Jenny Wang, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 7:24 PM

The DNC rejects Medicare for All, AGAIN

Brand New Congress John -- On Monday, the Democratic National Committee's Platform Committee voted to reject Medicare for All from the party's draft platform.  The committee voted 125-36 to block M4A despite the overwhelming support from voters across the political spe…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Trump threatens to delay elections

Brand New Congress John -- Earlier today, President Trump openly threatened to delay our elections with his usual fear-mongering tactics. A facist, authoritarian president is in the White House, and he’ll stop at nothing to undermine the voting process and maintain power. …

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

July 29, 2020 at 11:12 PM

$600 -- Rich yet?

Brand New Congress John,  $600 a week. That’s what the CARES Act allotted for people unemployed due to Covid-19, and Shelley Moore-Capito thinks it’s too much. She claims it’s encouraging people to stay on unemployment rather than go back to work. She looks forward to th…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 9:13 PM

In a week, we can change the country

Brand New Congress John -- Only ONE WEEK left before the last vote is cast in the August 4th primaries. That means our candidates’ teams are doing all they can in these last crucial days. Our progressive movement has gone from dreaming to action. We are now on the cusp of a rev…

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July 27, 2020 at 10:05 PM

99 problems and Congress IS one.

Brand New Congress John -- This is it. There are 99 days until the general election and at least seven candidates to get elected; hopefully more!  So far there are five BNC candidates heading to the general election to square off with corrupt, Republican representatives a…

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  Jenny Wang, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Eva and Rebecca are fighting for you!

Brand New Congress John -- Eva Putzova (AZ-01) and Rebecca Parson (WA-06) are preparing to fight for our rights against do-nothing Democrats in their districts. Both of them have witnessed injustice and oppression in their communities under incompetent leadership, but they…

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  Jamaal · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 10:11 PM

A message from Jamaal.

Brand New Congress John, Last week, the Associated Press called our race for Congress, and Eliot Engel conceded, securing our victory.  I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee for New York’s 16th District for Congress. I’m excited to get to work for the people of the Br…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Cori Bush is your Activist

Brand New Congress John -- “Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in our society.” - John Lewis Cori Bush is an activist, who, in the words of the late great John Lewis, is ready to get into some ‘good trouble’ alongside h…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 10:26 PM

A vote is a message

Brand New Congress John -- As unemployment benefits are set to run out at the end of July, the decision of where to go next with relief for the American people is in the hands of Senate Republicans.  We are all bracing for another “relief package” that is essentially anot…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Keep Rashida seated

Brand New Congress John --  Rashida Tlaib was one of the first Muslim women ever elected to Congress. Since being sworn in, Rashida has stood tall with the Squad in calling for massive change and progress for all Americans. Just yesterday, she co-sponsored a bill presented by A…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Just two weeks, five states

Brand New Congress John --  Our next primaries are only TWO weeks away! Voters are already casting ballots in Missouri, Washington, Tennessee, Arizona and Michigan.  We need to elect strong candidates like Rebecca Parson (WA-06), Corey Strong (TN-09), Eva Putzova (AZ-01)…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 11:40 PM

17 races, 17 seats

Brand New Congress John -- Unemployment benefits are set to run out in a matter of weeks. Millions of Americans are on the brink of losing their homes. We are almost at an unspeakable 150,000 deaths from COVID-19. Now, the Trump Administration is openly threatening to send…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 11:05 PM

John, where does it end?

Brand New Congress John -- What is happening to people in Portland is terrifying.  An Executive Order signed by President Trump on June 26th has given the presidency the authority to mobilize an unaccountable police force.  The use of drones, unmarked vehicles, and groun…

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July 16, 2020 at 11:15 PM

ICE’s xenophobic new ‘Citizens Academy’

Brand New Congress John --  Despite the fact that ICE is already tormenting families and destroying communities, the organization is taking it to the next level by training individuals through a new ‘Citizens Academy.’ The name alone is a dog whistle to white national…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Big wins in Texas

Brand New Congress John -- We had a big win in Texas last night! Congratulations to Mike Siegel (TX-10), who won his runoff and is now the Democratic Nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Michael McCaul in November. We have TWO powerhouse Texas candidates aiming to flip…

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  Jenny Wang, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 11:04 PM

It’s happening in Texas and Maine

Brand New Congress John -- Two Primaries to look out for today! Let’s give our support to Betsy Sweet and Mike Siegel! Today’s the day of their primaries. Let’s make sure they move on to face Republican incumbents in the general election! Betsy Sweet (U.S. Senate, Ma…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Final quarter

Brand New Congress John -- It’s hard to believe, but the general election is LESS THAN 90 days away! A dozen BNC candidates STILL face primaries including Rashida Tlaib, Rebecca Parson and Cori Bush. We've been building up to this moment for months, now we are down to…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Send Cori Bush to Washington

Brand New Congress John -- ICYMI: This Wednesday, groups from across the country came out in force to rally for Cori Bush!   The message: to win these races against establishment, entrenched incumbents like Lacy Clay in Missouri’s 1st, it’s going to take an army of vol…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Sweet in Maine

Brand New Congress John -- Maine’s primary is ONLY FOUR days away and Senate candidate Betsy Sweet needs your help to close the gap in the home stretch.  In 2018 Maine made history by being the FIRST state in the country to implement a rank choice voting system…

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July 9, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Breaking: Bernie endorses Paula Jean

Brand New Congress John -- We have huge news today! Paula Jean Swearengin’s campaign was officially endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders! Paula was a dedicated national surrogate for Bernie’s 2020 presidential run. She has always stood strong on Medicare for All, a Green N…

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July 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM

What’s happening in New Jersey?

Brand New Congress John -- Yesterday’s primary in New Jersey’s 9th district is still not settled. Zina Spezakis and her team have been fighting to unseat Bill Pascrell and so far, only a handful of ballots have been counted, even today. Yet, the Board of Elections is repo…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 7:02 PM

14 more races.

Brand New Congress John -- The dynamics of the 2020 elections are like nothing we have seen before. While we have witnessed rampant voter suppression in many states, there’s also record turnout for multiple elections. People are fired up to make their voices heard this cy…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 5, 2020 at 8:53 PM

A Bill of Rights for the 21st Century

Brand New Congress John -- As we think about American independence, the march toward a more perfect Union and the evolution of this great nation, it’s clear that we still have more work to do. We continue to fight to truly secure the goals laid out in the Declaration o…

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

July 3, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Capito has got to go

Brand New Congress John -- Every day I am reminded of why I decided to step up and run for the U.S. Senate, but this week has brought into stark focus why Shelley Moore Capito has to go! Like I said yesterday: While Mitch McConnell and his best buddy Shelley Moore Capit…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Sign Jamaal’s card.

Brand New Congress John -- He did it!  In last week’s primary, Jamaal Bowman crushed 31-year incumbent Eliot Engel. We can’t thank you enough for supporting Brand New Congress and Jamaal. Every volunteer hour you spent and every dollar you gave made this victory possible…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 4:47 PM

We are almost there

Brand New Congress John, thanks to supporters like you we are so close. We’re now only $3,598 away from one of the best fundraising months ever at Brand New Congress. We’re on the verge of $60,000 for the month of June!   If 359 of our BNC supporters like you contribute $…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:20 PM

What's happening in Maine?

Brand New Congress John -- All across the country, Democratic Party leadership is doing all it can to lock out progressives. Black-listing vendors, levying outrageous voter data access fees, mounting costly ballot challenges, even launching dark money Super PACs against f…

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June 28, 2020 at 5:33 PM

An accountable Congress?

Brand New Congress John -- Attorney General William Barr is a serial offender. It was revealed last week that Barr once again abused his position as Attorney General to pervert the Constitution and protect President Trump’s friend, Roger Stone.  As chief Law Enforcement …

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  Zeynab Day · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Taking our movement to Congress.

Brand New Congress John -- Leaders are emerging on the ground in communities every day. People are taking direct action in their own hands, because this is how we change the world -- one fierce, committed activist at a time.  Leaders like Cori Bush in Missouri, who stood…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 8:47 PM

All eyes on Kentucky, and look who’s leading

Brand New Congress John -- Charles Booker has now taken the lead in his bid for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky. The numbers are still coming in, but in-person voting numbers show that Charles has seized tremendous momentum in his race against establishment-backed Amy McGrath…

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June 24, 2020 at 10:22 PM

It WAS a SUPER Tuesday

Brand New Congress John -- We called yesterday our Super Tuesday because BNC’s nine New York candidates, and Charles Booker in Kentucky wrapped up fierce primary races, putting the establishment on notice: Progressive values are American values. Votes are still being coun…

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June 23, 2020 at 6:12 PM

It’s our SUPER Tuesday

Brand New Congress John -- This is a HUGE day for Brand New Congress and our amazing slate of progressive candidates! Our New York Nine have primaries across the Empire State. In Kentucky we support the people’s favorite Charles Booker, who is surging in his bid to uns…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 7:24 PM

The New York Nine and Booker face primaries tomorrow

Brand New Congress John -- Tomorrow is a BIG day for the Brand New Congress slate. Our New York Nine have primaries across the Empire State. In Kentucky we support the people’s favorite Charles Booker, who is surging in his bid to unseat Mitch McConnell!  Jamaal Bowman (N…

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June 21, 2020 at 7:53 PM

BNC candidates are on the rise, and presidential contenders have noticed.

Brand New Congress John -- Every day that passes Brand New Congress candidates are gaining more momentum. In the past few weeks we’ve seen a flood of endorsements for BNC candidates from former Democratic presidential contenders. Julián Castro, Elizabeth Warren, Tom St…

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June 19, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Brand New Congress John -- It is our mission to help elect powerful organizers and community leaders to Congress; people who understand the deep history of struggle in our country. Today we reflect on Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas were finally told that…

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June 18, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Charles Booker’s campaign poised to win

Brand New Congress John -- We announced Charles Booker for U.S. Senate to our slate in March. When we endorse candidates we search for those who have the fire for change and truly reflect their districts. Charles is genuine and has struggled with so many issues in his own…

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June 17, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Meet Jamaal and Tomas

Brand New Congress John -- Two of our New York Nine candidates are gaining steam! Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Tomas Ramos (NY-15) are going all-in for the final push of their campaigns. Jamaal Bowman was born and raised in New York City, and knows what it’s like to live i…

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June 16, 2020 at 9:36 PM

A major victory on the heels of Pride

Brand New Congress John -- Yesterday marked a MAJOR victory for the LGBTQ+ community!  After half a century of organizing, protesting, seeking change in local and state policy, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled yesterday that individuals are Constitutionally p…

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June 15, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Two of our New York Nine

Brand New Congress John -- Our New York NINE are facing primaries in just EIGHT DAYS! You guys already know Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from our New York slate, but meet two more future representatives who are really getting people fired up about change in their districts: …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 9:54 PM

10 primaries, 10 seats, just 10 more days

Brand New Congress John -- As you know, four Brand New Congress candidates are headed to the general election in November: Adrienne Bell (TX-14), Nick Rubando (OH-05), Kara Eastman (NE-02) and Paula Jean Swearengin (U.S. Senate, West Virginia). Paula handily won her r…

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June 11, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Charles Beats Mitch

Brand New Congress John -- When Brand New Congress endorsed Kentucky Senate Candidate Charles Booker months ago, we saw THE candidate who could rally the state and beat Mitch McConnell in November.  Charles has a massive mountain to climb, first though, as his primary op…

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June 10, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Go Paula Jean, Go

Brand New Congress John -- Today we celebrate! Last night we had one of our greatest victories at Brand New Congress. Paula Jean Swearengin in West Virginia blew past her primary challengers and is headed to the general election in November to take on Trump-apologist Re…

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June 9, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Let’s retire Eliot Engel

Brand New Congress Voters, not politicians, should decide our elections. John -- Jamaal Bowman’s opponent Eliot Engel is right about one thing. In this country, voters get to decide who represents them. “This is not a dictatorship. This is a democracy. We shouldn’t have o…

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June 8, 2020 at 9:02 PM

We're doing this.

Brand New Congress John -- Tomorrow’s primary is just hours away and we have three stellar candidates on the docket! We have primaries in Georgia and West Virginia TOMORROW! Brand New Congress mentor and heroine Paula Jean Swearengin is vying for a U.S. Senate seat to r…

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June 7, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Go, Paula!

Brand New Congress John -- Three years ago Brand New Congress started talking to a spitfire activist in West Virginia. She had stood toe to toe with a U.S. Senator, House and state representatives. We were moved to tears when she demanded clean water and asked Sen. Joe …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 11:39 PM

Senate needs to step up

Brand New Congress John -- It’s been an exceptionally difficult week for the movement. Protests organized in reaction to a slew of recent police murders have exposed horrifying violence from law enforcement across the country. The videos have been graphic and unsettling. …

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June 4, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Ballots delayed, polls closed in Georgia

Brand New Congress John,  Georgia’s primary is FIVE days away, and tens of thousands of voters have not received the absentee ballots they’ve requested. Officials are also closing polling places, reducing access for citizens to vote in person on Election Day. Brand New …

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 9:21 PM

We need leaders like these

Brand New Congress John -- At times like this, we don’t need hollow calls for peace. At times like this, we don’t need white saviors who think they have all the answers. At times like this, we don’t need partisan politics that protects the interests of the few. At times …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Let's elect a new Senator in Iowa

Brand New Congress   John -- Kimberly Graham here, Brand New Congress candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa. When I decided to run for the U.S. Senate, I had no idea what would happen. I stepped out in faith, hoping something or someone would be there when it felt…

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  Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Seventeen in June

Brand New Congress John -- Tomorrow Brand New Congress candidates Kimberly Graham (U.S. Senate-Iowa), Mckayla Wilkes (MD-05), Shelia Bryant (MD-04), and Jim Harper (IN-01) will be facing primaries in their districts and states. Each of these candidates and their teams are figh…

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