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  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 11:52 PM

I want to drive this home:

Because it's so critical.     I want to drive home Gordon’s email from earlier today — it’s been amazing to see #TeamLizzie in full gear, throwing everything we’ve got into re-electing Lizzie.   Everyone on #TeamLizzie does so much for our campaign, and as finance director, I…
  Gordon Center · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Our biggest challenge yet:

Together, I know we can do it.       We’ve come so far together as a team.    Whenever I’ve emailed about our fundraising numbers and goals, I’ve been blown away by the response and generosity we’ve seen in return.  Together, we’ve crushed big end-of-month and FEC goals, w…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 10:00 PM

You're invited! Lizzie Fletcher and Josh Radnor talk politics and more!

Join our virtual event this Thursday!     We have big news: We’re so excited to announce a special upcoming virtual event with Lizzie and her friend Josh Radnor!  Lizzie knows him from their days together in college, you may know him from How I Met Your Mother, Liberal Arts, and…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 9:22 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

1 week to go!     Today is a big milestone — we are one week away from Election Day.  Here’s what you need to know for the home stretch to next Tuesday:   1. We’re ONE WEEK out from Election Day!  By this past Sunday, 210,745 voters had already cast ballots in TX-07.  That’s 82…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 12:21 AM

As finance director, I know exactly what this kind of money can do →

I also know if we all work together we can overcome the attacks coming our way.     TX-07 DEFENSE FUND: Contribute before the last end-of-month deadline of the election →  Donate We’re fast-approaching the last end-of-month deadline of the election, an important fundr…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 8:28 PM

The most critical End-of-Month goal of the election →

Let's finish strong!     This is it: The last end-of-month deadline of the entire election is this Saturday.    We need to leave it all on the field to keep TX-07 blue and send Lizzie back to Congress to finish the important work she’s started.    Let’s do this!  If you can…
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Today in 2018

How Lucky We Were     Friend,   Two years ago today — the Sunday during early voting — was one of the most memorable days of my life.  Congressman John Lewis came to Houston to campaign for me.  We spent the day together, visiting people all across our community — in churches, i…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 3:38 PM

9. Days. Left!

We have 9 more days to bring it home →     It’s official: There are only 9 days until Election Day!   For the next 9 days, we need to do everything we can to send Lizzie back to Congress.  That means #TeamLizzie will be making calls, sending texts, putting postcards in the mail…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 11:54 PM

FWD: Sorry to interrupt

    I’m forwarding Gordon’s email to make sure it doesn’t get lost in your inbox, because it’s really important.   Every moment over the next ten days will play a role in the final outcome of our race.   That means tons of volunteers on #TeamLizzie are spending every one of …
  Gordon Center · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 7:33 PM

I'm sorry to interrupt your Saturday

but there are only a few days left     Hello, I’m sorry to interrupt your weekend, but it’s important.       I know you’ve heard from #TeamLizzie a lot recently, but with Election Day right around the corner, we are working overtime to put our campaign in the strongest position …
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 10:27 PM

We're almost there

You could be the one to push us past our goal!     I’m so grateful for #TeamLizzie — as we get closer to Election Day, I am so proud of the hard work of this team.  Our volunteers are working the phones, dropping literature, and making sure we reach every voter in TX07.  And our f…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 2:28 PM

We're so close!

Now, let's bring it home.     I have great news: We’re so close to reaching our $13,000 goal — we only need to bring in $1,807 more!   While Lizzie is focused on leading during uncertain times and providing Houstonians with the resources they need to keep their families safe an…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 12:35 AM

What we know about our opponent:

His campaign is built on dishonesty and dirty tricks.     Here’s what we know about our opponent: He’s built his campaign on dishonesty, dirty tricks, and misleading attacks against Lizzie.     Here’s what we don’t know: If the poll our opponent released that claims he’s gaini…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Our opponent's smoke and mirrors campaign

is raking in outside money     Once again — we’re blown away by the response we’ve seen since we reached out about our three-day goal to raise $13,000 by tomorrow.  We’ve already raised more than $6,700!   Let’s keep going!  If you can, make a contribution before 11:59 p.m. to…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 8:55 PM

WATCH: Our newest ad is on the air!

It's all about listening.     As election day draws near — we have a new ad on the air: “Listening.”  We are glad to share with voters all the work Lizzie has done to listen and lead in our community.     WATCH THE AD HERE →  Now, voters can hear the positive message fro…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 12:09 PM

Our opponent's poll numbers

He's trying to make our race look competitive.     Our opponent released a poll that shows he’s trailing Lizzie by only two points. While we question the quality of his polling, we know this much is true: he will use it to raise lots of money to spend against Lizzie from now…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 9:38 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

2 weeks to go!     I almost can’t believe it — there are only two weeks left to go until Election Day, and Texans are already casting their ballots in record numbers!  This week’s updates are all about early voting: 1. Early voting is open in Texas, and Harris County is breaking…
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 1:26 AM

What is happening here in Texas is nothing short of amazing!

Let's keep it going for the next 15 days!     It’s amazing –    For the last week, Harris County has made national headlines.  In a good way.  We have had off-the-charts voter turnout during the first week of early voting.  And it is not slowing down.   We have a great story …
  Gordon Center · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Closing the loop

We're blown away by what we saw over the weekend.     I want to close the loop on our Flash Weekend Goal — we saw a huge boost of contributions over the weekend, and thanks to #TeamLizzie’s hard work, we beat our $10,000 Flash Weekend Goal!    We’re so grateful to have dedicat…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 18, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Ends tonight →

Last call to contribute toward our weekend goal!     We have an update on our goal — since Patrick emailed you yesterday, we’ve made awesome progress toward our $10,000 Flash Weekend Goal!   In these final 16 days before Election Day, every dollar we raise plays an important ro…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 17, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Flash Weekend Goal:

We need to make these last 17 days count.     TX-07 FLASH WEEKEND GOAL: If you can, contribute before tomorrow →    Hey — it’s Patrick, Lizzie’s finance director.  I’ve been checking our fundraising numbers and campaign spending even more frequently than usual, and let me tell …
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 17, 2020 at 3:31 PM

New Store items!!

The choice is yours!     We can hardly believe it — there are only 17 days left until Election Day.  Now is the time to show off our #TeamLizzie spirit!   Our online store is up and running at full strength with a ton of awesome new merch!  You can grab #TeamLizzie masks, tote b…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 6:58 PM

This is it. Deadline day.

We have until 11:59 p.m. reach our goal →     Today is the day —  We have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to reach our last Mid-Month Goal of the entire election cycle.  We told you we need to raise $25,000 before midnight tonight, and your response has been incredible.  We’ve raised $…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM

We're almost there!

Can we count on you to help us make it over the finish line?     We’re so close — if we bring in just eight more contributions from xxxxxx, we can raise the remaining $8,054 we need to reach our goal before 11:59 p.m. tomorrow.    If you’re able to make a contribution — whether…
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 10:21 PM

FWD: What a dollar can do:

As finance director,Turn Out the Vote!.     Early voting is already breaking records in Texas!  And we are just getting started.  We’re so excited to see the pictures coming through on social media of voters casting their ballots!  But with that in mind, I wanted to make sure you…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 5:56 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

3 weeks to go!     Hi everyone — Today is a big day! 1. Early voting in Texas has begun!  Starting today through October 30th, Texans can cast their ballots early.  We have already seen amazing turnout at the polls this morning — a good sign of what we can do here as we work to …
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 11, 2020 at 9:29 PM

We're counting the days

but we aren't the only ones!     There are 23 days until Election Day.  That’s it.    Everything we do as a team between now and then will help voters decide whether Lizzie will continue to provide Houstonians with the strong and thoughtful leadership they deserve.    We’re w…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 10, 2020 at 3:27 PM

We're in the final stretch

but there is still much to do     Team, the finish line is in sight.  Election Day is officially 25 days away.  We need to build up as much momentum as possible now if we’re going to win on November 3rd.    This race couldn’t be more important.  That’s why Ted Cruz and outside g…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 10:48 PM

New Ad Alert! Our Opponent and President Trump >>

Watch here →     We have big news: We just released our new TV ad, “Standing Together,” which highlights our Republican opponent’s commitment to standing with President Trump in repealing the Affordable Care Act. WATCH THE AD HERE → Our opponent stands with Trump. Will you s…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 1:37 AM

Midnight Deadline!

Help protect Texans' votes →     PROTECT TEXAS VOTERS: Contribute Now → DONATE TO LIZZIE The deadline to raise the $25,000 we promised Lizzie is midnight tonight!  With only 27 days left until Election Day every single dollar counts.    Together, we’ve raised $21,024.  …
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 7, 2020 at 6:24 PM

I've been taking a close look at our budget

and wanted to reach out to you directly     Here’s the deal —  Election Day is less than a month away.   We have a lot to do — launch TV ads, update our voter literature, make sure that Texans have all the updated information possible to make sure they can safely cast their ball…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 10:41 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

4 weeks to go!     With only four weeks left, we’re in the final crunch to Election Day and that means now is the time to share our #TeamLizzie pride and talk to our friends and family about voting for Lizzie on November 3: 1. We’re super excited to launch social media art to he…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 10:44 PM

This could disenfranchise Texans →

We're working to make sure that doesn't happen, and we need your help.     This is voter suppression, plain and simple: Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to close mail-in ballot drop-off sites in Texas has created confusion and has the power to disenfranchise tens of thousands of Texans.  …
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
October 4, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Maximize your impact on our competitive House race in Texas→

With only 29 days to go, you play an important role in our campaign.     It’s incredible — #TeamLizzie has outdone itself again.  We blew our last FEC end-of-quarter fundraising goal out of the water!  Thank you for your continued generous support and engagement. As Lizzie’s Fina…
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
October 3, 2020 at 8:52 PM

30 Days To Go!

30 Ways To Help...     Election Day is one month from today.  I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished — we’ve come so far together.  For the next 30 days, #TeamLizzie will be doing all we can to make sure that we win again on election day.  And it will take all of us!   We…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Voter suppression in action

We need to respond quickly to this news →     PROTECT TEXAS VOTERS Contribute Now →   This news is unsettling: Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order to close mail-in ballot drop-off sites across Texas, limiting each county to only one ballot drop-off site.   Harris Cou…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 7:44 PM

You all amaze us:

We couldn't do this without you →     I have great news: Together, we hit our last quarterly FEC fundraising goal of the election!  Thank you so much for all you do. We’re so grateful for and humbled by your commitment to our campaign and Lizzie’s work for Houstonians in Congress…
  Lizzie Fletcher · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 12:31 AM

What a day!

Thank you!     I woke up this morning to the Houston Chronicle’s endorsement, and as the day comes to a close it is the support of this team that has my attention. I am so grateful for the generous support of #TeamLizzie toward this last quarterly deadline before the election.  I…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Breaking news!!

Houston Chronicle endorses Lizzie for re-election.     Breaking news: Today, the Houston Chronicle endorsed Lizzie for re-election! “Two years after her first-ever run for public office resulted in the defeat of a nine-term Republican incumbent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fl…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Deadline Day!

And this one is important!     It’s deadline day — and it couldn’t come at a more vital time: Our opponent launched a new attack ad on TV continuing his pattern of spreading lies and misinformation about Lizzie’s proven track record of fighting for Houston’s economy and jobs. A …
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 10:56 PM

On days like these

You make a difference.     Friend, Last Friday morning, I stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with women members of Congress to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first woman to lie in state there.  It was an overwhelming moment for me — and for the women gathered for whom…
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 6:12 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

5 weeks to go!     Hi there — we’re nearly one month out from Election Day, and #TeamLizzie is busier than ever: 1. With only five weeks to go until Election Day, #TeamLizzie is stronger than ever.  We have nearly 1,000 volunteers working regularly, and hard, to get out the vote…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 11:10 PM

re: What Breitbart said about our race

This is a must-win seat →     Contribute before the FEC deadline to help fight back → With just over five weeks to go until Election Day, the outside attacks against Lizzie are heating up. Earlier this month, extremists at Breitbart weighed into our race for TX-07, saying it…
  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 2:56 PM

I can tell you firsthand: We can't afford to lose Lizzie in the House

Here's why:     It’s clear: Dedicated and principled leadership is now more important than ever. If we’re going to overcome the monumental challenges that face us, including this health crisis, the economic crisis, and the systemic inequities in our country, we need leaders who a…
  Gordon Center · [email protected]
September 27, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Critical Finance Update:

Here's where we stand with 4 days to go →     Hi, everyone — the last FEC end-of-quarter deadline of the entire election is this week, and I want to provide a quick update about where we stand: GOAL: $50,000 RAISED: $20,857 LEFT TO GO: $29,143 CONTRIBUTE HERE → Your generous …
  Patrick Denny · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 8:43 PM

The race is on...

...and we have a big deadline coming up.     A big deadline is coming up — the last FEC end-of-quarter deadline of the election is less than one week away and the closer we get to Election Day, the more competitive our race for TX-07 gets. Just this week, the largest GOP super PA…
  Team Lizzie · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Attack Ads Are On the Air

Republicans are spending nearly $1 million on TV ads against Lizzie this week alone!     We have breaking news: The Congressional Leadership Fund — a GOP SuperPAC — just released its first misleading TV ad attacking Lizzie — and Republicans are spending nearly $1 million dollars …
  Molly Banta · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 8:15 PM

#TeamLizzie Weekly Update

Six weeks to go!     Hey, everyone — I have a couple pieces of exciting news to share with you this week: 1. It’s National Voter Registration Day.  This election is too important to sit on the sidelines.  If you’re registered to vote, double check your registration today and mak…
  Gordon Center · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 7:24 PM

How you can maximize your impact in our race:

Your contributions can go that much further.     I want to check in with you — we’ve reached a critical juncture in the election.  There are only 43 days left until Election Day and a little more than a week left until the final FEC quarterly reporting deadline of the election. W…
  Lizzie Pannill Fletcher · [email protected]
September 20, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Remembering Justice Ginsburg

And honoring her by carrying on her fight     Like Americans across the country, I am heartbroken as we mourn the death and celebrate the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.   A brilliant lawyer, she served us all throughout her life on both sides of the bench.  As an advocate …