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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM

I have an opponent

The MAGA Republican machine couldn’t find a single Republican in Massachusetts to run against me — so they brought in someone from Rhode Island   It’s official, John: John Deaton, a well-funded Republican, has launched a campaign to run against me for Senate in Massachusetts. Apparentl…
  Angela Alsobrooks · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 4:36 PM

a huge wrench

Former Republican Governor Larry Hogan jumping into Maryland’s open Senate race this late in the game throws a huge wrench into our plans to defend our razor-thin Senate majority.   John, former Republican Governor Larry Hogan jumping into Maryland’s open Senate race this late in the …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 6:31 PM

I miss Toni Morrison

I wanted to take a few moments to remember the late, great, Black novelist Toni Morrison, who would have been 93 years old this week.   Family, I wanted to take a few moments to remember the late, great, Black novelist Toni Morrison, who would have been 93 years old this week. The auth…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM

It’s official

Breaking news, John: Republican megamillionaire Eric Hovde just launched his Senate campaign to defeat me.   Breaking news, John: Republican megamillionaire Eric Hovde just launched his Senate campaign to defeat me. With Mitch McConnell’s #1 recruit in the race now, our path toward wi…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 10:16 PM

I miss Toni Morrison

I wanted to take a few moments to remember the late, great, Black novelist Toni Morrison, who would have been 93 years old this week.   John, I wanted to take a few moments to remember the late, great, Black novelist Toni Morrison, who would have been 93 years old this week. The author…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM

A moral obscenity

Babies need diapers. Growing children need bigger clothes. No child should go hungry. And a child should not be the most likely person in America to face eviction.   John, what would you consider a moral obscenity? How about Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans allowing the American …
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM

fwd: I spoke to TIME

Did you see Cory’s email?   Team — did you see Cory’s email? Read more below about his interview with TIME on closing the racial wealth gap, and if you’re able, chip in $3 or more to support his campaign. — Team Booker Family, I recently sat down with TIME as part of their featured se…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Why?

I don’t go around asking executives in Big Pharma or the fossil fuel industry for donations.   Hey John — today I’m asking for just $3. Why? I don’t go around asking executives in Big Pharma or the fossil fuel industry for donations. I don’t ask corporate lobbyists. And even though our…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Why we’re asking for $14.47

Not a dime from the executives in Big Pharma and the fossil fuel industry who try to purchase influence in Washington on a daily basis.   $14.47, John. That’s the average online donation to Cory’s campaign this election year. That’s because Cory doesn’t take a single dime from corporat…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Is there *anything* I can say?

I’m counting on you.   Folks, I’ll put this simply: Is there anything I can say to convince you to make an urgent donation of $10 to my Senate campaign before midnight? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 1:21 AM

A more just, loving nation

Throughout my decade in the Senate, I’ve kept a core tenet to my work: To build a more just, loving nation.   Happy Valentine’s Day, John. Throughout my decade in the Senate, I’ve kept a core tenet to my work: To build a more just, loving nation. It’s no secret that in recent years, ra…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 2:33 PM

John, show Cory some love this Valentine’s Day

Did you know that approximately 40 percent of all campaign donations occur in the final 30 days before an election?   John, did you know that approximately 40 percent of all campaign donations occur in the final 30 days before an election? Too late to hire campaign organizers. Too late…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 12:45 AM

I spoke to TIME

I recently sat down with TIME as part of their featured series The Closers — “18 Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap.”   Family, I recently sat down with TIME as part of their featured series The Closers — “18 Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap.” Here’s …
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 11:50 PM

John, we need another 367 contributions by midnight

Cory doesn’t take money from corporate lobbyists or executives in industries like Big Pharma or fossil fuels — he works for you, and your donations are the fuel for his people-powered campaign.   John, we’ve been crunching the numbers for Cory’s mid-quarter FEC deadline on Thursday. Ac…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 2:17 PM

What do Martin Van Buren, Grover Cleveland, Teddy Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, and Donald Trump have in common?

In all of American history, only four presidents have run again after leaving office — until Trump.   John, in a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a small contribution to my campaign. But first, I need to level-set with you about why: We’ve never seen a presidential election like th…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 11:50 PM

One of two things needs to happen

The average online donation to Cory’s campaign has dropped from about $18 in 2023 to under $15 this year.   John, with the clock ticking toward our first FEC mid-quarter deadline of the election year, we’re caught in a little bit of a pickle: The average online donation to Cory’s campa…
  Colin Allred · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We're statistically TIED

A brand-new poll   I'll cut right to it, friend: A brand-new poll shows us just 2 points behind Ted Cruz — a statistical TIE! This comes after Inside Elections upgraded Texas from a "solid Republican" seat to a "Battleground," and CNN called Ted Cruz the most vulnerable Republican in …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Trump’s absurd claim to Fox

Donald Trump just made one of his boldest claims yet in an exclusive sit-down interview with Fox News.   John, Donald Trump just made one of his boldest claims yet in an exclusive sit-down interview with Fox News. “Very importantly: New Jersey. I think New Jersey can be flipped.” —Don…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 4:23 PM

I spoke to TIME

I recently sat down with TIME as part of their featured series The Closers — “18 Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap.”   John, I recently sat down with TIME as part of their featured series The Closers — “18 Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap.” Here’s wh…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 8:09 PM

No one should have to work sick for fear of missing a paycheck

Part of our work to build a more just, loving nation is to end the agony that too many people in America feel every day   John — 31 years ago, our country took a major step toward ensuring that workers could take time off for an illness or to care for a loved one without the fear of lo…
  Colin Allred · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 4:37 PM

new poll just released →

A brand-new poll   I'll cut right to it, John: A brand-new poll shows us just 2 points behind Ted Cruz — a statistical TIE! This comes after Inside Elections upgraded Texas from a "solid Republican" seat to a "Battleground," and CNN called Ted Cruz the most vulnerable Republican in th…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 4:37 PM

A few things I’m working on

I wanted to share some updates on some important things we’ve been working on in the Senate.   Hi John, it’s Cory Booker. I wanted to share some updates on some important things we’ve been working on in the Senate. But first, if you already understand how your support today can help us…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Senator Hiram Revels

On February 25, 1870, the United States Army Civil War veteran and Union chaplain Hiram Rhodes Revels was sworn into the U.S. Senate — representing the former Confederate state of Mississippi.   Family, On February 25, 1870, the United States Army Civil War veteran and Union chaplain H…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 3:51 PM

John, your support sustains Cory’s campaign

As Cory and the rest of our team at Booker HQ celebrate Black History Month with stories of Black achievement, Black joy, and courageous activists who have pushed our country forward, we have an important favor to ask:   John, As Cory and the rest of our team at Booker HQ celebrate Bla…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Senator Hiram Revels

On February 25, 1870, the United States Army Civil War veteran and Union chaplain Hiram Rhodes Revels was sworn into the U.S. Senate — representing the former Confederate state of Mississippi.   John, On February 25, 1870, the United States Army Civil War veteran and Union chaplain Hir…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Black history

I wanted to begin our celebration of Black History Month by celebrating the abolitionist hero Anna Murray, whose courageous story the Black historian Sally McMullin recently recounted:   John, I wanted to begin our celebration of Black History Month by celebrating the abolitionist hero…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 2:20 AM

Mar-a-Lago fundraiser

My potential opponent was just at Mar-a-Lago   John, I just got some alarming news, and I had to share it with you right away: Donald Trump's handpicked candidate, Bernie Moreno (R), just held a huge fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, and we need your urgent support to fight back. Here's why: E…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Mitch McConnell’s allies are pouring record amounts of cash into the battle for the Senate majority

I’m stunned.   John, We just received word that Mitch McConnell’s allies raked in nearly $100 million last year in their effort to flip the Senate majority. I’m stunned. We’re used to seeing McConnell’s allies pour in huge sums, but this total is record-setting. And with my fundraising…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 6:51 PM

GOP super PACs are raking in cash to flip the Senate

We’re facing two scenarios that give us no room for error.   Breaking news, John: “McConnell-aligned GOP groups raise a record $95 million last year in battle for Senate majority” —Yahoo News With less than 24 hours until Cory’s January fundraising deadline at midnight tonight, will yo…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 3:10 AM

Is there *anything* I can say?

I’m counting on you.   John, I’ll put this simply: Is there anything I can say to convince you to make an end-of-month donation of $10 to my Senate campaign before midnight? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM

We don’t have much in common with Chris Christie

When Cory was mayor of Newark, he had to fight for the resources New Jersey’s largest city needed.   John, when Cory was mayor of Newark, he had to fight for the resources New Jersey’s largest city needed. Oftentimes, that put him directly at odds with then-Republican Governor Chris Ch…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM

A solemn anniversary

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court made its ruling in Roe v. Wade.   John, it’s a bittersweet day. On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court made its ruling in Roe v. Wade. For nearly 50 years, this ruling stood the test of countless conservative cases to tear it down. But after Mitch…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM

full swing

I need to ask you directly, John   John, we're officially in the full swing of the election year. And I'm all in to protect my battleground seat in Nevada so I can keep up the fight for affordable health care, reproductive freedom, and the issues that matter most to working families. B…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Inauguration is one year from today

One year from today — on January 20, 2025 — we will witness the inauguration of the President of the United States.   John, one year from today — on January 20, 2025 — we will witness the inauguration of the President of the United States. In all likelihood, it will be the second inaug…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 7:52 PM

My name is Jon Tester

I'm the Senate's only working dirt farmer. I lost three fingers in a meat grinding accident when I was younger. I get a $12 flattop haircut. Most of my shirts are stained with dirt.   My name is Jon Tester. I'm the Senate's only working dirt farmer. I lost three fingers in a meat grin…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM

5 fast facts

  John, are you ready for five fast Cory facts? Cory earned an athletic scholarship playing as a tight end on the Stanford University football team. His experience has been central to his motivation in pushing for reforms to college athletics that benefit athletes, including a colleg…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Federal Election Commission reports

Mitch McConnell’s allies are raising millions to flip the one or two seats necessary to put McConnell back in charge as Senate Majority Leader.   John, now that the dust has started to settle from Monday’s FEC reports, here’s what you need to know: Mitch McConnell’s allies are raising …
  Bob Casey · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:42 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, I’m writing to ask if you will make a donation to our campaign. I hope you will give me a minute to explain why this r…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 4:46 PM

The Farmland for Farmers Act

Corporate ownership tripled from 2009 to 2022 as property values skyrocketed from under $2 billion to over $14 billion — pricing out family farms in the process.   John, it’s becoming harder and harder across rural America to hold off big corporations from buying farmland. Corporate ow…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Honoring an important legacy

I believe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the greatest leaders in our country’s history, and as we celebrate him today, it is our duty not just to honor his legacy by sharing quotes, but by furthering the fight for civil rights and equality.   John, I believe Dr. Martin Luther Ki…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 15, 2024 at 2:19 AM

How it’s looking on the ground

In Iowa, phones are buzzing, text message inboxes are filling up, and doorbells are ringing off the hook as hundreds of GOP campaign operatives attempt to get their supporters to caucus tomorrow night.   John, the 2024 presidential campaign is well underway — even if you can’t see it y…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Are you ready for it?

Every major media outlet — CNN, MSNBC, Fox News — and every major newspaper — the Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal — will be framing the terms of the political debate.   John, less than 24 hours from now, all federal campaigns will publish their fundraising numb…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 6:38 PM

re: 2024 campaign survey

Please add your response — it’s incredibly helpful to our campaign and will only take a minute of your time.   John, I was hoping you could take a moment or two today to complete my campaign’s 2024 Issues Survey. Please add your response — it’s incredibly helpful to our campaign and wi…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 7:11 PM

John, can I explain?

As we speak, millions of dollars in television ads and hundreds of Republican campaign workers are blanketing Iowa ahead of Monday’s presidential caucuses.   John, can I please have a moment to explain why your donation before midnight tonight will have such a tremendous impact? As we …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 9:11 PM

We need a Federal Firearm Licensing Act

I reintroduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act in the Senate to save lives, and two examples show why this change is needed as plain as day:   John, if you need a license to drive a car, you should need a license to own a gun. That’s just common sense. I reintroduced the Federal Fire…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 11:36 PM

some major news is about to break

If we fall short of tonight’s goal, Mitch McConnell and his allies will take it as a signal that grassroots energy to defend the Democratic Senate majority isn’t where it needs to be   John, here are five reasons why your $5 donation to Cory today would mean so much to our campaign: T…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 1:50 AM

My final request of 2023

If we fall short of tonight’s goal, Mitch McConnell and his allies will take it as a signal that grassroots energy to defend the Democratic Senate majority isn’t where it needs to be   John, this is the last time I’ll ask before we close the books on our FEC quarterly report and launch…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Tick, tock

Your support will be counted on our official fundraising report that we’ll publicly file with the Federal Election Commission   John, Cory’s final FEC fundraising deadline of the year is officially less than 12 hours away. Will you contribute any amount before midnight? We need to gene…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Your $10 donation makes all the difference

Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are determined to win back the majority and only need to win one or two seats to do it.   John — Will you add a contribution of $10 or any amount to Cory’s campaign before his FEC deadline at midnight? We’ll explain more in a moment. If you've sav…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 12:13 AM

I’ll keep this brief

I’m asking you to chip in any amount — but only if you can afford it.   John, your support makes an enormous difference to my campaign. So with less than 36 hours remaining until my final FEC deadline of the year, I’m asking you to chip in $10 or any amount — but only if you can afford…