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  Dutch Ruppersberger HQ · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 2:59 PM

bad news:

Master Template we’ve seen a major drop.       We have some bad news -- the National Republican Congressional Committee raised nearly $26 million last quarter, bringing the group’s total for the year to $105 MILLION. The NRCC brought in over $12 million in September alone…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Did you see this AP headline? >>

Master Template Gun violence is a growing epidemic.       I recently saw this headline from the Associated Press: “Gun violence claiming more lives of American teens, children”  - Associated Press Gun violence in our country is an epidemic -- and it will continue to get w…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 4:23 PM

Snail mail

Master Template Mail service is expected to be “slower than the 1970s.”       “USPS mail delivery is about to get permanently slower and temporarily more expensive”  - USA Today On October 1st, Postmaster Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan for the Postal Service went into effect,…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 12:32 AM

Quick thank you note >>

Master Template (Plus some good news!)       I want to quickly touch base and thank everyone who contributed last month. Your support means the world to me, and it strengthens our campaign so I can continue fighting for Marylanders in Congress. I also want to share the ne…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 10:09 PM

my last ask:

Master Template I hate to do it.       The FEC public reporting deadline is only a few hours away, so there isn’t much time left to raise the $395 more we need to reach our fundraising goal. I hate having to ask you for money, but we’re in a crunch and reaching these goal…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Dutch’s happy dance

Master Template It looks like this:       We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but the FEC deadline is at midnight tonight, and we’re still $628 short of our goal. Click this link now to help us close the gap: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gde210930?refcode=gd…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 2:57 PM

quick update on Roe v. Wade

Master Template and my vote last week       Hi -- I know your inbox is probably flooded with emails but I want to let you know about an important vote I took in Congress last week and then ask you to chip in a few dollars to our campaign, if you’re able. If you've saved y…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Dutch could really use your help.

Master Template Dutch has our backs. Now, we need to show him we have his.       Over the past few weeks, Dutch has been in the district visiting restaurants, music venues, and other small businesses to see the tangible and positive impact the American Rescue Plan has had…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 3:36 PM

RE: government shutdown

Master Template I can’t say I’m surprised.       FEC DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30TH Chip in now to keep MD-02 and the House blue >> Last week, every single House Republican voted against keeping the government open. A government shutdown would deal a huge blow to ou…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

More jobs. Bigger paychecks. Lower costs.

Master Template Here’s how “America fought the pandemic economy — and won”:       I wanted to make sure you saw this article from AXIOS, because frankly, it’s exceptional: We’re building back better -- and it’s working: Stimulus checks lifted nearly 12 million A…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 4:28 PM

I’d really appreciate if you took this quick survey (just 2 questions)

Master Template re: your thoughts on the Child Tax Credit payments       The third round of expanded Child Tax Credit payments went out to Maryland families last week, marking the halfway point for this crucial relief program. TEAM DUTCH SURVEY: How have the Child Tax Cre…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Here’s the truth:

Master Template We’re losing ground.       “Republicans Have Gained Edge in Enthusiasm”  - Morning Consult The mid-month deadline is tonight, and then it’s full speed ahead to the FEC reporting deadline on September 30th. I hate to ask for money, but these deadlines are i…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 1:27 PM

infrastructure 🤝 climate action

Master Template They go hand in hand.       Hurricanes to the south. Wildfires to the west. Devastating floods to the east. The extreme weather events we’ve witnessed recently have made the reality and trajectory of climate change painfully clear. The effects of …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 3:25 PM

POLL: Do you support universal child care?

Master Template Take the official poll >>       As Marylanders and Americans across the country return to work, many working parents are struggling with finding the adequate child care needed to make the transition. I’m working with my colleagues in the House on a pl…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM

RE: Roe v. Wade

Master Template This is a clear violation of women’s constitutional rights >>       I hope you had a restful holiday weekend -- I wanted to touch base with you about the troubling news to come out of Texas last week. Republican lawmakers in the state previously sign…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Happy Labor Day

Master Template I stand in solidarity with Maryland workers today and every day.       Happy Labor Day. Today, we celebrate the unions and the American workers who have tirelessly fought for better wages, better hours, better retirement, and better working conditions. I e…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Stand with the U.S. Capitol Police

Master Template This isn’t about politics. It’s about patriotism.       Several U.S. Capitol Police officers are suing Donald Trump and the insurrectionists who incited and carried out the violent attack on our democracy last January. On that dark day, 140 Capitol…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 5:24 PM

my final ask

Master Template is about our future       I know -- the emails we send asking for contributions can be pesky, especially when they pick up ahead of fundraising deadlines like the one we have tonight. But I promise they are for a good reason. Our Election Day wins and our…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 3:36 PM

You’re incredible

Master Template Your support makes our campaign possible.       First, we hope you had a great weekend! Second: We want to thank everyone who contributed over the past few days toward our end-of-month goal.  Third: We need to bring in $1,537 more by the deadline tomorrow.…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM

UPDATE: Democratic House Majority is in serious danger

Master Template re: Democrats’ chances of holding the House >>       We have an important update on the race for the House Majority: NBC News:  “Early indicators suggest Democrats' House majority is in jeopardy” Election experts believe the GOP has the upper hand he…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 3:27 PM

Sorry to do this on a Friday.

Master Template But our progress depends on it.       Washington Republicans -- including extremist election deniers -- are raising millions of dollars to flip the five seats they need to reclaim the House Majority. If they succeed, they could put a stop to our progressiv…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 8:13 PM

I’m fighting for climate action

Master Template The stakes are too high to lose the climate progress we’re building in Congress right now.       Recent scientific studies confirm what we already knew to be true: Climate change is here -- and it’s only going to get worse if we don’t take immediate action …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 9:18 PM

quick question about voting rights:

Master Template Do you support restoring the Voting Rights Act?       Did you know that this year alone, far-right state lawmakers have introduced 400 restrictive voting bills in 49 states that make it harder to vote?  Frankly, what really concerns me is that 30 of those …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 15, 2021 at 10:54 PM

Our campaign depends on you

Master Template Even $2 would help before tonight’s deadline.       I hate to reach out during the weekend, but we have an important deadline tonight, so this can’t wait. Can you chip in $2? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 7:07 PM

the day after tomorrow

Master Template These are our biggest deadlines yet >>       The mid-quarter fundraising deadline is the day after tomorrow. That means we’re halfway to the next FEC deadline when our numbers will go public for everyone to see. And these deadlines are our most impor…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 8:26 PM

86th anniversary

Master Template I will always protect Social Security       My mother Peggy relies on Social Security as her primary source of income, and she’s far from alone. For tens of millions of American seniors, children, disabled, and veterans, Social Security is a lifeline. In o…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

How we can build back better

Master Template and protect the planet for future generations:       Democrats are focused on rebuilding the infrastructure that connects us -- our roads, bridges, and railways -- while bringing our country into the 21st century, creating good jobs for Maryland workers, a…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 6:01 PM

It’s because of this team I get to do what I love every day

Master Template and fight for Marylanders in Congress       I want to thank everyone who contributed to our campaign last month. Your support means so much to me. It’s a driving force behind why I get to do what I love every day: fight for Marylanders in Congress.  It was…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 9:41 PM

I’m humbly asking for $2

Master Template because it really does make a difference       I hate to interrupt your Saturday, but there are only a few hours left until the end-of-month deadline. Can you chip in $2 right now? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donatio…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 3:58 PM

You’re amazing

Master Template don’t give up yet       Hi -- we hope you’re enjoying your weekend!  We want to take a minute and thank everyone who’s contributed over the past few days and for everyone’s hard work this past month. We’re getting really close to our end-of-month goal, but…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 3:27 PM

the dreaded ask:

Master Template Even $2 would make a difference.       The end-of-month deadline is tomorrow, and my team tells me we need to bring in $1,356 more to reach our goal. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Why we keep emailing you:

Master Template It’s for a good reason (a few good reasons actually).       I know you’ve heard from me a lot that these past few days, and I want to explain why: We have just over 48 hours left to bring in $5,000 in small-dollar contributions to reach our end-of-month fu…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 6:20 PM

This is our Olympics:

Master Template Seriously.       The Summer Olympics kicked off in Tokyo last week, and I’m so proud of all the Maryland athletes on Team USA representing our great state and our country. There’s a throughline between what the Olympians are doing in Tokyo this summer and …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 2:23 PM

What I’ve been working on:

Master Template None of this would be possible without you.       With the July fundraising deadline less than week away, I want to update you on some of the work I’ve been doing this past month (and show you why your contributions are so powerful): In my role on the Hou…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Extreme heat just killed 1 billion sea creatures

Master Template A crisis of this magnitude demands big solutions.       Climate change, if left unaddressed, will have a devastating impact on virtually every aspect of our lives: not only our environment but also our economy, national security, property values, tourism, a…
  Dutch Ruppersberger HQ · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 5:20 PM

MD-02 race update:

Master Template Dutch now has *three* challengers.       The mid-month deadline is at midnight tonight, and the stakes are even higher than normal.  Here’s why: It’s not just the mid-month deadline, we’ve reached the halfway point in the year, too. That means 2022 -- and…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 12:33 PM

It’s time to bring our infrastructure into the 21st century

Master Template I’m proud to have taken action on this important piece of legislation. >>       Roads. Bridges. Railways. Transit. These are the things that get us to work, school, doctor appointments, and to friends near and far. They keep us connected. And yet, ov…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 7:23 PM

crab shortage

Master Template I’m fighting for the Chesapeake and our Maryland priorities in the House.       Summer in Maryland is synonymous with crab.  There’s nothing quite like going to a restaurant in the summer, sitting around a table with family and friends, and enjoying Maryla…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Master Template Here’s a look at what I’ll be doing tomorrow to celebrate >>       Happy Fourth of July! As you can see, I get pretty excited for the Fourth and all of the fireworks and celebrations. That’s because I love my country and I love getting to wo…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 9:45 PM

This is it

Master Template We can’t afford to start missing goals now.       This is the last email we’ll send before the FEC deadline.  Will you chip in to ensure we start the second half of the year strong? Remember, our numbers will go public for all to see and Washington Republi…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 4:58 PM

I hate to ask

Master Template but I don’t have any other choice       To be honest, I really hate to ask for money as we begin to make our way out of the pandemic and rebuild our economy, but with the FEC deadline coming up at midnight tonight, I really have no other choice. If you've …
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:58 PM

we’ll just say it

Master Template because there isn’t much time left       One of our biggest fundraising deadlines of the year is TOMORROW.  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 …
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 2:58 PM

this is about our future

Master Template and it all starts with people like you pitching in       I know my team and I have been reaching out to a lot lately, but at the end of the day, the reason we ask so much of you is because your grassroots support really does make a difference. The grassroo…
  Team Dutch · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 4:57 PM

we’ll keep this short

Master Template the next deadline is approaching       We’ll cut straight to the chase -- the FEC deadline is NEXT WEEK. Dutch is fighting to revitalize Maryland's roads, bridges, and railways; bring good-paying jobs to our state; protect the Chesapeake Bay and our enviro…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 4:51 PM

troubling

Master Template Trump & GOP leaders are plotting their path to the House.       I want to quickly touch base and ask you to chip in to our grassroots organization before the FEC deadline on June 30th.  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, you…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Protecting older workers from age discrimination

Master Template No matter who you are, what you look like, or how old you are       No one should face discrimination in the workplace -- no matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or how old you are. Unfortunately, a recent survey found that three out of fi…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 4:56 PM

It’s almost here

Master Template 2 weeks from today >>       It’s almost here -- today marks exactly two weeks until the FEC deadline. The FEC deadline is an important benchmark for our campaign, because that’s when our numbers will go public for everyone to see -- including Washing…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 8:17 PM

easier, greener, safer

Master Template Exactly the kind of commonsense investments we need right now >>       I have great news: The House advanced a major transportation measure to modernize our country’s roads, bridges, railways, and transit -- and it would create millions of good jobs.…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 6:59 PM

why I voted to pass the Equality Act

Master Template LGBTQ+ Americans still live in fear of being discriminated against just because of who they love.       Happy Pride Month! Every June, we celebrate the courage and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community in Maryland and across the country.  Pride Month is a joyou…
  Dutch Ruppersberger · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 8:22 PM

USPS update:

Master Template       Like I often say, your contributions really do make a difference. This grassroots team stepped up in a big way last month, and together, we reached our May fundraising goal. I also want to take a moment to update you on my efforts to get to the botto…