Richard · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM

I want to hear from you

We’re inviting you to share your thoughts through our 2025 Strategy Survey. John, It’s Richard Carlbom, reaching out to you as the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota DFL.  As I begin serving in this new role, my top priority is connecting with the people who are the heart an…

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  BREAKING (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Mike Lindell announces intention to run for Governor

Donald Trump’s biggest ally in Minnesota just announced that he is gearing up to run for Governor.   BREAKING: Mike "The My Pillow Guy" Lindell announces intention to run for Governor of Minnesota John,  On his own right-wing talk show, Lindell TV, pillow salesman, conspiracy…

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  Richard Carlbom, DFL Chair · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM

United to Win

I’m honored to be stepping into a new role as chair of the Minnesota DFL. John, I’m Richard Carlbom, and I’m honored to be stepping into a new role as chair of the Minnesota DFL.  I got involved in politics because I wanted to help improve people’s lives. I know that’s what dr…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Display your resistance

Show the world where you stand with bold new merch.   John, Donald Trump is back in the White House, but let’s be clear: Minnesota didn’t vote for him.  Show the world where you stand with bold new merch from the DFL store. From tees and buttons to sweatshirts, we have plent…

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  Nora · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM

This is more than reckless and extreme

Yesterday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the entire Department of Education.   John,  Yesterday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the entire Department of Education.  Tens of millions of students rely on the services and support provid…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM

More tax cuts for billionaires

Trump’s allies in Congress are ramming through a disastrous budget.   John,  Trump’s allies in Congress are ramming through a disastrous budget that slashes healthcare funding, sets the stage for devastating cuts to Medicare and Social Security, and hands even more power to P…

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  Darwin Forsyth · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM

This is not a joke, John

Minnesota Republicans just introduced a bill to declare “Trump Derangement Syndrome” a mental illness.   “Minnesota Republicans seek to codify 'Trump derangement syndrome' as mental illness” – Minnesota Star Tribune John,  Minnesota Republicans just introduced a bill to decla…

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  Nora · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM

We have to talk about this, John

Trump and his allies have handed unprecedented power to their ultrawealthy friends.   John, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies have handed unprecedented power to their ultrawealthy friends and donors. No one is cashing in more than Elon Musk.  With Trump’s blessing, …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM

We won't back down, John

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are bending over backward to please their ultrawealthy Republican donors.   John, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are bending over backward to please their ultrawealthy Republican donors. They’re shuttering key government agencies, firing thousands of fe…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Get your resistance merch now

Show your commitment to our shared values with new merchandise from the DFL store.   John, Show your commitment to our shared values with new merchandise from the DFL store! We’re excited to introduce two brand new collections of tees, buttons, sweatshirts, and more. The “Blu…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Our deadline is fast approaching

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have unleashed chaos across our country.   John, I just met with our team to review our fundraising numbers, and we’re still $6,134 short of our goal. We need to close this gap before 11:59 pm to meet our critical budget target. We’re running out o…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Today's deadline: 11:59 pm

This moment is nothing short of a crisis, and how we respond to it will shape the future of our country for generations.   John, The Trump administration is attempting to dismantle the federal government by exercising unlawful power, firing dedicated public servants, and issu…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM

What we're doing to stand up to Trump

We’ve been preparing to fight back since Election Day.   John, President Trump and his billionaire sidekick Elon Musk are orchestrating a “shock and awe” campaign to dismantle the federal government as we know it. They’re issuing unlawful and unconstitutional orders, firing t…

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  Melanie Jonaitis · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Reckless and reprehensible

President Trump and Elon Musk are gutting our federal government.   John, President Trump and Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire who Trump gave unprecedented power and access, are gutting our federal government and pushing reckless and reprehensible policies. In less than a …

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Elon Musk

The world’s richest man is doing everything he can to dismantle and slash essential programs.   John, President Trump and his administration have granted unprecedented, unconstitutional access and influence over the federal government to Elon Musk.  Now, the world’s richest ma…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Roses are red, help us stay blue!

This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the things we love.   John, This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the things we love: our democracy, leaders who put people first, and working to create a better future for all Minnesotans. We couldn’t do any of this critical wo…

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  BREAKING (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Republicans are targeting Minnesota

Republicans are chomping at the bit to flip us red.   John, From City Hall to the halls of Congress, no one has fought harder for Minnesotans and our values than Tina Smith. She has been a relentless champion for the DFL principle that we all do better when we all do better. …

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Sign Ken's thank you card!

Ken Martin has assumed a new role after being elected Chair of the DNC.   John, After serving as chairman of our party for more than a decade, Ken Martin has assumed a new role after being elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Over the past 14 years, Ken tr…

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  Alyse · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Three things you need to know

It’s Alyse, the Minnesota DFL coordinated campaign director.   John, It’s Alyse, the Minnesota DFL coordinated campaign director. Here are three things you need to know today:  Governor Walz announced yesterday that the special election in House District 40B will be held on T…

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  Ken Martin · [email protected]

February 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM

A new chapter begins

I was elected to serve as the next Chair of the DNC yesterday. John, I’m pleased to share that yesterday, I was elected to serve as the next Chair of the Democratic National Committee. This is both an honor and a humbling responsibility — one that I do not take lightly, especi…

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  Martin, Ken · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Just a few hours, John

Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in just a few hours.   John, Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in just a few hours, but we’re still trailing about $6,400 behind the budget target we set to prepare for the onslaught of chaos, lies, and extremi…

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

January 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM

The clock is ticking, John! ⏱️

In just over 24 hours, Donald Trump will officially become our 47th president.   John, In just over 24 hours, Donald Trump will take the oath of office and officially become our 47th president. INAUGURATION DEADLINE: 11:00 AM MONDAY, JANUARY 20 We’ve already seen…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Trump's first 100 days

Donald Trump will be President again in just three days.   John, Donald Trump will be President again in just three days, but we’re still lagging behind the budget target we set to hold the line against the shock-and-awe campaign he has planned for his first 100 days in offic…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Before session starts...

Minnesota House Republicans are scheming to illegitimately seize power.   John, With one day to go before the start of the 2025 legislative session, Minnesota House Republicans are still scheming to take advantage of an unresolved special election to illegitimately seize power…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM

Countdowns

As the clock ticks down to midnight, here are three countdowns you need to know about.     John, As the clock ticks down to midnight, here are three countdowns you need to know about:  🧨 20 days until Donald Trump returns to the White House  🏛️ 3 days until Republicans take co…

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  Melanie Jonaitis · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Here's where we're at

I just ran the numbers to see how much progress we’ve made towards our end-of-year goal.     John, I just ran the numbers to see how much progress we’ve made towards our end-of-year goal. Here’s where we’re at with just over 24 hours to go: GOAL: $75,000 RAISED: $41,692 OUTST…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Trump is already creating chaos, John

Trump hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and he’s already creating chaos.   John, Donald Trump hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and he’s already creating chaos. He and his unelected billionaire buddy Elon Musk’s outrageous demands nearly caused a government shutdown last week. And w…

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  Nora · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Following up after our meeting...

Our fundraising team just met to review our plans for 2025.     John, Our fundraising team just met to review our plans for 2025 and measure the progress we’ve made toward our end-of-year goals. Here’s the bottom line: we need to raise about $42,000 in the next five days to sta…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Don't let your $75 refund go to waste, John

We're just over a week away from the start of a new year — and shortly after, the beginning of a second Trump administration.   John, I don't want to take up too much of your time, especially during the holiday season, but we're just over a week away from the start of a new y…

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  Refunds (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM

$75 refund deadline for [email protected]

You’re still eligible for Minnesota’s 2024 PCR program.   John: Our records indicate that you’re still eligible for Minnesota’s 2024 Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program, but you’re running out of time to take advantage of it.  The PCR program allows Minnesotans to dona…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Two things, John

We must be ready to protect our rights and freedoms.     John, We must be ready to protect our rights and freedoms the moment Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term next year. That’s why we’re wasting no time, working around the clock to: Revamp our messaging and communi…

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  Ken · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 5:10 PM

We know what it takes

We’ve worked together to create a nation-leading grassroots organization.     John, I want to thank you for all you did to keep Minnesota blue in 2024. It wasn’t easy, and other states weren’t as successful. But the time and funds you contributed helped us stand our ground and…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM

What makes us different

We need to be prepared to harness all of our grassroots strength.     John, First, we want to thank you for staying engaged. While many people tune out after elections, we know we can count on dedicated supporters like you to keep showing up for our shared values.  That’s what…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 3:42 PM

This will only take 60 seconds, John

Trump will start implementing his dangerous agenda the moment he takes office.   John, I know you have a lot of emails in your inbox, so I’ll make this quick – 60 seconds, to be exact!  Donald Trump has made it abundantly clear that he’ll start implementing his extreme, dange…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Did you see this lawsuit, John?

Anti-abortion groups are working to take away Minnesotans’ reproductive freedom.   You need to see this, John: “Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court” – MPR News As Donald Trump prepares to take office, anti-abortion groups are already working arou…

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  Ken · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, John.

As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, I want to express my gratitude for all of your support. John, As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, I want to express my gratitude for all of your support. Thousands of Minnesotans r…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM

📎 Report attached for [email protected]

We compiled a report from the responses we received to our post-election survey.     John, We compiled a report from the responses we received to our post-election survey. We’re grateful for the invaluable feedback we received, and we wanted to share some of the key findings …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Multiple notices for [email protected]

We’ve reached out multiple times this week, but our records indicate you still haven’t completed our official Minnesota DFL post-election survey. If your email is not [email protected], please disregard this message. 2024 Post-election Survey Deadline: 11:59 pm User Name: xxxxx…

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Response requested from [email protected]

We’re asking you, one of our most active supporters, to share your feedback by taking our post-election survey. John, I’ve spent the past several days reflecting on the 2024 election and considering what our party should do to protect Minnesota values during the second Trump a…

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  Surveys (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Post-election survey for

We are eager to hear your feedback as we debrief the 2024 election results and plan for the future. John, As one of our most engaged supporters, we are eager to hear your feedback as we debrief the 2024 election results and plan for the future.  There’s no question about it: W…

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  Ken Martin · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 9:01 PM

We're not backing down, John

I want to express my gratitude to everyone who poured their heart and soul into this election. John, There’s nothing I can say that will change the grief, devastation, and fear that we’re all experiencing right now. The results of this election aren’t what we hoped and worked …

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  Field Team (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Get to the polls now

If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls by 8:00 pm. John, If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls by 8:00 pm. You can look up your voting location here: FIND MY POLLING PLace As long as you’re in line by 8:00 pm tonight, you’ll …

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  Field Team (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Polls are open, John

If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls by 8:00 pm. John, If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls by 8:00 pm. You can look up your voting location here: FIND MY POLLING PLace In Minnesota, you can register to vote in-person at …

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  Field Team (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Have you made a plan to vote, John?

If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls on or before Election Day. John, If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls on or before Election Day. You can look up your voting location here: FIND MY POLLING PLace In Minnesota, you can …

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 3:04 PM

This is it

We’re in the final stretch before Election Day, and there’s a lot on the line—reproductive freedom, voting rights, access to healthcare, and so much more.     This is it, John. We’re in the final stretch before Election Day, and there’s a lot on the line—reproductive freedom,…

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  Nora · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM

I'm going to be direct with you, John

MAGA megadonors are using their immense resources to smear DFL candidates and build support for Donald Trump and Project 2025 in Minnesota.     I’m going to be direct with you, John: We need to raise another $15,000 to fuel our Get Out the Vote initiatives. MAGA megadonors ar…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Help us maintain momentum

We’d like to explain why your ongoing support is so important—especially right now, with just four days left until November 5.     John, In a moment, we’re going to ask you to support our efforts to Get Out the Vote in Minnesota. But first, we’d like to explain why your ongoi…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 10:19 PM

The spookiest thing we’ve seen

The prospect of a second Trump administration is more frightening than any costume or horror movie. John, The scariest thing we’ve seen this Halloween is the latest MinnPost-Embold Research poll, which shows that Donald Trump is gaining ground on Vice President Kamala Harris an…

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  Melanie Jonaitis · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Full steam ahead

We’re expanding our Get Out the Vote efforts as quickly as we can, but we need help from grassroots supporters like you.     John, With just six days left until Election Day, our team is pushing full steam ahead. Here’s why:  The latest poll from MinnPost-Embold Research show…

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 12:53 AM

Urgent need for your support

The latest poll from MinnPost-Embold Research shows Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris locked in a close contest in Minnesota.   John, The latest poll from MinnPost-Embold Research shows Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris locked in a close contest in Min…

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