reaching out because I wanted to personally share some incredible news: After polls…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act

  John — After an all-nighter in the Senate. A 16-hour vote-a-rama. This past weekend, Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie breaking vote to lower costs for prescription drugs and health care, confront climate change, and provide c…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 7:54 PM

John, this is one of the most consequential races of this election

  John, On Wisconsin’s primary election day, I have an important favor to ask. But before I do, please give me a chance to explain why this request is so important. Here is the truth: CNN and other election forecasters have consistently ranked Wisconsin’s Republican-held Senate seat a…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 2:17 PM

John, can you take my survey?

We’re entering the home stretch before Election Day.   John, We’re entering the home stretch before Election Day. This August, Senators up for reelection will hit the campaign trail in their respective states making their case and laying out the stakes of this election: protect our Sen…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 3:30 PM

The Inflation Reduction Act

I’m ready to take on big polluters and pass the largest investment into our climate and environmental justice ever.   Friend, Senate Democrats have come to an agreement on the largest climate and environmental justice investment in the legislative history of this country. Not a moment …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Cannabis decriminalization

I chaired a hearing on decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level.   Here’s a little bit of history we made last week that you may have missed, John: For the first time in the history of the Senate, I chaired a hearing on decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level. States across …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 8:13 PM

The Inflation Reduction Act

I’m ready to take on big polluters and pass the largest investment into our climate and environmental justice ever.   John, Senate Democrats have come to an agreement on the largest climate and environmental justice investment in the legislative history of this country. Not a moment to…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 8:42 PM

We have our opponent

It’s official: We have our Republican opponent in Arizona.   John — It’s official: We have our Republican opponent in Arizona. Here’s what that means for our race: Experts all over the country agree: Arizona is going to be one of the closest races in the country this year. And now that…
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Colorado is “most likely to flip”

CNN updated their ranking of the top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip.   CNN updated their ranking of the top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip. And my seat is back on the list. I’m running a people-powered campaign against a candidate who writes his campaign personal checks when…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 6:31 PM

It’s time to press our advantage

“Republicans Confront Unexpected Online Money Slowdown”   John, Grassroots enthusiasm for Republicans is drying up, and billionaire megadonors are stepping in to cover their cash shortage heading into the midterms: “Republicans Confront Unexpected Online Money Slowdown” In an otherwise…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 1:47 PM

I’d rather have 2 people chip in $5 than 1 person chip in $10

  Rising costs are a concern for so many, John. Inflation is as high as it’s been in decades. Corporate greed, price gouging, the war in Ukraine, and supply chain issues from the pandemic are putting a strain on folks’ finances. So I want to take this opportunity to share with you a b…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Worse than expected

“Senate GOP fundraising flop” — Axios, 7/16/22   John, take a look at this headline published after the recent FEC filing deadline: “Senate GOP fundraising flop” — Axios, 7/16/22 Trump-endorsed Republicans are performing worse than expected across the country, and that’s not all. Cory’…
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Colorado is “most likely to flip”

CNN updated their ranking of the top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip.   CNN updated their ranking of the top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip. And my seat is back on the list, John. I’m running a people-powered campaign against a candidate who writes his campaign personal check…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

It’s less than you think

I don’t accept donations from corporate lobbyists, Big Pharma or fossil fuel executives.   $17.20, John: That’s the average donation folks like you are making to our campaign this month. Thanks to supporters like you who chip in $5, $10, and $17.20 at a time, I was able to travel to Mi…
  Beto · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Help me keep the momentum

Please join the effort.   Great news. We recently learned that we outraised Greg Abbott by nearly 3 million dollars during the last reporting period. We did it thanks to more than 511,000 donations. But polls in this race are tight and we only have less than 4 months to go. So help me …
  Beto · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Great news, John

Please join the effort.   Great news, John. We recently learned that we outraised Greg Abbott by nearly 3 million dollars during the last reporting period. We did it thanks to more than 511,000 donations. But polls in this race are tight and we only have less than 4 months to go. So he…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Donald Trump is coming back

  John, Donald Trump is coming back to Arizona today and we expect his hand-picked candidate will be right on stage with him. Trump knows how important this state is, and how important our race is. That’s why at one of his previous rallies here, he said: “Taking back America begins w…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 3:37 PM

My trip to Wisconsin

  John, Last Friday, thanks to your support, I flew out to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to join my friend Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for a campaign rally there. Mandela is running for a winnable Republican-held seat this November that could tilt the balance of power in the Senate. As the son o…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 8:14 PM

re: Our first major deadline of 2022

  Hi John — I wanted to make sure you saw Gov. Whitmer’s urgent message. She is a key leader for progress in this country, especially in protecting reproductive rights. Her campaign just faced a July 17 fundraising deadline and can't afford to lose any momentum now. Chip in any amount…
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 10:55 PM

NEW Ohio Poll

  John, Cory asked me to reach out as soon as he saw this FANTASTIC news. Tim Ryan (D) - 48% JD Vance (R) - 46% If we win Ohio, Democrats are virtually guaranteed to hold and expand our Democratic Senate majority. Can you rush $10 to Cory’s campaign and mine to help us flip Ohio blue …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 17, 2022 at 5:20 PM

How's the challenge for you?

  Family, How are YOU doing on the no added sugar challenge?  I've been sharing a lot about my journey with no added sugar but I want to hear from you (and I would love to share your stories with others).  We are a community of over 5,000 strong who signed up.  I want us to draw more …
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 7:05 PM

We need to show everything we have

  John, it’s Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer — Cory asked me to reach out. Before I go into the details I want to make a quick ask. On July 17, we have our first major deadline of 2022, and we need to report a huge number to show our team is fired up and ready to defend the governo…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 11:07 PM

A little bit of radical honesty

  It’s time for some radical honesty, friend. I don’t agree with it — at all — but it’s easy to understand why some of my Senate colleagues prefer taking thousand-dollar checks from Big Pharma, fossil fuel executives, and corporate lobbyists to fund their campaigns. The support is bak…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:27 PM

One of the biggest stories of the 2022 midterm campaigns is about to break

  Hey John, It’s Cory, and I wanted to reach out to you today because a major story in the 2022 midterm campaigns is about to break this Friday — the release of all of the FEC’s Q2 fundraising reports for federal campaigns. It’s the last time that Senate campaigns will report their fu…
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 1:31 PM

36 million

  Now that Roe is overturned, 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion, some already have. 36 MILLION women will lose power over their own bodies + lives. It *didn’t* have to be like this. We clearly can’t count on the Supreme Court and its three Trump-appointed justices to pro…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM

24 hours

  It’s time for some radical honesty, John. I don’t agree with it — at all — but it’s easy to understand why some of my Senate colleagues prefer taking thousand-dollar checks from Big Pharma, fossil fuel executives, and corporate lobbyists to fund their campaigns. The support is baked…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Trump is in Nevada

  I’ll keep this short, John: Donald Trump’s rally will be devastating today if we don’t act now.  This race might determine control of the Senate, and with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, our Democratic Senate majority is the only thing preventing a national abo…
  Patty Murray · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 2:33 PM

“just a mom in tennis shoes”

We need your help to protect the right to abortion   John, Years ago, when a male legislator told me that I couldn’t make a difference because I was “just a mom in tennis shoes,” I didn’t let that stop me from fighting for my community and going on to serve as the first woman — and fir…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:48 PM

I want to give you space to share your thoughts

I wanted to take a moment to check in with you and give you space to share your thoughts on all that’s been going on.   Hey John, I wanted to take a moment to check in with you and give you space to share your thoughts on all that’s been going on. Like you, I’m feeling frustrated, angr…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM

The Fourth of July

  John, If America hasn’t broken your heart, you don’t love her enough. I’m still hurting because of the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and put millions of Americans’ reproductive rights in jeopardy. Some might even feel that this Independence Day, it’s harder to c…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 3, 2022 at 2:32 PM

A Sugar Free Summer

Will you take my challenge?   Family, This summer, I am accepting a sugar free challenge. From the end of the day July 4th, after a vegan barbeque and some apple pie, I will go without added sugar until Labor Day.  Will you join me on my journey as I take the Sugar Free Summer challen…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
July 2, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Mandela Barnes will defend abortion rights in the Senate

  John, It is an outrage that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, putting abortion rights at risk across the country. So today I'd like to ask you to do something important to ensure we can codify Roe v. Wade into law. Mandela Barnes will be the 51st vote needed to re…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

  John, As you know we are just hours away from a key End of Quarter fundraising deadline, but I want you to know what your support makes possible. Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice after being confirmed by the Senate this spring. It is only…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Arizona

The Supreme Court has struck down the right to safe and legal abortion.   John — The Supreme Court has struck down the right to safe and legal abortion, and the protections that generations of Americans were born with are gone. It’s an enormous step back for our country. In Arizona, Tr…
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Colorado

  John, it’s official: Joe O’Dea is my official Republican opponent in the general election. Here’s what you need to know about Joe O’Dea: He was endorsed by the Colorado NRA and opposes new gun safety legislation that would keep Coloradans safe, He came out against Colorado’s law g…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 11:06 PM

A few things I'm working on right now:

  John, I hope you are holding up okay following Friday’s devastating decision handed down by conservative Supreme Court justices overturning Roe v. Wade and denying abortion rights. Since then, a lot of people have been asking me: What can I do as a result of this decision? What are …
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Roe v. Wade and expanding our Democratic Senate majority

  John, Last week, the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing hundreds of extreme, restrictive anti-abortion laws across the country to go into effect.  I’m disgusted, angry, and scared for my kids. It’s clear we can’t just protect our majority — we have to expand i…
  Val Demings · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 1:31 PM

This fight is not over

I'm angry, John.   ​​I'm angry, John – but sadly, I'm not surprised: The U.S. Supreme Court just upended nearly half a century of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade. The votes of five hard-line conservatives just eviscerated reproductive freedom for at least 32 million women across t…
  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Mitch McConnell has said that a national abortion ban is "possible" if he regains control of the Senate

  This is a devastating moment for our country, John. The Supreme Court just struck down Roe v. Wade, overturning nearly 50 years of precedent, stripping millions of people of their fundamental reproductive freedoms, and making it harder and less safe to access health care. It's shock…
  Senator Cory Booker · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 9:57 AM

Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade

Friend, Today the Supreme Court defied nearly a half-century of legal precedent by stripping Americans of one of their most fundamental freedoms: the right to decide what happens to their own body.  Overturning Roe v. Wade will harm countless Americans, particularly those facing the…