Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

August 14, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Deterring outside spending and attacks from the right

Our mid-quarter deadline is tomorrow.   John, Our mid-quarter deadline is tomorrow — the halfway point between FEC deadlines, when our fundraising numbers are published for the public to see. We’ve said it before: These FEC deadlines can have a major impact on the course of a campai…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 8:35 PM

This is what progress looks like

Barbara’s work isn’t done yet.   John — On Friday, Barbara and her colleagues in the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the expansive legislative package to President Biden’s desk. The Inflation Reduction Act will: 🌎 Lead to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 9:48 PM

We just passed the Inflation Reduction Act

This is what progress looks like.   John, the House just voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. This sweeping legislation contains transformative measures to address the climate crisis, reduce prescription drug prices, and make billionaire corporations pay their fair share. Here…

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  Val Demings · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 9:01 PM

I'm officially TIED with Marco Rubio

I wanted to personally share some incredible news:   John, I'm reaching out because I wanted to personally share some incredible news: After polls showed me trailing Marco Rubio by 2 points for months, a brand-new poll just came out on Monday: It's 45-45. We're officially tied with …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 9:26 PM

A Republican-controlled House and Senate would make good on Mitch McConnell’s promises

Barbara needs your help to fight back.   John, we must take the threat of a GOP takeover this November seriously. Losing our majorities to an increasingly-extremist Republican party would be devastating to our progressive agenda. But don’t just take our word:   Barbara Lee @BLee…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 1:21 AM

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

  John, Climate change is causing severe weather events across the country to become more frequent and more extreme — from devastating hurricanes in the southeast, to uncontrollable wildfires here in California. Eastern Kentucky was the latest region to bear the worst impacts of th…

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  Barbara Lee for Congress · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 9:02 PM

November 8, 2022

We’re asking you for $3 today.   John — Election Day is exactly 3 months away, so we’re coming to you with a direct ask: Will you chip in $3 — yes, just $3! — to help re-elect Barbara and defend our progressive values at the ballot box? DONATE $3 NOW If you’re not convinced, l…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 7, 2022 at 11:13 PM

A Republican-controlled House and Senate would make good on Mitch McConnell’s promises

Barbara needs your help to fight back.   John, we must take the threat of a GOP takeover this November seriously. Losing our majorities to an increasingly-extremist Republican party would be devastating to our progressive agenda. But don’t just take our word:   Barbara Lee @BLee…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 7:13 PM

A firm rebuke of the far-right’s anti-abortion agenda

We need to build momentum for Proposition 1 so we can protect reproductive freedom in California.   John, Abortion rights were on the ballot this week in Kansas — and voters overwhelmingly responded to protect reproductive freedom and reject a harmful constitutional amendment that …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 3:06 AM

Abortion will be on the ballot in California too this November

We need to build momentum for Proposition 1 so we can protect reproductive freedom in California.   John, Abortion rights were on the ballot last night in Kansas — and voters overwhelmingly responded to protect reproductive freedom and reject a harmful constitutional amendment that…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 6:42 PM

I am asking you directly

I'm relying on an unprecedented grassroots movement in order to defeat Ron Johnson.   John — Mandela Barnes here. I'm reaching out to respectfully ask if you can split a $12 contribution to my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Here's why: Wisconsin's Senate seat is one of the …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Responding unequivocally

I need your help to make sure we can keep up this critical fight.   We’re down to the final hours before our July deadline expires, so I’m coming to you with a direct ask,John: Will you make a $12 donation to help keep Democrats in the majority — so we can continue advancing our pro…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Here’s why we had to cut our digital ads budget

We cut our digital ads budget by 50%.   John — Over the course of a campaign, we’re forced to make some difficult decisions about how and where we invest the money we raise. This month, that meant making the decision to cut our digital ads budget by 50%. We’re not here to lie to you…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 9:02 PM

With every far-right attack, we’re taking action to respond

  John, This month, Democrats in the House have passed bills to enshrine reproductive rights; To protect access to travel for those seeking abortion care; To defend marriage equality; To codify contraception rights. But through it all, no less than 150 Republicans voted against eac…

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  Tim Ryan · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 11:07 PM

toss-up

  John — Tim Ryan here with a BIG update from our race in Ohio: FiveThirtyEight just ranked Ohio’s Senate race as a “toss-up.” When I entered this race, experts and political pundits said there was no chance we’d flip Ohio blue and defeat whichever right-wing millionaire extremist …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Before our July deadline expires

I need your help to continue advancing our progressive values and fighting back against far-right attacks in Congress.   John, today I’m asking you for $5. $5 to help us out-organize Republicans and get out the vote before November 8th. $5 to support progressives up and down the bal…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 12:32 AM

Respectfully asking

The midterm elections that will decide whether her work for progress in the majority can continue.   Here’s where things stand, John: First, the rogue, right-wing Supreme Court majority stripped millions of their personal freedom and bodily autonomy by overturning Roe v. Wade. Th…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 11:07 PM

Grassroots fundraising has slowed down significantly this July

It’s not too late to turn the tide.   We’ll be honest with you, John: Our campaign is facing a summer slump in fundraising. Grassroots fundraising has slowed down significantly this July — but it’s not too late to turn the tide. If 100 donors pitch in today, we’ll be back on track …

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  Cheri Beasley · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 7:03 PM

51st vote

I feel the urgent call to serve the people of North Carolina once again.   John, Cheri Beasley here. I'm running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, and Barbara told me to reach out. I had a few minutes of free time in my schedule today — which is a blessing these days as we sprint t…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Not leaving anything to chance

Barbara needs your support to keep up the fight.   John, After overturning Roe v. Wade and robbed millions of our personal freedoms and bodily autonomy, the ultraconservative Supreme Court majority made it clear that this was just the beginning of their far-right agenda. Debating sa…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Barbara will not back down in the fight for reproductive freedom

How you can support Barbara and her fight to defend reproductive rights at all costs.   John, being a representative for the people means fighting back against unjust policies. It means speaking truth to power. It means speaking out for bodily autonomy. It means standing in solidari…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 7:27 PM

I was arrested outside the Supreme Court yesterday

  John, I wanted to make sure you saw this: I was arrested yesterday for protesting for abortion rights outside the Supreme Court — along with Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and 14 other lawmakers. As a sitting member of Congress, my dut…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 2:57 AM

I was arrested outside the Supreme Court

I wanted you to hear this from me:   John, I wanted you to hear this from me: I was arrested earlier today for protesting for abortion rights outside the Supreme Court — along with Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and 14 other lawmakers. He…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 11:05 PM

Change didn’t happen overnight

I’m leading the fight for over-the-counter birth control medication.   John, As the rogue, right-wing Supreme Court majority continues its attacks on our personal freedoms and liberties, who knows what could be next. Could it be birth control? We can’t afford to wait and see. We ha…

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  Donna F. Edwards · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM

ZERO women in Maryland

We need women in government.   John, Reproductive rights are under attack, childcare costs are soaring, and maternal mortality rates continue to increase. This is what happens when women of color are left out of positions of power. Right now, Maryland has ZERO women in the House or …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 16, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Do you want to share a personal message with Barbara?

Barbara is so grateful to have incredible supporters like you by her side in everything that she does.   Today’s an important day, John: It’s Barbara’s birthday! Barbara has had much more important issues to focus on this week — from passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, to fi…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 9:33 PM

The Women’s Health Protection Act

Today, Barbara and her colleagues in the House passed the Women’s Health Protection Act once again.   John, Today, Barbara and her colleagues in the House passed the Women’s Health Protection Act once again. House Democrats are making their unwavering commitment to protecting reprod…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Meeting competing crises with the urgency they require

Our Democratic House majority is stepping up.   John, Our Democratic House majority — that you helped elect — is stepping up to meet the competing crises we face with the urgency they require. We are renewing efforts to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act again to enshrine repro…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Putting it bluntly

Grassroots fundraising has slowed to a crawl this month.   We’ll put it bluntly, John: Our campaign is facing a summer slump in fundraising. Grassroots fundraising has slowed to a crawl this month — but it’s not too late to turn the tide. If 100 supporters pitch in today, we’ll be b…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 6:36 PM

huge news

Recent polling shows me statistically tied with my GOP opponent, Herschel Walker, right here in Georgia.   John, this is huge: Recent polling shows me statistically tied with my GOP opponent, Herschel Walker, right here in Georgia. But with the entire GOP establishment behind Walker…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Sign on:

It’s time to cancel student debt — for all, not just some.   John, Earlier this month, the Biden administration announced sweeping changes to the federal student loan system to support borrowers with student debt relief. These measures are a step in the right direction but they’re …

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 9, 2022 at 7:09 PM

An undeniable majority

  John — The task of federally enshrining reproductive freedom now falls squarely on Congress after the Supreme Court’s callous decision to strip away constitutional protections to the right to an abortion. Barbara and her Democratic colleagues in the House understood the urgency o…

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  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 6:13 PM

I need your help, John

New Polling:   John — Senator Catherine Cortez Masto here, and Barbara told me to reach out. In a moment I'm going to ask you to make a gift. But first, I want to explain why this gift is critical at this particular moment: First, new polling showed me trailing my Trump-endorsed opp…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

July 4, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Independence and liberty for all

It’s taking centuries to realize true freedom.   Hi John, Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate 246 years since our nation gained independence. And on this holiday, I’m mindful of what freedom really means to many Americans. Independence and liberty for all were not achieved i…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 3:02 PM

An update on our race

Barbara told me to reach out.   Hi John, I'm Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Barbara told me to reach out. I wanted to take a moment to send you an important update on the state of our race. So, if you have a few minutes to spare, I hope you’ll take the time to read it. In 2010…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Now is not the time for complacency

  John, I share the anger, outrage, and devastation that millions of Americans feel having lost fundamental, precedented constitutional protections to abortion care. Black people and people of color – who already have higher maternal mortality rates and face more barriers to access…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:49 PM

An era after Roe

Our worst fears have just come true.   John, our worst fears have just come true. The conservative majority Supreme Court just handed down a decision that overturns the precedent set by Roe v. Wade — ending nearly 50 years of constitutional protections to the right to an abortion. …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM

How I’m advancing economic justice

Our bill to provide communities of color with the equal opportunities to accumulate wealth and achieve financial security.   John, Segregation, systemic racism, and generations of slavery all contributed to and perpetuated the racial wealth gap divide that still exists in America to…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Help us reach 1,000 signatures

For far too long, this country has put profits ahead of its people.   John — Last week, Barbara and her Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Mark Pocan, introduced legislation to reduce the defense budget by $100 billion. For far too long, this country has put weapons i…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Today is more than a celebration

Happy Juneteenth!   John, Happy Juneteenth! 157 years ago today, Union troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to give Black southerners the news of their freedom from enslavement. Following the Civil War, the message came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was sign…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 18, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Here’s what Barbara’s new district looks like

Take a look at our new district map:   John, after all this talk about running in a newly drawn seat, are you wondering what Barbara’s new district looks like? Here are the East Bay communities in California’s 12th district that Barbara is seeking to represent in this year’s electi…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 6:43 PM

My bill to cut defense spending

For far too long, this country has put profits ahead of its people.   John, For far too long, this country has put profits ahead of its people. As social spending bills were left on the negotiating table last year, Congress wasted no time approving a $782 billion defense budget — e…

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  BarbaraLeeForCongress.org · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 12:13 AM

A surge of donations

Will you help jumpstart our general election campaign?   John, We set a $10,000 mid-month fundraising goal to build up our cash-on-hand for this month’s FEC deadline after spending heavily on GOTV during the primary election. Thanks to dedicated grassroots supporters like you, we’ve…

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  Sudip, Finance Director · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 8:00 PM

We’re in a difficult spot

We need to pick up our fundraising pace.   John, I’ll keep this brief: After heavily investing in GOTV efforts in the lead up to Barbara’s primary election, we’re now facing a cash-on-hand shortage — and it’s already forced us to make difficult cuts, including slashing our digital a…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 11:30 PM

About our cash-on-hand

With the primary in the rear-view, we’ve got a lot of ground to make up.   John, this is a big month for our campaign. Last week, we won a convincing victory in the top-two primary for California’s 12th district. It was my first time running in the newly drawn district, and now we’r…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 11, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Help us get a head start towards the general election

We’ve got our work cut out for us in November.   John, after this week’s victory in the primary, Barbara is advancing to the general election to represent California’s 12th district in Congress. Will you help us get a head start by chipping in $12 to our General Election Kickoff Fu…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 6:17 PM

45 million

It’s time to cancel ALL student debt.   John, 45 million. That’s how many Americans have student loan debt, amounting to $1.7 trillion in total value. And did you know that roughly two-thirds of them are women? Compounded with the gender pay gap, too many women are being forced to …

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Thank you

We’re moving on to the general election.   John, we did it. We came out on top in yesterday’s primary and will be moving on to the general election! I’m honored to be your nominee to represent California’s 12th district and the East Bay in Congress. This resounding victory is a test…

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  Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Less than 24 hours

Tomorrow is primary day.   John, this is it — the California primary election is tomorrow. This will be my first election in California’s newly-drawn 12th district, and here’s what will make this year so different: Nearly 30% of voters in our district are new registrants. In antici…

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  Team Barbara Lee · [email protected]

June 5, 2022 at 11:17 PM

2 days

Will you support our campaign in the final stretch of the primary?   John, We have a few minutes in between campaign events as part of our GOTV weekend, so we wanted to reach out with a brief update. We’re passing out mailers, sending texts, making phone calls, running digital ads,…

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