DFL.org · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 12:19 AM

re: Governor Walz’s State of the State Address

John, Governor Walz just finished a powerful State of the State address. Through the unprecedented challenges of the past two years, Governor Walz worked tirelessly to save lives and put Minnesota on the path to coming back stronger than ever before. John, Governor Walz just f…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 1:31 PM

One of the closest governor’s races in the country

John, POLITICO just released their first ratings for 2022. Minnesota's governor's race is already just one level above a pure toss-up, and we haven't even begun to see the onslaught of right-wing attack ads we're expecting from the GOP this year. ⇘⇘ NEW ⇙⇙ POLITICO lists Minne…

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  Ken Martin, Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 6:47 PM

When we double-down on people-power, we win

John, Democrats win when we double-down on people-power. And with Republicans eyeing November as their best chance in decades to flip Minnesota red, we need to put that lesson into practice more than ever. John, Democrats win when we double-down on people-power. And with Repub…

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

April 10, 2022 at 7:45 PM

REMINDER: Give $5 for $0 on Tax Day!

Tax Day is one week from tomorrow, John! As you get ready to file, remember that you can donate $5 to support DFL candidates across the state at no cost to you with Minnesota’s State Election Campaign Fund. Tax Day is one week from tomorrow, John! As you get ready to file, rem…

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

April 7, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Our country is witnessing history today, John. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson just became the first Black woman confirmed to the United States Supreme Court in its entire 233-year history. Our country is witnessing history today, John. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson just became th…

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

March 23, 2022 at 1:18 PM

This is completely disqualifying

BREAKING: It was just leaked that GOP candidate for MN Attorney General Doug Wardlow is planning to host a private fundraising event with Mike “The MyPillow Guy” Lindell this month. BREAKING: It was just leaked that GOP candidate for MN Attorney General Doug Wardlow is plannin…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Shameful and cruel

Despite not being able to cite a single instance of voter fraud among participants, MN Senate Republicans are now attacking a program that protects the addresses of voters who have been victims of intimate partner violence. “Citing specter of voter fraud, GOP targets program …

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  Brian Evans · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Executive summary attached

John, I wanted to make sure you were up to speed on the latest in the Minnesota Governor’s race. It’s a crowded GOP field, and each challenger running to unseat Governor Walz is worse than the next. Here’s a quick recap of the leading candidates: John, I wanted to make sure yo…

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Photos from our statewide day of service

John, True power comes from building long-term relationships and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The Democratic Party is not just a political organization fighting to win the next election. It’s a community organization addressing people's everyday needs. Joh…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 3:20 AM

RE: the State of the Union

John, President Joe Biden just finished a powerful first State of the Union address. We can all feel the weight of this moment, and after four years of Donald Trump’s disastrous presidency, America is coming back together. John, President Joe Biden just finished a powerful fi…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 2:21 PM

🛒 Shop Now: New DFL Merch!

Hi John, With a new election year, comes new DFL merchandise! The DFL online store is a great way to support us in this critical election year. From buying a sweatshirt to a bumper sticker, your purchase directly supports our work of electing DFLers up and down the ballot this November. …

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  Cameron Anderson · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Nice to meet you! 🙂

John, My name is Cameron Anderson. I’m the new Deputy Finance Director at the Minnesota DFL, and I wanted to reach out to introduce myself. As a born and raised Minnesotan, I’m excited to be working to make sure that our entire DFL team has the resources to keep up their critical work. …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 4:58 PM

MN GOP Introduces Texas-style abortion ban on first day of 2022 legislative session

John, After the Supreme Court gave the green light to the GOP attack on abortion rights in Texas, Republicans are making good on their pledge to follow suit here in Minnesota – and they’re wasting no time.  URGENT: MN House Republicans introduce Texas-Style abortion ban on fi…

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  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

John, just got word

John, With every statewide constitutional office, the entire MN House and Senate and all eight congressional races on the ballot this year, the Minnesota DFL is leading the statewide effort to hold the line – but they can’t do it without our support. That’s why I’m reaching out today. …

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  Melissa Hortman · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

The Minnesota DFL has a huge responsibility

John, If you didn’t know, this year’s election is unique. Every single state elected office is up for grabs – from the Governor to the Attorney General to every seat in the Minnesota Legislature. It’s the most crowded ballot we’ve seen in over a decade. John, If you didn’t kno…

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  Brian · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

DAUDT: Voter ID “a priority for Republicans”

John, Republicans are making it clear that attacking the voting rights of Minnesotans will remain a top priority during the upcoming legislative session.  MN GOP House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt Promises to Push Suppressive Voter ID Bill Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session Help…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Our 2022 issues survey (response requested)

John, As we build our statewide campaign infrastructure and gear up for November, we are constantly reviewing our campaign strategy to find opportunities to improve. 2022 Priorities Survey Help us keep Minnesota blue in 2022!Start survey John, As we build our statewide cam…

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  Heidi · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Bad news, John

John, I just got off a call with our fundraising team, and I have some bad news: A deep dive into our end-of-year fundraising numbers revealed an unforeseen budget shortfall of more than $11,000. John, I just got off a call with our fundraising team, and I have some bad news: …

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  Nora · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Claim your free gift by Friday, John!

John, Unlike our Republican opponents, we don't have an unlimited network of billionaires and ultra-wealthy corporate special interest PACs on call ready to bail us out at a moment's notice. To keep our budget on track, we have to work twice as hard, and we can't afford to make any mistakes. …

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  Heidi · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 3:13 PM

Add Your Name: Protect Roe v. Wade

John, Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the second case this year that directly threatens Roe v. Wade. The law in question originated in Mississippi and would ban nearly all abortions after 15 weeks. Just like Texas's abortion ban that came before the Supreme Court this year, it…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 5:02 PM

TODAY: President Biden in Minnesota

John, Later today, President Biden will travel to Minnesota for the first time since taking office to champion the historic infrastructure package he signed into law earlier this month. John, Later today, President Biden will travel to Minnesota for the first time since taking…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Cyber Monday Sale!

John, To celebrate Cyber Monday with our valued supporters, we’re offering 25% off on ALL items in the Minnesota DFL Store! Apply the coupon code “CyberMonday21” at checkout to take advantage of this amazing deal. John, To celebrate Cyber Monday with our valued supporters, we…

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  Ken Martin · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

John, Thanksgiving week is a time to reflect on what is most important to us. This year, that perspective is in even sharper focus. John, Thanksgiving week is a time to reflect on what is most important to us. This year, that perspective is in even sharper focus.  We’ve b…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Progress Report (please read)

John, Attorney General Keith Ellison and State Auditor Julie Blaha both announced their re-election campaigns this week, rounding out our statewide DFL ticket heading into 2022. John, Attorney General Keith Ellison and State Auditor Julie Blaha both announced their re-electio…

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  Gov. Tim Walz · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 2:30 PM

The Minnesota DFL needs our help

John, I just got word that the Minnesota DFL has fallen behind the pace they need to hit their early organizing budget target. I’ll explain why it’s so important that they make up the difference in a moment, but for the sake of time, I’ll get right to it: John, I just got word…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 8:30 PM

BREAKING: AG Ellison kicks off re-election campaign

John, If you hadn’t heard, Attorney General Keith Ellison officially launched his re-election campaign today – joining Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan at the top of our 2022 DFL statewide ticket. “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announces re-election bid” Jo…

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  Swaggert, Enid · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Intro

John, My name is Enid. I just started as the Minnesota DFL’s new Political and Organizing Director, and I wanted to reach out to introduce myself. John, My name is Enid. I just started as the Minnesota DFL’s new Political and Organizing Director, and I wanted to reach out to i…

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  Nora · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Just wrapped a team meeting...

John, Karen and I just pulled a report of the numbers heading to our one-year-out deadline at midnight. Here’s the breakdown we’re just about to share with Ken: John, Karen and I just pulled a report of the numbers heading to our one-year-out deadline at midnight. Here’s the b…

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  Karen Velez-Barron · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 2:07 PM

ATTN: Deadline Monday

John, On Tuesday, we watched Virginia, a state that hasn’t elected a Republican statewide since 2009, flip red. It was a devastating night that confirms our biggest fears: It will be the fight of a lifetime to keep Minnesota blue in next year’s midterm elections. John, On Tues…

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Next week (important)

John, Next week, we’ll be exactly one year out from Election Day 2022. Facing the headwinds of midterm elections where Democrats control the White House, we know this isn’t going to be an easy race. Plus, without a federal candidate on the ballot, we are facing a projected 40% drop in revenue next…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 2:32 PM

re: Virginia

John, The Governor’s race in Virginia is just four days away, and new polling shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Trump-backed Republican Glenn Youngkin in a dead-heat. “McAuliffe and Youngkin are in a dead heat with one week to Virginia governor election, poll shows” John, …

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  Nora · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 12:36 AM

Tonight

John, sorry to bother you on a Friday night, but this is important. I just ran the numbers, and we still need to bring in $2,536 by midnight to help Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan start their re-election campaign in the strongest possible position. Brian has a media plan ready to go, but …

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  Heidi Kraus Kaplan · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 4:30 PM

tonight

John, Earlier this week, Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan launched their re-election campaign. Over the past three years, they’ve stayed true to the values of our Party and have made lives in every corner of our state better. John, Earlier this week, Governor Walz and …

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  Evans, Brian · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 1:58 PM

This is unbelievable

John, Take a look at this: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ John, Take a look at this:  “Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller said …

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  DFL.org · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 8:47 PM

It’s official, John!

Did you see the news, John? Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan officially announced their re-election campaign this morning! “Tim Walz launches campaign for second term as Minnesota governor” Did you see the news, John? Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanag…

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  Ken Martin · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM

FR Update

John, I just had a check-in with our fundraising team, and they let me know that our numbers are tracking way behind where they should be at the mid-month mark. John, I just had a check-in with our fundraising team, and they let me know that our numbers are tracking way behind…

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  Karen Velez-Barron · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 5:11 PM

A few points to consider

John, I wanted to reach out to reiterate why we’re working so hard in the off-year to prepare for 2022. Here are the main points: John, I wanted to reach out to reiterate why we’re working so hard in the off-year to prepare for 2022. Here are the main points: We’re facing th…

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  Marge Hoffa · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 8:14 PM

What we’ve been working on

John, We know 2022 will be an uphill battle. Between facing the headwinds of midterm elections, a Republican Party determined to discredit our free and fair elections, and a flood of right-wing super PAC money headed our way, we’re in for some tough fights. John, We know 2022 …

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Fwd: Disturbing news John

Did you see this, John? Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” isn’t going away. Republicans at all levels of government are carrying out an unprecedented assault on our democracy, and it’s up to us to stop it. Did you see this, John? Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” isn’t going away. Republicans …

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 11:18 PM

Disturbing news John

John, Election officials across the state are facing a disturbing uptick of threats from people who have bought into the “Big Lie.” “Election officials under attack” “Election officials across Minnesota are facing threats and vitriol from voters questioning the 2020 results,…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 2:37 AM

Our press conference today

John, Today, we held a press conference with Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, shining a light on the extremely anti-choice records of the GOP candidates running for Governor. “Leaders in the Minnesota D…

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  Heidi · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Fwd: URGENT: Texas-style abortion legislation coming to Minnesota.

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this. What the Supreme Court allowed to happen in Texas has become a road map for Republicans across the country, including here in Minnesota. John, I wanted to make sure you saw this. What the Supreme Court allowed to happen in Texas has be…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 5:12 PM

URGENT: Texas-style abortion legislation coming to Minnesota

John, After the Supreme Court gave the green light to the GOP attack on abortion rights, Minnesota Republicans are seizing the opportunity to harm reproductive healthcare. MN House Republican Pledges to Introduce Texas-Style Abortion Ban John, After the Supreme Court gave the…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Fwd: Hi, John, let me introduce myself.

I wanted to make sure you saw Karen’s intro, John. We are so lucky to have Karen on our team. Each one of us is in this work to build a better Minnesota for everyone in our state. And this work has never been more critical. I wanted to make sure you saw Karen’s intro, John. We…

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  Karen · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 5:39 PM

Hi, John, let me introduce myself

John, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Karen, and I’m proud to be the new Deputy Finance Director here at the Minnesota DFL. John, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Karen, and I’m proud to be the new Deputy Finance Director here…

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  Ken · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 4:58 PM

If we lose this fight, we lose every fight after

John, One of the things that makes me most proud to be a Minnesotan is that Minnesotans know how important it is to vote. Year after year, we lead the nation in voter turnout, and our state and the entire country are better for it. John,   One of the things that makes me most p…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Fwd: Gazelka’s in.

Did you see this, John? Paul Gazelka, former MN GOP Senate Majority leader, announced that he’s running for governor. He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-science, and completely wrong for Minnesota. Did you see this, John? Paul Gazelka, former MN GOP Senate Majority leader, announc…

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Gazelka’s in

John, Former MN GOP Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka announced his campaign against Governor Walz this morning. BREAKING: Former MN Senate GOP Majority Leader announces campaign against Governor Walz Donate to our $10,000 rapid response goal so we can have Governor Walz’s …

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  DFL HQ · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 7:12 PM

ICYMI: State Fair merch collection now online!

John, We know not everyone was able to make it to the State Fair this year to visit our DFL booth in-person. But we didn’t want you to miss out on all the amazing new shirts and buttons we had at our merch table. John, We know not everyone was able to make it to the State Fair …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Roe v. Wade

John, Yesterday, conservatives on the Supreme Court defied 50 years of legal precedent and refused to block the most restrictive abortion law in the country. John, Yesterday, conservatives on the Supreme Court defied 50 years of legal precedent and refused to block the most r…

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