Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Barbara’s running for Congress in California’s 12th District

The redistricting process has been finalized in California.   John, it’s official — we have our new district. With the redistricting process finalized in California, Barbara will be running for Congress in the new 12th District. Will you help us kick off Barbara’s campaign for the new…

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  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]

January 9, 2022 at 11:50 PM

[Add your name] Support The African American History Act

The truth should always be available to all and inspire us to move towards the direction and knowledge of a true democracy.   John, As many of you know, I spent 20 years as an educator before Congress. I saw firsthand how transforming a child’s learning environment can unlock their ful…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 9:32 PM

African American history is a part of our past, present, and future

Stand with me in support of the African American History Act.   John, We cannot learn from the past and build a better future for us all without reconciling with our nation’s history of racism and white nationalism. So at a time when access to the honest portrayal of American history i…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 5:07 PM

The fight to reclaim democracy has never been more alive.

A renewed spirit of determination and urgency.   John, today is a day of solemn remembrance. One year ago, right-wing insurrectionists stormed our Capitol — the people’s building — stopping at nothing to delegitimize and attack our democracy. I was in the Capitol on January 6th when Tr…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 10:23 PM

I’m ready. Are you?

A renewed spirit of determination and urgency.   John, 2021 was historic. Democrats began the year by electing two Senators in Georgia to win control of the Senate majority. Weeks later, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris — the first woman, Black, and South Asian Amer…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:20 PM

How are you?

My final request of 2021.   Hi John, I hope you’re having a safe and happy holiday season. I’m coming to you today with a final request before the clock strikes midnight and we ring in 2022. My finance director just informed me that we are 93% of the way toward reaching our end-of-yea…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 9:28 PM

It’ll take all of us to prevent a GOP takeover

What’s at stake in 2022:   John, we wanted to bump Barbara’s message for you: We’re heading into 2022 with a renewed sense of urgency and purpose. Even after passing multiple historic bills, Barbara and House Democrats know their work is not over. But that’s not all that’s at stake ne…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 1:52 AM

Update for John

Why we can’t fall short:   John: We’re ramping up our campaign operations in 2022 to make sure Democrats turn out for the midterm elections and defend the progress Barbara’s made in Congress. That’s why we’ve set a $50,000 fundraising goal before the year ends. Republicans are only 5 …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Looking forward with energy and determination

The job’s not finished.   Hi John, I’ve said it all year: Change has not come easy. With the narrowest of margins, up against Republican obstructionists and the GOP disinformation machine, House Democrats have produced results to tackle the myriad of crises we’re facing. We passed a hi…

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  Sudip Dutta, Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 4:12 PM

This is it

Thanks to you, we were able to reduce our fundraising goal.   Hey John — remember that End-of-Year goal I mentioned a few weeks ago? Thanks to the amazing resilience of this team of grassroots supporters, we’ve hit all our fundraising goals leading up to our final push of 2021 — reduci…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 24, 2021 at 7:26 PM

I want you to hear this from me

I tested positive for COVID-19.   John, I hope you are having a safe and healthy holiday season. I wanted you to hear directly from me that I tested positive for COVID-19 — a story all too similar for many of us as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly throughout the country. Let me star…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:05 PM

We won’t be fundraising through the weekend

Can you help us get ahead before the holiday?   John, Republicans only need to pick up 5 seats in next year’s midterms to regain control of the House Majority. They’ve been shattering fundraising records all year and after this quarter, things will really start to heat up as we kick o…

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  Ilhan Omar · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 7:58 PM

closing out a busy year

My friend Barbara Lee.   John, it’s Ilhan Omar, Barbara's friend and colleague in the House. We're about to close out a busy year of fighting for bold, progressive change and delivering on our promises to the American people, so Barbara asked me to reach out ahead of our end-of-year fu…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Cancelling student debt must be a priority

Before student loan payments restart.   John, For far too many Americans, a college degree is out of reach because of the outrageous cost – and for too many others, the debt incurred on the path to higher education is crushing, with 45 million student borrowers owing $1.75 trillion in …

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Have you signed Barbara’s petition?

The future of Roe v. Wade is at stake   John — have you signed Barbara’s petition yet? The Supreme Court could overrule Roe v. Wade as early as next summer pending the outcome of their decision regarding Mississippi’s restrictive abortion ban. The Court has already allowed the Texas bi…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 1:12 AM

RE: the narrowest of margins

Only with your support can we win again.   John, did you see Barbara’s message? What Democrats have achieved with the narrowest of margins has been no small feat. But the truth is, all of our progress is at stake with Republicans eager to tear it all down if they win back control of t…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 9:36 PM

The scale of what we accomplished should not go unnoticed

Republicans will undo our progress in an instant if they retake the majority.   Hi John, My finance team suggested I reach out to you before our mid-month fundraising deadline tomorrow. But before I make a request, I want to share the historic significance of what Democrats have accomp…

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  Sudip Dutta, Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Getting creative

Overcoming the lull in fundraising.   Hi John, With our End-of-Year deadline approaching, the finance team at Team Barbara Lee and I are putting together our final fundraising reports of 2021 and preparing our strategy as we head toward the 2022 elections. We’re planning an ambitious …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 1:20 AM

Re: “House Speaker Donald Trump”

It doesn’t matter if it’s Kevin McCarthy or Donald Trump   John… Regardless of whether Republicans draft Donald Trump as House Speaker — like some far-right members are floating — or Kevin McCarthy takes the gavel, the truth is a Republican House takeover in 2022 would be devastating …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Have you chipped in to Stacey Abrams’ campaign yet?

Stacey Abrams is running for governor in Georgia!   John — We want to be sure you have the chance to support Stacey Abrams’ historic candidacy for governor of Georgia. Stacey Abrams — a voting rights champion who helped turn out Democrats to flip Georgia blue in 2020 — just launched he…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Have you heard the rumors?

The idea of a GOP takeover is a terrifying reality to think about.   Hi John, I try to avoid the political rumor mill, but I just couldn’t wrap my head around the latest idea far-right Republicans are floating. There are whispers that the Republicans’ dream scenario is installing Donal…

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  Tim Ryan · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 11:09 PM

Ohio is winnable

A new poll shows this race in a dead heat. Now all we need is you.   John, In a minute, I’ll ask you to split a critical donation between my current colleague in the House, Barbara Lee, and my campaign to flip Ohio’s open Senate seat blue. But first, let me explain why this race — and …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 12:11 AM

Sign our petition if you think the Senate should codify Roe v. Wade

We can’t leave the future of abortion rights up to the conservative-majority Supreme Court.   Hi John, I wanted to be sure that you saw this: Earlier this week, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments on yet another restrictive abortion ban: this time, a law from Mississippi that ban…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Stacey Abrams

Help Stacey defeat her right-wing opponent, Brian Kemp.   Exciting news, John: Stacey Abrams is running for Governor in Georgia. Stacey gives Democrats our best shot at flipping Georgia blue next year and becoming the first ever black woman to serve as Governor in the entire nation. Bu…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 10:55 PM

It’s never been more apparent that our fight is far from over

It’s empowering to know that I’ve got a dependable team by my side in everything I do.   Hi John, Before we get too deep into December, I wanted to write and express my gratitude for your support. I know my team has already emailed you about the urgent happenings at the Supreme Court t…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 8:08 PM

the future of reproductive freedom is at stake in the Supreme Court

Barbara is rallying at the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington.   This is urgent, John: Beginning today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case on Mississippi’s abortion ban which bans abortions in nearly all cases after 15 weeks. Mississippi’s law is in direct violation of Roe v. Wa…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 1:51 AM

It’s so important we start 2022 in a strong position to defend our progress.

In the last month alone, Democrats have secured historic investments for working families.   Hi John, I hope you had a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for so much this year, starting with the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. I’m grateful for the supporter…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 10:14 PM

First, Democrats delivered. Now, Republicans are ready to roll back our progress.

That’s why we need your help.   John, First: Barbara and House Democrats passed the bipartisan infrastructure deal — which has already been signed into law by President Biden — to expand access to broadband internet, and repair our roads and bridges. Then: After holding the line, Bar…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 1:09 AM

One bill at a time

None of this would have been possible without you.   Hi John, Our movement for transformative change is paying dividends in Congress. Thanks to the leadership of Barbara and House progressives, Democrats just ushered in two major pieces of legislation to benefit our communities: The …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 10:11 PM

Here’s what’s included in the Build Back Better bill:

A once-in-a-generation deal for working families.   John, Last week, I voted YES on the Build Back Better bill and joined House Democrats in passing the generational social spending package to support working families and better our future. This historic bill and key piece of President…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Re: Barbara’s message

Before you log off for the holiday…   Hi John, Before you log off for the holiday weekend, we wanted to make sure you saw Barbara’s message. This will be a slower week for fundraising, but our campaign is only picking up steam now that we’re less than one year out from the midterm ele…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 1:20 AM

A winning message

We’re getting a head start on our November deadline.   Hi John, Over the weekend, my team set a $40,000 goal to keep our campaign fundraising on track ahead of the holidays. Only if you’re able, will you make a donation to my campaign so that we can spread the word that Democrats deliv…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 12:08 AM

The U.S. military must be held accountable for its climate impacts

Sign on if you agree:   John, The United States military is the world's largest institutional source of greenhouse gas emissions and produces more carbon emissions than over 120 countries. But for too long, it has been free from accountability for its severe climate impacts. It’s time …

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  Sudip Dutta, Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Beating the holiday slump

Before Thanksgiving.   Hi John, With many folks gathering with friends or family for Thanksgiving, we’re expecting a significant slowdown in our online fundraising next week — I get it, I’ll be logging off too. So before the holiday rush, we wanted to kickstart our end-of-month fundrai…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 5:12 PM

The House passed the Build Back Better bill

Barbara and House Democrats delivered for the American people.   John, Barbara and House Democrats just voted to pass the Build Back Better Act — a historic, comprehensive spending bill that addresses a multitude of progressive priorities. This bill includes the largest climate investm…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 11:27 PM

Have you signed Barbara’s petition yet?

Demand Congress take a stand for reproductive justice.   John — have you signed the petition yet? With reproductive rights under attack as states like Texas implement extremely dangerous and restrictive abortion bans, Democrats in Washington must step up to protect reproductive freedom…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:55 PM

Now, we pass the Build Back Better Act

President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Monday.   Here are a few investments we just signed into law, John: $110 billion for roads and bridges. $65 billion for broadband. $39 billion for public transit. $8 billion for electric vehicles. And those are ju…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 1:16 AM

Have you noticed a difference?

The difference between Democrats and Republicans.   John, have you noticed a difference between the leadership of Democrats compared to that of Republicans under Trump? In President Biden’s first year in office, Democrats have passed major spending bills to provide pandemic relief and …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 11:05 PM

The slimmest of margins

This was only possible because we won in 2020.   John — Democrats get stuff done. Barbara and her colleagues in the House proved that last week. They passed the historic infrastructure deal — putting $1.2 trillion toward improving bridges and roads and providing broadband access to mor…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Democrats need a winning message

We need to prove that Democrats get stuff done.   John, Our mid-quarter deadline is approaching, and my team is setting a $12,000 grassroots fundraising goal to get our November fundraising back on track. Here’s why it’s so important: The elections that played out earlier this month di…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Re: Roe

Have you signed my petition yet?   I wanted to be sure you had a chance to sign my petition, John. I’ll put it simply: abortion rights are under attack in GOP-led state legislatures across the country, and to this point, the conservative-majority Supreme Court hasn’t stepped in to sto…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 10:02 PM

We can’t change the past

Democrats can win if we deliver for working families.   John — One week ago, Democrats lost the governorship in a stunning upset in Virginia — a state Biden safely won in 2020. While we can’t go back and change the past, we can use this opportunity as a wake-up call now that we are un…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 10:42 PM

We passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

Friday night, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill.   John, Late Friday night, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework bill, sending it to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This once-in-a-generation legislation will invest $1.2 trillion on re…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Everybody has an opinion on Virginia

We’re looking at what the numbers tell us.   John, On Tuesday, Democrats lost the Virginia governor’s office to Republicans, who flipped all three high-profile statewide contests in a stunning sweep. We’ll spare you a think piece about what we think this signals to Democrats or how it…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Roe v. Wade

We cannot and will not return to the era before Roe.   John, Even after Roe v. Wade was decided on the Supreme Court — which confirmed the constitutional right to an abortion — reproductive freedom has been under attack. Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has targeted low-income and poor p…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Hala Ayala, Jaime Harrison, and me

How I helped get out the vote in Virginia.   John, This weekend, I hit the campaign trail in Virginia to support Democrats and get out the vote ahead of today’s election. I joined Hala Ayala, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, as we canvassed Arlington, VA, to ensure folk…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 11:13 PM

I’d rather be greeting trick-or-treaters

My finance team insisted I make one final request.   Hi John, Happy Halloween! Look, I’d rather be greeting trick-or-treaters this evening, but my finance team insisted I send out one last fundraising appeal before our October deadline expires. They say we’re within $2,000 of hitting o…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Dangerous precedent

We cannot leave it up to the conservative-majority Supreme Court.   John, In just a few days, the Supreme Court will hear a case on Texas’ anti-abortion law — a direct challenge to the constitutional right to an abortion laid out in Roe v. Wade. This case will set a dangerous preceden…

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  Terry McAuliffe (via BarbaraLeeForCongress.org) · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 3:36 PM

The most important race in the country

Don’t let Trumpism make a comeback   John, I’m not kidding when I say this is the most important email you’ll receive today. The Virginia governor’s election is on TUESDAY, and back to back polls show it’s still tied. Experts are saying my Trump-endorsed opponent Glenn Youngkin has th…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Barbara won’t waver in the fight for working families

Democrats must lead boldly and urgently to tackle the biggest challenges facing working families.   John, This is a critical time for progressives like Barbara amidst the most significant policy fight of the Biden administration. Everything from the expanded Child Tax Credit and tuiti…

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