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  BREAKING via CADEM · [email protected]
May 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM

New GOP attack blitz targets CA Dems!

Republicans are flooding CA with lies! John — We’ve told you before that the road to the House Majority runs straight through California, and the National Republican campaign arm knows it too. We just got word that the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) is launching a …
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM

We can’t let Elon stop us again, John:

Elon gave MILLIONS Did you know that Elon Musk spent nearly $1 million trying to get Republican Rep. David Valadao re-elected last year? While we were able to flip three seats from red to blue in 2024, Rep. Valadao was one of our few targets that stayed in Republican hands. Will y…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM

John! Help us save our hospitals!

When we organize, we win! Hey John! Tomorrow we are having a Day of Action to Save Our Hospitals. Congressional Republicans are rushing to pass DEEP Medicaid cuts before Memorial Day that would devastate California’s healthcare system. With many California hospitals receiving thei…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM

[POLL] Our forests under the ax?

need 17 responses from your area Did you hear, John? California’s National parks could be coming under the ax soon. Literally. The Trump Administration is pushing for all of California’s national parks to be opened up for expanded logging operations. This so-called “emergency” ord…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Recap for John

we know things have been busy... Hey John! We know that there has been a lot going on in the news these last few weeks, so we wanted to give you a quick recap: FIRST: Republicans announced their target seats to flip from blue to red — and no single state has more targeted distric…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Trump MMXXVIII!

Thoughts, John? Hey John — Did you see this wild idea from Lindsey Graham? Lindsey Graham’s suggestion may come across as a joke (understandably!) but many MAGA Republicans have already expressed interest in it. We assume most Democrats would oppose this, but just need to know …
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Save Our Hospitals Day of Action May 13

California Democrats,Our hospitals are under attack, and we need your help on Monday, May 13th! Congressional Republicans are rushing to pass deep Medicaid cuts before Memorial Day that would devastate California's healthcare system. With California hospitals receiving between 20-70% of their fundi…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM

GOP wants California to be smoggy again

Bad news from DC, John: Bad news from DC, John: House Republicans just voted to advance a measure that would rollback California clean air protections. Republicans have been desperate for ANY way to rollback our progress on cleaner air. They even threatened to withhold federal aid…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM

“If ever there was a time, it could be 2026”

Hey John — Did you read this news? Hey John — Did you read this latest headline (see below)? We flipped three seats from red to blue in 2024. We have a proven strategy for winning Republican districts. Now we want to deploy this game plan to flip Rep. Young Kim’s district. Will yo…
  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Thank you for everything

Our success is because of you John, Thank you for everything. We know we reached out a lot last month about the importance of raising grassroots dollars, but we do it because we know you share our goal of safeguarding our democracy and taking back control of the U.S. House. Your s…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM

let’s defy history - AGAIN!

Today is the last day Dear John, As we’ve told you, the road to the House Majority runs straight through California – which means our priorities for 2026 are clear: We need to start hiring organizers, opening regional offices, and scale our mobilization efforts. Today is the last …
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM

First deadline since Trump attacked ActBlue

ActBlue update... Dear John, Tomorrow at 11:59pm is our first End of Month deadline since Donald Trump began his attack on ActBlue with a targeted executive memorandum against the platform. ActBlue is a tool that makes it easy for grassroots donors (like you, John!) to pitch in $1…
  BREAKING @ cadem.org · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM

“Is there a Republican who can finally win statewide in California?”

John — Did you see this headline? John — Did you see this headline? Quite simply, this is bad news, John. We’ve organized fiercely to keep Republicans out of the governor’s mansion for more than a DECADE, but this new headline is raising alarm bells. Democrats have an advantage r…
  GOP Watch via CADEM · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM

BAD NEWS!

House Republicans are flush with cash... John — We have bad news. House Republicans are flush with cash and just launched ads against vulnerable Democrats earlier than EVER! We’re coming to you right now because the race for the House has officially begun – and we need your help t…
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM

John - the latest on ActBlue

ActBlue update... Dear John, As many of you know, when you make a donation to Democratic campaigns and causes (like the California Dems!) that donation is nearly always processed on ActBlue. ActBlue is a tool that makes it easy for grassroots donors to pitch in $15 or $35 — which …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Now launching: new channel

will John help us reach voters? John — You know our mantra: When we organize, we win! That’s how we flipped three Congressional districts from red to blue in 2024. It’s how we protected *ALL* our vulnerable incumbents with razor-thin margins. Today, we took another step towards ou…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Early intel we want John to see…

SIX RACES [!!] Hey John, Here’s a reminder of all the U.S. House districts the experts are saying that Republicans could flip from blue to red: 🔵 CA-13 – Adam Gray 🔵 CA-45 – Derek Tran 🔵 CA-21 – Jim Costa 🔵 CA-9 – Josh Harder 🔵 CA-47 – Dave Min 🔵 CA-27 – George Whitesides SIX R…
  Andrea Guzman · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM

strategy email for John

my longform thoughts...   Dear John, For some of you, it’s been a while since I reached out. For others, we may have never been introduced. I’m Andrea from CADEM, and it’s great to meet you. I’ve been heads-down here at the California Democratic Party working to plan and coordinate…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM

We can’t miss this, John (close race)

Take a look at the map below: John — Today, we want to laser in and focus on a race that proves we should take NOTHING for granted leading up to the 2026 Midterm Elections. Take a look at the map below that shows the results in CA-49 in 2024 ⬇️ Do you see how evenly split CA-49 w…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM

John, we got our hands on breaking news

top ratings expert says *this* — John — We just got our hands on some breaking news that you’ll want to see. Sabato’s Crystal Ball, one of the most accurate election forecasters in the country, has published updated ratings – and California officially has more vulnerable Democrat…
  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…