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  Team Dutch · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 3:56 PM

last email

Master Template of the month       This is the last time we’ll email you this month, so we’ll keep this short so you can enjoy your long holiday weekend. FIRST: Political forecasters believe Washington Republicans will gain seats during upcoming redistricting, and as it s…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Did you see what Fox News said?

Master Template Reaching our goal is going to be tougher than usual, but it also just got even more critical.       Earlier this week, Dutch told you about the challenges we’re facing with the end-of-month deadline falling over the long holiday weekend.  The truth is it’s…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Need your help before the long weekend

Master Template Every dollar makes a difference.       I’m looking forward to spending the holiday weekend in Ocean City, enjoying quality time with my family, and eating crab cakes by the shore. But I wanted to reach out to you one more time before we all head out for th…
  Dutch Ruppersberger for Congress · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Sincerely asking for $2 before the 31st

Master Template Every dollar really does make a difference.       As we tell you often, your small-dollar contributions really do make a difference. They help us build a strong campaign that has what it takes to power Dutch to victory. And when Dutch wins, Maryland famili…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Making sure January 6th never happens again

Master Template Join me in demanding the Senate take action ASAP >>       Across the country and around the world, the U.S. Capitol is recognized as a symbol of democracy. But on January 6th, rioters incited by Donald Trump and his Big Lie of 2020 election fraud sto…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 2:45 PM

I need to be honest with you.

Master Template A behind-the-scenes look at our campaign >>       With the end-of-month deadline less than a week away, I want to give you an honest, behind-the-scenes look at our campaign. Deadlines like the one we have coming up on May 31st are important for our c…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 2:53 PM

We can’t let the NRA win

Master Template This will be a tough fight, but it’s winnable >>       This year, the Supreme Court will hear a case from the NRA that could pose a huge setback to our efforts to prevent tragic acts of gun violence in our communities.  For decades, the NR…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Washington Republicans are making it harder to vote.

Master Template These kinds of restrictions are sweeping the nation.       While Georgia’s recent restrictive voting law dominated headlines, it’s hardly the first -- or last -- of its kind. In fact, Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight reports that Georgia is one of 11 states t…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 5:28 PM

my bipartisan bill

Master Template My bill passed the House.       I’m excited to share this news with you: Earlier this week, the House passed my bipartisan bill to stop the cycle of violence in our communities. BEFORE THE FEC MID-QUARTER DEADLINE: Support my fight for Maryland in Congress…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Do you think D.C. should be a state?

Master Template This is a democratic issue.       I have some exciting updates to share -- there have been some big developments in the fight for D.C. statehood: FIRST: For the second time in U.S. history, I joined my colleagues in the House in passing a bill that would m…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 3:26 PM

re: Small Business Week

Master Template Help is on the way to restaurants.       I’m proud to announce that help is on the way for restaurants, just in time for Small Business Week. The economic fallout from the coronavirus has hit all small businesses incredibly hard, but it’s been especially d…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 8:02 PM

This is about so much more than one fundraising goal:

Master Template It’s about building a better future for our children and our country.       I want to thank everyone who contributed to our campaign last month. Together, we reached our April fundraising goal. As you know, asking for money is one of my least favorite asp…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 7:45 PM

I’m humbly asking for $2

Master Template Together, we can beat the odds.       There are only a few hours left before the end-of-month deadline, and we’re still short of our goal. Experts say Washington Republicans hold the advantage in the race for the House, and GOP extremists have seen a huge…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 3:58 PM

competitiveness

Master Template Here’s where we stand right now:       Quick recap: FIRST: We learned Washington Republicans are “giddy” about taking over the House in 2022. THEN: The new U.S. Census data “hands more House sets to Republican strongholds,” and election experts expect “Rep…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 7:40 PM

RE: redistricting

Master Template The race for the House just became even more competitive.       ABC News: “First census numbers released, setting up contentious redistricting cycle” I have a big update: The U.S. Census Bureau released new population data, which will inform nationwide red…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 7:22 PM

GOP takeover

Master Template What a GOP-controlled House would mean for our country:       BREAKING: Republican lawmakers giddy about 2022 takeover at House GOP retreat Chip in $2 before the end-of-month deadline to stop them >> If you've saved your payment information with ActB…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 6:09 PM

good news and bad news

Master Template We’re making great progress, but it could all disappear if this happens >>       I have good news and bad news -- I’ll start with the good news:  Yesterday, I joined the House in passing a bill that would make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st sta…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 6:12 PM

This is about our future >>

Master Template The future of our economy, our country, and our planet       Today is Earth Day -- a day about protecting our environment and our precious natural resources for future generations like my grandson Charlie to ensure they can enjoy them the same way we do to…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 3:34 PM

re: Our country’s infrastructure

Master Template It’s not great.       Recently, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, a big, bold plan that would rebuild our country’s infrastructure and rebuild our economy at the same time by creating 15 million good-paying jobs. TEAM DUTCH OFFICIAL INFRAST…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 4:59 PM

I’m asking

Master Template Will you be part of our grassroots organization for 2022?       This week, House Democrats celebrated our 100th day in office since protecting our Majority last November. I’m so proud of everything we’ve already been able to accomplish for Marylanders in t…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Infographic inside >>

Master Template This makes a real difference in folks lives >>       The American Rescue Plan secured trillions of dollars to put money directly in American families’ pockets and rebuild our local economies. In recent weeks, we’ve seen that money put into action as …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 5:32 PM

I’m frustrated

Master Template re: the Postal Service       This has gone on for too long -- like states across the country, Maryland has experienced long-running Postal Service issues, including delays and missing mail. Enough is enough. Add your name today and join me in calling for P…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 8:21 PM

We must modernize our nation's immigration system

Master Template I’m fighting for the solutions Maryland and our country need.       The Avenue News: “Ruppersberger: We must modernize our nation's immigration system” I want to thank everyone who chipped in ahead of the first FEC deadline of the year. Because of our hard…
  Dutch Ruppersberger for Congress · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Please don’t tune out

Master Template We’re so close to our first FEC goal!       This is the last email you’ll get from us this month, we promise. The first FEC deadline of the year is only a few hours away. After tonight, our numbers will go public and whether we reach our goal will set a de…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 2:41 PM

I dread this:

Master Template But everything we stand for is on the line.       The FEC deadline is at midnight tonight, and I’ll be straight with you -- I dread these moments. For one, I hate to ask you for money -- especially at a time when I know a lot of folks are struggling in wak…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Dutch’s perfect score

Master Template Protecting our wildlife and our planet for generations to come       We have exciting news: Dutch received a 100% rating from Defenders of Wildlife, an organization committed to protecting animals, plants, and wildlife in their natural habitat. Help Dutch …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 7:31 PM

USPS update:

Master Template Mail delivery issues are unacceptable.       The Washington Post: “USPS chief DeJoy cuts post office hours, lengthens delivery times in new 10-year plan” “The largest rollback of consumer mail services in a generation” Last week, the head of the Postal Ser…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 5:03 PM

re: Atlanta and Boulder

Master Template Inaction is not an option.       It was only a couple of weeks ago that I joined my colleagues in the House in passing legislation that would require background checks on all gun sales, helping prevent future gun violence tragedies. Since then, mass shooti…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 5:32 PM

This week

Master Template isn’t just about reflection. It’s about action, too.       March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the many contributions women have made to our country -- to our economy, our government, our military, our families, and in so many other arenas…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 5:31 PM

My apologies:

Master Template but we need to start early       It’s never easy asking for contributions. In fact, it’s my least favorite aspect of my job. But with elections as expensive as they are -- 2020 blew previous spending records out of the water -- it’s a difficult but essenti…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 4:27 PM

MD families, help is on the way

Master Template House Democrats & the Biden Administration are focused on delivering for working families.       CNN: “Biden signs historic $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief law” This is huge: after I joined my colleagues in the House in passing the American Rescue Plan, …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 6:50 PM

First major boost to workers’ collective bargaining rights in over 80 years >>

Master Template Unions are the backbone of our economy.       Unions helped build the middle class. There are hundreds of thousands of union workers in Maryland and tens of millions of union workers across our country. They make essential and meaningful contributions to o…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 5:36 PM

(2) environment updates:

Master Template This is why control of the House is so crucial >>       Like many other grandparents, it’s important to me that we protect our planet and environment for future generations like my grandson Charlie.  Here in Maryland, our environment is an important …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 5:28 PM

We can’t afford another January 6th

Master Template That’s why I support this plan in Congress >>       CNN: “False fraud claims fanned Capitol riot. Now they're fueling GOP efforts to restrict voting.” While Donald Trump may no longer be in the White House, there are still Washington Republicans out …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 6:20 PM

RE: Paid family leave

Master Template I’m supporting a measure that would make sure workers don’t have to make that impossible choice.       The Washington Post: “Paid family and sick leave could expand for the first time in decades because of the pandemic” This month marks 28 years since the…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 14, 2021 at 6:25 PM

I hate to do this:

Master Template It’s literally my least favorite part of my job.       I hate to reach out to you over the holiday weekend, but tonight is the first mid-quarter deadline of the year. It’s no secret that my least favorite part of my job is asking for contributions, but un…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 6:33 PM

re: USPS delays

Master Template Americans depend on the Postal Service -- especially in the middle of a pandemic.       “Maryland lawmakers demand U.S. Postal Service take action to fix delivery delays”  - WMAR Baltimore Recently, I’ve heard from Marylanders who are experiencing weeks-lo…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 3:13 PM

We must honor gun violence survivors with action

Master Template We have a newfound opportunity to end gun violence. We need to take it.       The tragedy inflicted in our country by the coronavirus has been compounded by a surge of gun violence. Even with more people staying at home this past year, gun violence and gu…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 9:44 PM

re: D.C. statehood

Master Template This isn’t a political issue. It’s an American issue.       NBC News: “Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state” Do you support D.C. statehood? YES >>             NO >> Last week, Democrats in Congress reintroduce…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 11:45 PM

RE: my birthday

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressThank you for making today so special.     Thank you so much -- my team just gave me a birthday card with thousands of signatures and notes from members of this grassroots community. It means so much to me to hear from all of you on this special day, …
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 5:43 PM

It's Dutch's birthday!

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressOnly a few hours left to sign Dutch's birthday card     It’s the big day -- today is Dutch’s birthday! That means there are only a few hours left to reach our goal of 3,100 signatures for Dutch’s birthday card. We noticed you haven’t signed the car…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
January 30, 2021 at 3:59 PM

A trip down memory lane:

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressPictures of Dutch inside!     Dutch’s birthday is TOMORROW! In honor of the big day, we want to take a trip down memory with pictures of Dutch through the years: SIGN DUTCH’S BIRTHDAY CARD BEFORE MIDNIGHT TOMORROW >> A lot has changed sinc…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 8:29 PM

re: Dutch's birthday

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressWe want to do something extra special for Dutch's big day.     It’s Dutch’s birthday on January 31st, and we want to do something extra special for him by giving him a card with 3,100 signatures from his strongest supporters by midnight on his birthday.…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 5:02 PM

re: Biden's plan for COVID-19

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressThis is the sort of bold leadership we need in the White House >>     JOIN DEMOCRATS’ FIGHT TO BUILD BACK OUR COUNTRY:Chip in before the end-of-month deadline >> This is the kind of leadership our country needs now -- President Joe Biden …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM

National Republicans launching new attacks

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressWe can't afford to waste a single moment if we're going to make Biden's agenda a reality.     This is refreshing to see -- it's only been a week since President Joe Biden took office, and he’s already making good on his promises to the American people…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Official Citizens United Poll:

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressWhere do you stand on dark money in politics?     It’s hard to believe, this month marks 11 years since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Ever since Citizens United, huge sums of dark money have been able to flood our political landscape, g…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Inauguration Day is here

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressNow, it's time to get to work.     SUPPORT DEMOCRATS’ BOLD AGENDA:Chip in before Inauguration Day is over >> Inauguration Day is here. This is an exciting new day for our country. With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in th…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 7:11 PM

re: My votes on impeachment and the 25th Amendment

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressWhere do you stand?     ADD YOUR NAME:Join Dutch in calling for impeachment >> On Tuesday evening, I voted for a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office immediately. And …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Impeachment

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressI am supporting a resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.     I can’t overstate the seriousness of President Trump’s role in the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. After the election didn’t turn out in his …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 5:56 PM

I don't say this lightly:

Dutch Ruppersberger for CongressPresident Trump should be removed from office.     It’s a sad day for our country -- after weeks of perpetuating false claims of election fraud without evidence and encouraging his supporters to descend on Washington, President Trump incited a violent i…