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  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 31, 2020 at 6:07 PM

How my opponent is responding to this crisis...

John — I won’t pretend these are normal times. We have a brutal pandemic that President Trump has ignored and allowed to spread completely out of control. Across the nation, people are worried. And Black and Brown communities and the poor have been hit the hardest. But in thi…
  HankForCongress.com · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 30, 2020 at 10:05 PM

John, Hank had the courage to stand up to Attorney General William Barr but now Republicans are coming after him. Will you help him keep fighting?

John, During this week’s crucial Judiciary Committee hearing, Hank had the courage to look straight into William Barr’s eyes and call him out for protecting President Trump’s interests instead of those of the American People. Legal analysts even said that Hank had some of the…
  Worst Behavior Watch · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 30, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Tom Cotton thinks slavery was a “necessary evil”

John — You may have already seen the headlines about one of Hank’s colleagues… You read that right — A sitting United States Senator… In the year 2020… Amidst a nationwide reckoning over our fraught history with racial injustice… Outrageously claimed that slavery was a “n…
  Worst Behavior Watch · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 29, 2020 at 9:05 PM

How Gov. DeSantis created a COVID-19 epicenter in Florida

John, Next up on our Worst Behavior Watch is none other than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida, down the road from Georgia, is quickly becoming a major global epicenter for the COVID-19 crisis, and DeSantis’s repeated and intentional bungling of Florida’s pandemic response is…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 29, 2020 at 5:36 PM

John - were you watching?

  John -- nothing I tell you in this email will shock you, but you will be appalled. Attorney General Bill Barr came to Capitol Hill yesterday to testify, but instead he put on a show for the President. As I said at the hearing, his opening statement sounded like it was wri…
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 27, 2020 at 8:08 PM

fwd: Trump or Fauci

    John — I wanted to bump Hank’s poll for you. Hank has been leading the charge to stand up for science and stand up to Donald Trump — but he wants to hear from you. Who do you trust more for accurate information regarding COVID-19: Donald Trump or Dr. Fauci? Take the poll now: http://…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 26, 2020 at 5:06 PM

[TRUST POLL] Trump or Dr. Fauci?

  John, Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the Trump administration has completely botched the relief effort. In large part that can be attributed to President Trump’s complete incompetence — closing his eyes and covering his ears to information coming from public health expert…
  Worst Behavior Watch · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 24, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Did you hear what Rep. Yoho said?

John — Did you hear about the fiery confrontation that happened on the steps of the U.S. Capitol? AOC accosted by GOP lawmaker: The Hill Trump lackey Rep. Ted Yoho tried to bully Rep. Ocasio-Cortez in a sexist, profanity-laced tirade. He even got up in her face and wagged h…
  Worst Behavior Watch · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 22, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Betsy DeVos doesn’t care about students

Worst Behavior Watch 👁️: Betsy DeVos under the spotlight John, The Trump Administration has sunk to a new low. As COVID-19 cases continue to explode around the country, US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is DEMANDING students return to school no matter what — putting cou…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 19, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Gov. Kemp bans masking requirements

  John, At every turn of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Brian Kemp has made clear that his priority is not keeping the people of our state safe, but kowtowing to President Trump. It was bad when he rushed to re-open the state ahead of the advice from doctors and public heal…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 18, 2020 at 6:45 PM

A hero, a mentor, a fighter for good

I write to you, John, absolutely heartbroken. Today we mourn the passing of a giant with the death of Congressman John Lewis. A hero, a mentor, and a fighter for good -- John Lewis dedicated his life to public service. He literally put his life on the line to advance the passa…
  Hank HQ · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Giving death row inmates a fair chance

John, As the latest bouts of high-profile police brutality continue to spark protests and conversations around the country, Hank and his colleagues have simultaneously worked to create a better future where people of color no longer have to fear the police. To that end, the H…
  staff@hankforcongress.com · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 15, 2020 at 5:05 PM

What Hank’s been up to

John, July is shaping up to be an incredibly busy month. As Congress continues to deal with an unprecedented pandemic, corrupt leadership, civil rights protests, and more, Hank is stepping up to be a leader Americans can look to during these chaotic times. Contribute now to …
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 14, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Do you think John Bolton should testify?

  John, Given the ongoing rampant corruption of Donald Trump and his cronies — from William Barr’s feckless “leadership” to Roger Stone’s commutation — I think it’s never a bad time to shine a light into the shady dealings happening in the White House. Trump’s own former Nat…
  Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 14, 2020 at 1:46 AM

RE: Wear a mask!

  Hi John -- I’m following up on our message about the importance of wearing a mask during the coronavirus crisis.  Right now, Georgia is facing an emergency crisis. Our hospitals are filling up, we’re running low on resources, and we’re showing no signs of slowing the spread…
  Worst Behavior Watch · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 13, 2020 at 12:35 AM

John - a trashing of the rule of law

John -- This is a total trashing of the rule of law: Late last night, President Trump announced that he was commuting Roger Stone’s sentence and that Mr. Stone would not face a single day of jail time. Roger Stone lied to Congress to protect Donald Trump. Now, Donald Trump is…
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Wear a mask!

  John,  In case you didn’t know by now -- masks prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives! According to the CDC, wearing a mask or cloth face covering can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 when social distancing is difficult to maintain. By simply making sure your mout…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 10, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Senator Loeffler is stifling voices in the WNBA

  John, From Tommie Smith and Muhammad Ali to Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Colin Kaepernick, athletes over the course of American history have used their platforms to advocate for social change and racial justice. Just this week, Major League Soccer league began their season with…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 8, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Handling this crisis going forward

  John, We have certainly been through a stressful few months, and I greatly understand the urge for everything to go back to normal. Just last week, there was a meeting I really wanted to attend in person. But after hearing news within the span of only a few hours that thre…
  Voting Rights Update (via Team Hank HQ) · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 5, 2020 at 9:11 PM

The fight against GOP voter suppression starts today

  John -- we’ll start with the good news. In last month’s Georgia primary, Democrats outvoted Republicans with an astounding 1.2 million Democrats voting despite rampant voter suppression. We beat them at the ballot box and in the number of vote-by-mail applications, and now …
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 4, 2020 at 1:06 PM

What I’m celebrating today

  John, This nation was founded on the idea of “liberty and justice for all.” But the truth is, our country has never fully lived up to that. From slavery, to the disenfranchisement of women, to the disenfranchisement of the poor, to Jim Crow, to our treatment of indigenous…
  Rep. Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
July 1, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Couldn't do it without John

  Hi John, just wanted to shoot over a quick email saying thank you for everything you’ve done to keep our campaign and movement moving forward. Whether you’ve signed one of our petitions, made a contribution, or just stayed engaged and reading our emails, you are the drivin…
  Hank Johnson (personal) · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 30, 2020 at 10:21 PM

I’ll keep this short, John

  Hi John, By now, you’ve heard it all -- from my campaign manager, Carole, to my campaign staff. My data team has crunched the numbers, and my team at campaign headquarters has just reminded me how important our upcoming FEC end-of-quarter deadline at 11:59 PM tonight is. …
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 30, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Did you hear Hank?

  John, The House passing the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act of 2020 was a tremendous start in reforming our policing system and fighting racial inequality in our nation. But the fight isn’t over, not by a long shot. That’s why Hank was on NPR last week, explaining wha…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 29, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Why I tried to kick Louie Gohmert out

  John -- these are very serious times in our country. We are still facing a pandemic that is disproportionately killing Black Americans. We are having a vital national dialogue on police brutality. And we are also having extremely serious discussions on the Judiciary Committ…
  [STAFF] Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 28, 2020 at 11:06 PM

All eyes will be on Georgia

  John, With all that’s going on in our country -- fallout from the COVID-19, protests for racial equality, small business struggles and record unemployment, and a Presidential election that dominates the airwaves -- it’s easy for races like ours to fall under the radar. We…
  HankforCongress.com · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM

update

  DONATE TO FIGHT BACK John -- Did you see this? The NRCC, a GOP powerhouse organization, is investing $1.45 million in the Atlanta area alone. And every single dollar is going to unseating Democrats like Hank Johnson! Will you rush a contribution today so…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 26, 2020 at 10:08 PM

George Floyd’s legacy continues on

  John, Black Lives Matter. For too long, Congress failed to truly acknowledge the power and the grief behind those words. The death of Eric Garner, or Tamir Rice, or Breonna Taylor wasn’t enough for them to take action. As I called to demilitarize our police and put an en…
  Carole Mumford · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 25, 2020 at 8:22 PM

John -- Here's how you fit into our strategy

  Hi John, As Hank has been fighting day and night in Congress for meaningful police reform, as his campaign manager I’ve been making plans for our General Election strategy. Here’s what we weren’t planning on though: A massive $1.45MM ad buy from National Republicans right…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 24, 2020 at 9:08 PM

GOP dark money coming to Atlanta

  John, The NRCC is a GOP powerhouse organization solely dedicated to electing Republicans to Congress and flipping seats from blue to red.  And they just announced they are spending $1.45MM on dark money ads right here in the Atlanta area.  We try to run a lean machine ov…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 21, 2020 at 4:06 PM

America’s streets look like warzones

  With mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles and Humvees now patrolling cities around the country to quell protests, America’s streets look more like warzones these days. But this isn’t a new phenomenon -- this is the product of local police departments stockpiling free m…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 19, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Junteenth is more important than ever

  Today, we come together to celebrate Juneteenth.  While the Emancipation Proclamation formally freed slaves within the Confederacy in 1863, news of the proclamation did not reach Texas for two whole years. So, while the Civil War raged on, slaves stayed in chains. Juneteen…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 18, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Rayshard Brooks was killed by a broken policing system

  John, Rayshard Brooks fell asleep in a car in a drive-thru. 40 minutes later he was shot dead by a police officer while trying to flee the scene. How did this happen? Why did this have to happen? These are questions that Atlanta and the entire country are grappling with i…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 16, 2020 at 10:37 PM

We must invest in our communities

  John, The tragic events of the last few weeks have led us as a country to reexamine ourselves and what we stand for. Given the pandemic of police violence that is plaguing Black Americans yet again, it’s time we institute meaningful change in our communities. That’s why I…
  Hank HQ · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 13, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Did you catch this, John?

  John -- Even aside from winning his primary, Hank has had a really busy week!  Proposals that Hank has been talking about in Congress for years have now become the foundation of the Democrats’ massive police reform legislation! The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM

What happened on Tuesday was unacceptable

  John, While I am very happy to be your nominee for Congress in GA-04, I am embarrassed by the mismanagement of Tuesday’s election. Even though 90% of Georgia’s polling places were open, locations were rife with technical malfunctions and inefficiencies. Instead of straigh…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 10, 2020 at 3:06 PM

I have my opponent. Is John in?

  John, I am honored and humbled to be the official Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. I never take a single election or vote for granted, and am so honored to have had your support.  While this victory is rewarding, it is very dif…
  Mumford, Carole · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM

time-sensitive help

    Hi John, I wanted to zip you a quick email early this morning. Today is Hank’s primary day, and our get out the vote (GOTV) fund is running a little low. Hank has paused fundraising over the last several weeks to focus on discussing and finding solutions to racial equity …
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 8, 2020 at 5:36 PM

[SIGN] Demand investment in our communities

  John, The latest string of tragic events caused by overzealous, over-the-top police -- the brutal killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd -- have put a microscopic lens on policing and how we invest in it. While the Minneapolis Police Department spent millions of doll…
  Carole Mumford · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 4, 2020 at 9:06 PM

RE: Black America is being suffocated

  John, These past few days have been very difficult for us here at Team Hank HQ. We are all figuring out how best to respond, but our grief for Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and the reminder that Black lives in this country are seen as expendable has been immeasurable. Han…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 3, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. III endorses our proposals, what about John?

  John, I was humbled to see a great human rights advocate, Martin Luther King Jr. III, come forward and endorse my proposals for police and criminal justice reform in our country. The painful truth is that there’s no magic solution to resolving 400 years of racism in our c…
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 2, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Hank outlines police reform bills on MSNBC

  John -- Black Americans are under constant threat from the police, whether it's the use of excessive force or even death. It’s now gotten to a flash point where many Black Americans feel it's open season on them, and who can blame them? The officers responsible for the deat…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
June 1, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Black America is being suffocated

  John -- My heart is heavy today. Black America is already being suffocated: COVID-19 is ravaging black communities in disproportionate numbers. Our small businesses are struggling and being shut out from critical relief funding that is instead going to wealthy corporations…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 30, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Important: About tonight

  John, Fires are burning across America. As tonight approaches, the threat is real that the burning and other property destruction will continue, and even spread to other cities. What started out as peaceful demonstrations has devolved into arson and the criminal destructi…
  Mereda Davis Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 30, 2020 at 2:06 PM

My husband before elections

  I want to tell you a little bit about how my husband Hank acts immediately before elections... Actually, he behaves normally. He acts just like he always does, John. He doesn’t panic about fundraising. He doesn’t try to change or pivot his views. He doesn’t become focused…
  Hank HQ · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 29, 2020 at 3:35 PM

We need help from John

  Hi John! We know you’re busy, so we’ll get straight to the point. The data team here at Hank For Congress HQ has done the math, and to reach our end-of-month fundraising goal by May 31st, we need you to chip in $5. Our full analysis is below: Fundraising Analysis Nam…
  Carole Mumford · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 28, 2020 at 8:06 PM

why this is important

  John -- We are 72 hours away from our final end-of-month fundraising deadline before Hank’s primary election, and we need your help to stay on track. As Hank’s campaign manager, it’s my job to make sure he doesn’t miss any goals before the primary. That’s why I’m asking if …
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 27, 2020 at 1:05 PM

This isn’t why I ran for Congress, John

  John, I’ll be direct: We are now officially less than two weeks away from our critical primary election and we’re facing our final end-of-month fundraising deadline before Georgians go to the polls or mail in their ballot. That’s why I’m asking you to chip in $15 or $20 to…
  Hank Johnson · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 23, 2020 at 5:05 PM

RE: worker’s rights

  Hey John, I wanted to make sure you saw my team’s email about Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell trying to use the cover of COVID-19 to take rights away from workers. Mitch is leading the charge to gut workers’ rights by granting broad liability immunity to businesses who pu…
  Team Hank · hank@hankforcongress.com
May 21, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Hank is standing up for workers rights - will you join him?

  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and put essential workers at risk, what is Mitch McConnell’s first priority? Protecting businesses from sick workers. We know! It’s awful. And what’s worse: he’s refusing to pass any more COVID-19 relief until these busine…