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  Chris Nobel, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 12:39 AM

BNC stands in solidarity for racial justice

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress condemns the tragic murder of George Floyd in the strongest possible terms. While the arrest of Derek Chauvin is appreciated, the questionable autopsy report, the leniency of the charges filed, and the department's handling…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Join our Live State of Black Politics Panel

Brand New Congress John -- Join Brand New Congress candidates live tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET/ 4:00 PT for a State of Black Politics Panel discussion. Candidates Cori Bush (MO-01); Morgan Harper, (OH-03); and Isiah James (NY-09) will be joining professor Adolph R…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 2:42 PM

Let's help Jim

Brand New Congress John -- BNC candidate Jim Harper (IL-02) is just days away from his primary in Indiana’s 1st district. Jim’s team is working hard to reach voters in his district before next Tuesday’s primary. This is an open seat, and there may be no multimi…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Almost there

Brand New Congress John -- Sixteen Brand New Congress candidates are facing primaries between now and June 23rd and we need help reaching as many voters as possible. There are nine candidates in New York alone, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Of our eighteen candidat…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 7:24 PM

Five BNC senators for six years

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress is supporting five U.S. Senate races this cycle, and voting has already started for four of them. That means we are down to the wire and have only a few weeks to inform voters and push our candidates through to November. Any legisl…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Vote out the bullies

Brand New Congress John -- Elections are unpredictable at the moment due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Americans in every state are looking for clarity in the voting process to avoid being forced to choose between their health and their right to vote.  Meanwhile, Trump a…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 9:59 PM

8 and AOC

Brand New Congress John -- Ballots are dropping in New York now! In 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shook the political establishment by winning against the 4th most powerful Democrat in the country. So much has changed in just two short years since the 2018 Midterms. This …
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 10:08 PM

The Notorious Three

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress is taking on three notorious conservative women in the U.S. Senate who have proven records of voting time and again against the best interests of women. We aim to replace GOP Senators Susan Collins, Joni Ernst, and Shelley Moor…
  Team Putzova · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Eva and Marianne Chat

Brand New Congress John -- Team Putzova wanted to reach out to invite you to a fundraiser hosted by Eva Putzova (AZ-01) and Williamson today. You might remember that earlier this year, Marianne Williamson endorsed Eva's campaign for Congress. Eva has her suppor…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 10:41 PM

In a pandemic, Senate has time for THIS?

Brand New Congress John -- In the midst of a pandemic, Senate Republicans have somehow found the time to launch a politically charged investigation into Joe Biden to help prop up Trump’s call for investigations into the Obama Administration and his political rival, Bi…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Nine can win in NY!

Brand New Congress John -- Nearly two years ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her primary in New York’s 14th district against incumbent Joseph Crowley, the 4th most powerful Democrat in the country. Her victory shook the establishment to its core and built on a foun…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Majority female slate and proud of it

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress is proud to say that in 2020 we have a majority female slate! Each one of the 24 female candidates has a different story to tell. Each one brings unique experiences to the table in their fight for change in their distric…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 12:07 AM

On to the general.

Brand New Congress John -- Now that we have our third BIG WIN on the books for the 2020 primary election cycle, it’s time to ramp up our efforts for the upcoming general election, only about six months away!  Kara Eastman (NE-02) joins Adrienne Bell (TX-14) and Nick…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 9:07 PM

A big win in Nebraska

Brand New Congress John -- We had a BIG WIN Tuesday night in Nebraska’s 2nd district when BNC candidate Kara Eastman swept past her primary opponents with more than 40,000 votes!  This isn’t Kara’s first election. She challenged pro-Trump Republican Don Bacon…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 10:26 PM

A big win in Nebraska

Brand New Congress John -- We had a BIG WIN last night in Nebraska’s 2nd district when BNC candidate Kara Eastman swept past her primary opponents with more than 40,000 votes!  This isn’t Kara’s first election. She challenged pro-Trump Republican Don Bacon in 2…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:34 PM

BNC launches digital town halls

Brand New Congress   John -- Brand New Congress has kicked off our livestream event series featuring our amazing 2020 candidates. We are discussing policy, campaigning during COVID, and importantly, the changes our candidates want to see in Congress; and we are hearing…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 10:21 PM

We need more moms in Congress!

Brand New Congress John, yesterday we celebrated the women who have clothed us, fed us, inspired us, and have been leaders throughout our lives. Some of us celebrated our joys, challenges and dedication to being mothers ourselves. Mothers are leading our famili…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 10:11 PM

We can’t count on Biden or Trump to fight for Medicare for All

Brand New Congress New polling indicates Americans are sick of our current healthcare system. John, New polling indicates Americans are sick of our current healthcare system. A recent The Hill/Harris-X poll released last month shows overall voter support for Medicare for …
  Michael Owens, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Ahmaud Arbery’s life mattered

Brand New Congress John -- Ahmaud Arbery was murdered. It was a modern-day lynching. He was hunted down like prey and shot dead like wild game. There is no other way to explain it.  It hurts. Although news of this story is just breaking nationally, the fact is that Ahma…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Let’s oust these GOP shills

Brand New Congress These are incredibly tough times for everyone. BNC continues to fight and support our candidates' campaigns because flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House is critical. This pandemic highlights the need for better leadership. We understa…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Here’s how you can vote a BNCer into the U.S. Senate

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights th…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 5:22 PM

In it to win it

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights th…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM

It’s a win for Ohio!

Brand New Congress John -- The voters of Ohio have spoken, and we are so excited to share that BNC candidate Nick Rubando won his primary election last night!  Nick goes on to challenge a 13-year corporate-backed incumbent and career politician, Republ…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Goodbye Mitch and Friends

Brand New Congress   John -- We’ve seen some truly irresponsible decisions made by the Senate during this pandemic crisis. For instance, the Senate passed the biggest bailout in history and did not demand oversight on distribution of funds, despite the fact tha…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 11:55 PM

Tuesday’s Election

Brand New Congress John -- BNC candidates Nick Rubando and Morgan Harper are facing primaries tomorrow and the last slew of ballots are being cast today.  Campaigning during COVID-19 has so many challenges, candidates like Nick and Morgan are working day and night to reac…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 9:37 PM

John, can you be the one?

Brand New Congress John -- BNC candidates Nick Rubando and Morgan Harper are facing primaries on Tuesday and voters are already casting ballots. Campaigning during COVID-19 has so many challenges, our candidates are working day and night to reach as many voters…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 6:53 PM

ICYMI: Another Squad Member Joins BNC's Slate

Brand New Congress John -- We have a HUGE announcement today and we wanted you to be the first to know. Brand New Congress is proud to welcome Rep. Rashida Tlaib to our 2020 slate! As one of the first Muslim American women elected to Congress, her historic vic…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Rashida Tlaib joins BNC

Brand New Congress John -- We have a HUGE announcement today and we wanted you to be the first to know. Brand New Congress is proud to welcome Rep. Rashida Tlaib to our 2020 slate! As one of the first Muslim American women elected to Congress, her historic vic…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 10:55 PM

Bronx hospitals needed help. Tomas Ramos showed up.

Brand New Congress John -- The CARES Act passed by Congress on March 30th was chock full of unsupervised “bailouts” for big business -- and left working people, small businesses, hospitals and healthcare workers high and dry. Three weeks later, corporations have alread…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Bronx hospitals needed help. Tomas Ramos showed up.

Brand New Congress John -- The CARES Act passed by Congress on March 30th was chock full of unsupervised “bailouts” for big business -- and left working people, small businesses, hospitals and healthcare workers high and dry. Three weeks later, corporations have alread…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 11:13 PM

Not a bailout, a blowout for the swamp

Brand New Congress John -- The panel that Trump has amassed for his “Reopen American Again” plan is packed with CEOs and executives who will likely directly profit from the largest bailout in American history.  Some on the list: the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sach…
  Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Massachusetts 4th needs our help!

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress candidate Ihssane Leckey in Massachusetts' 4th district needs your help to get on the ballot! Ihssane’s campaign is required to garner 2000 signatures from constituents in her district to appear on the ballot for the 2020 prima…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 10:35 PM

AOC vs. Wall St.

Brand New Congress John -- You may have noticed that AOC has picked up a few primary challengers -- 13 to be exact -- looking to oust her from the seat she won as a BNC candidate in 2018. Wall Street executives and conservative donors like the Chamber of Commerce are going…
  Brand New Congress Volunteer Team · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Urgent request for Ohio!

Brand New Congress John, We have an urgent request for volunteers in Ohio! Because of the COVID19 outbreak, Ohio originally delayed in-person voting from March to June. Then state election officials shifted the primary back to April 28th, and changed the process to vote by…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Trump claims absolute power

Brand New Congress John -- In a disturbing fascistic rant, Trump claimed yesterday that he has “absolute power” over when states can reopen in the face of the COVID 19 pandemic.  “The President of the United States calls the shots...When someone is the President of the…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 12, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Former BNC candidate on MSNBC.

Brand New Congress John -- Despite the shocking lack of leadership coming from the White House, and the sluggish, inadequate response of Congress, I am truly encouraged by the way our Brand New Congress candidates have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis. A couple of …
  Jennifer Craig, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Volunteers needed!

Brand New Congress John -- The COVID19 outbreak has ground the world to a halt, and campaigns are no exception. For the last month we have worked tirelessly to help our candidates adapt their campaigns for an all-digital outreach strategy. It’s been stressful, with primary…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 11:01 PM

SCOTUS just set a terrible precedent!

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights the ne…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 12:11 AM

We need a Brand New Congress more than ever!

Brand New Congress John -- Four years ago, a small, scrappy group of believers from the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign came together around a vision of sweeping hundreds of committed, uncorrupted progressives into the House and Senate. Our founders knew: no matter who won th…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 12:37 AM

Vote, or live. Is that really the choice?

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights the ne…
  Cory Archibald, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Running for Congress with no health insurance.

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights the ne…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 10:45 PM

AOC backs legislation to end insider trading

Brand New Congress We know these are incredibly tough times for everyone. We wouldn’t be continuing to fight and support our candidates' campaigns (which takes funding) if flipping the Senate and keeping control of the House wasn’t critical. This pandemic highlights the ne…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 11:11 PM

It means so much

Brand New Congress John -- Our leadership team and candidates at BNC wanted to take a moment to say, simply, thank you. We are overwhelmed with gratitude. When the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic began to set in, we knew it would have an impact on families across the …
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Campaigning safely

Brand New Congress John -- I’m sure you’ll agree: It’s been one hell of a month for our country. More and more people are paying attention to who’s leading us, because it’s never been more clear that truth matters, and having ethical leaders matters.  We’ve always oper…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Capito’s got to go

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress candidate Paula Jean Swearengin was nominated by you in 2017. She took up the call and has been fighting for a Senate seat for three years. We know she can win.  Her 2020 race is critical. Paula Jean’s challenger Shelley Mo…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Capito’s got to go

Brand New Congress John -- Brand New Congress candidate Paula Jean Swearengin was nominated by you in 2017. She took up the call and has been fighting for a Senate seat for three years. We know she can win.  Her 2020 race is critical. Paula Jean’s challenger Shelley Mo…
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 10:36 PM

5 Senate seats could be HUGE

Brand New Congress John -- In this uncertain time of crisis, we are all looking to our representatives to do what’s needed to make sure that the public is as safe as we can be. That they are working to safeguard our lives, protect our families and maintain our …
  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Imagine, 5 BNC Senators

Brand New Congress John -- In this uncertain time of crisis, we are all looking to our representatives to do what’s needed to make sure that the public is as safe as we can be. That they are working to safeguard our lives, protect our families and maintain our …
  Zeyanb Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Leadership in action

Brand New Congress John -- With more than 74,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, one state, in particular, is currently bearing the brunt of this outbreak. New York State has more than half of all the confirmed cases in the country. Governor Andrew Cu…
  Zeynab Day · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 11:29 PM

And now there are five!

Brand New Congress John -- We are thrilled to announce our fifth candidate for the U.S. Senate, the amazing Jessica Scarane, in Delaware!  Jessica has worked for years as an advocate. She’s tutored and mentored students. She’s volunteered and fundraised and cam…