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  Cori Bush · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM

To the mothers.

  This has been a difficult week, John.   And like in all difficult times, I have turned to my family for comfort. Since leaving the hospital earlier in my recovery, time with family has felt more precious than ever. Looking back on old photos, I can ha…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Recurring for CB

  John -- I’m not going to lie - our campaign is on fire! With less than 100 days until our primary, we can’t afford to come short.    We currently need an additional $4762.00 to reach our fundraising goal for May. That may sound like a lot, but all it tak…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Meet Cori!

  John, -- My name is Cori Bush. I am a nurse and single-mother of two, running for Missouri’s First Congressional District. Last cycle, our campaign garnered more votes against the incumbent than any challenger and was highlighted in an award-winning Ne…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Celebrating the nurses in our lives

John,    I often speak about my experiences as a nurse, and it's crystal clear how crucial nurses are especially now. For years, nurses have been whistleblowers—we’ve long been understaffed, underprotected, and underpaid. That’s why I want to take a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 10:57 PM

Why I Fight: Education for All

John,  I’m sure you know by now that I have spent many years of my life working as a registered nurse in St. Louis. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of going to school for nursing, and following in the footsteps of many other women in my family …
  Team Cori · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Announcing... our best month yet!

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 9:09 PM

$4000

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Any amount!

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 9:47 PM

You deserve true representation!

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Adrastos Da Silva · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 9:58 PM

The system robbed me. Here’s my #MyCoriStory

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Jessie Thornton · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 5:33 PM

On Earth Day, here’s #MyCoriStory

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 5:47 PM

220 more people

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Halfway

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Isra Allison · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 6:32 PM

I’m asking you personally

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Why I fight: a Green New Deal

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Why I fight: Medicare for All

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 11:15 PM

John, today is about us.

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Still we fight!

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 12:59 AM

Teamwork makes the dream work!

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Isra Allison · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 1:44 AM

We're counting down to midnight.

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Isra Allison · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Urgent update!

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  Isra Allison · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Cori’s condition.

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 11:11 PM

I have a message for you, John.

We understand that in this time, many Americans are facing unprecedented challenges. We wouldn’t ask for donations if it wasn’t crucial, but please contribute only if you can. This campaign is always here as a resource, no matter your situation. If you a…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 11:21 PM

Major problems call for major solutions!

John,   I want to make sure you hear this from me, John. The fallout of this virus has exposed the cracks in our society, and we see more clearly than ever the need for big, bold intentions. Our government has the authority to extend vital services and p…
  Kaity Hough - Team Cori · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Urgent: Emergency All Hands Volunteer Virtual Meeting Tomorrow

Join us tomorrow at 7pm (CT) Emergency All Hands Volunteer Meeting Hi Team Cori!   We will be having an emergency virtual All Hands meeting tomorrow from 7pm-8pm (CT) to check in on all of our volunteers and to discuss our switch to virtual camp…
  Kaity Hough - Team Cori · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Volunteer Update: Campaigning in the Time of COVID-19

Campaign Update in Response to COVID-19 Hi Team Cori!   We've said it before and we'll say it again—our volunteers are the core of this people-powered campaign. That being said, your health and safety and the health and safety of our constituen…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 8:13 PM

What we need.

John, we have some important information for you. Drumroll please!   Our 600+ volunteer base is mobilizing to make calls to elders across the district, to identify their needs in this time, and find ways #TeamCori can help. In the meantime, we’ve finaliz…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Hold on to hope

John,   Every day, the situation changes. Every day, there is an increasing chance of risk. Every day, some experience anger, fear, uncertainty, confusion, or determination.   Yes, I am describing the ongoing situation with COVID-19. But I’m also describ…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 5:38 PM

A digital contingency

John,   The last few days have been a roller coaster of anxiety and confusion, and have laid bare so many weaknesses in our current healthcare system. It’s also shown us the need for strong, ethical leaders who put people above party.    Over the last fe…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 8:42 PM

The last 24 hours

John,   A lot has shifted in the last 24 hours. As officials increasingly update us on the risks of COVID-19, we are hard at work adjusting our outreach plans to ensure that we continue to engage and empower voters across St. Louis, while protecting ever…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 1:00 AM

“Cori reminds us we are all interconnected...”

John,   Whenever I’m meeting new supporters there’s one thing I always make sure they know. Although I’m the one running for Congress, our volunteers are who truly keep us going.    So on International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate the badass, door-kn…
  Isra Allison · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 2:15 AM

John, I want you to hear my #CoriStory.

Dear John,   We haven’t officially met yet. That’s because I usually spend most of my time calling supporters, organizing events, coordinating with endorsers, implementing our ground game, and managing our ever-growing crew of volunteers and staff! But t…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 1:42 AM

The definition of hypocrisy!

# HYPOCRISY   It's unbelievable John,    Two days ago, the incumbent in MO-1 tweeted his support for #HR2339, which aims to protect youth from tobacco products and specifically ban flavored products. The catch? Lacy Clay has received donat…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Our supporters are the best!

Hi John,   Dropping a note to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who stepped up in the last few days and hours to help us meet our February fundraising goals. No matter how tough things get, you are there for this campaign; your support truly keeps me go…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Will you invest in our future, John?

Happy Leap Day, John! Team Cori here.    Rumor tells that every four years, we get an extra lucky day. We’re taking Leap Year 2020 as a sign--that with a little luck, and a lot more hard work, we can win a better future for the next four y…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Challenger: 100% vs. Incumbent: 26%

John,    We’ve all heard politicians make big speeches pledging to voters that they have their interests at heart. We’ve all been let down by politicians who don’t. That’s why it’s so important to me that you know the answer to the all-important question…
  Team Cori · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 11:34 PM

We’re on the ballot!

John,    Today was the first day of filing for all candidates running across Missouri for the August 4th primary. We arrived in Jefferson City, MO bright and early in purple, true #teamCori fashion, to officially declare our candidacy for United States C…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Island of #MisfitBlackGirls

#MISFIT.  BLACK. GIRLS.   Have you heard?    Last year, I traveled through the cottonfields of South Carolina with Senator Nina Turner, Bernie Sanders’ National Co-Chair, and Dr. Victoria Dooley, a Bernie 2020 National Surrogate, on our way to a Medicare…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Can you help us reach a milestone this week?

Guess what, John? After a day at the office phonebanking with my team, I made a special message so you know exactly why we need your support this month. Watch it here: https://twitter.com/CoriBush/status/1228835324811530246 You…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Can you help us reach a milestone this week?

Guess what, John? After a day at the office phonebanking with my team, I made a special message so you know exactly why we need your support this month. Watch it here: https://twitter.com/CoriBush/status/1228835324811530246 You…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 11:12 PM

John, Blue America wants Cori in Congress!

Hi John,   I’m here with an exciting campaign update today. Blue America is joining our movement. I had the opportunity to share just why we need new representation for MO-1, and exactly what I plan to do when I win this seat. Read it here!    Blue America…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 11:42 PM

(Not my) president’s day.

Hi John,   Here we are again. It’s Presidents’ Day, which means another holiday that celebrates a selective version of American history. For many working people, it means one more day to rest, recover, and spend time with loved ones. But if I’m honest, it’…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 8:32 PM

ICYMI...we’re breaking up with career politicians

Welcome to our campaign office, John!    My opponent barely even shows up in our community; we’re doing something different here by running 100% on the love, support, and hard-earned donations from everyday people. Even though we will alwa…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 1:24 AM

We’re breaking up with career politicians

Welcome to our campaign office, John!    My opponent barely even shows up in our community; we’re doing something different here by running 100% on the love, support, and hard-earned donations from everyday people. Even though we will alwa…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 1:43 AM

John, are you ready to make history?

John,   When we get organized and work together, we WIN. That’s why I'd be so grateful if you would join our movement and make your very first contribution today. Our campaign has a goal of hitting 10,000 individual contributions, and right now we’re still…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 9, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Did you catch this? We're stocking up.

Hey John,   I’m here with a quick campaign update for you. We’re swiftly ramping up our field game, and it’s time to stock up on supplies for our volunteers and staff.    If we’re going to triple our name recognition and let every voter in MO-01 know they …
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Stocking up

Hey John,   I’m here with a quick campaign update for you. We’re swiftly ramping up our field game, and it’s time to stock up on supplies for our volunteers and staff.    If we’re going to triple our name recognition and let every voter in MO-01 know they …
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Nah.

Hey John,   I’m sure you’re as frustrated as I am with the catastrophe of last night’s Caucuses in Iowa. It’s an absolute shame that in 2020 we are seeing this level of incompetence in such an important election. Is this a sign of things to come this elect…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Thank you.

Hey John,   Just wanted to get a quick note of thanks to you before everyone heads out to Super Bowl parties this evening.    We didn’t quite hit our January goal, but many of you rallied for us there at the end, and I can’t thank you enough.    We don’t e…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 1:21 AM

FLASH $3 before midnight!

John -- Supporters like you make grassroots campaigns like mine thrive. Which is why I’m once more calling on your support to help us get over the finish line for our January deadline TONIGHT.   Can you give just $3 by midnight and show the establishment…