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  Senator Chris Murphy · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM

I need your help to support Democrats up and down the ballot

I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a donation to support the Connecticut Democratic Party John, I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a donation to support the Connecticut Democratic Party. Let me explain.I’m honored to be your nominee for U.S. Senate once again. It’s a privilege to do th…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Are you ready for tonight’s debate?

Let’s show our support for President Biden Dear John,  Presidential debates have been a long-standing tradition within our country and have historically been deciding factors in elections–but there will be nothing traditional about tonight’s debate.  President Biden will share his vision of progres…
  Governor Ned Lamont · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 3:16 PM

LAST CHANCE: John Bailey Dinner this Saturday!

It’s an event you don’t want to miss! John,  With just a few days to go until the annual John Bailey Dinner, I am excited to celebrate our two William O’Neill Award Winners, Diana Sousa Jepsen and George Jepsen, and hear remarks from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Will you be there with us…
  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Two years later, we’re still fighting

Dobbs was just the beginning John, It has been two years since the conservative supermajority of the Supreme Court stripped away the right for women and people to choose to have an abortion with their ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson case (and Republicans are still rejoicing). The consequences of this…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Here’s what our U.S. Senators have been up to recently

John, Your CT Senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, have been working hard not just for us, but for Americans across the country this month. From bipartisan delegations overseas to championing our freedoms at home, our Senate representatives are fighting for American rights.  Senator Blume…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Commemorating Juneteenth

John, Happy Juneteenth! This holiday marks a critical time in our country’s history as it commemorates an end to slavery.  On June 19th, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved individuals received the news of their emancipation. Although President Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, i…
  David Kostek · [email protected]
June 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM

This one’s for the dads

Happy Father’s Day, John! What kind of shoes do frogs wear? Open-toad shoes. (I make no apologies for any dad joke made on this day.)With over 1.5 billion fathers worldwide, June is a great time to celebrate those who fill the “dad” role in our lives (and their jokes). This one’s for the dads. Here…
  CT Dems Black Caucus · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration!

We’re celebrating Freedom Day in New Haven John,  On behalf of the CT Dems Black Caucus, we are thrilled to invite you to our Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration! This special event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm at 80 Proof American Kitchen and Bar in New Haven. Will…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 7:04 PM

The anticipation is building...

Just a few weeks until the John Bailey Dinner! John, Our anticipation and excitement for this year’s John Bailey Dinner are growing by the moment! We can’t wait to welcome special guest House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and honor our two William O’Neill Award Winners, Diana Sousa Jepsen and Ge…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 8:52 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Managing Your Online Presence

Join me Saturday! John,  I’m excited to be hosting my next CT Dems training this Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am ET, where we’ll be continuing our dive into the digital ecosystem – this time focused on managing your online presence!CT Dems Training: Managing Your Online PresenceHosted by CT Dems Vice …
  Colin Hosten, LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chair · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

How CT Dems are celebrating and honoring your rights Happy Pride Month, John!  Over 40 years ago, more than three hundred people gathered for a Pride rally on the steps of Connecticut's Old State House, establishing an annual tradition of celebration, bravery and visibility in our state for years to…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Republican gains in CT

Dear John, The GOP has a long record of major losses in Connecticut, but that isn’t stopping them from setting their sights on flipping one (or two) Congressional races this year.  The Republicans are pouring out-of-state funds and campaign resources into our state and bringing in big names to camp…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Announcing this year’s William O'Neill Award winners!

Help us celebrate Diana Sousa Jepsen and George Jepsen John, We’re less than a month away from 2024’s John Bailey Dinner featuring special guest House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. And today, we’re excited to announce our William O’Neill Award winners (yes, plural!) – Diana Sousa Jepsen and Geo…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Gratitude this Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day, John!  As the unofficial start to summer begins, our beaches and waterways from Greenwich all the way to Stonington are welcoming back visitors to their sandy shores. We see Long Island Sound dotted with boats, and residents soaking in all the natural beauty Connecticut has to of…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
May 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM

We officially have our candidates!

Help support the Democrats ready to work for you!John,   We officially have our slate of endorsed candidates! You could feel the energy and excitement at all of the conventions held across the state. So now it’s our job to keep that momentum going into November!   We have an incredible slate of cand…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

You can make the difference in a swing-state

Pennsylvania and New Hampshire need our helpJohn, We know Connecticut's Democratic values run deep. As a solid blue state, we also know that our regional neighbors look a little more purple. We need to help our swing state neighbors and make a difference in the Northeast in 2024.   To do that, your …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Here’s what your Democrats are doing for you

John,    In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we can miss some of the major updates coming from our elected officials. Here are a few highlights of the great work Connecticut Democrats are doing at the state and federal levels:  Sen. Chris Murphy reintroduced the bipartisan border security bill…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Groundhog Day

Here we go againDear John,  It’s Groundhog Day 2024, but you may not know it when every day in the Republican Party sounds just like the day before as they circle through the same unpopular policies and talking points.   Will you chip in $10, $25, $50, $100 or more and help us continue to push back …
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM

These are your top issues for the legislative session

Thank you for responding to our Legislative Priorities survey!John,   In just one week, the Connecticut General Assembly will meet for its annual legislative session. Thank you to everyone who took time to fill out our legislative priorities survey and let us know what you’re wanting out of this yea…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 5:31 PM

The missed lesson from Iowa and New Hampshire

“Did Not Vote” can’t be the biggest voting blockJohn, Last night’s New Hampshire Primary essentially ended the GOP presidential nominating process. Donald Trump - as long as he’s not behind bars - will be the nominee, and the MAGA movement will push its extreme agenda on all of us as it wrestles for…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM

What are CT Dem Leaders up to?

Securing wins for youJohn, As we gear up for the 2024 State legislative session, we want to take a look at what our state leadership has been up to, and what they have accomplished for you.  In 2023, we saw our congressional delegation secure historic funding to improve our state's infrastructure. F…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 1:55 PM

2024 election officially kicked off in Iowa last night

What we learned John, Last night’s Iowa Caucus officially kicked off the 2024 election season. While there was little surprise to how things would turn out, there are a few interesting takeaways from the results.  But before I get into my takeaways, I’d like to ask you to make a contribution to your…
  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]
January 15, 2024 at 3:07 PM

MLK Day Reflections

John,   Each year on the third Monday in January, we mark the leadership and success of one of our country's heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through acts of service and through celebrations.   We honor Dr. King’s legacy of equality and justice and are reminded that its pursuit is a constant. It…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

I can’t believe I am writing this again...

Government shutdown loomsJohn, I am as sick of writing this sentence as you probably are of reading it, but yet again, our government is in danger of shutting down because Republicans in Congress can’t do their essential duties – fund the government.   We need a functional House of Representatives t…
  Chris Pitts · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Do you want to become a 2024 delegate?

Democratic National Convention is in August! John,  We cannot wait to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention this August 19 - 22nd in Chicago!  Are you a Connecticut Democrat interested in going to Chicago as a delegate? We would love to have you! Applications are open until April 7, 2024.Th…
  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]
January 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What are YOUR priorities?

Let us know what you want to see Dear John,    We have just one month until our state government convenes for the 2024 legislative session. They will draft, review, and vote on bills and policies that will impact people across our state in areas like spending, education, sustainable growth, and taxa…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 7:15 PM

2024 is Here

The 2024 election starts nowJohn, Happy New Year! Here’s to a 2024 full of happiness and good health.  2024 also means we’re gearing up for the chaos of the GOP presidential primary season, the summer conventions, and a critical fall election effort.  This is a pivotal year for our country. Will we …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Happy New Year!

Dear John, Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is filled with good fortune and happiness. The New Year isn’t the only reason we are celebrating today.  We are also celebrating - and thanking - you for your generosity. We saw our grassroots supporters answer our calls to help Democrats win across the s…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Fwd: We need your help

We aren’t going to reach our goal without youI am sure you have New Year’s plans so I am going to be quick. I just got an update from MacKenzie on our year end grassroots fundraising push and I’m worried, John. We’re still over $2,200 short of reaching our $5k grassroots fundraising goal. As one of …
  MacKenzie Bailey, Finance Director · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM

We need your help

We aren’t going to reach our goal without youJohn, We are just a few days away from the end of the year - and our 2023 fundraising deadline.   We’re running a little behind where we need to be in order to reach our goal of raising $5,000 in grassroots contributions before the clock strikes midnight …
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM

We’re proud of our lawmakers

They hit above their weight to make a differenceJohn, The climate in Congress is challenging these days (to say the least). But our Connecticut delegation is leading on issues of deep importance to residents, producing results that benefit our state, and our local communities. 2024 is just a few day…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Himes Helps

Help Keep CT Blue John,    The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and we are all counting down to a few days of winter vacation to celebrate with family and friends and exchange gifts.   Can we count on a gift from you to help Democrats take the Speaker’s gavel from MAGA Mike Johnson and win …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Himes Helps

Help Keep CT Blue John,    The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and we are all counting down to a few days of winter vacation to celebrate with family and friends and exchange gifts.   Can we count on a gift from you to help Democrats take the Speaker’s gavel from MAGA Mike Johnson and win …
  CT Dems · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 6:41 PM

The Dean of the Delegation

Help Keep CT Blue John,    We count on our representatives to fight for common sense policies that benefit their constituents, our state, and the country. That’s why it’s  critical Connecticut re-elects our Democratic US Representatives to combat the influence of MAGA Republicans.  Make a contribut…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
December 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

TOMORROW: Brown Bag Lunch w/ Sen. Murphy

Should I save you a seat at the proverbial table?John,  Tomorrow’s the big day - we’re having lunch with Sen. Chris Murphy at 12:30! There’s still time to snag a spot at the proverbial lunch table, so RSVP today by clicking the link here. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Catch up with what Sen. Murphy is wo…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The holiday season is upon us!

Wishing you a festive holiday seasonDear John, As the temperatures drop and the snowflakes start to fall, the holiday season surrounds us. We want to pause on the first day of Hanukkah and wish you a joy and peace-filled holiday season.  Whether you are attending the menorah lighting in Fairfield t…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 1:05 PM

You're invited! Brown Bag Lunch w/ Sen. Murphy

Will you join us on Dec. 11?John,  We’re excited to have Senator Chris Murphy joining CT Dems Party Chair Nancy DiNardo next Monday, December 11 at 12:30 pm for a virtual brown bag lunch, and they'd love for you to join them! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! During the lunch, Sen. Murphy and Nancy will cove…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Working families win with Rep. John Larson

Help Keep CT Blue John,    It’s been nearly 20 years since a Republican has won a U.S. House seat in Connecticut, but in 2022 they almost broke the streak. We can’t let that happen. Chip in now to help us fight extremism, keep CT blue, and win back the House in 2024! DONATE It’s important that we k…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 6:55 PM

We’re a little short

Let me tell you why it’s important we hit our goalJohn,  We want to send a huge thank you to the dedicated Democrats who chipped in on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday kicks off our year end fundraising push and we’re just a little short of hitting our $2,500 goal. Will you help us close the $415 gap …
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Join Sen. Murphy and me for lunch!

We’re hosting a Zoom brown bag on Dec. 11John,  Senator Chris Murphy and I will be hosting a brown bag lunch via Zoom on Monday, December 11 at 12:30 pm. Will you join us? RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! During the lunch, we’ll discuss what Senator Murphy is working on in DC, the upcoming 2024 election cyc…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Fwd: It's Giving Tuesday, Connecticut!

Help us hit our goal!Hi John, I just want to make sure you saw our Giving Tuesday message from earlier today. CT Dems set a goal to raise $2,500 in support of our mission today. We’re 77% of the way to reaching that goal!    Will you help us successfully cross the finish line by making a contributio…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM

It's Giving Tuesday, John!

Help us hit our goal!John, It’s Giving Tuesday today! This worldwide giving initiative was created to show support for charities and organizations that make a difference in our neighborhoods. Today, we hope you will show your support for CT Dems!  We are trying to raise $2,500 today, and we need you…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW

Show your support for the causes making a differenceJohn, Tomorrow’s the day–Giving Tuesday!   We’ve eaten our fill, we’ve shopped the Black Friday sales, and now we’re looking to give back for Giving Tuesday - a worldwide initiative to show support for causes and organizations that make a differenc…
  CT Dems · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today we are grateful for you John,    Today, we are thankful for you.   This past year, you attended our training sessions, hit the pavement campaigning, volunteered at call banks, donated to our mission and, most importantly, showed up to have your voices heard at the ballot box. As a result, we …
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM

One Week until #GivingTuesday

It's the biggest day of the year to give backDear John,  It’s just one week until the biggest day to give back of the year–Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is the global day of generosity where we share our appreciation for the causes and organizations that make an impact in our communities.  We’ve se…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Saved by the Dems

Shutdown averted thanks to Democrats Democrats did it again, John. We stopped the government from shutting down despite extreme MAGA Republican opposition. (Hopefully, they won’t send our government into chaos again by ousting the Speaker over it).  You can help us continue the work of pushing our c…
  Sarah Locke · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 2:41 PM

It’s deja vu all over again

House Republicans have our government on the brinkJohn, Pardon me if I sound repetitive here, but the government is on the verge of shutting down again. As legendary Yankees Catcher Yogi Berra once said, it’s deja vu all over again.  Will you make a contribution today to show support for your Congre…
  CT Dems Veterans Caucus · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Happy Veterans Day

CT Dems support our veteransHappy Veterans Day, John.  We want to take a moment to thank the brave women and men who have sacrificed for our country. In Connecticut, we pride ourselves as being one of the most veteran-friendly states, with laws to support veterans in every phase of life - from edu…
  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 7:48 PM

🚨 ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN 🚨

It was a great night for Democrats across the state! John,   Yesterday, you showed up for Democratic candidates across our state! The results are in:17 towns flipped from red to blue at the top of the ticket, including Fairfield, Newington, Colchester, Cromwell, and many historically red townsCounci…
  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM

It’s Election Day in Connecticut!

Are you ready to have your voice heard?It's Election Day, John, and your vote matters more than ever!   To be fully prepared to make your voice heard in this important municipal election, take a moment to review this handy checklist so that you can vote with confidence. Confirm your polling location…