Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 7:59 PM

John, honor the MLK that America hated.

Brand New Congress John, With so much at stake in this critical election year, we here at Brand New Congress feel the best way to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr is to highlight the work of two of our fierce progressive candidates, Anthony Clark and Robert E…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 18, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Supporting primaries, supports Democracy

Brand New Congress John -- Our slate has grown to a total of 34 candidates across 19 states, and the first primaries are fast approaching in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.  There are only 45 days before Adrienne Bell and Mike Siegel face their primaries, and early voting s…

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 1:51 AM

We’ve got people. They’ve got money.

Brand New Congress “This race is about people versus money. We’ve got people. They’ve got money.” - AOC, 2018 John, I have always been incredibly proud of the fact that almost every contribution we receive (more than 99%!!) comes from small-dollar donors. In fact, 85% …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 10:53 PM

AOC isn’t giving the DCCC $250,000

Brand New Congress John -- We’ve been dreaming about a representative who would stand up to the party elite and put the people first. That’s just what AOC has done!  Every year, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee charges “dues” from every C…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Party leaders playing games.

Brand New Congress John -- Pelosi announced yesterday that the House leadership has decided to send Impeachment Articles to the Senate next week.  This raises some very serious questions: Has the Senate agreed to have a fair trial? Is McConnell willing to accept any wi…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Now, it’s up to the Senate

Brand New Congress John -- The House of Representatives took a long-overdue step yesterday in restoring Congress' Constitutional right and duty in matters of war.  The resolution passed by the House would require the approval of both chambers of Congress for any Presid…

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January 9, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Administration tells Congress: Don't debate

Brand New Congress John -- The House brought a bill to the floor today that would limit Presidential wartime powers, reign in rampant Executive overreach, and finally restore Congress’ authority in matters of war.  There’s no doubt we’ll see many Republicans debating t…

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 1:30 AM

A spark of hope in the darkness.

Brand New Congress John, Last night, in a predictable response to Trump’s unsanctioned assassination of a top Iranian official, two U.S. military bases in Iraq housing American troops, contractors, and allied Iraqi forces were targeted with rocket fire. This is exactly…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 11:21 PM

AOC: A year in action

Brand New Congress John -- Only one year ago Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the first BNC candidate to be sworn into Congress. Against all odds, she unseated the 4th most powerful Democrat in the House. She did this through hard work, grassroots organizing and standing f…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 5, 2020 at 7:58 PM

John, Join BNC candidates to Stop War

Brand New Congress John --,  We launched a petition yesterday to call on Congress to do their job and hold the Executive branch accountable to stop the impending war in Iran.  The assassination of Gen. Soleimani is an unambiguous act of war conducted without Congressio…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

January 5, 2020 at 7:27 PM

John, Join BNC candiates to Stop War

Brand New Congress John --,  We launched a petition yesterday to call on Congress to do their job and hold the Executive branch accountable to stop the impending war in Iran.  The assassination of Gen. Soleimani is an unambiguous act of war conducted without Congressio…

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:13 PM

John, I get it.

Brand New Congress John, I get it. For a long time, politics were like entertainment to me. Over the last ten years, as our economy crashed; as millions lost their jobs and their homes; as the cost of healthcare skyrocketed and wages dropped like a rock -- I was no lon…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 6:21 PM

A brand new decade

Brand New Congress John -- Today is the last day before the end of the month, the end of the quarter, the end of the year, and the END OF THE DECADE!  It’s time for a new Congress, for a new decade, and a brand new era of politics. For too long, Congress has rested in …

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:06 PM

We didn’t know who would be President

Brand New Congress John -- When Brand New Congress was founded in early 2016, nobody knew who would be sworn in as president the following year. Would it be Hillary Clinton, as many assumed? Would Bernie pull off an upset? Would we have President Cruz, President Rubio,…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 5:58 PM

A new Congress for a new decade

Brand New Congress John -- It was nearly a year ago that the first Brand New Congress candidate was sworn into office. We’ve already seen what change Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has inspired. Millions of Americans across the country are rallying behind progressive policie…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 7:43 PM

A new Congress for a new year

Brand New Congress John -- It was nearly a year ago that the first Brand New Congress candidate was sworn into office. We’ve already seen what change Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has inspired. Millions of Americans across the country are rallying behind progressive policie…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 10:42 PM

An act of hope.

Brand New Congress John, Despite the wild and often depressing news coming out of D.C. every day, we remain hopeful about 2020. We hope more progressive candidates break through and join the Squad, and that we truly do elect a Brand New Congress. Setting big goals as a…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 10:20 PM

A birthday wish

Brand New Congress John -- Hello BNC! I write to you guys often about change, about policy, and about a better America for us all with the hope of a Brand New Congress.  Today is my birthday and, just like many of you, I am reflecting on the past year. It’s hard to tur…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 9:59 PM

New and true representation

Brand New Congress John -- Congress is broken and we must reach voters to fix it. The Brand New Congress slate is growing. We have announced more than 30 amazing grassroots progressive candidates from across the country, with more in the pipeline.  The 2020 election se…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 10:16 PM

ICYMI: No seat is guaranteed.

Brand New Congress John -- We’ve heard every angle of impeachment. From a Constitutional fight that's been painted as partisan, to Congressional representatives who dusted off the ol’ “alternative facts” mantra, to a flat out denial from the Executive Branch to uphold …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 12:24 AM

There is hope.

Brand New Congress John -- We’ve heard every angle of impeachment. From a Constitutional fight that's been painted as partisan, to Congressional representatives who dusted off the ol’ “alternative facts” mantra, to a flat out denial from the Executive Branch to uphold …

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 9:36 PM

Dem. backed Congressman switches to Republican. No surprise.

Brand New Congress John -- Yesterday a freshman Democratic congressman, Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, announced he is changing parties and joining the Republicans. What you may not know is that Rep. Van Drew only won the Democratic primary last year after the DCCC meddl…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM

We can’t trust this Senate.

Brand New Congress John, Today, the impeachment articles have passed out of committee and are headed for a vote in the full House of Representatives. From there, the Senate will have its say.  The House has demonstrated to the American people that there is ample cause to …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Just One Vote.

Brand New Congress John -- Last week, Julia Mejia, a first-time candidate for Boston City Council, won her seat by just one vote. Almost 45,000 votes and a single vote made the difference. That is the power of one person. That is the power you hold. Your actions, even t…

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  Robb Ryerse, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 9:21 PM

John, we’re doubling down for 2020.

Brand New Congress John, This is the time of year when everyone starts taking stock. We at Brand New Congress are no different. With 20 days left in this year we’ve taken some time  to ask: Have we hit our goals? Are we on track with our Strategic Plan?  We’ve hit some …

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  Billy, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 9:06 PM

John, we’re doubling down for 2020.

Brand New Congress John, This is the time of year when everyone starts taking stock. We at Brand New Congress are no different. With 20 days left in this year we’ve taken some time  to ask: Have we hit our goals? Are we on track with our Strategic Plan?  We’ve hit some …

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  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 11:15 PM

Afghanistan Papers reveal what we’ve always suspected

Brand New Congress “The administration simply wasn’t being held to account for what was going on in Afghanistan.” John -- Yesterday the Washington Post released an exhaustive piece of investigative journalism exposing 18 years of lies about America’s longest war: Afgha…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 12:35 AM

Impeachment

Brand New Congress John, Another day of impeachment hearings. Another day of party-line grandstanding. Another day in which one thing is clear: we must gain control of the Senate in 2020. Some members of Congress STILL refuse to stand up to this president. And, tragic…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 11:50 PM

Barr’s fascist rant proves we need a new Senate.

Brand New Congress John -- One of the single most dangerous and damaging acts of this lawless president is the appointment of unqualified, fringe extremists to lifetime appointments as federal judges.  Our already fragile justice system has been further marred by the c…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 12:44 AM

New rule could knock millions off food assistance

Brand New Congress John -- The Agriculture Department approved a new rule that will implement strict federal work requirements which could remove 700,000 people from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.  Two other rules are o…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 11:44 PM

The first primary is 90 days away

Brand New Congress John -- Today is Giving Tuesday. So many worthy organizations need financial support: refugee assistance groups, healthcare non-profits, educational organizations, civil rights groups, climate change nonprofits and more.  These groups need help from …

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 12:36 AM

John, a huge thank you!

Brand New Congress John,  I’m writing today to say a huge THANK YOU to you and everyone who stepped up last month to help us meet our November fundraising target. Every month, we must hit the bare minimum to stay on track, and because of your generosity, we crushed our…

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

November 30, 2019 at 9:08 PM

John, be a changemaker today

Brand New Congress John,  Your inbox is probably overflowing with holiday sales and pleas from lots of campaigns. I hope this email catches your eye today, though, because we need your help to get us over this small hump. We need your help today because we are fighting…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 29, 2019 at 8:02 PM

AOC outraised all House Democrats last quarter

Brand New Congress John -- News outlets across the country are reporting that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign for 2020 outraised all House Democrats last cycle, and she did it without accepting a dime in corporate PAC dollars.  The majority of her donations, a whop…

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  Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 11:22 PM

We are grateful for you.

Brand New Congress John, We are grateful for all of the supporters who have worked to build a movement across the country that is creating a tide of change.  Thanks to people like you, Brand New Congress has been gaining momentum and we have already announced 29 amazin…

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  Robyn Cain, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 3:50 AM

A corrupt abuse of power.

Brand New Congress John, We’ve been talking about impeaching this lawless president ever since he took office. On a nearly daily basis, we’ve witnessed his corrupt abuse of power—all in plain sight. Finally, a whistleblower has set the wheels in motion. The dominoes ar…

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

November 24, 2019 at 9:33 PM

John, say no to the status quo.

Brand New Congress John, The recent impeachment proceedings have served as a reminder that corruption must be rooted out everywhere it exists. But wouldn’t it be amazing if we just elected decent, uncorrupted leaders in the first place?  That’s what we are fighting for…

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

November 23, 2019 at 12:37 AM

The first steps to legalizing cannabis

Brand New Congress John, A bill that would federally decriminalize the use of cannabis is headed to the House floor.  The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019, or MORE Act, passed committee yesterday. The bill aims to remove marijuana from a l…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 9:19 PM

21st Century Bill of Rights: Infrastructure

Brand New Congress John -- America’s infrastructure is crumbling. From dams to roadways to bridges and water treatment facilities, not enough is being invested to maintain critical public infrastructure. This is putting lives in danger.  Brand New Congress’ 21st Centur…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 9:20 PM

It’s bigger than impeachment

Brand New Congress John -- Congress is mounting more and more evidence to prove that the President withheld aid from Ukraine to trade for dirt on his political opponent.  But, let’s not forget, Trump and Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney admitted this openly, on camera, to …

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  Robb Ryerse · [email protected]

November 19, 2019 at 11:18 PM

Back from the BNC Summit

Brand New Congress John, I flew into my local airport in Arkansas last night after spending the weekend in Washington D.C. at the Brand New Congress Summit for our 2020 candidates. I was at our organization’s first Summit in 2017 as a congressional candidate. This time…

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 9:48 PM

The Senate needs a squad, John

Brand New Congress John, Brand New Congress is proud to announce that Betsy Sweet is joining our slate of Senate candidates! She is working to oust “moderate” Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and would be joining Kimberly Graham and Paula Jean Swearengin. It’s …

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  Robyn Cain · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 3:37 AM

A corrupt abuse of power.

Brand New Congress John, We’ve been talking about impeaching this lawless president ever since he took office. On a nearly daily basis, we’ve witnessed his corrupt abuse of power—all in plain sight. Finally, a brave whistleblower has come forward. The dominoes are sta…

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  Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 12:51 AM

Meet Kimberly and Mckayla on Thursday evening.

Brand New Congress  John, Come meet the candidates helping flip the Senate and keep the House in this one-night-only event. Food & drinks from the City Tap House Penn Quarter! Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 PM City Tap House Penn Quarter 901 9th St NW, Washington, DC…

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  Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 10:25 PM

Don’t feel sad for the Dreamers.

Brand New Congress John, Don’t feel sad that the future of nearly 700,000 young people rests with the newly configured Supreme Court. Don’t seethe about the current administration’s policy to shut down the bipartisan DACA program that protects these “Dreamers.”  Don’t …

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  Robb Ryerse, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 1:17 AM

Who better than those who served?

Brand New Congress John -- Who better to understand how Congress can meet the ongoing needs of our veterans than those who have served our country in uniform?  Who better to judiciously authorize the use of force than those who have been on the front lines? Who better …

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  Roza Calderon for Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Bolivia

Brand New Congress John, We have been closely monitoring recent developments in Bolivia as President-Elect Evo Morales was forced to resign yesterday at the hand of the Bolivian military. Despite the tepid response from major American media outlets, let us be clear tha…

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  Cori Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 10:26 PM

I'll say it again: Small victories are still victories.

Brand New Congress John -- I know many of you have been volunteering on local campaigns or have been following different races around the country, and that this week’s elections offered something of a mixed bag of results. I think we have a lot to celebrate, and I'd li…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 7, 2019 at 10:41 PM

Zina Spezakis is taking on the New Jersey machine.

Brand New Congress John -- BNC has seven candidates taking on the New York machine. Now, we are challenging the establishment from across the Hudson, too. BNC is proud to announce that Zina Spezakis is joining our slate of northeastern candidates to take on the…

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  Paula Jean Swearengin, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 11:45 PM

The pundits who say Appalachia is "red" are dead wrong.

Brand New Congress John -- I am so fired up today, and I hope you are too. The people have spoken; hard-working, decent people who deserve representatives that put their best interests first.   I am thrilled that my neighbors in Kentucky stood up for themselves last ni…

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