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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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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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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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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Zeynab Day, Brand New Congress · [email protected]

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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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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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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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]brandnewcongress.org

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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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