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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 8:07 PM

WV Can't Wait Movement adopts new measures on policing.

Dear John,   🔔 WV Can't Wait Movement adopts new measures on policing, moving state dollars toward community safety, and the prosecution of corporate criminals.   Right now, we have two criminal justice systems: one for the rich, and one for the rest of us…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Introducing our WV Can't Wait 2020 Movement Captains.

Dear John, Let's hear it for this team!   Introducing our WV Can't Wait 2020 Movement Captains.     This all-volunteer team is our leadership team through December. That means they're guiding us to election day and down the path …
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Want to see a real debate?

  Dear John,     The only way we’ll win a government that works for all of us is when we elect candidates who refuse corporate cash, candidates who are accountable first and foremost, to people like you and me. That’s the foundation of WV Can…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM

We have reached 100!

  Dear John,   BREAKING: WV Can't Wait adds 100th candidate, Del. Rodney Pyles! Please take a moment to welcome Delegate Rodney Pyles, from Monongalia County, to the WV Can't Wait movement.   In the state legislature, he has served …
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Are you coming to the picnic?

Hey John,   Let's get together! This fall we are having a picnic in your congressional district! This is a chance to see old friends and make new ones, get connected with a campaign in your area that you can volunteer with so we can elect our first slate of…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 2:58 PM

TODAY at 3pm: Get your questions about voting answered by Mac Warner.

John,   Every day we get a new question about voting: What does it mean that electronic signatures will be used to consider whether or not ballots will be revoked? When do I have to mail my ballot for in it to be processed? How can I be sure it was? I hear…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 7:03 PM

3 New WV Can't Wait Candidates... and counting!

Wow John, We just added 3 new candidates to our slate for the General... who's next? We are proud to welcome Debi Carroll, Travis Norwood, and David "Alex" Knapp to the WV Can't Wait movement. Debi is running for the 62nd House District, in Berkeley County …
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  Brittney Barlett · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 6:36 PM

First WV Can't Wait Organizer Training of the season!

John,   It's time to kick it into gear!   Join me, one WV Can't Wait's new Movement Captains, Wednesday at 5pm for our first WV Can't Wait Organizer Training of the season!   This fall, we will organize and mobilize 1,000 leaders in order to get our first W…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
August 17, 2020 at 8:43 PM

BREAKING: You can NOW request your absentee ballot for the general election ONLINE.

BREAKING: You can NOW request your absentee ballot for the general election ONLINE. Click here to find out how. With so many questions about how to vote this election season, it's up to us to teach our friends and neighbors how. Got the message? You can get…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 10:00 PM

History in the making...

Let's hear it for Rosemary Ketchum and Cory Roman! John,   We're making history.Cory Roman just became the youngest person ever elected to the Martinsburg City Council, and the first Black City Councilman to win election.Rosemary Ketchum became the first ope…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 9:15 PM

4 Tips for inviting candidates to join us...

John,   Together, we have built a powerful political machine.   Candidates from every party have reached out to us for our support since the Primary, and, as always, we want to invite new candidates in… with a new deadline of September 1st for candidates t…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Have you signed up yet?

John,   Two years ago, our movement didn’t exist. Today, we have over 900 active volunteers, 47 victorious candidates at every level of government (and from every party), an unprecedented fundraising base, dozens of county & constituency captains, an hi…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The #1 thing.

Find a candidate that needs your help. John,   We asked WV Can’t Wait candidates: What’s the #1 thing you need to win this November?   They responded overwhelmingly: Volunteers for my team!   Want to have the biggest impact you can between now and election …
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 8:17 PM

August 15th: Save the Date!

John,   We have 47 candidates to get into office by November 3rd. Join us on August 15th for the next WV Can’t Wait State Meeting where we’ll launch our plan to do just that.   Meet our new Movement Captains who will be guiding our movements’ training, di…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM

You can now donate to the WV Can’t Wait movement!

John,   We set out to win a West Virginia that works for all of us, and we ain't done yet. We’ve got 47 candidates to get into office this fall and more than 1,000 volunteers at their backs. What else do we need? Cash to cover the bills.   If you, like us, …
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

It’s time to sign up!

47 is a big number. 47. That’s how many seats could be assumed by West Virginia Can’t Wait candidates come November 3rd. And it will take 1,000 leaders, not 1, to run up the score.   That’s where you come in. Here are 3 key movement roles you can sign up fo…
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  Katey & Stephen at WV Can't Wait · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Tune in: WV Can’t Wait State Meeting Tomorrow 10am!

John, What's next for WV Can't Wait? Tune in tomorrow, Saturday July 11th at 10am to find out... ... how to get connected to our 47 remaining candidates! ... how to get the leadership & candidate training you need! ... how to donate to keep West Virginia Can’t Wait going i…
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  Stephen Smith & Katey Lauer · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 7:50 PM

What's next for WV Can't Wait? Find out July 11th

    John,   What's next for WV Can't Wait? Tune in on July 11th at 10am to find out... ... how to get connected to our 47 remaining candidates! ... how to get leadership & candidate training! ... how to build power for 2020 (and beyond) in your own …
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  Stephen Smith & Katey Lauer · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 1:21 PM

What now?

    John, On Wednesday night, more than 100 WV Can't Wait movement leaders took stock: what have we won, what shape is our house in, and how do we continue to build it? If you missed the call, no sweat. View the recoding here.  Meanwhile, here are 3 thin…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 2:39 PM

TONIGHT 7pm | WV Can't Wait Movement All-Call!

    John, Are you joining us tonight?  We'll check at in 7:00pm for our first WV Can’t Wait All Call since the election.  Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/406771647  Call in with your phone: 1-646-876-9923, passcode 406771647# We will review what we have won…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Wed. 7pm | WV Can't Wait Movement All-Call!

    John, If you’re like us, this week as been a wirlwind of joys and heartache, of memories and plans, and (hopefully) rest. Now, it's time to check in. Join us this coming Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00pm for our first WV Can’t Wait All Call since the el…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Last night the movement won

    John, Last year, David Dayen of the American Prospect said about our WV Can’t Wait movement: “It’s kind of a throwback to the political machines of yesteryear… Only this time, the machine is allied with the people, over the powerful.” Last night that …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 3:35 PM

the last thing I’ll ask

Stephen Smith for Governor     John, 81% of our friends haven’t voted yet. Tomorrow is their last chance. They need to hear from you.    This is how elections work. We grind away for 2 years, honing our platform, showing where we stand with our actions -- …
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  Stephen · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 12:25 PM

5 more days

This is the most important thing you can do to help us win the primary.     John, We have 5 days to introduce thousands of West Virginians to the WV Can't Wait movement.  Join us for the Biggest phone bank in West Virginia History! It's easier than you th…
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  Team Smith for WV · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM

$0 from Corporate PACs or Big Pharma.

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     In 54 days: 2545 donations. 1673 donors. Average donation size of $54. Over $124,500 raised. $0 from Corporate PACs or Big Pharma. 🔸The only campaign to break Manchin's record. 🔸The only campaign with a union s…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Join Stephen Smith for a Zoom Call!

Stephen Smith for WV     John, Can you forward this to five friends?    Before the pandemic hit, our campaign was hosting 5 or 6 Meet-and-Greets each week. Now, we are doing even more.   We would love for you to join us for this upcoming Zoom Mee…
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  Katey · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 8:02 PM

we need to contact 6,732 people before june 8th

Stephen Smith for Governor.     The only way for a Democrat to win in West Virginia: Energize Democratic voters ☑️ Welcome back Independents and Republicans who got fed up with the status quo and left the party ☑️ Get young people excited about participating …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 12:42 AM

33 people will leave West Virginia today.

Stephen Smith for Governor.     When our political leaders are dead set on shipping our wealth away from West Virginia, we can’t be surprised when our children leave with it.   Our plan to keep our kids here:   🔹Make West Virginia the best place in the country…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM

the latest poll results are in

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     you will decide who wins the Governor's race.   Yesterday WMOV released a poll that is a statistical tie (Stephen and one other candidate both within the margin of error). Every poll we’ve seen in this race has bee…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 3:22 PM

re: Join Stephen Smith for a Zoom Call!

Stephen Smith for WV     Correction to the previous email-  Tomorrow's meeting will be at this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/406771647 John Can you forward this to five friends?  Before the pandemic hit, our campaign was hosting 5 or 6 Mee…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Join Stephen Smith for a Zoom Call!

Stephen Smith for WV     John, Can you forward this to five friends?    Before the pandemic hit, our campaign was hosting 5 or 6 Meet-and-Greets each week. Now, we are doing even more.   We would love for you to join us for this upcoming Zoom Mee…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Your first donation today couldn't come at a better time than right now. Here's why:

Stephen Smith for Governor     John, Your first donation couldn't come at a better time than right now. Here's why: We are less than 3 weeks from the primary and we need to reach as many West Virginians as possible   Our opponents are all taking corporate P…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 9:38 PM

want to see our newest TV ad?

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30 for our weekly GOTV Rally! We'll be meeting every Saturday morning from 10:30 AM  - noon to discuss how we'll win a West Virginia that works for all of us. We'll be screening the l…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 2:10 PM

It's time for a New Deal for West Virginia

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     This New Deal for West Virginia was written by thousands of West Virginians - not political consultants.   🔷We will issue a no shut-offs order and assistance for families struggling to keep the lights on and the wa…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Join Stephen Smith for a Nationwide Zoom Call !

Stephen Smith for WV     John, Can you forward this to five friends?    Before the pandemic hit, our campaign was hosting 5 or 6 Meet-and-Greets each week. Now, we are doing even more.   We would love for you to join us for this upcoming Zoom Mee…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM

will I see you at tomorrow's virtual rally?

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     31 days til election day! Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30 for our first GOTV Rally! We'll be meeting every Saturday morning from 10:30 AM  - noon to discuss how we'll win a West Virginia that works for all of us.…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Join Stephen Smith for a Nationwide Zoom!

Stephen Smith for WV     John, Can you forward this to five friends?    Before the pandemic hit, our campaign was hosting 5 or 6 Meet-and-Greets each week. Now, we are doing even more.   We would love for you to join us for this upcoming Zoom Meet-and-Greet wi…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Wanna host a Zoom meet-and-greet with me?

    You are already doing a million things to make due in this crazy time.   Maybe you’re making masks or distributing food. Maybe you’re figuring out how to care for a loved one or home-school your kid full-time now. Maybe you and your family are just treadi…
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 5:15 PM

[BREAKING] Our Plan to Prosecute Corrupt Politicians and Corporate Criminals

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Like you, we've seen large corporations gobble up business relief meant for small businesses.   Like you, we've seen multi-million and billion dollar companies furloughing their employees even after receiving feder…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 8:57 PM

will you be on our campaign call tomorrow morning?

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Tomorrow morning at 10 am we'll be having a campaign wide call!   Here's what you can expect: 🔷 Positive stories of how we are helping our neighbors 🔷 A discussion of the economic outlook for West Virginia in light…
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  Katey Lauer · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 10:33 PM

BREAKING: Stephen Smith Releases Plan to Address Homlessness Amidst Crisis

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     1,243. That’s the number of our fellow West Virginians who won’t have a home tonight.   That’s the number of our fellow West Virginians who won’t have a place to go to safely maintain physical distance during the …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 12:10 AM

We're doing a FB Live with Secretary of State Mac Warner

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Tomorrow night is your chance to ask Mac Warner, Secretary of State, your questions about how to vote safely in this election. What do you want to know about absentee ballots, polling places, the new Primary date? …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 12, 2020 at 12:29 AM

are you available for a call next Saturday?

Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Next Saturday April 18th from 10 am to noon we'll be having a campaign-wide call where we'll reveal our strategy for winning a West Virginia that works for all of us.   We are currently 58 days away til the June 9th primary. …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 6:01 PM

people are leaving West Virginia in droves

Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     We’re losing about 44 of our neighbors and family members every day, roughly 34,500 people since 2008.   Some people leave because they are saddled with student loan debt and cannot afford to stay. Others are weighed down wit…
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  Team Smith for WV · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Will you be at our party tonight?

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     We're having a party! An online COUCH party ;)   Join us from wherever you are as we contact our friends, ask them how the heck they're doing, let them know about the new election rules, and give them some advice …
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  Team Smith for WV · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 11:01 PM

BREAKING: Smith Breaks Records with Best Fundraising Quarter Yet

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     We've had another record-breaking fundraising quarter and it's all thanks to you.   We've raised over $200,000 in the last three months, nearly $70,000 more than the next closest candidate, thanks in large part to …
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  Stephen Smith · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:19 PM

[BREAKING] No more kickbacks. Our plan to end Govt Waste

Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Our tax dollars must benefit taxpayers, not tax dodgers and profiteers like our current Governor. No more lavish office furniture, no more fancy retreats paid for with disaster relief money, no more government waste cove…
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  Rae · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 3:36 PM

[VIDEO] Stephen working on his Neighborhood Captain Packet

Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Stephen is one of the hundreds of Neighborhood Captains across the state checking in on their neighbors about the pandemic.  As a Neighborhood Captain, you’ll get a packet in the mail with the names of 100 people in you…
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  Stephen · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Don’t give us money...

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     Dear John, Today is the fundraising deadline for this quarter. We considered not sending this email. But, like many of you, we need to keep pushing ahead… in order to win a people’s government, in order to keep our…
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  Katey · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 12:25 PM

we're going to help 100,000 West Virginians

Help elect Stephen Smith for WV Governor.     1,000 West Virginians are signing up to be Neighborhood Captains during the crisis--volunteering from home to make sure their neighbors have the information they need about the virus, guidance on how to vote from …
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