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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 7:01 PM

We did it!

  Happy New Year! Once again, this team stepped up and did the incredible: thanks to grassroots support from folks just like you, we surpassed our end-of-year goal! This team’s grassroots investment powers my work in Washington — delivering change and bringing progress to New Mex…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

one final email

  Hey folks, I’m willing to bet that your inbox is as full as mine right now, so I wanted to send just one final message before our midnight end-of-quarter fundraising deadline expires. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to join our fight to protect and expand our Democrat…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 10:01 PM

one more day

  One more day, folks. I just looked at our ActBlue dashboard, and we are at risk of missing our fundraising deadline tomorrow night. I would really appreciate it if you could toss in a quick donation of any amount to help catch up: We cannot let Mitch McConnell and the Republica…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 7:01 PM

What does the FEC deadline *really* mean, anyway?

  Every three months, our team maps out our fundraising goals so that we can continue to focus our time and energy on doing the best we possibly can for New Mexico’s communities. At the end of the quarter, the Federal Election Commission reports our fundraising totals out to the…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 11:08 PM

The final FEC fundraising deadline of the year.

  Folks, in just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution ahead of our last FEC fundraising deadline of the year. But first, I want to explain the situation: I know you probably hear this all the time, but next year’s election is going to be one of the most importan…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Inside: my favorite holiday recipe

  The holidays are a time to relax with loved ones, share stories, pass down traditions, and, of course, eat delicious food. One of my favorite things about the holidays are the smells that fill our kitchen like posole simmering on the stove, or biscochitos baking in the oven. I…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Our power lies in the grassroots

  Friend, Our work has always been about the people, and Democrats in Congress are working hard to respond to the everyday problems that impact communities across New Mexico and the country. But we’re facing a big problem going into 2022. Mitch McConnell has raised over $76 milli…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Please give me a chance to explain

  Team, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my re-election campaign and Ben Ray Luján’s. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here is the truth: At midnight on December 31st, we close the boo…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Stopping Spanish-language misinformation on social media

  Social media companies have made some progress in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation and disinformation on their platforms. But little to nothing has been done to tackle misinformation in languages other than English, and that’s allowing pernicious lies about everyt…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 7:54 PM

The first

  Friends, When I was growing up, I never could have imagined I’d become the first Latina ever elected to the Senate. My parents taught me that I could accomplish anything with hard work, honesty, and respect for others. I took that lesson and dedicated my life to public service…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 6:46 PM

Hours away

  Friend, Representing the people of New Mexico is one of the greatest privileges of my life. Ever since I decided to run for public office, I committed to fighting for the best interests of my constituents — no matter the cost. It’s why I don’t accept contributions from corporat…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Our final mid-month deadline of the year

  Folks — We just ran the numbers for this month — and if we’re being honest, donations are slowing down to a trickle. That’s why we set a goal of raising $5,000, through emails just like this one, by tomorrow at midnight. Our final mid-month deadline of the year is less than 48 …
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 9:14 PM

the sky is *not* falling

  Hi there, folks, I’m reaching out today because our race just got moved closer to being a toss-up. Ben Ray suggested I shoot you a note because this race is even less secure than we originally thought. Look, we never thought this was going to be an easy race. But, with our Repu…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 10:00 PM

The DOJ is suing Texas over unfair maps.

  On Monday, the Justice Department sued Texas over the state’s proposed redistricting maps, in part because it “denies Black and Latino voters the equal opportunity to participate in the election process.” It’s not a coincidence that Republican-controlled legislatures across th…
  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Worried we could be outspent

  Folks, I have an urgent update and I wanted you to hear it from me directly. GOP super PACs have MASSIVELY outspent us on the airwaves with attack ad campaigns – and now, polling shows our race as a “Toss-Up” between myself and Donald Trump’s hand-picked candidate. Experts at P…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
December 4, 2021 at 4:01 PM

quick update

  We know you’re out enjoying your Saturday, so we’ll keep this quick. Ben Ray is working nonstop to deliver for New Mexico families and has a lot to accomplish this month — from this week’s vote to keep the government funded, to passing immigration reform, creating clean energy…
  =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= HQ · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

re: SCOTUS and abortion rights

  Before we get into yesterday’s hearing in the Supreme Court, we wanted to say thank you for helping us hit our November goal! With a huge month ahead in the Senate, you’ve given us the resources to hit the ground running, and that work continues right now. Yesterday morning, t…
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Tonight's big deadline

  Folks, In just a minute, I will ask you to split a contribution between my re-election campaign and my friend, Senator Ben Ray Luján, to help us protect the Senate majority. But first, I’d like to explain why your support is so important — especially now. You might be surprised…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 8:55 PM

Our November deadline is approaching

  I’m so proud of this movement that we’ve built. In 2020, voters helped us win our race in New Mexico, take back the White House, flip the Senate, and hold the House. Despite Republican obstruction at every turn, we’ve been able to pass legislation that responds to your concern…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
November 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Next week’s deadline

  Team, Ben Ray is working hard to respond to the everyday challenges the people of New Mexico face — like bringing in billions to help fix our roads and bridges, in addition to doing everything he can to protect our Democratic majority in the Senate. But we're facing an end-of-m…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 9:00 PM

What I’m thankful for today

  Hi there, I know you’re about to sit down with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, but before you do, I wanted to share my thoughts on today. In New Mexico, we have a lot to be thankful for — from the sweeping majesty of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, to the ri…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Michelle Lujan Grisham

  Michelle Lujan Grisham has been a champion for our beautiful state: working to preserve our sacred lands and our air and water, fighting for workers by bringing good paying jobs to our state, and investing in our future by supporting our public schools. On top of that, she led…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 3:45 PM

BREAKING: Build Back Better passes the House!

  Folks, Some breaking news for your Friday: the House passed the Build Back Better Act! This is what progress looks like: Extending the Child Tax Credit. Free universal pre-K. Lower prescription drug costs. Strengthening agricultural and farm resilience against climate change. M…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The infrastructure bill, and what’s next

  On Monday, I watched proudly as President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. It’s a huge step towards a brighter future for New Mexicans — it invests in cleaner air and water, creates access to affordable internet, supports minority-ow…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 9:21 PM

We're still a bit short

  Team, We’re reaching out today because we’re running up against a mid-quarter fundraising deadline, and fundraising has slowed down over the month. Ben Ray is hard at work fighting for families and workers across the country, and it’s our job to make sure he has the resources …
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 6:43 PM

A humble request

  Friends, In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a split contribution to my re-election campaign and my colleague Ben Ray Luján. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here’s the truth: We’re just under one year out from…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Build Back Better for our Veterans

  Happy Veterans Day! Service members and their families risked everything for our freedom. It’s our job to keep our promises to them when they return home. But despite reforms and new investments, veterans still face unacceptable delays when seeking treatment and medical care at…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Midterm elections start now

  In August, I voted for the most significant investment in our nation’s infrastructure in generations in the bipartisan infrastructure bill. On Friday, the House of Representatives voted to send it to President Biden’s desk to become law. That is real progress on our agenda tha…
  Sen. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 7:13 PM

We just got downgraded

  Folks — Georgia is ground zero for our fight to keep the Senate blue, so I need you to read this critical update about where things stand: FIRST: Our people-powered movement defied the polls and pundits by turning out in historic numbers to flip Georgia and the Senate for Democ…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Thank you

  Folks, I have some great news to share — we hit our October fundraising goal! Time and again, folks like you have come through for our campaign in the most critical moments by stepping up and chipping in what you can, when you can. That’s exactly what we needed to catch up to a…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Please let me explain why just $3 helps our campaign

  I’m about to ask you for $3 to support our campaign and defend the Senate for Democrats. Here's why: In just a few hours, we will close the books on our end-of-month fundraising deadline — and in the Senate, we’re closer than ever to passing the President's Build Back Better a…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 3:12 PM

URGENT POLL: I'm losing by 2 points!

  Folks, I wish I was reaching out with good news, but a new poll shows me losing by 2 points to my Trump-endorsed opponent — and CNN is calling me one of the most vulnerable senators in the nation. GOP outside groups have already spent over $2 million to flip this seat – and The…
  Ben Ray · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 6:03 PM

I know we can catch up, but it's going to be close.

  With two days to go until our October fundraising deadline passes, we’re short of where we need to be to hit our goal for the month. Every time someone like you gives — no matter how big or small — it powers our work to keep the Senate blue, and continues our momentum so we ca…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Sunday’s fundraising deadline

  Folks, Ben Ray would be grateful if you could give a small donation to our campaign before Sunday’s end-of-month fundraising deadline. McConnell only needs to win one seat to retake Senate control for the GOP, and he’s not wasting any time. Neither can we. Click below to make a…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Republicans' best shot at picking up a big win in 2021

  Right now, Terry McAuliffe’s campaign for Governor of Virginia is the most competitive race of 2021. But with less than a week to go before election day in Virginia, recent polls are showing a statistical TIE between him and his opponent, and it’s Donald Trump and the Republic…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The mail is too slow. We need action.

  Earlier this month, Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy moved forward with a plan to intentionally and permanently slow down first-class mail services — a concerning move, to say the least. This has a huge impact on all of us, but it especially hurts those who rely …
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 5:42 PM

This will only take a minute, but is extremely helpful as we plan out the rest of the year.

  Once a quarter, my team sits down to discuss our priorities and strategy for the upcoming months, and we rely on outspoken supporters like yourself to let us know what matters to you and your community as we fight for progress in the Senate. This grassroots team is where our s…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 3:35 PM

I remember

  Team, I’m about to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign and Senator Ben Ray Luján, but first, I want to share a story. I remember when I first launched my campaign for Senate more than 2 years ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect. One of my biggest concerns was whet…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act!

  Today, I plan to cast a vote in the Senate as important as democracy itself. I am proud to support and will be voting in favor of the Freedom to Vote Act — because you deserve to have your voice heard, counted, and protected. The Freedom to Vote Act will expand access to the b…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

The most effective way to support our work

  Folks, I’m about to ask you to make a monthly recurring contribution to help sustain our campaign. But first, I’d like to explain why your support is so important to our campaign. Last year, this team accomplished something that no one was expecting: We flipped the Senate, fina…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Running behind

  Folks, we need to explain something: Ben Ray has been busy working for the people of New Mexico, fighting Mitch McConnell and GOP obstruction at every turn, and passing historic bills that have already helped millions of people throughout the country. But unfortunately, we’re f…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM

climate emergency

  We are in the middle of a climate emergency. The increasing intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters in New Mexico and around the world is a clear sign that we need urgent climate action. And we need it now. But while Republicans in Congress are still debating the ve…
  Michael Bennet · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 7:48 PM

It was an accident

  In a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign for the U.S. Senate and that of Senator Ben Ray Luján. But first, can I explain something, folks? In 2009, I was appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate for Colorado. Polls pegged my name reco…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Honor Native communities

  Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, where we recognize the strength, vibrancy, and resiliency of all Native communities, including the 23 Tribal Nations and Pueblos in New Mexico. As we honor the culture of Native peoples in our communities, we must also acknowledge the history …
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Big Tech needs transparency

  Folks, Earlier this week at a committee hearing, Ben Ray questioned former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen, who revealed startling and concerning research that Facebook conducts internally and refuses to release to the public. This includes studies like how I…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Add your name: pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!

  Folks, It’s not a coincidence — Republican-controlled legislatures across the country are proposing and enacting new voter suppression laws after record-breaking turnout in 2020. The Brennan Center for Justice reports that so far this year, 19 states have enacted 33 laws that w…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Thank you

  Team, I wanted to let you know that thanks to a groundswell of grassroots support, we hit our fundraising goal ahead of the FEC end-of-quarter deadline. Once again, this team stepped up and helped us keep our campaign going, and that support is what powers my work in Washington…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 5:06 PM

hey team

  Hey team, I know we send a lot of emails, but I wanted to send one final message before our midnight FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to contribute to the fight to protect and expand our Democratic majorities — now is the time…
  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 3:59 PM

It's a big week

  We’ll keep this quick. With just over a day to go before our end-of-quarter deadline, we need to pick up the pace to hit our fundraising goals. Ben Ray is working in Washington to deliver for New Mexico families and negotiating massively important legislation this week: from k…
  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Let me explain

  In just a moment, I am going to ask you to contribute before Thursday’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. I hope that you’ll let me explain why this request is so important. Democrats have been working day in and day out in Washington to address the greatest challenges brou…