[email protected] · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Minnesota stands with Texas

The fight for democracy doesn’t stop at state lines.   John,  The fight for democracy doesn’t stop at state lines.  Right now, Democrats in Texas are taking a stand against one of the most brazen power grabs we’ve seen in recent history. Under Donald Trump’s direction, Te…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Will you add your signature?

Richard Carlbom, our DFL Chair, is celebrating his birthday today! John, Richard Carlbom, our DFL Chair, is celebrating his birthday today!  For years, Richard has worked to elect DFLers up and down the ballot, building the kind of grassroots power it takes to win elections an…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM

We're awaiting your answer, John

Our fight against Donald Trump and his MAGA allies is only possible because of grassroots supporters like you. John, Our fight against Donald Trump and his MAGA allies is only possible because of grassroots supporters like you. And ever since they passed their extreme new budge…

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Tell us how you're affected by the Trump budget

How will Donald Trump’s budget — the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — affect you, your loved ones, and your community? John, How will Donald Trump’s budget — the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — affect you, your loved ones, and your community?  We know that the Trump budget wi…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

July 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM

John, will you help us hold the line?

I just stepped out of a meeting with our fundraising team.   John, I just stepped out of a meeting with our fundraising team. We’re in danger of missing tonight’s goal—we’re still $3,755 short, with only a few hours left to close the gap.  Coming up short tonight would be dev…

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM

A live look behind the scenes

Richard and Katie wanted us to remind you that we’re coming down to the wire.   John, Here’s a live look behind the scenes at DFL HQ right now: Richard and Katie wanted us to remind you that we’re coming down to the wire. We have less than 24 hours left to hit our fundraising…

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  Communications Dept. (via DFL.org) · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM

BREAKING: Scott Jensen announces campaign for Governor

Former GOP State Senator Scott Jensen has jumped into the race for Governor of Minnesota.   BREAKING: Extremist Republican Scott Jensen has announced another run for Minnesota Governor John, Former GOP State Senator Scott Jensen has jumped into the race for Governor of Minneso…

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM

They won't stop unless we stop them

The MAGA agenda is on the march. Help us hold the line in Minnesota.   John, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are pulling out all the stops to force their extreme, right-wing agenda on the rest of us. They’re attacking our freedoms, slashing health care and food assistance, an…

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM

We're building something big

Millions of Americans are already feeling the impact of Donald Trump’s cruel, reckless agenda—and unfortunately this is just the beginning.   John, Millions of Americans are already feeling the impact of Donald Trump’s cruel, reckless agenda—and unfortunately this is just the…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM

The stakes keep getting higher

We’re doing everything in our power to hold the line as Donald Trump and his MAGA allies ramp up their attacks on our freedoms, democracy, and way of life.   John, We’re doing everything in our power to hold the line as Donald Trump and his MAGA allies ramp up their attacks on…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM

I just joined the DFL team

My name is Katie Young, and I’m honored to be the new Finance Director for the Minnesota DFL.   Hi John,  My name is Katie Young, and I’m honored to be the new Finance Director for the Minnesota DFL. We’ll be working closely together, so I wanted to take a moment to introduce …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Happy Fourth from all of us at the DFL

The Fourth of July calls us to celebrate the freedoms we hold dear—and to reflect upon our shared responsibility to protect them.   John,  The Fourth of July calls us to celebrate the freedoms we hold dear—and to reflect upon our shared responsibility to protect them. Today, …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM

We can't let cruelty win

The legislation Senate Republicans passed yesterday isn’t a “big, beautiful bill.”   John,  Let me be blunt: The legislation Senate Republicans passed yesterday isn’t a “big, beautiful bill.” It’s a direct attack on working families.  Here’s what’s at stake:  🏥 Health care co…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Republicans passed Trump's Big Bad Bill

This is a historic setback for working families.   John,  Senate Republicans just passed Trump’s Big Bad Bill. This is a historic setback for working families. Over 250,000 Minnesotans could get their health care ripped away. More than 440,000 people who rely on SNAP to feed …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

June 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Heartbroken

Melissa Hortman represented the best of Minnesota. She was a tireless, devoted public servant who deeply loved our state and devoted her life to making it a better place.   John, Melissa Hortman represented the best of Minnesota. She was a tireless, devoted public servant who …

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM

🌈 Celebrate Pride with new merch

Pride is here—and so is brand new merch!   John, Pride is here—and so is brand new merch! Show your support, spread the love, and represent your DFL values with our latest Pride gear.  From vibrant t-shirts and cozy sweatshirts to mugs, hats, and pins, there’s something for e…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Stand up to Trump—and get a $75 refund

Donald Trump’s agenda is growing more extreme by the day, and we can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. John, Donald Trump’s agenda is growing more extreme by the day, and we can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. With Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program, you…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Even Elon Musk is sounding the alarm

When even Elon Musk is publicly denouncing Trump’s extreme agenda, you know something is deeply wrong. John, When even Elon Musk is publicly denouncing Trump’s extreme agenda, you know something is deeply wrong. The stakes for our democracy, our freedoms, and our way of life ha…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Pride is personal for me

As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to take a moment to reflect—not only as chair of the Minnesota DFL, but as someone whose life and work have been deeply shaped by the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.   John,  As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to take a moment to reflect—not only…

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM

We need to be ready, John

In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions that could reshape our democracy and way of life—and not for the better.   John,  In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions that could reshape our democracy and way of life—and n…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Our new merch says what we’re all thinking

It may not be Tuesday, but we’re serving up some fresh TACOS for you.   John, It may not be Tuesday, but we’re serving up some fresh TACOS for you. In other words, our store has new merch that says what we’re all thinking: Trump Always Chickens Out. This shirt isn’t afraid t…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Make a big impact—for free

There’s a powerful way for you to support our work—and it won’t cost you a dime. John, There’s a powerful way for you to support our work—and it won’t cost you a dime.  Thanks to Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program, you can contribute $75 (or $150 per coupl…

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM

DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m.

Our team just met to review our progress towards this week’s fundraising goal.   John,  Our team just met to review our progress towards this week’s fundraising goal, and we’re still $8,650 short.  John, we need to close this gap by 11:59 p.m. tonight. Will you chip in $10,…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Just one thing left on our list

It’s been a busy week at DFL HQ!   John,  It’s been a busy week at DFL HQ! Here’s just a few of the tasks that we’ve checked off our list:  ✅ Sounded the alarm about Republican efforts to slash Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital services ✅ Touched base with local leaders in rapi…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Republicans are coming for Minnesota

A few weeks ago, I announced that I won’t be running for re-election in 2026.   John,  A few weeks ago, I announced that I won’t be running for re-election in 2026. It wasn’t an easy decision—but it was the right one for me and my family.  MAGA Republicans saw my announcement …

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Everything we can

It’s no secret we’re fighting especially hard battles right now, folks.   John,  It’s no secret we’re fighting especially hard battles right now, folks. Donald Trump is spending every day taking a wrecking ball to our freedoms, our democracy, and our economy. And if we don’t …

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Introducing myself

My name is Maria Tenenbaum, and I’m the new Deputy Finance Director at the Minnesota DFL.   John,  My name is Maria Tenenbaum, and I’m the new Deputy Finance Director at the Minnesota DFL. We’ll be working together a lot, so I wanted to reach out and introduce myself.  I was …

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM

NEW MERCH: Don’t look at me

In this era of Donald Trump trampling all over our rights, our democracy, and our economy, let people know where you stand!   John, In this era of Donald Trump trampling all over our rights, our democracy, and our economy, let people know where you stand! From shirts and swe…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Some personal news

I have some personal news to share: After five amazing years, today marks my last day with the Minnesota DFL.   John,  I have some personal news to share: After five amazing years, today marks my last day with the Minnesota DFL. It’s been an honor to serve as Finance Director,…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Workers' rights today and every day

At the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, we know that every day is a great day to celebrate and lift up workers.   John,  Today is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. But at the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, we know that every day is a great d…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

April 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Trump is targeting judges who uphold the law

Donald Trump believes the law should serve him, not the American people.   John,  A Wisconsin county judge was arrested on Friday, providing clear proof that Donald Trump believes the law should serve him, not the American people.  Trump has issued unlawful orders to dismantl…

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  Nora · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Trump thinks this will stop us, John

Donald Trump just launched a direct attack on ActBlue.   John,  Donald Trump just launched a direct attack on ActBlue—the main online platform that Democrats use to process grassroots donations.  Trump is targeting the infrastructure that supports our candidates because he’s …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM

We're launching something new

To meet this moment, the DFL needs to be louder, smarter, and faster than ever before.   John,  Our communities, our progress, and our values are under constant threat from Donald Trump and Minnesota GOP legislators. To meet this moment, the DFL needs to be louder, smarter, a…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM

Power the Movement — shop DFL merch now! 🛒

There’s no better way to show your DFL pride than by rocking some of our bold new merch.   John, There’s no better way to show your DFL pride than by rocking some of our bold new merch made for the organizers, the dreamers, the doers, and everyone working to keep Minnesota bl…

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  Richard · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM

How we win

We have big plans for the future of Minnesota, and I want you to be a part of them.   John,  We have big plans for the future of Minnesota, and I want you to be a part of them. As the new chair of the Minnesota DFL, my top priority is investing in our statewide organizing pro…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM

We're so close

We wanted to reach out one last time ahead of tonight’s fundraising deadline.   John,  We wanted to reach out one last time ahead of tonight’s fundraising deadline. We’re so close, but we still need to raise $3,683 to reach our goal. We only have a few hours left. Will you hel…

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  Nora · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Richard just sent me this

Richard Carlbom, our new DFL Chair, just sent me this note he typed up personally to pass it along to you.   John,  Richard Carlbom, our new DFL Chair, just sent me this note he typed up personally to pass it along to you:  Will you make a donation by the end of the day to …

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  Alyse Maye Quade · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM

What we've accomplished together

I want to share what your donations have already made possible, and how much more we can accomplish together.   John,  I’m reaching out this morning to ask for your support—but first, I want to share what your donations have already made possible, and how much more we can acco…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM

We need to be in every corner of the state right now

We can’t expect voters to trust us if we only show up a few weeks before an election.   John,  We can’t expect voters to trust us if we only show up a few weeks before an election.  To attract new voters and reconnect with people who’ve drifted away from our party, we need to…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM

We can't afford to wait, John

I’ll get right to the point: to win tough races in the future, we need to go on offense now.   John,  I’ll get right to the point: to win tough races in the future, we need to go on offense now.  To maximize our wins up and down the ballot, we need to put organizers on the gr…

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  Darwin Forsyth · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM

📎 Report attached for [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who responded to our 2025 Strategy Survey.   John,  Thank you to everyone who responded to our 2025 Strategy Survey. We compiled a report based on the hundreds of responses we received, and we wanted to share some of the key findings with you.  What keep…

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Response requested from [email protected]

We’re asking you, one of our most active supporters, to complete our 2025 Strategy Survey.   John,  As Executive Director of the Minnesota DFL, I want to take a moment to thank you for powering our movement. People like you—volunteers, donors, and supporters—are the backbone …

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  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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