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  Constitution Watch via CADEM · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Do you think we’re in a crisis?

John — Have you been following the news? John — Have you been following the news around Kilmar Abrego Garcia? This is the man who the Trump Administration “accidentally” flew out of the country to a notoriously violent El Salvador prison who they claim we can’t get back! If this …
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Medicaid cuts incoming?

This all means one thing: Hi John – Have you seen the news about Trump’s budget? Medicaid is officially on the chopping block with $880 billion in cuts planned. Donald Trump’s administration says that those cuts won’t impact programs, but multiple independent watchdogs agree that …
  Ratings Change @ CADEM · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM

BREAKING: Cook Political weighs in

Hi John – have you seen this? Hi John – Have you seen these race updates from the Cook Political Report? Independent election analysts at Cook Political have determined that California officially has more vulnerable blue districts than *ANY* other state. We aren’t waiting until 2…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM

You heard from:

Adam, Josh, George, Derek, and Dave   Rep. Adam Gray asked. Rep. Josh Harder asked. Rep. George Whitesides asked. Rep. Derek Tran asked. Rep. Dave Min asked. Some of our members of Congress in the most vulnerable districts across California are all saying the same thing: Early i…
  Derek Tran · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM

did you see me on CNN, John?

What I said last night: Hi John — Last night, I had the tremendous honor of stepping onto the CNN stage for a prime time Town Hall with Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican Reps. Mike Lawler and Ryan Mackenzie. While Republican leaders are urging their Members of Congress t…
  Adam Gray · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM

187 votes

Hi John, it’s Rep. Adam Gray —   Hi John, it’s Congressman Adam Gray. In 2024, my election was the final House race in the country to be called — and by the narrowest possible margin — we flipped the seat from red-to-blue and delivered a win for the Central Valley. We did this des…
  California Dems · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM

We have time to get your thoughts, John:

Trump tariffs: Yes or No? Dear John, You’ve heard about Trump’s proposed tariffs. Using a confusing formula, Trump’s administration announced crazy high tariffs on almost 90 countries – including almost all major US trading partners. Since then, China and the EU have responded wit…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM

URGENT: Text Voters in CD-22 and CD-40 Before 3PM About Medicaid

Democrats,We’ve just learned that Republicans in Congress are moving ahead with a key budget vote TODAY, Wednesday, April 9th—and we need your help to fight back. This isn’t the final budget, but it’s a critical first step that determines the framework. If it passes, they’ll begin committee negotia…
  CA Dem Party · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM

Join Democrats in Anaheim for CA Strong Convention

Democrats,Join us to celebrate California's strength and chart our path forward at the 2025 California Democratic Party Convention in Anaheim from May 30 - June 1. Together, we'll elect new Party Officers and Regional Directors, welcome new delegates, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026.…
  Key Race Alert @ CADEM · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM

EMILYs List knows CA is key

Targeting more seats in CA Dear John — Did you hear? The national pro-choice organization EMILYs List just came out with their targeted U.S. House races and there are no states where they are targeting more red-to-blue flips than here in California. The political experts at EMILYs…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
April 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM

California is suing Trump

"We will see you in court" It's official, John: California is SUING Donald Trump. Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy are both working to cut $11 billion in healthcare funding, which will have a devastating impact on rural hospitals, emergency services and other health programs. Bu…
  CADEM · [email protected]
April 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM

We aren’t just going to sit around!

Let's go, RIGHT NOW! Dear John, You’ve heard us say it before, and you’ll hear us say it again: We are not waiting until 2026 to start organizing. We are fighting to hold the GOP’s feet to the fire and mobilize in key districts RIGHT NOW. That’s why we have a slew of organizing op…
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM

I want to thank you.

A marathon, not a sprint Dear John, I want to thank you all so much for being in this fight with us. Last month, we were facing our first FEC Filing Deadline since Donald Trump was sworn in *AND* since Republicans announced five U.S. House targets in California. All eyes were on u…
  California Dems · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM

Schiff and Padilla join Cory Booker

Our Senators helped Cory Booker Dear John — did you see this? Yesterday, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff joined Senator Cory Booker in holding the Senate floor to stand up to President Trump, Elon Musk, and this chaotic administration. As you may know, Senator Booker broke t…
  Alcala, Camille [EXTERNAL] · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM

(no subject)

flagging for John Good evening, John. Tonight at 11:59pm is our first public filing deadline since Donald Trump was sworn in as President. It’s also the first public filing deadline since the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) announced that they were targeting five (5) Democratic-held …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 2:07 AM

the law gives us no choice

update for John Hi John — have you heard about Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing deadlines? Long story short, these are legally-mandated reports that we must file four (4) times per year that show our grassroots fundraising and expense numbers for the preceding three months…
  California Dems · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM

3 things:

We are fighting back Dear John. We know these are disheartening and frustrating times. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are unleashing chaos on our government and the people of this country. From firing hundreds of staff only to rehire them the next day, to sharing military plans in a g…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Will we lose these 5 seats?

why this is important: ⬇️ Here's the deal, John: We are approaching our first Federal Election Commission (FEC) fundraising deadline since the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) unveiled their list of 2026 targets. Here’s why this is important: ⬇️ California has MORE ta…
  Rusty Hicks · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM

What we heard at our town hall:

We showed up and heard THIS... Dear John, Right now, Republican leadership are demanding that their members stop holding in-person town halls to avoid hearing concerns from everyday Americans about the out-of-control Trump Administration. But here at the California Democratic Part…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Signal chat transcript

Adding John to the chat… Hi John. At this point, you’ve probably heard about the notorious Signal group chat where Donald Trump Administration officials invited a reporter from the Atlantic and then discussed confidential military plans on the unsecured app. This is a serious brea…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Volunteer at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim!

Democrats – We Need You!Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Direct…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Call to Action: Save Medicaid

Democrats,The future of Medicaid is at stake and we need your voice. Fifteen million Californians rely on Medicaid for health care, but the Republican budget would take it away. Becoming uninsured would have the biggest impact on the most vulnerable Americans, including low-income seniors, children…
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM

first chance since Trump was sworn in

1st key test of Trump’s term Dear John, I am writing to you with just over one week until our critical Federal Election Commission (FEC) Quarterly Filing Deadline. After March 31st, the law requires us to submit a report to the FEC laying out how much money we’ve raised over the l…
  George Whitesides · [email protected]
March 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM

I’ve been named a Frontline Democrat.

**breaking**   I have huge news for you, John. Our race has officially been added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) Frontline program for next year’s election. The Frontline list represents the Democrats who are considered most at-risk in the coming elect…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Our town hall in a swing district

GOP is afraid of town halls. We aren’t. Last night we held a town hall in one of the most vulnerable Republican-held districts in our state, John. David Valadao represents CA-22 and has turned his back on thousands of constituents who depend on Medicaid to survive. All because Don…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM

The races we won in 2024 were vital

A proven strategy from 2024 We know it’s hard to remember the 2024 Election and not think about the devastating Presidential election results, John. But there were bright spots, especially here in California... We flipped three seats from red to blue and held one open tossup seat.…
  California Dems · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM

GOP has FIVE (5) targets here:

Can we defend all 5 (yes!) Did you hear, John? The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) — which is responsible for keeping the U.S. House in GOP control — just unveiled its list of 2026 targets. And California officially has more targeted Democratic U.S. House seats than …
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Volunteer at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim!

Democrats – We Need You!Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Direct…
  Eric Swalwell · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Elon asked, I gave him an answer:

What I told DOGE I’m working on...   Hi John, Fighting back against Trump’s MAGA agenda is my top priority. It’s why I call out the corruption and chaos of Republican extremists. And it’s why I sent this email when Trump’s handpicked, Twitter-poisoned tech bro, Elon, asked federal …
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Join us to save Medicaid! Help us make calls in these districts.

Democrats,The future of Medicaid is at stake and we need your voice. Fifteen million Californians rely on Medicaid for health care, but the Republican budget would take it away. Becoming uninsured would have the biggest impact on the most vulnerable Americans, including low-income seniors, children…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Sen. Alex Padilla

More on being “California Strong” Hey John, We know that the first weeks of the Trump Administration have been deeply demoralizing. But one of the big things keeping us inspired are the bold actions of our California Strong leaders like Senator Alex Padilla. Will you support the C…
  Democratic Party (CA) · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

5x vulnerable seats in CA

A tall task. But we have a plan. Wow, John! The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee just announced the list of MOST VULNERABLE U.S. House seats, and there are more at-risk blue seats in California than any other state in the country. Despite the national headwinds of Donal…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM

looping John into our plan

One Republican we’re targeting: We are launching a massive mobilization campaign, John. Republicans are determined to fall in line behind Donald Trump’s plan to pay for billionaire tax cuts by cutting Medicaid. Well, if they want to do that... then we are going to ORGANIZE in thei…
  CADEM · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM

did you hear what Elon Musk just said?

“Big one to eliminate” Hi John — did you hear what Elon Musk just said? In an interview on national television, he said that entitlements like Social Security and Medicaid were the “big” programs that DOGE would need to cut or even “eliminate” next [!!] We are launching a massive …
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Save the Date – CADEM May 2025 Convention in Anaheim!

Democrats – We Need You!Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Direct…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM

DOGE coming to California?

Did you see this headline, John? Did you see this headline, John? There is now talk about bringing DOGE to California. We’ve seen DOGE as a chaotic, arbitrary initiative run by uniquely unqualified staffers. But we want to know what you think: Should we support bringing DOGE to Ca…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Join us to save Medicaid! Help us make calls in these districts.

Democrats,The future of Medicaid is at stake and we need your voice. Fifteen million Californians rely on Medicaid for health care, but the Republican budget would take it away. Becoming uninsured would have the biggest impact on the most vulnerable Americans, including low-income seniors, children…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Save the Date – CADEM May 2025 Convention in Anaheim!

California Democrats,When devastating wildfires swept through our communities, we joined together to rebuild. As the economic tides shifted, we held our ground as the world’s fifth largest economy. And even now, with Republicans controlling Washington DC, California Democrats continue to lead—not o…
  California Dems · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM

AG Bonta: “We’re suing Trump”

We support California Strong leaders We know there are a lot of demoralizing updates in the news right now, John. But today we want to highlight one of our inspiring California Strong leaders! California Attorney General Rob Bonta hasn’t been afraid to take the fight to Donald Tru…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Does Trump deserve this honor, John?

Trump on $100 bill?! Sometimes, on hot-button issues, we like to turn to members of the California Democratic Party to weigh in. That’s you, John! Republican Congressman Brandon Gill has introduced legislation to replace Benjamin Franklin with Donald Trump on the $100 bill. How do…
  California Dems · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Sean Spicer’s advice (re: California)

Here's what he said: Yet another high-profile figure in Donald Trump’s orbit has weighed in, John... Sean Spicer is officially joining the call for conditions to be placed on any federal aid for wildfire relief in California: CHIP IN $35 >> Because we flipped three seats fr…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Our plan might already be working?

Grassroots organizing to save Medicaid Big news, John: We are partnering with organized labor across the state to launch a grassroots campaign to make sure *EVERYONE* knows about the GOP’s plan to cut Medicaid. It’s critically important that voters in swing seats across California…
  CADEM ACTION · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM

fight back against Trump tonight

Feeling mad after last night's speech? Are you still enraged and fired up about Donald Trump's speech last night, John? Well, you can take action *TONIGHT*. California Strong Rep. Derek Tran is helping lead a call for Democrats to get organized and fight back at 9PM ET / 6PM PT! W…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Grassroots organizing to save Medicaid

Let’s stop the GOP’s plan Big news, John: We are partnering with organized labor across the state to launch a grassroots campaign to make sure *EVERYONE* knows about the GOP’s plan to cut Medicaid. It’s critically important that voters in swing seats across California know that Re…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM

good news from Trump’s own pollster

New polling out shows that Democrats are currently leading Here’s finally some good news, John: New polling out shows that Democrats are currently leading by 5 POINTS in the swing seats that will determine control of the U.S. House in 2026. And here’s the kicker: This encouraging …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Trump’s pollster giving us good news

New polling out shows that Democrats are currently leading Here’s finally some good news, John: New polling out shows that Democrats are currently leading by 5 POINTS in the swing seats that will determine control of the U.S. House in 2026. And here’s the kicker: This encouraging …
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM

checking in - how are u?

will I see your name? Hi John: How are you? I hope you are well. This has been a tough month for us at the California Democratic Party. Watching Donald Trump tear apart our government and batter our constitution just to pay for tax breaks for his billionaire friends is devastating…
  California Dems · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM

This is cruel and stupid

Aid will come with “strings” (??) Did you see this, John? The absurdity and cruelty just never ends... CHIP IN $35 >> First, Donald Trump came to California and said that we would have to restrict voting rights in order to get relief. Then, Republicans announced their plan …
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM

This all adds up to one thing:

Big news, John: Big news, John: Multiple campaigns have launched bids to flip the pivotal CA-40 battleground district from red to blue! And these campaigns have come *SURGING* out of the starting gate with rock-solid fundraising numbers and massive excitement. We can’t let this mo…
  Derek Tran · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM

just 653 votes

To be blunt, John...   John — Last November, I flipped a U.S. House seat from red to blue by just 653 votes. To be blunt: It doesn’t get much closer than this. Take a look yourself: ⬇️ I won this razor-thin seat because we started organizing our grassroots movement LONG before Ele…