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December 8, 2022 at 9:57 PM

When he was asked to run, he said no

John – Maxwell Frost wasn’t planning to run for Congress. When his colleagues first encouraged him to run for office, he said no. It wasn’t until he spoke with hundreds of people in his community who repeatedly encouraged him to go for it that he finally said yes.  Now he’s on his way to D.C. as t…

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December 2, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Survey: What do you want Congress to focus on next?

John – We have just 20 days left before Congress ends their 2022 legislative session and breaks for the holidays.  There are many open priorities that Congress could pass in the lame duck session before the new Republican controlled House takes over in January. Brand New Congress would like to kno…

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November 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Want to avert a rail strike? Fight for workers.

John – The current negotiations over the railroad workers contract proves how urgent it is that we continue growing progressive power in Congress. While some Democratic leaders are pushing rail workers to accept a contract that hasn’t been ratified by union members – and which does not include eve…

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November 29, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Your Giving Tuesday gift can power the next wave of progressives

John – This year for Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to invest in our work in the movement. Brand New Congress has had a tremendously successful year. We began with Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s special election victory in January. Then in November ALL SIX of our BNC Representatives on the Novemb…

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November 23, 2022 at 7:17 PM

We are so thankful for all of you

John – This year we have much to be thankful for with the election of four bold new progressive leaders to Congress, including our first ever BNC Senator! The addition of Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Becca Balint, Rep. Maxwell Frost and Sen. John Fetterman brings additional progressive voices to Washing…

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November 20, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Progressives are changing the conversation

John – Our BNC representatives and candidates drive progress every single day.  From the campaign trail to Congress, our candidates lead the conversation on student debt relief, universal healthcare, bold climate action, housing justice, legal reforms, and progressive policies that put people firs…

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November 17, 2022 at 4:43 PM

It’s official! Katie is headed back to Congress!

John – Last night Rep. Katie Porter officially clinched her re-election bid for the newly drawn CA-47 district.  Katie has been a powerhouse for working families since she first flipped this seat in 2018, and she continues to prove that progressive policies resonate with voters across the politica…

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November 12, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Reaching out with a personal thank you, John

We have had a big week here at Brand New Congress, John, thanks to our wonderful supporters.  Tuesday night we learned that five of our BNC representatives were overwhelmingly re-elected to continue serving in Congress next year (and some results are still pending!).  We also learned the BNC cauc…

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November 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Results update

John – After we sent our election night update (see below if you missed it) we got BIG NEWS. John Fetterman won in Pennsylvania, and we have officially elected our FIRST BNC Senator! This was a HUGE night for Brand New Congress with four new BNC reps headed to Washington D.C.! Will you help us ce…

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November 9, 2022 at 5:03 AM

Results are rolling in – and we have winners!

John,  Several of our races have already been called, and we couldn’t wait to share the good news with you!  First up: The elections have been called for BNC Representatives AOC, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and all five are headed back to Congress!  Th…

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November 8, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Election Day in America

Election Day is here, John.   Polls are already open in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and Brand New Congress has candidates on the ballot from coast to coast.  Your vote is your voice and your power. Don’t let anyone take that power away from you.  If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to get …

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November 7, 2022 at 8:43 PM

BNC Insider - Nov 7th, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, Election Day Eve edition.In this issue:  Countdown to Polls openingGOP Wish ListElection Day OutlookWays to take action Get ready to dive in Countdown to Election Day Tomorrow is Election Day, and the polls ope…

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November 6, 2022 at 10:27 PM

Our choice is clear

This election has VERY clear contrasts, John.  Mehmet Oz – a medical doctor – has called abortion “murder.” BNC’s John Fetterman believes abortion is healthcare, and he will fight for healthcare and reproductive freedom for ALL.  Rand Paul – also a medical doctor – supports a complete federal ban…

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November 5, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Who’s fighting for your priorities?

John – Races are tightening across the board, and it’s looking more and more like Tuesday’s election is going to be a nailbiter. Several recent polls have looked at what voters are most worried about as they go to cast their ballots.  The number one issue on nearly every voter’s mind is the econo…

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November 4, 2022 at 10:04 PM

An unprecedented opportunity to grow progressive power

John – Brand New Congress is supporting some of the most consequential races of this election cycle. John Fetterman and Charles Booker are each running for United States Senate. When they succeed in flipping these GOP Senate seats in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, we will keep two obstructionist Repu…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Urgent: Voter suppression in Tennessee

We have got to help Odessa fight back. John – There is breaking news out of Nashville of a blatant attempt to suppress votes, and Odessa Kelly needs our help to fight back. For over 200 years the city of Nashville was represented by a single congressional district.  But this year, the Republican-c…

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November 2, 2022 at 9:24 PM

This race was decided by FIVE votes.

One year ago today, Sheila shocked the nation John – it’s only been one year since Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stunned election watchers and pulled off one of the most exciting victories I have ever seen.  It would take a hand recount and another 10 days before we knew for certain, but one year ago…

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November 1, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Over $40K raised for BNC candidates!

We’re down to the last week, John.   We have some crucial, close races on the ballot next Tuesday, like Michelle Vallejo in TX-15, Odessa Kelly in TN-07, and John Fetterman in Pennsylvania. And we’re doing everything we can to get them across the finish line.  Over the last month we have shared u…

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October 31, 2022 at 11:11 PM

A very brief request

John,  We have only a few hours remaining before our monthly fundraising deadline, and we are only $1,012 shy of our goal.  Earlier today there were some technical issues with ActBlue, our fundraising platform, and if you tried to contribute then you may have run into trouble.  Good news, it’s wo…

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October 31, 2022 at 4:46 PM

BNC Insider - Oct 31st, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, your weekly recap of everything that’s happening in the world of Brand New Congress. In this issue:  Countdown to Election DayZombie lawsRashida’s climate justice billBNC Candidates rallying the vote togetherOd…

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October 30, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Closing in fast

Great news, John!  Thanks to a surge in grassroots contributions the last few days, we are VERY close to meeting our October fundraising target.  We are now just $1,500 shy of our must-reach goal, and $6,500 short of our stretch goal that will give us a jump start post election on building the ne…

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October 29, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Let’s get some souls to the polls for Odessa Kelly!

John – Congressional Republicans have made their agenda crystal clear. If they are allowed to take back the majority on November 8th, they will fight to pass a national ban on abortion. Our reproductive freedoms, our voting rights, and so much more are on the line this November. And BNC-endorsed …

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October 28, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Zombie laws are coming back from the grave

No trick. No treat. These laws are deadly, and they must be stopped. It's a scary time, John.  In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, the nation has been struck by a wave of “zombie laws” coming back to life with extreme abortion bans.  These are laws passed decades ago (some more tha…

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October 27, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Double or nothing?

On Nov 8th we either take a giant leap forward, or we fall back a generation. John – The work of Brand New Congress extends far beyond November 8th. We are already laying plans for 2024 to continue building our progressive coalition in Congress. Our monthly fundraising goals determine the scale o…

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October 26, 2022 at 8:44 PM

BREAKING: Rashida Tlaib introduces climate justice bill

John – Rep. Rashida Tlaib just introduced the revolutionary Cumulative Impacts Act, an environmental justice bill aimed at protecting communities systemically harmed by environmental racism. Corporate polluters have a long and shameful history of building polluting facilities and dumping hazardo…

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October 25, 2022 at 10:26 PM

Katie Porter: Over HALF of these high prices are caused by corporate greed

John – BNC Representative Katie Porter had yet another viral teachable moment in Congress last week. In a congressional hearing on inflation and corporate price gouging, Katie held up a chart showing that over HALF of the higher prices you and I are paying at the grocery store and the gas pump ar…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM

On the cusp of something really big here

John – We are on the verge of a major transformation in progressive power, and we’ve got 14 days to bring it home. In two weeks we can DOUBLE the BNC voting bloc in Congress, gaining major allies in the fight for universal healthcare, fair wages, strong unions, and bold climate action.  Brand New…

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October 24, 2022 at 11:02 PM

BNC Insider - Oct 24th, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, your weekly recap of everything that’s happening in the world of Brand New Congress. In this issue:  Countdown to Election DayCori’s call for student debt relief for HBCUsRashida’s Justice for All ActOdessa lea…

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October 23, 2022 at 8:46 PM

In 16 days Vermont will elect their first openly LGBTQ+ representative

John – Becca Balint is about to make history in Vermont.  Becca is a former middle school teacher currently serving in the Vermont State Senate as the President Pro Tempore. Through her leadership in the Senate, Becca helped pass paid family leave, increase the minimum wage, bold climate action, …

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October 22, 2022 at 3:34 PM

¡Vamos Por Quince!

Let’s go for 15! John – We need all hands on deck for Michelle Vallejo in Texas 15.   Donald Trump is in South Texas this weekend rallying for Michelle’s far-right opponent. He and his right-wing enablers are trying to divide our communities against one another, and we will not let it stand.  We …

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October 21, 2022 at 8:55 PM

A number we’re really proud of

John – From Day One, 99% of the donations made to Brand New Congress have come from small dollar donors.  These are regular folks like delivery drivers, warehouse workers, teachers, engineers, and small business owners pitching in $10, $25, $100, or whatever they can spare – all to help us elect …

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October 20, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Rand Paul is a liar

Look, we don’t often use our platform to talk about our candidates’ opponents, John. But people need to see Rand Paul for exactly what he is.  Rand Paul is a liar, and someone far too dangerous to be allowed to stay in office. Don’t take our word for it, take Rand’s.  Here he is addressing a grou…

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October 19, 2022 at 8:51 PM

The race is tightening in Pennsylvania

Time to step it up for John Fetterman. John – We’ve got good news and, well, slightly less good news about Pennsylvania.  Let’s start with the good news. Recent polls in Pennsylvania show BNC’s John Fetterman absolutely trouncing Dr. Oz among female voters – a key constituency this year with repr…

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October 18, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Jamaal is on the road fighting for our rights

John – We know exactly what the GOP will do if they’re allowed to get back into power. They will slash Social Security, gut Medicare and Medicaid, and strip away our reproductive rights. We know, because they’ve told us that’s what they’re planning. That’s why BNC’s Jamaal Bowman is on the road t…

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October 17, 2022 at 8:46 PM

BNC Insider - Oct 17th, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, your weekly recap of everything that’s happening in the world of Brand New Congress. In this issue:  Countdown to Election DayKatie Porter closes a major gap in ObamacareAOC reveals student loan forgiveness hac…

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October 15, 2022 at 8:46 PM

AOC is still breaking new ground

As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to look back on our very first Brand New Congress win.AOC’s general election victory on November 6, 2018 was groundbreaking for a dozen reasons. She was the FIRST BNC recruit to win a seat in Congress – unseating the…

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October 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A good news email

You’re going to love this. John – If your inbox is anything like ours, you’re probably flooded with doom and gloom emails right now.  This is not one of those emails. Today we are writing with good – no, with GREAT – news.  First, thanks to a massive surge in grassroots contributions, we have sig…

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October 14, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Greg leads the charge in Texas

Get ready to elect the most progressive representative the South has ever seen. “Texas is not a red state. It’s an under-organized state.”Greg Casar (TX-35)  John – Everything is converging in Texas right now.  The fight for voting rights, workers rights, and abortion rights; the fight over gun s…

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October 12, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Our choice could not be more clear

This election has VERY clear contrasts, John.  Mehmet Oz – a medical doctor – has called abortion “murder.” BNC’s John Fetterman believes abortion is healthcare, and he will fight for healthcare and reproductive freedom for ALL.  Rand Paul – also a medical doctor – supports a complete federal ban…

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October 11, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Join me, Michelle Vallejo and Greg Casar LIVE in 2 hours

John – We’re going live at 7pm ET / 6pm CT with Michelle Vallejo and Greg Casar, and you’re invited!  Follow along on the Brand New Congress Facebook page or YouTube channel for a conversation about running progressive campaigns in Texas, with updates on their campaigns and their priorities once …

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October 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Representation matters

Until all of us are free, none of us are free. Reflections on National Coming Out Day John – Out of a total of 12,422 people elected to Congress throughout our nation’s history, only 25 have ever been members of the LGBTQIA+ community – and only 15 were elected while openly LGBT. Brand New Congr…

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October 10, 2022 at 11:01 PM

The DCCC just turned their back on Michelle

It’s up to us to finish the fight in TX-15. John – We need all hands on deck right now. The DCCC and House Majority PAC are quietly withdrawing their advertising support for BNC’s Michelle Vallejo, the Democratic nominee for the open seat in TX-15.  This is one of the most competitive elections t…

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October 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM

BNC Insider - Oct 10th, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, your weekly recap of everything that’s happening in the world of Brand New Congress. In this issue:  This week’s voting deadlinesLegal weed? Not yet.DCCC Drops Michelle, but we’ve still got her backCori’s Repro…

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October 9, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Be a part of this

John, We are in the middle of our statewide tour for reproductive freedom, and there’s still time for you to make an impact. We need your help to get this message out to as many voters as possible. Will you split a contribution of $25, $50, or whatever you can spare between my campaign and Brand…

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October 8, 2022 at 7:26 PM

30 days to go

There’s still time to impact some of the most important races in the nation. John – Brand New Congress is supporting some of the most important races of this election cycle. John Fetterman and Charles Booker are each running for United States Senate. If they succeed in flipping these GOP Senate s…

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October 7, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Something I’m really proud of

I’m reaching out for your help. John, We announced something I'm really proud of: We're taking our fight for reproductive freedom on the road from October 8-10.  In the hours after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Missouri became the first state to ban abortion. So, we're joining with key partners li…

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October 6, 2022 at 8:45 PM

“People have died.”

Maxwell Frost on MSNBC Brand New Congress extends our love and solidarity to all people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, Florida, and South Carolina. If you are in a storm-affected area and you are in need of resources, please check the official US government website for more i…

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October 5, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Send a teacher to Congress

John – Today is World Teachers’ Day, and we are celebrating the educators of Brand New Congress!   Educators in America are under attack. Our schools are chronically underfunded. American teachers are vastly underpaid compared to our peer countries. Most teachers report spending their personal f…

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October 4, 2022 at 8:46 PM

64

That’s the number of donations we need to bring in today. John – Brand New Congress is supporting some of the most important races of this election cycle.  John Fetterman and Charles Booker are each running for United States Senate. If they succeed in flipping these GOP Senate seats in Pennsylvan…

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October 3, 2022 at 8:46 PM

BNC Insider - Oct 3rd, 2022

Your weekly roundup of BNC news. John – Welcome back to another edition of BNC Insider, your weekly recap of everything that’s happening in the world of Brand New Congress.   In this issue:   Next week’s voting deadlines BNC Reps DEFEAT Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Katie Po…

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