Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 5:35 PM

It feels like open season on Black people in America and I’m outraged.

“It feels like open season on Black people in America, and I’m outraged.” I’ve said these words so many times before, John, and I am so sick, tired and drained from having to keep repeating these same words, time after time after time! Jacob Blake reportedly had a knife in h…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 10:36 PM

busy month

John, It sure has been a busy month. From the Democratic National Convention to polls showing a tight race here in Georgia, we’ve had some glimpses of good news. But storm clouds are still brewing as Donald Trump and his lackey Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have initiated a …

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 4:07 PM

ICYMI -- Another Trump associate arrested

John, Did you see the news? Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser, was arrested and charged with FRAUD for the “Build the Wall” GoFundMe scam. This is just another example of Trump’s corruption and how he has surrounded himself with crooks and criminals -- and their behavior …

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 7:06 PM

conspiracy theorist in Congress??

John, Do you know what QAnon is? It’s a dangerous and destructive fringe conspiracy theory that has quickly attracted a large and growing following. Basically, QAnon is a conspiracy theory spread by the far-right that accuses high level Democrats in and out of government of in…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Saving the USPS is deeply personal to me

John, By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the news: Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on the US Postal Service — from withholding necessary funding and laying off employees, to removing mail sorters from post office locations and ordering workers to slow down the mail. Reading…

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

August 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM

The “plan” to reopen schools in Georgia

John, Right now, we’re seeing schools across Georgia send students back into classrooms. And while we all wish life could go back to normal, the reality is that this virus continues to spread uncontrolled — and sending our kids back into school classrooms places them at risk.…

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  HankForCongress.com · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 2:06 PM

The man who can flip Mississippi blue

John — Have you heard of Mike Espy? He’s a former Congressman, Secretary of Agriculture, a good friend of Rep. Hank Johnson, and he’s on the cusp of flipping one of Mississippi’s Senate seats blue! Mike Espy ran in 2018, and came just a few points short of beating Cindy Hyde…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Let’s bring it home

John, As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, we’ve heard from some incredible speakers who are leaders not only within the Democratic Party, but also the country. I am so proud to stand with people like President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Senat…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 9:37 PM

What issues are most important to you?

John, As the Democratic National Convention approaches its final night, we here at Team Hank want to know what issues are most important to you, and what you want to hear from Joe Biden in his speech tonight. Will you take our survey now? The convention is a time to rally ar…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 2:55 AM

President Obama stunned

John, I was blown away by President Obama’s wonderful speech tonight. He knows what’s on the line this November, and I’m sure you do, too. We can always count on Barack Obama to be direct, intelligent, and tell it like it is. But I want to hear from you, John: Will you tell…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 1:05 PM

We must protect the right to vote.

John, Two weeks ago, we celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law five months after “Bloody Sunday,” the famous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in which civil rights heroes risked their lives in order to secure their right to …

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Republican silence on Trump’s federal goon squad

John, In recent months, protests have erupted around the nation following the deaths of numerous Black people at the hands of police. One hotspot of protests has emerged in Portland, Oregon, where demonstrators have gathered almost every night since the death of George Floyd.…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 1:06 PM

The GOP and COVID-19

John, we’ve got some serious news for you today: One of Hank’s colleagues, Rep. Louie Gohmert, tested positive for COVID-19. After taking a public stance against wearing masks and blatantly disregarding public health protocols at the Capitol, we sadly can’t say we’re surprise…

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 6:51 PM

The WNBA says, “Vote Warnock”

John, Last month, we updated you about Georgia’s Senator Kelly Loeffler and her attempt to stifle the voices of racial justice activists in the WNBA.  In response to league players who wanted to use their platform to raise awareness for the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna…

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Hank holds Big Tech executives to the fire

John, Lost amidst the news of AG William Barr’s hearing and our campaign’s July fundraising deadline, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Hank’s appearance at another major committee hearing last month — this time, questioning Silicon Valley’s top executives. It’s no secre…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Once again, Trump thinks he’s above the law.

Hi John, Just the other day, Trump claimed on Twitter that he may try to POSTPONE the 2020 Presidential Election. While it doesn’t shock me that Trump doesn’t care about the Constitution or the will of the people, and that he will try to do anything he can to hold on to po…

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  Hank · [email protected]

August 2, 2020 at 8:06 PM

What would I do without you?

Hi John, I want to say thank you real quick for being a part of this campaign and contributing to our movement. Thanks to you, we were able to hit our goals for July -- meaning we can keep up our fight for progress full steam ahead. So, thank you. For every petition signed, …

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  Carole · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 12:07 AM

forwarding an email from Hank.....

  Hey John — I got this email from Hank asking to loop you into where we stand. Attacks on Hank have skyrocketed since he stood up to Donald Trump’s favorite crony, Attorney General William Barr, in Congress. Now we are facing our first end-of-month fundraising deadline since th…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  HankForCongress.com · [email protected]

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…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

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…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

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://…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

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…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank HQ · [email protected]

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…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

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 …

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank · [email protected]

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…

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  Worst Behavior Watch · [email protected]

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…

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Voting Rights Update (via Team Hank HQ) · [email protected]

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 …

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Rep. Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson (personal) · [email protected]

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. …

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  Team Hank · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  [STAFF] Team Hank · [email protected]

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…

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  HankforCongress.com · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Carole Mumford · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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  Hank Johnson · [email protected]

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…

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