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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 5:12 PM

California’s newly-drawn 12th district

There are only 3 days left until the primary.   John, will you chip in $12 to help elect Barbara to California’s newly-drawn 12th district? California’s jungle primary election is in just 3 days, so it’s all-hands-on-deck to get out the vote and ensure Barbara comes out on top. If y…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 5:59 PM

My primary election is 4 days away

We’re heading into the final weekend ready to get out the vote.   Hi John, My primary election is just four days away and my team is heading into the final weekend ready to get out the vote. We’ve got volunteers across the East Bay ready to help us talk to undecided voters, inform …
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 12:16 AM

Election Day is almost here

7 days until the votes are tallied in California.   Hi John, Believe it or not, our first major test of 2022 is just one week away — on June 7th, when the votes will be tallied in California’s primary election. But before that, we’re facing a critical fundraising benchmark. After m…
  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Can’t afford to fall short before the primary

Our end-of-month deadline expires in just two days.   John, Even though our end-of-month deadline expires in just two days, we’ve seen a slowdown in our grassroots fundraising this Memorial Day weekend. With Barbara’s primary election just over one week away, we can’t afford to fall…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Barbara will be on the ballot in CA-12 for the very first time this year

We’re on a mission to turn out voters before June 7th.   John, We set a goal of raising $50,000 before May ends to keep our GOTV strategy on track before the California primary — and we’re counting on one grassroots donation after another to chip away at our deficit. Will you pitch…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Before the June 7th primary

The California primary is less than two weeks away.   John, The California primary is less than two weeks away and our team is making our final preparations to mobilize volunteers and turn out voters before June 7th. But even before that, we have another important date marked on th…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 7:18 PM

What do Morgan Freeman and I have in common?

I was banned from Russia over the weekend.   John, do you know what Morgan Freeman and I both have in common? (I know what you’re thinking, but sadly I’m still awaiting my Oscar award…) In all seriousness, here’s the truth: We were both permanently banned from Russia over the weeken…
  Karen Bass · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Barbara told me to reach out

I’m running for Mayor of Los Angeles and I have some big news to share.   Hi John — my friend and colleague Barbara Lee told me to reach out. I’m running for mayor of Los Angeles and I have some big news to share: my campaign put up our very first ad on TV! Let me explain why this w…
  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 5:12 PM

We have a simple ask to make

Help us elect Barbara Lee to the newly-drawn 12th district:   The California primary is just over two weeks away, ballots are in the mail, and early voting locations are open, John, so we’ll get straight to the point: Will you chip in $12 to help elect Barbara to California’s newly-…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 9:13 PM

I’m angry

The Supreme Court is trying to take away a constitutional right.   John, We are facing a crisis moment with the Supreme Court seemingly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and extremists making clear they won't stop until a national nationwide abortion ban is enacted. Let me be clear: th…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 12:05 AM

The formula crisis

It shouldn’t take a nationwide shortage to realize how critical the expanded Child Tax Credit is to millions of families.   John, not being able to feed your baby is a parent’s worst nightmare. But with more than 40 percent of infant formulas out of stock across the country, it’s a …
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 7:01 PM

They won’t stop at abortion

The Supreme Court is trying to take away a constitutional right.   John, We are facing a crisis moment with the Supreme Court seemingly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and extremists making clear they won't stop until a national nationwide abortion ban is enacted. Let me be clear: th…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 10:13 PM

I’ve got some good news

Will you be one of the 25 grassroots donors my team is counting on to help us close our fundraising deficit?   I’ve got good news, John: My campaign finance team let me know that we’re in great shape to hit our mid-quarter goal and get our grassroots fundraising back on track in tim…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Abortion restrictions, anti-LGBTQ+ bills, and book bans

We cannot afford to hand the keys over to Republicans.   We’ll cut right to it, John: We’re counting on a surge of grassroots contributions before our mid-quarter benchmark to get our fundraising back on track. Will you chip in $12 to help re-elect Barbara to California’s newly-dra…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 9:20 PM

John, me, and Ilhan

Will you split a contribution between our campaigns?   Hi John, it’s Ilhan and Barbara Lee, the OG progressive from CA-12!   Ilhan We’re adding you to our group chat because our mid-quarter fundraising deadline is coming up and we’re countin…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 9:14 PM

This is the wrong time to be falling behind

The jungle primary will be the first test of our grassroots movement’s strength.   John, We’re approaching our mid-quarter deadline which will expire in just a few days, and I’ll be honest: this is the wrong time to be falling behind. At the halfway point to our June public reportin…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Make it weekly

Set up a weekly contribution today to re-elect Barbara.   John, With the California primary just four weeks away, we’re ramping up our campaign operations to mobilize volunteers and turnout Democrats so we can take the next step toward re-electing Barbara. This work requires a lot o…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 8, 2022 at 4:11 PM

My mother (pictures included)

Happy Mother’s Day!   John, Happy Mother’s Day! Today, like every other Mother’s Day, I’m honoring my inspiration, role model, and personal hero: my mother, Mildred. Here is my mother, Mildred, with my son, Tony, holding my grandsons, Jonah, Jordan and Joshua. I hope this makes you…
  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]
May 7, 2022 at 9:02 PM

31 days until the California primary

Rush a $12 donation to help us re-elect Barbara:   John — today marks one month until the California primary. Will you rush $12 today to help us re-elect Barbara to the newly-drawn 12th district? DONATE $12 NOW That leaves us 31 days to make the final preparations to get Barba…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Supporting the National Network of Abortion Funds

This work has never been more critical.   John, Earlier this week, the Supreme Court’s draft majority opinion was leaked to the press — indicating the Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade in the weeks ahead. Although abortion is still legal and this is not the final ruling, we must…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Our worst fears confirmed

Abortion is STILL legal and this is NOT the final ruling.   John, Late last night, Politico released the contents of a leaked draft opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Alito — a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end the constitutional right to an abortion. Today, this much r…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 5:36 PM

The LoveLife Foundation

Will you make a charitable donation to the Love Life Foundation today?   John, Today, I want to tell you about the LoveLife Foundation — an Oakland-based organization committed to providing a supportive and empowering environment for at-risk youth and mobilizing community support t…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 11:07 PM

This is it, John

Our April fundraising deadline expires at midnight.   Hi John, I’ll start with the good news: I checked in with my finance team and it looks like we are more than 90% of the way to hitting our April fundraising projections! After a slow start to the month, the progress we’ve made i…
  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Can you match our average donation amount for April?

Barbara’s building this grassroots campaign one donation at a time.   Hi John, Did you know our average contribution this month is $22? Barbara’s not relying on billionaires, mega-donors, or special interests to grow her campaign and keep up her fight for working families. She’s cou…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 8:51 PM

Less than 6 weeks away

We’re closing in on the California primary.   John, Will you make a donation to support our movement for progress? Our end-of-month deadline is less than two days away, and I’m counting on you to help us reach our fundraising goal and build out our campaign before the California pri…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Grassroots donations can beat out special interests and mega-donors

Barbara’s working tirelessly to lower costs for workers and families and build a more just nation.   John, our campaign is picking up momentum at just the right time. After Barbara reached out to explain the fundraising shortfall we’re facing this month, we received an outpouring of…
  Cheri Beasley · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 8:04 PM

asking for $10

I know it may not seem like $10 is enough to win but...   John — I’m reaching out to ask you to split a $10 contribution between my campaign for U.S. Senate and Barbara Lee before our April deadline. CNN has consistently ranked this one of the seats “most likely to flip” in November…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 6:46 PM

We’re facing a financial shortfall

I’m counting on your support to defend our progress.   John, I’ll be honest with you: My campaign is facing a shortfall to our projected fundraising for April, and we’ve got less than a week left to close the gap. Can I count on you to chip in $12 or any amount you are able to give …
  CA-12 Alert (BarbaraLeeForCongress.org) · [email protected]
April 24, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Help elect Barbara Lee to California’s newly-drawn 12th district

Contribute $12 today:   We’ll get straight to the point, John. Will you chip in $12 to help elect Barbara to California’s newly-drawn 12th district? CONTRIBUTE $12 We’re on a mission to turn out voters, mobilize volunteers, and do whatever it takes to defend the House majorit…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Take action this Earth Day

It’s time for a Green New Deal.   John, This Earth Day, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our planet than by taking action to protect it and fight for its future. Today, I’m doing that by reaffirming my support for a Green New Deal. Will you join me in supporting a Green N…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Tim Ryan needs our help (Trump visit)

We can’t afford to lose this seat.   John, Barbara's colleague in the House, Tim Ryan, is running for Senate in Ohio and he needs our urgent help. Here’s why: Donald Trump is flying to Ohio this weekend to rally his right-wing base and prop up extremist J.D. Vance. Republicans know …
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Cannabis should be legalized

That's it. That's the email.   John — Cannabis should be legalized. Add your name if you agree so we can keep the pressure on the Senate to pass the MORE Act and legalize weed at the federal level. LEGALIZE WEED 18 states have already legalized recreational cannabis, and it’s…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Walking the walk

Working alongside a new generation of progressive leaders to continue advancing their agenda for working families.   John, Legalizing marijuana; Canceling student debt; Supporting small businesses through the pandemic; Lowering the cost of health care; These aren’t just talking poin…
  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 4:46 PM

$31.5 million

The GOP is gearing up for an all-out offensive on our slim House majority.   John — $31.5 million. That’s how much House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is reported to have raised in the first three months of 2022. McCarthy is gearing up for an all-out offensive on our slim House majori…
  Sudip Dutta · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Re: projections

Tonight’s mid-month benchmark.   Hey John — Sudip here from the Barbara Lee for Congress finance team. I wanted to give you some insight into our campaign fundraising as we approach the mid-month benchmark for April. We use mid-month deadlines to track our progress and make adjustment…
  CA-12 Alert (BarbaraLeeForCongress.org) · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Help elect Barbara Lee to California’s newly-drawn 12th district

Contribute $12 today:   We’ll get straight to the point, John. Will you chip in $12 to help elect Barbara to California’s newly-drawn 12th district? CONTRIBUTE $12 We’re on a mission to turn out voters, mobilize volunteers, and do whatever it takes to defend the House majorit…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 10:05 PM

This is only the beginning

We’re proving that Democrats deliver.   John, thank you. Every day, we’re proving that Democrats deliver. And the truth is, all the progress we’ve made wouldn’t have been possible without you. Whether you knocked on doors, donated to my campaign, or cast your vote in 2020, you helped p…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Do you think student debt should be canceled?

This is a racial justice issue.   John, President Biden recently announced yet another extended pause on student loan payments through the summer. While the extended pause will bring short-term relief to student borrowers, it’s not enough. It’s time to cancel student debt. A study by t…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Did you know that zero Black women are serving in the Senate right now?

Two incredible women are running to change that.   John, Did you know that *zero* Black women are serving in the Senate right now? Oakland’s own, Vice President Kamala Harris, was the last to serve — but two incredible women are running to change that. Cheri Beasley was the Chief Justi…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 8:06 PM

What to expect when FEC reports are published

We’re moving toward the primary with momentum on our side.   John, last week, we wrapped up our first quarter of the election year. Now, my team is hard at work preparing our public fundraising report to send to the Federal Election Commission. Now, let me explain what to look out for:…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 9:26 PM

[Take Action] Support marijuana legalization

The MORE Act recently passed the House.   John, have you signed Barbara’s petition yet? Here’s where things stand: Last week, the House passed the MORE Act, a bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level, expunge prior marijuana convictions, and conduct resentencing hearings for tho…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 4:35 PM

The House took a major step to legalize marijuana

I’m fighting to repair injustices from the failed War on Drugs. Are you with me?   John, as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I haven’t been shy about fighting for cannabis legalization and correcting the historical injustices of failed drug policies. That’s why I’m so pr…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 11:50 PM

Once we hit this goal, there won’t be any doubts about how determined and prepared our movement is to defend our progressive gains this year.

We’ve got our work cut out for us this year.   Hi John, it’s Barbara. The important end-of-quarter deadline my team has been emailing you about is just hours away. Meaning that after midnight, my finance team will start preparing a report to the FEC on our finances that will be made pu…
  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 7:33 PM

The good and the bad

This could spell trouble for Democrats.   John — Tomorrow’s our first end-of-quarter FEC deadline of 2022, so we wanted to update you on where things stand. The good news: Hundreds of grassroots donors have stepped up in the past week to kick-off Barbara’s re-election campaign. We’re …
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 9:21 PM

What if we told you...

If you’ve heard enough, chip in to help us hit our grassroots donor goal before Thursday.   John, What can we say to convince you to chip in and support Barbara’s re-election campaign today? What if we told you that our first major test of the election year is just 3 days away, when we…
  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]
March 27, 2022 at 10:46 PM

What’s so important about the FEC deadline?

Let us explain:   In the week ahead, you’ll likely be receiving emails from campaigns (including ours!) talking about the all-important FEC deadline on Thursday. John, if you’re wondering what’s so important about this deadline, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Let us explain: At the en…
  Barbara Lee · [email protected]
March 26, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Our first major test of 2022

Approaching our first benchmark of the midterm election year.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask if you’ll make a contribution to help kick off my re-election campaign before our first public filing deadline of 2022. But first, please let me explain why this deadline matters. I rece…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 7:18 PM

It’s official

I am running for re-election in New York’s 16th Congressional district with the goal to continue shaking up the status-quo and fighting for the progressive values we deserve.   John, it’s official. I’m running for re-election to represent New York’s 16th Congressional District in the …
  Sarah Wulf · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 11:18 PM

What we’ve got in store this election year

Let’s get to work.   Hi John — Sarah here with Team Barbara Lee. As the new Campaign Manager for Barbara Lee for Congress, I’ll have the final say in a lot of difficult decisions this election year. From crafting our campaign budget and running volunteer recruitment, to building out o…
  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Did you sign the petition yet?

Barbara’s CROWN Act passed the House.   John — Have you signed Barbara’s petition yet? Here’s the good news: After this grassroots team helped drum up support for ending race-based hair discrimination, the House passed the CROWN Act — a bill to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyl…