Team Lizzie · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

The USPS is still in danger

We can't stand by.     This week, President Trump’s hand-picked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy claimed he was “suspending” his crippling policy changes at the Postal Service, which included the deconstruction of mail-sorting machines, the removal of mail collection boxes from stre…

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 4:14 PM

We’re on the air! 📺

We just launched our first TV ad of the election!     It’s a big day: Our first television ad of the general election is now on the air! WATCH NOW → At this moment, when we are confronted with so many challenges, Houstonians are doing our part to respond, to solve problems, …

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 10:42 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

11 weeks to go until Election Day!     Checking in – there’s so much going on this week, and there are a few exciting updates I want to share with you: Today is the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women getting the right to vote!  On this day 100 years ago, Tenne…

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail... nor Trump

The mail must go through!     Friend.   We’ve all heard this phrase.  But now, I am hearing from more and more people who are alarmed by the reports of what is going on at the U.S. Postal Service.  I am, too.   Mail-sorting machines removed from post offices.  Mail collection …

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 2:55 PM

The Race for TX-07:

This is what we're up against →     If you can, contribute to the TX-07 Defense Fund → CONTRIBUTE TODAY >> Today, I want to talk to you about the political landscape of our race and the nitty-gritty of what we have to get done before November to get out the vote and…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Health care. Equal rights. Gun safety.

This is what it's all about:     If you can, contribute to the #TeamLizzie General Election Fund → CONTRIBUTE TODAY >> Yesterday, Patrick told you a little about the resources we need to win in November, and today, we want to tell you about the more fun part of our …

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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 10:41 PM

re: #TeamLizzie 2020 Strategy

We want to keep you in the loop     With only 82 days to go until Election Day, our team has been huddling up to finalize our strategy for the final push to November. It’s important that we share the big action items with you.  So for the next few days, we’ll reach out to talk to…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 11:15 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

Only 12 weeks until Election Day!     I’m so excited to share this latest update with you, so I’ll jump right to it: The Black Economic Alliance endorsed Lizzie!  The BEA aims to drive economic progress and prosperity in the Black community with a specific focus on work, wages, a…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 1:00 AM

ANOTHER $3.1 million against Lizzie →

The GOP will spend any amount to win in TX-07.     BREAKING: POLITICO reports the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is spending another $3.1 million in Houston this November. If you can, contribute to the #TeamLizzie General Election Fund today → CLF has already spent $3.1…

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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 3:50 PM

re: Gordon's email

Our race is getting more competitive every day.     Earlier this week, our campaign treasurer Gordon touched base about the good news that we reached our end-of-month goal in July. I really appreciate everyone on #TeamLizzie who responded to our calls for contributions ahead of t…

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  Gordon Center · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 6:49 PM

TX-07 Finance Update:

What you need to know     Hi there — it’s Gordon, Lizzie’s campaign treasurer.  It’s been a little while since you last heard from me, so I want to check in. As you might imagine with a treasurer, my job is to make sure our fundraising numbers track with our campaign spending. A…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 10:07 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

14 weeks to go until Election Day!     I can hardly believe it — it’s August!  As we close in on November, our campaign is getting busier by the day and today, I have a few big updates to share with you: ICYMI - President Obama endorsed Lizzie!  President Obama knows our race is …

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 9:35 PM

NEW ENDORSEMENT: President Obama!

Will you help keep our momentum going?     We have big news to share: Today, President Obama endorsed Lizzie for re-election this November! JOIN PRESIDENT OBAMA ON #TEAMLIZZIE → Our race is one of the most competitive races in the entire country. It’s been called a “bellweth…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 9:56 PM

We're almost there

can you help us reach our goal?     Great news — we’re incredibly close to reaching our end-of-month fundraising target. All of us on #TeamLizzie are so grateful for all that you do to support our campaign — and for the coalition that has supported us especially over the past few…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:34 PM

A quick update:

Less than 24 hours to go!     It’s hard to believe we have reached the end of July, and with it our end-of-month fundraising deadline, so I’ll keep this update short: Washington Republicans and outside groups have committed to spending at least $5 million attacking Lizzie. Ted C…

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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Numbers, numbers, numbers

What they mean to our campaign:     As Lizzie’s finance director, I always have numbers on the mind and as we approach the first end-of-month deadline of the quarter, I’ve been keeping a close eye on where we stand. Here’s the good news: Over the past few days, we’ve made great p…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 9:23 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

14 weeks to go until Election Day!     We had a lot of great moments over the past week, and I want to share a couple of them with you: Our Week of Action was an amazing success!  So many volunteers showed up and committed their time and energy to re-electing Lizzie this November…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 4:35 PM

100 Days, 100 Ways

You can make a difference!     Today marks 100 days to Election Day. We don’t have to tell you how high the stakes are for this election. But we do want to tell you how you can help us bring home a victory! Here are a few ways you can help: Send 100 Dollars - $100 Send 100 …

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 6:26 PM

BIG update:

Dark money is about to pour into our race.     “House GOP super PAC relies on ‘dark money’ in bid to take back lost seats” - OpenSecrets We have a big campaign update: This week’s news brought a report that the Congressional Leadership Fund — a GOP super PAC allied with House…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 5:14 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

We're 15 weeks out from Election Day!     This is a BIG week for #TeamLizzie, and I have a bunch of exciting updates to share: Our Week of Action kicks off tomorrow!  With only 15 weeks left until Election Day, it’s time to kick our field organization into high gear.  From July 2…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 9:29 PM

We're so close!

We need a few supporters from xxxxxx to pitch in     Ted Cruz pledged to raise at least $100,000 to help our opponent in his efforts to unseat Lizzie this fall, and this team responded in a huge way.  Now, we’re so close to reaching the goal we set for our TX-07 Defense Fund when …

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Ted Cruz and Trump are teaming up on this →

We can't let them win.     Folks, Ted Cruz and President Trump are teaming up to unseat Lizzie. Plain and simple. Ted Cruz has joined President Trump in throwing his full weight into defeating Lizzie by pledging to raise at least $100,000 to give our opponent a huge boost in the…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Ted Cruz flying without a mask!?!?

Cruz is so focused on defeating Lizzie that he's putting Americans at risk.     Following up on the latest attack against Lizzie: Ted Cruz is raising at least $100,000 to support our opponent. Cruz has been flying around this week, presumably raising money for his hand-picked can…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 8:09 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

16 weeks to go!     It’s been a busy few weeks for our campaign, so I’ll jump right into it: 1. Today is Election Day in Texas, and Texans are casting ballots in the primary run-off.  After today, the next Election Day is ours — and it’s only 16 weeks away!  We have a lot to get …

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 3:04 PM

UPDATE: Ted Cruz is wading into TX-07 race by raising 100k for our opponent.

Show him what you think about that.     “Sen. Ted Cruz Launches Fund Supporting Conservative Candidates in Texas, Across the Country” - The Texan This week, Ted Cruz announced that he is working to raise at least $100,000 to boost Lizzie’s opponent in the race for TX-07.  Need…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 7:47 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

Only 17 weeks until Election Day!     Hi, team -- I hope you had a happy, restful Fourth of July holiday!  With 17 weeks to go until Election Day, we’re working hard here at #TeamLizzie (Virtual!) HQ and I have a couple of updates to share with you: Last week, we wrapped up the q…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 2:22 AM

We're so close to the finish line:

Will you help us make it?     Friends — everyone on our team is working right now to make sure we close this quarter strong.  But we need just a little more help getting across the finish-line before our midnight deadline. Can we count on your help? If you're able to, you can co…

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 10:28 PM

I can't do this without you:

So I'm asking: Are you able to help?     Team — the quarterly FEC deadline is tonight, and we’re so close to reaching our fundraising goal. My team and I have emailed you a lot these past few days, so by now, you know this FEC deadline is important — for our campaign and for all …

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 1:50 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update:

18 weeks until Election Day & 0 days until FEC Deadline Day!     It’s been a busy week for our campaign, and our focus is on today’s important goal: Today is the last day of the quarter!  It’s all hands on deck here at Team Lizzie HQ as we work to reach our fundraising goal b…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Our FEC deadline is almost here!

Only 24 hours to go!     There’s a little more than 24 hours left until the biggest FEC deadline of the election yet, and as we have seen, the race for TX-07 will be one of the most competitive and most important of 2020: President Trump tweeted his endorsement of our opponent. …

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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:16 PM

One thing I know for sure:

Tomorrow's deadline matters and you can help.     The FEC quarterly fundraising deadline is tomorrow.  These deadlines aren’t arbitrary.  After the deadline, we will report our fundraising numbers and show the financial strength of this campaign. And that financial strength reall…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Five reasons why the June 30 deadline is so important:

And one thing you can do to help!     FEC DEADLINE:If you can, contribute now → The FEC end-of-quarter deadline is this Tuesday and we have a goal to raise $25,000 online before then.  Let us tell you why: Our opponent, Washington Republicans, and extremist outside groups have j…

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 4:56 PM

It is the end of the quarter already?

It is, and you know by now how important it is for the campaign.     The last three months have been so eventful — from responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating impact on our health and our economy to witnessing and responding to the death of George Floyd and eng…

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  Erin Mincberg · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 7:10 PM

ICYMI -- This November's Election

Did you see this?     I want to make sure you saw this note — Speaker Pelosi knows the importance of this race.  TX-07 could decide control of the House after November. Washington Republicans and outside groups know it, too.  They are pouring money into this race to try and take …

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Re-electing Lizzie is personal for me

Let me tell you why:     Our efforts to send Lizzie back to Congress to continue her fight for Houstonians are personal for me. In 2017, I used to wake up every morning scared that politicians in Washington would take away my family’s health care.  I wasn’t alone in that fear — t…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 8:15 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update:

Only 19 weeks to go!     There are only 19 weeks left until Election Day, and this week, I have three campaign updates to share with you: 1. We’re excited to welcome Jen Schmerling back to #TeamLizzie!  Jen has been on #TeamLizzie since 2017, leading our field team to victory las…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 8:32 PM

The attacks are coming from all sides

We need to show Washington Republicans what they're up against.     Friends, Right now, Lizzie is focused on doing everything she can to lead during these uncertain times.  She’s working around the clock — and across the aisle — to help Houston families get the resources they nee…

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

June 21, 2020 at 7:27 PM

This week's SCOTUS decision

is a huge victory for equality.     This past week, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ workers are protected against discrimination in the workplace under a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  No longer can employers fire LGBTQ+ workers just because of who they are or…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Bumping this up in your inbox →

The NRCC just made a HUGE ad buy against Lizzie.     We want to make sure you saw Molly’s note — the NRCC just made a $2 million ad buy against Lizzie. This comes after the largest Republican super PAC focused on House races pledged to spend over $3 million against Lizzie, their …

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  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Juneteenth

Freedom. Progress. Hope.     Today, we celebrate Juneteenth.  On this day in 1865 — long after the Emancipation Proclamation — Texans received word of the end of slavery in the U.S. when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced that all slaves were now free and …

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 7:33 PM

The NRCC just spent this much attacking Lizzie:

It's more than $2 MILLION.     Contribute to the TX-07 Defense Fund → I have a big campaign update: POLITICO just reported that the NRCC has reserved $23.5 million for attack ads this summer, and they’re spending more than $2 million of it on targeting Lizzie. The National G…

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  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Control of the House could come down to this →

One of the most competitive races in the country     Hi there, During uncertain and troubling times like the ones we’re living in now, we need strong, steady, and reliable leaders who are focused on solutions. And let me tell you — Lizzie is that leader. Lizzie has one of the m…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 8:09 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update →

Only 20 weeks to Election Day!     Hi team — We’re officially only 20 weeks until Election Day, and #TeamLizzie is putting in the work on the ground to deliver you a win in November.  Here are my updates to share with you this week: We’re excited to welcome Renata to #TeamLizzie …

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 9:06 PM

The fight for Obamacare more urgent than ever →

And we need your support now. .     In a cruel and dangerous decision, the Trump Administration is moving forward with its support of a Supreme Court lawsuit that could eliminate Obamacare — in the middle of a health crisis that is devastating our country. Our fight to protect he…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 8:47 PM

We still need you to take a stand for Obamacare

and add your signature.     It’s outrageous — the coronavirus has rocked our health care system, and yet the Trump Administration is plowing ahead with its support of a lawsuit that could dismantle Obamacare in its entirety. Washington Republicans have been trying to dismantle Obamac…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Obamacare update:

Trump supports efforts to eliminate health insurance coverage for millions.     Unbelievable: President Trump is supporting a Supreme Court case that could strike strike down Obamacare in its entirety despite calls from members of his own cabinet urging him not to. The government’s f…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 11:57 PM

Before the end of the night →

We only need $232 more from xxxxxx!     TRUMP LANDS IN TEXAS TODAY:Help Turn Texas Blue: Contribute to the TX-07 Defense Fund → CONTRIBUTE NOW >> Team — President Trump is in Texas today for a fundraiser. Trump knows Texas is crucial for winning in 2020, and Washing…

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  Team Lizzie · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Trump arrives TODAY

There's still time to pitch in!     TRUMP LANDS IN TEXAS TODAY:Help Turn Texas Blue: Contribute to the TX-07 Defense Fund → CONTRIBUTE NOW >> We’ll keep this short — President Trump arrives in Texas today for his first campaign event in three months. Trump knows Tex…

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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 5:08 PM

TOMORROW:

Washington Republicans are scared, and this is how we know →     TRUMP LANDS IN TEXAS TOMORROW:Contribute to the TX-07 Defense Fund → Trump isn’t wasting any time — President Trump is coming to Texas tomorrow for a fundraiser that each attendee will pay hundreds of thousands of d…

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  Molly Banta · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 10:29 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update →

21 weeks to Election Day!     Hi, team — there are only 21 weeks left to go before Election Day, and I have a few big updates to share with you this week: 1. Lizzie spoke at the Texas Democrats’ “Virtual” Convention.  She emphasized the coalition of organizers, volunteers, policy…

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