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  CT Dems · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 3:08 PM

Get your John Bailey Dinner tickets today!

We’ll see you in Stamford John,  The John Bailey Dinner is the biggest event of the year for the Connecticut Democratic Party. This year, we are thrilled to be joined by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Will you join us, too? Annual John Bailey DinnerFeaturing Special Guest Michigan Governor Gre…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 1:52 PM

It’s been 123 years...

And we’re still fighting for everyone’s right to vote John,  Tomorrow we celebrate Women’s Equality Day–the day we recognize the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, giving American women the right to vote.   It was the culmination of a half-century of organized activism by the suffragettes a…
  Chris Pitts · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Local is where it’s at

Why municipal elections are so important Hi John,  Did you know municipal elections typically see less than half the participation of presidential elections? Voter turnout was just 33.6% in 2019 compared to 79.7% in 2020.   But let us reaffirm to you that municipal elections matter. Will you help us…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 8:34 PM

MAGA’s race to the bottom

It doesn’t matter who wins the GOP debate John,  Tonight is the first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, and it should be a doozy. GOP contenders will be catering to the far right of their base, delighting in banning books and abortion care, whitewashing curriculum, and denying fre…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Fwd: Free Campaign Training August 19!

Join us for tips on graphic design and event planning!John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from last week. I am hosting a free virtual training this Saturday at 9 am ET to help campaigns with event planning and creating effective graphic design. Will you join me?   You can register for the…
  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Historic investment in America & Connecticut

One year since the passage of the IRA John,    A year ago today, President Biden and Democrats did what many political pundants and observers didn’t think possible - they passed a historic investment in America through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).   The passage of the IRA has helped grow the e…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 12:45 PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: John Bailey Dinner

John,  I’m excited to invite you to join us in Stamford for the Annual John Bailey Dinner featuring Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer! Our event is Friday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm ET. Will I see you there?Annual John Bailey DinnerFeaturing Special Guest Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer6:00 pm …
  CT Dems Training · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 8:25 PM

Free Campaign Training August 19!

Join us for tips on graphic design and event planning!John, As local campaigns launch in cities and towns across Connecticut, we're helping candidates, campaign staff, and you, learn to use graphic design and plan engaging in-person events to help connect with voters. Join CT Dems Vice Chair Jimmy T…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

Celebrating the right to read John,  It’s National Book Lovers Day! This special day serves as a reminder of the incredible influence that books have on fostering imagination, learning, empathy, and wisdom.  But as we celebrate the magic of books and the power of storytelling, others are working har…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Climate change is real. We’re experiencing it right now.

The science is clear, but the GOP is playing politicsJohn,  It’s been a challenging summer here in the northeast. From record heat to historic flooding, we’ve seen our fair share of extreme weather. And unless we elect leaders who are willing to address the climate crisis, it’s only going to get wor…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Bidenomics are working for all of us

Help us keep the economy growing! John,  Have you seen the news lately? Everyone is buzzing about Bidenomics, and with good reason—the Biden economy is working for Americans.  When President Biden took office in 2021, he inherited an economy in freefall from the pandemic and the failed trickle-down …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Resources for flooding

Let’s help our fellow New Englanders John,  July was a tough month for many of us in Connecticut and across New England. Roads have been damaged. Airports have been closed. Trees and power lines have come down. Lives have been forever changed.   While we begin the process of drying out and assessing…
  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM

End of July = Another Deadline

Help us reach our monthly goalJohn,  It’s the end of July, which means we have another fundraising deadline tonight at midnight. We need to raise just $1,427 from our grassroots supporters today to stay on track! Will you help us reach our goal? DONATE BEFORE MIDNIGHT! For many, summer is when we c…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 2:52 PM

This legislation changed healthcare in America forever

And they’re the most popular government programsHi John,  58 years ago today, President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. These programs have served as a critical lifeline for tens of millions of seniors, families, women, children, people with disabilities, and Americans at all stages o…
  Chris Pitts · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Will you help us prepare for this election cycle?

Municipal races are just around the cornerHi John,  My name is Chris Pitts, and I’m the Organizing Director for the Connecticut Democratic Party. This summer, Democrats across the state are braving the heat to connect with voters and win back majority control of our towns. Will you make a contributi…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Do you know what happens in less than a month?

GOP presidential candidates are about to go primetimeJohn,  In less than a month, Republican presidential candidates will take the debate stage, and you don’t need a crystal ball to know what they are going to say. The GOP has been taken over by extremists and they are focused on culture war issues,…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 5:31 PM

33 Years since the ADA's passage

The ADA represents the best of what we can accomplishJohn,  Many people may not know this, but today commemorates a very important event—the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This is a landmark piece of legislation that has bettered the lives of millions across our nation…
  CT Dems Training · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 8:33 PM

ICYMI: FWD: Free Campaign Training: Fundraising for Municipals

Join us for fundraising tips for DTCs and local candidatesDear John , Just a quick reminder that you're invited to our training this Saturday on Fundraising and the Role of the Treasurer. This is the nuts and bolts stuff that helps Democrats win! Whether you are a candidate, are helping a campaign, …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Have you responded to our survey yet?

Let us know your feedback!John,  Have you filled out our summer survey yet? We want to make sure we’re doing a good job of keeping you informed, learning what issues are of most importance to you, and see what we can do to better serve you. Please share your thoughts with us by taking approximately …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Will you take a moment to share your thoughts?

We want to get to know you betterJohn,  Thank you for your support of the Connecticut Democratic Party! We truly are a grassroots, ground up party - and that means regularly checking in to better understand what matters most to you! We want to ensure we’re responsive to you and give you a voice in t…
  CT Dems Training · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Free Campaign Training: Fundraising for Municipals

Join us for fundraising tips for DTCs and local candidatesJohn, How can your campaign find new donors? How can your DTC host events and reach out online to get your candidates the resources needed to win? Join us July 22 at 9 AM for a discussion about fundraising in municipal years. You'll hear from…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 5:37 PM

The party of family values

Support Democrats who support familiesJohn, High quality public education. Paid family leave. Access to affordable healthcare. Protecting our communities with meaningful gun reform. These are just a few of the pillars to our party’s investment in Connecticut’s families and future.  The GOP claims to…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Show your CT Dem pride on the beach this summer!

Check out our new merch store!John, Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to hit the beach and soak up the sun! We’re a little biased, but in our humble opinion, there’s no better way to show off on the sand than in some sweet CT Dems swag!  CHECK OUT THE MERCH STORE Carry all your beach nece…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Thank you for your continued support

We’re in a good position thanks to youJohn,  The second quarter of 2023 was a big one for Democrats in our state.   We wrapped up the legislative session, passing major legislation like a tax cut to put money back in the pockets of the middle class. The state party held our annual Ella T. Grasso Wom…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 3:07 PM

CT families are benefiting from this policy

The impact of the EITCJohn, We are in the thick of summer now - school is out, the 4th of July holiday is behind us, and the thermometer is on the rise. But for many parents, summer brings the struggle to find childcare and a warm meal for their kids.  That’s why the expansion of the Earned Income T…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you the best on our nation’s birthday John,    On this day 247 years ago, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the 13 American colonies independent from British rule. Since our founding, the inalienable right to pursue freedom, equality, liberty, an…
  MacKenzie Bailey, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Fwd: Falling behind now could mean disaster later...

Help us reach our end-of-quarter goals!Boosting this to the top of your inbox, John, because we could really use your help.   Our end-of-quarter deadline is at midnight TONIGHT—but we're still $1,055 short of our quarter fundraising goal! We’re reaching out to our top supporters to ask for your help…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Falling behind now could mean disaster later...

Help us reach our end-of-quarter goals!John, They say the early bird gets the worm. That’s never truer than in elections. November 2024 may seem like a long way off, but it isn’t. Falling behind this early could have disastrous consequences down the road. That’s why we’re asking for your help—becaus…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Remembering the Stonewall Uprising

A turning point for the LGBTQ+ communityJohn, It’s been 53 years since the Stonewall Uprising. We’ve made tremendous progress since then. But if Republicans get their way, they will roll back the clock to that much darker time for the LGBTQ+ community. Show Republicans that we won’t go back. Stand u…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM

SCOTUS could re-examine this groundbreaking decision

Don’t let them take away our hard-earned rightsJohn, It was eight years ago today that, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court made the landmark ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, and same-sex marriage became officially recognized in every state in the nation.   This year, it is a bittersweet memory…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 24, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Today is a sad anniversary...

Help us keep fighting backJohn, It’s been one year since conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, Republicans have passed extreme laws in state after state that outlaw abortion, threaten doctors with prison time, and put women’s lives at risk. As Republicans push t…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Did you hear this news?

We’re pretty concernedJohn, The Cook Political Report has just identified 40 Democratic U.S. House seats that could be lost to Republicans next year. One of the endangered seats is right here in Connecticut. We cannot afford to lose a single seat and give the Republicans a larger majority. Protect e…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Democrats are delivering for CT

Help us meet our end-of-quarter goal!John, This month saw the end of the legislative session and a number of major victories for Nutmeggers. The Democratic trifecta in Hartford delivered for our state.  But 58% of our towns are run by the GOP and are pushing extreme policies like book bans on our co…
  Erick Russell, State Treasurer · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Happy Juneteenth!

Celebrating freedom and equalityHappy Juneteenth, John!   Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, June 19th marks the day in 1865 that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.   Today, it serves as a powerful reminder of both the immense possibilities…
  David Kostek · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Happy Father’s Day!

Celebrating the fathers and father figures in our livesWhen does a joke become a dad joke? When the punchline becomes apparent! (Get it? A parent?) I can sense your eye-roll through the screen, John,   On a more serious note, I want to say on this Father’s Day— here's to the dads.   Here’s to the sl…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 4:56 PM

We've come so far...

Don’t let Republicans erode our LGBTQ+ rightsJohn, This Pride Month, Connecticut Democrats are celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and the many legislative victories that have helped make Connecticut one of the safest and most welcoming states for our LGBTQ+ neighbors to live, love, and work.  We have …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Indicted (again)

John,    Yesterday, Donald Trump was indicted - for the second time in three months. This time, however, he is charged with putting our national security, national interest, and brave service men and women in danger.   Donald Trump is on tape literally waving classified documents in front of a repo…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Support those who support the LGBTQ+ community

Show your Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Dear John,    Did you know there’s an LGBTQ+ Caucus you can join? Thanks to the support of Democrats like you, our Caucus has been able to make progress on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community in Connecticut. DONATE Because of that support, we’ve achieved a number of victories for o…
  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 2:03 PM

That’s a wrap on the 2023 legislative session!

We have so much to be proud of Dear John,    Yesterday, the 2023 legislative session drew to a close, and I am filled with gratitude for what our state accomplished. While so many other states fought national culture wars in their legislatures, Connecticut was a model of positive governance, address…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Book bans in CT? Really??

We will always stand with students and the LGBTQ+ community John,    Do you know how close we came to a book ban in Connecticut? Right-wing activists in Newtown nearly banned two novels with LGBTQ+ themes from its high school library — during Pride Month, no less. It can happen here. The national G…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 3:08 PM

A GOP presidential hopeful was in CT this week...

There’s no sugarcoating their extreme positions John,    Did you see that Nikki Haley was in Connecticut this week? The 2024 presidential hopeful came to Stamford to preach to the MAGA base of the Republican Party while trying to sugarcoat her extreme positions.  Show Nikki Haley and the Connecticu…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 5:24 PM

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community of CT Happy Pride Month, John!  June is a source of tremendous pride for all Americans who are members of the LGBTQ+ community—and for all who love and support them. It’s a pretty big month for Connecticut too.   In 1991, Connecticut became just the 4t…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
May 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Memorial Day Reflections

John,    Memorial Day is a time for us to come together as a nation and honor the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Let us use this Memorial Day as an opportunity to express our gratitude to the courageous individuals who fought valiantly for our liberties. W…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Did you miss the Women’s Leadership Brunch?

Yesterday was inspiring John,    Yesterday afternoon, we celebrated the women shaping our party, our state, and our country. Thank you to all our volunteers, those who attended, to our incredible award winners, and to the galvanizing and inspiring Congresswoman Nikema Williams.  If you weren’t able…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 4:01 PM

There’s still time to get tickets!

Will I see you on Sunday? John,    The Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch is approximately 48 hours away! VIP and individual tickets are still available - have you gotten yours yet?Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership BrunchFeaturing Special Guest Congresswoman & Georgia Democratic Party Ch…
  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 12:51 PM

Fwd: We have a lot coming up in 2023

Your support today keeps us on trackI wanted to make sure you saw this email from Monday, John.  I just checked the numbers, and we’re *almost* where we should be by the middle of the month. Will you help us get to where we need to be by contributing $25 right now?  With promotion for events and hol…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 4:16 PM

We have a lot coming up in 2023

Your support today keeps us on trackJohn,  As we mentioned last week, we’re running a mini mid-quarter campaign to help close the gap in our digital fundraising goal. Will you chip in $5, $20, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford right now to help us reach our goals?  CONTRIBUTE NOW Your CT Dems h…
  Rep. Rosa DeLauro · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Mother's Day Reflections

Wishing you and yours a wonderful dayJohn, Mother’s Day is a holiday to celebrate the influence mothers have on our society and honor the sacrifices they make for their children. I’m especially thinking of my late mother, Luisa, today. She is my hero and the reason I entered public service. She left…
  CT Dems Training · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Upcoming free TRAINING sessions for you, John

Join us May 20 for our monthly training series and see lots moreDear John , CT Dems are committed to helping our candidates and local committees run the best campaigns in the country. We offer lots of convenient trainings and can point you to national organizations that help Democrats run winning ca…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 5:02 PM

We’re running a little behind...

Will you help us close the gap? We’ll be totally transparent with you, John, we’re running a little behind where we need to be for our digital fundraising goals this month. Will you chip in $5, $20, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford right now to help us get back on track? CONTRIBUTE NOW Promot…