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  CalforNC.com · [email protected]
January 9, 2020 at 12:50 AM

bump

  Cal emailed you with an update about our campaign now that this all-important election year is in full swing, and we wanted to bump it to the top of your inbox. Read Cal's message below and then add your first donation of 2020 to help us flip North Carolina and take back the Senate …
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 2:02 AM

Your first contribution of 2020

  John — I am about to ask you to add your first contribution of 2020 to our campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. I hope you will give me a moment to explain why this request is so important — especially today. We’ve finally made it to 2020. Simply put, every action you take (o…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 11:39 PM

The new year

  John — I know a lot of folks out there choose their resolutions for the new year carefully, and do their best to meet them. This year, I’m opting for something a bit different: I want to let you know what I’m wishing for in 2020. But first, I’d like to share a quick photo with you: …
  Team Cal · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 12:17 AM

The last time you’ll hear from us this year

  Hey John, this is the last time you’ll hear from us this year, so we’ll keep this message incredibly short and let you get on with your celebrations. In a few hours, we’ll not only ring in the new year — but we’ll also close the books on the most important FEC filing deadline we’ve …
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Happy New Year

  Tonight at midnight, we close the books on our 2019 fundraising. Once we do, our numbers will be sent off to the Federal Election Commission and become public. As one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, all eyes will be on North Carolina and our campaign. I need you…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:02 AM

Quick

  John — FACT: Several polls show Cal Cunningham ahead of our Republican opponent, Thom Tillis, by just a few points. FACT: Tillis is vulnerable. He has one of the worst approval ratings of any Republican Senator in the country (a staggeringly bad 33%!). FACT: Our campaign is refusing…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 10:18 PM

Answering the question

  John — This race is about so much more than flipping a Senate seat blue and replacing a weak and ineffective leader. It’s about answering the fundamental question: what kind of North Carolina do we want our kids to grow up in? It’s about giving the people of our state the leadership…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Tomorrow

  Things are heating up in North Carolina, John! The polls show Cal Cunningham can defeat Republican Thom Tillis. Virtually every poll out of North Carolina shows Tillis with a low approval rating — the last one has him at just 33%. Three major election forecasters upgraded our race t…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 5:00 AM

North Carolina:

  John — If we’re going to successfully move the needle on the issues that matter to all of us, then we need to win back the Senate. And winning back the Senate involves winning in North Carolina. So I'm asking you directly: Can you please chip in to help Cal Cunningham in his fight t…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 2:10 AM

Catching up

  John — In just 48 hours, we’re going to close the books on the most important fundraising deadline of the year in a major test for our growing campaign. But here’s the truth: we’re a little bit behind on the online fundraising goals that will allow us to run the kind of campaign it …
  Devan Barber, CalforNC.com · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Reaching out

  John — I’ll get straight to the point: Cal’s in the race of his life right now. Mitch McConnell, the Koch network, and other shady special interest groups are spending big and have millions at their disposal to attack us. But the polls show we can win this toss-up race. And with you…
  Cal 2020 · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Ugh

  Look at this guy, John: Our Republican opponent, Thom Tillis, is more vulnerable than ever. According to a recent poll, Tillis’ approval rating sits at a staggering 33% in North Carolina. You read that right -- 33%. The people of North Carolina don’t trust him to do right by them, …
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 3:34 AM

Tuesday

  John — I am about to ask you to make a contribution to my Senate campaign in North Carolina. Our critical FEC fundraising deadline is fast approaching, and I want to explain why this is such an important request. The people of North Carolina deserve a leader who understands the issu…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 11:38 PM

Some numbers

  Check out these stats, John — Several polls show Cal Cunningham leading his Republican opponent, Thom Tillis, by just a few points. Tillis’ approval rating is lower than any other Senator, with the latest poll showing him at just 33%. Three major political forecasters have upgrad…
  CalforNC.com · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 6:31 PM

$80 million

  “NC bases lost millions to the border wall. The new budget doesn’t replace the money.” — The News & Observer Rush a donation to replace weak Senator Thom Tillis with Cal Cunningham — who has the courage to do right by our military families >> CONTRIBUTE NOW…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 1:31 AM

Four

  Arizona. Kentucky. Texas. North Carolina. What do these states all have in common, you ask? Veterans are running for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbents in every single one of them. And VoteVets has been proud to endorse each one. If candidates like Mark Kelly, Amy McGrath, MJ…
  Cal 2020 · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 6:51 PM

Two photos

  John: Do you recognize this guy? That’s Mitch McConnell. He has a massive network of dark money groups and Super PACs to buy elections, and he hasn’t been shy about it. McConnell has his eye on Democrats in key Senate races across the country, plugging millions in to prop up Republ…
  CalforNC.com · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 2:24 AM

Thom Tillis could lose

  If you’re looking for a prime opportunity to pick up another Senate seat and make a big impact on this election, then send a donation to Cal Cunningham’s campaign right now. We can win this race. CONTRIBUTE NOW Here’s why we’re asking, John — For months now, polls hav…
  Devan Barber, CalforNC.com · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 8:19 PM

I am writing to ask you to make a donation of $10 or more. Here’s why it matters you do so today:

  John, we’re in the throes of the holidays and whether you’re hosting friends, family, and neighbors or getting ready to travel, I know this must be a hectic time for you. So, I’m going to cut right to the chase: I’m writing to ask you to chip in $10 right now to help us meet our goa…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 25, 2019 at 10:28 PM

Happy holidays!

  John — I wanted to take a moment to say happy holidays, and to wish you a season filled with peace and happiness, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other faith traditions. To me, this time of year is about rejoicing in the blessings we have. It’s also about our shared co…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 7:25 PM

$4

  John — we’re emailing to ask if you’ll pitch in $4. Why? Because that’s the number of seats Democrats need to take back the Senate. Vulnerable Republicans like Susan Collins, Martha McSally, Cory Gardner, and yes, Thom Tillis, are in major trouble — giving Democrats an opportunity t…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 2:25 AM

All I ask

  Don’t let the chaos coming out of Washington lately distract you from what we’re building here, John. Since we launched our campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, thousands of supporters across our state — including folks in every single one of our state’s 100 counties — have j…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight reports:

  John — Democrats can flip North Carolina blue and take back the Senate. We have the proof in the numbers. The polls are saying Cal can defeat Thom Tillis. A slew of major election forecasters have already rated our race a “toss-up.” And our fundraising kept pace with Tillis’ GOP meg…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 2:27 AM

An explanation

  John — In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution to my campaign for United States Senate in North Carolina. Let me explain why this request is so important: We’re facing a critical end-of-year FEC fundraising deadline in just a few days. It will determine whethe…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 7:01 PM

What the experts are saying

  “The secret to Democrats’ ability to win the majority is in their ability to expand the playing field. The first race on that list is in North Carolina." — Cook Political Report Rush a donation of $10 or more to help Democrats take back the Senate by flipping North Carolina…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 2:37 AM

Busy

  John -- I know the holidays are coming up and it’s a busy time of year for everyone, but if you have a few dollars to spare to help our campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, we could really use it. I hope you’ll give me a moment to explain why: Our most important FEC fundraisi…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Some numbers

  John -- Two years ago today, Thom Tillis voted for a tax bill that put the wealthy and corporations above working families. 60% of savings went to the wealthiest. Billions in savings went to big corporations. And those corporations chose to enrich their wealthy investors and CEOs in…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 11:24 PM

Re: Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act

  John: Coverage for 54 million people with pre-existing conditions -- including 1.7 million North Carolinians -- now hangs in the balance after a court ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional. Make no mistake: this is exactly what the GOP had hoped for -- …
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 12:35 AM

What we expect from our leaders

  John -- North Carolinians are proudly independent people, and we expect the same from those who take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Unfortunately, over the last few days, we’ve seen Mitch McConnell blatantly admit that his top priority in the Se…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 2:39 AM

Two questions

  John -- We only have a few hours left until we close the books on our mid-month fundraising deadline. If enough folks don’t step up before midnight, there’s a real risk of falling short on our most important FEC goal of the year. Will we have the resources we’ll need to take on an i…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 11:57 PM

Morning Joe: “Mitch McConnell’s not going to have enough money to throw at that guy”

  John -- North Carolina can put Democrats on the path to taking back the Senate next year. But only if we have the resources it takes to combat Mitch McConnell’s pile of dark money. Make a donation before midnight to help us stay on track to meet our critical FEC goal >> Republ…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 6:31 PM

Cal emailed you. Devan emailed you. Now, we’re emailing you.

  We’ll make this quick, John -- Cal emailed you yesterday and told you how critical our FEC fundraising deadline is to our campaign this month. Devan, our campaign manager, emailed you to tell you we might fall short on our goals ahead of the December 31 deadline. And now, we’re almo…
  Cal 2020 · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 2:31 AM

We can take back the Carolinas

  John -- We’ll cut to the chase: In 2020, we can win back the Senate and finally bring new leadership to Washington. Two of our best opportunities to flip seats? Right here in the Carolinas. Like Thom Tillis, South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham refuses to stand up to President Trump, eve…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 15, 2019 at 10:16 PM

An important request

  John -- I am about to ask you to make a contribution to my Senate campaign in North Carolina. Our critical FEC fundraising deadline is fast approaching, and I want to explain why this is such an important request for you. The people of North Carolina deserve a leader who understands…
  Devan for Team Cal · [email protected]
December 15, 2019 at 5:15 PM

The most important deadline we’ve ever faced

  John -- We are just a few weeks away from the most important FEC fundraising deadline we’ve ever faced. That’s not hyperbole. It’s true. Why? Because when Cal decided to run, folks knew it would be tough to challenge a Republican incumbent handpicked and bankrolled by Mitch McConnel…
  Cal 2020 · [email protected]
December 15, 2019 at 1:39 AM

Asking for $4

  John -- We’re asking you to donate just $4 today. Here’s why: Democrats only need to flip four seats to win back the Senate and remove Mitch McConnell as Majority Leader in 2020. And the path to flipping those four seats without our campaign winning this Senate race in North Carolin…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 8:15 PM

400

  John -- Mitch McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard! We’ve seen zero progress on the issues that matter most because McConnell is simply ignoring nearly 400 bills House Democrats have passed. But what we have seen is truly devastating. Tax cuts to benefit the …
  Devan from Team Cal · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 5:28 PM

I’m personally asking you

  John -- On Monday, I’m going to sit down to evaluate our fundraising projections for December. If things look good, we’ll be on pace to meet our 2019 goal -- if not, we’ll need to make some tough decisions. We need to build the kind of campaign that can stand up to the Koch network …
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 2:24 AM

Let me tell you about Gordon

  John -- At a recent event in Lexington, a man named Gordon raised a concern about my opponent, Senator Thom Tillis, allowing President Trump to take $80 million from our men and women in uniform for his sham emergency declaration. Here’s what I told Gordon, and what I’ll tell you to…
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 10:21 PM

FEC deadline

  As you probably know, our FEC fundraising deadline is at the end of this month. Our team is going all-out to generate as many individual contributions for Cal’s Senate campaign as possible before we officially file our report. We’d like to include your name, if possible. So, we’re a…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 12:51 AM

Short

  John -- I’m going to keep this one short. In a few weeks, we’ll close the books on the most important FEC fundraising deadline we’ve faced so far. And we’ve set some ambitious goals that we need to reach before then. Here’s the truth: money matters in campaigns, but what makes me so…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Heating up

  Things are heating up in this Senate race, John -- The polls show Cal Cunningham can defeat Republican Thom Tillis. Virtually every poll out of North Carolina shows Tillis’ approval rating is underwater -- the last one had his approval rating at just 33%. Three major election foreca…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 12:50 AM

I’m asking you to make a donation to my U.S. Senate campaign before our most important FEC reporting deadline of the year.

  John -- In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to my U.S. Senate campaign before our most important FEC reporting deadline of the year. Will you let me explain why this is such an important test of our momentum? Everybody from the press to the Koch network to the …
  Team Cal · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 9:52 PM

Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, and the Koch network

  First, multiple public polls showed our campaign tied or ahead of our opponent in this election, Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Then, GOP groups fueled by Mitch McConnell and the Koch family started spending outrageous sums of money on ads -- and an analysis of the race said it wou…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 1:12 AM

Ending 2019 on a strong note

  John -- we hit the ground running this year, thanks to you. In the weeks and months after launching this journey together, we have traveled the state, and earned support from all 100 counties in North Carolina. We’ve also earned endorsements from more than 140 North Carolina leaders…
  Cal 2020 · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Re: FEC deadline

  John -- we’ll keep this brief. We’re pushing hard toward our FEC fundraising deadline this month, which is the most important deadline we’ve faced so far. Cal Cunningham is the only candidate in this race who is ready to take on corruption in Washington by defeating Mitch McConnell …
  Devan from Team Cal · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 12:45 AM

Wow

  John -- The response to our first weekly goal of the campaign has been incredible, but the team asked me to reach out one more time. We’re so close to hitting our $25,000 weekly goal. So, our team is extending the deadline until midnight tonight. Will you chip in $10 or whatever you…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 12:52 AM

Tonight at midnight

  John -- In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution to my campaign for United States Senate in North Carolina. Let me explain why this request is so important: The key to flipping North Carolina blue and bringing Democrats closer to Senate control is an incredible…
  Take Back North Carolina · [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Slowing down

  John -- They may seem small, but the weekly goals we set for ourselves really do help our campaign stay on track -- especially with the most important FEC deadline of the year looming large. In order to take on Thom Tillis and his massive dark money network, we have to build a winni…
  Cal Cunningham · [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 1:22 AM

The biggest FEC end-of-year deadline

  John -- December is one of the most important months of the year for fundraising. It’s our last chance to increase our numbers before the biggest FEC end-of-year deadline at midnight on December 31. Tomorrow, we’ll know if we hit our first weekly goal and whether or not we’re on tra…