Finance Update (via ChristyForCongress.org) · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 10:44 PM

New goal: $21,000

Christy Smith for Congress     John, After seeing lagging fundraising numbers for a few days in a row last week, the campaign leadership has had to make some tough decisions. We're not consistently meeting our daily online fundraising goal. That means we don't have the resources we've been …

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 18, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Will this election be bought by big-dollar donors?

Christy Smith for Congress     John,First, recent polls showed us ahead of Mike Garcia by TWO POINTS in our race to win CA-25. But then, Mike Garcia and his Republican cronies went up with nasty attack ads full of lies as he attempted to smear Christy's record. Republican special interests …

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  Christy Smith (personal) · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 10:13 PM

When you run for office, you commit to raising the money you need to win

Christy Smith for Congress     Asking for money is awkward, John. It's not my favorite part of campaigning (that would be talking to folks in the community!), but when you run for office, you commit to raising the money you need to win. I know that everyone has different priorities competing …

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  Lexie · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 5:04 PM

We've fallen short the last 3 days

Christy Smith for Congress     John -- Here's the deal, last quarter Mike outraised us twice over. And now -- for the last three days in a row -- we've fallen short of what we need to raise daily. There are words I could use to describe where that would leave us if we don't pick up our fun…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 8:34 PM

For me, this is personal

Christy Smith for Congress     John, Today, I want to take a moment with you to talk about an issue that for me, is personal -- and likely is for you, too. See, my mother was a lifelong nurse. She selflessly cared for her patients (total strangers) as well as her children -- making sure my …

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  Election Update (via ChristyforCongress.org) · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 10:21 PM

BREAKING: Fake ballot boxes just popped up in our district. Help fight back >>

Christy Smith for Congress     Attorney General Becerra ordered the state Republican party to remove their illegal ballot drop boxes, but the CA GOP decided that the laws don't apply to them and will continue to flout our election laws. And it's only getting worse. Donald Trump told the…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 11:19 PM

fwd: URGENT: GOP planting illegal ballot boxes in CA-25

Christy Smith for Congress     John -- Ever since we started hearing reports of the GOP setting up illegal ballot drop boxes around our district and others, we've been closely monitoring the situation. And now I'm disturbed that California Republican party officials are refusing to comp…

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM

re: Christy Smith

Christy Smith for Congress     Hi John, In the divisive world we live in today, it is more important than ever to have caring and compassionate leaders. We need leaders who commit their lives to serving others, who care about what happens to their fellow citizens in times of need.We need le…

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  Campaign Manager, Christy for Congress · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 12:37 AM

From 1 point down to 2 points ahead

Christy Smith for Congress     John -- I wanted to make sure you didn't miss the news: Our previous poll showed us one point behind. Our most recent poll? It shows us two points AHEAD. That's why it's critical that we hit our $150,000 mid-month fundraising goal by midnight on Saturday. …

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 1:08 AM

URGENT: GOP planting illegal ballot boxes in CA-25

Christy Smith for Congress     The GOP has gone too far. The news on this is changing by the hour but here's what we know for sure: They're targeting our district by setting up unofficial -- read: illegal -- ballot drop boxes around CA-25 and two other competitive districts represented …

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Outraised

Christy Smith for Congress     John --We just got some bad news. Mike Garcia released his fundraising numbers from last quarter, and he outraised us. By a lot.We need to close this gap immediately. Rush a donation of $5 or more right now so we have the resources to take on Garcia's massive …

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  NEW POLL (via ChristyForCongress.org) · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Christy Smith (D) 49% | Mike Garcia (R) 47%

Christy Smith for Congress     Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue in …

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 10:16 PM

John, I need to ask you something

Christy Smith for Congress     John -- This year has shown us the critical importance of good leadership. President Trump and his buddy Mike Garcia have consistently refused to assist our struggling communities in the midst of a global pandemic, blazing wildfires, and an economic crisis the…

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Christy Smith

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We've all seen the consequences of losing a must-win election. We've all seen what happens when the wrong person is put in charge. The crises we face right now are made worse by leaders who don't serve voters -- just themselves and their special-interest…

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  Election Update (via ChristyforCongress.org) · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 11:52 PM

$25 for the 25th

Christy Smith for Congress     There are 25 days left to flip the 25th district. DONATE $25 Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to d…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Roll Call says...

Christy Smith for Congress     We have to keep the pressure on. Chip in $5 right now to power Team Christy and kick Mike out of Congress >> John, We know that we can flip CA-25 back to blue. We've got the momentum in this race behind us -- and people are taking notice. Yet again, M…

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  Polling Update (via Team Christy) · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 10:39 PM

NEW POLL:

Christy Smith for Congress     NEW POLL: CA-25 Christy Smith (D) Mike Garcia (R) 49% 47% Rush a donation of $5 or more right now to extend our lead >> DONATE FIRST: Roll Call and the Cook Political Report called our race a toss-up. THEN: Last month, polls showed us down by just…

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  ChristyforCongress.org · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 5:56 PM

re: $900,000

Christy Smith for Congress     John, It's a bit unusual to remind you of an email we sent two weeks ago... but Christy's message that uncertainty is the theme of this election still rings true. There are just 26 days left in this election, John. Can you rush a donation of $5 or more now? W…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 9:46 PM

This race is closer than ever

Christy Smith for Congress     COOK POLITICAL REPORT: TOSS-UP SABATO'S CRYSTAL BALL: LEAN R ROLL CALL: TOSS-UPEVERY DOLLAR WILL DETERMINE THIS RACE: CHIP IN $5 TODAY John -- The ratings are in. And this race could truly go either way. That's why we need YOU, John. With ratings this clos…

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  Brandon, Team Christy · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 5:35 PM

re: new numbers from ventura county

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We've got good news. And bad news (but it's actually good news). I promise, I'll explain: Good news: Ventura County has a record high number of registered voters. More and more people are realizing the historic consequences that this election will have f…

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  BREAKING (via Team Christy) · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 10:57 PM

22 million jobs lost. 210,000 Americans dead. And Donald Trump just walked away from relief negotiations.

Christy Smith for Congress     BREAKING: Donald Trump just told Republicans to block coronavirus relief aid. And his cronies like Mike Garcia won't stand up to him and demand our communities receive the support they need. Rush a donation of $5 or more right now to send Mike packing and e…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 5:36 PM

One. Point. Down.

Christy Smith for Congress     CA-25 POLL: Christy Smith (D) Mike Garcia (R) 45% 46%Rush a donation of $5 or more right now to close the gap >> DONATE John, We're so close. Recent polling has us within one point of Mike Garcia -- well within the margin of error. Republicans ar…

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  ChristyforCongress.org · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 10:00 PM

29 days. $562,000.

Christy Smith for Congress     Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue i…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 8:46 PM

We need leaders who will protect choice, with or without Roe

Christy Smith for Congress     John, Over 20 years ago, I found myself on the verge of death. While 35 weeks pregnant, I went into labor with my first child. After 14 hours in labor, while suffering multiple seizures and fighting to hang onto my life, my beautiful, healthy daughter was de…

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  Campaign Manager, Christy for Congress · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 12:31 AM

An inside look at our field strategy:

Christy Smith for Congress     John, As we face down the final month of this election, I wanted to share an inside look on our field strategy: Turn out Democratic voters. There are 30,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans in CA-25. California is mailing every registered voter a bal…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 9:17 PM

No D.C. lobbyists or corporate PACs. Just you.

Christy Smith for Congress     John, In 2018, we flipped our district blue for the first time in 25 years. We came together to organize and advocate for a stronger community -- and we won. Now, we need to do it again. While Garcia is raking in max-out donations from corporate PACs and D.…

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  ALERT (via Team Christy) · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Politifact called them out. But these attacks are still running.

Christy Smith for Congress     ATTACK ALERTA Republican super PAC is spending $1.8 million to spread lies about Christy. We can't let this go unaddressed -- we have to fight back.We need you to rush a donation of $5 or more right now to our Defense Fund -- click here to chip in >> …

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  ChristyforCongress.org · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 8:24 PM

It's clear whose side Mike is on. It isn't ours.

Christy Smith for Congress     John -- In this year's election, everything is on the line. In his short time in office, Mike Garcia has already proven that he's simply a rubber stamp for Donald Trump's radically conservative agenda. He's proven that his priority is serving special interes…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Let's go win this damn thing

Christy Smith for Congress     John, I am writing this email with an energized spirit and a heart full of gratitude. Thanks to your support, we've reached our most important fundraising goal yet. Lexie is still crunching the numbers, but the big takeaway we know: Our final report to the F…

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  Christy Smith (personal) · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 12:04 AM

I'm asking personally

Christy Smith for Congress     Hi John, I'm reaching out between calls to ask personally -- one last time before midnight -- if you can contribute to our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Can I count you in for a donation of $5 right now? Here's the link to chip in: https://secure.actblue.com…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Why I'm running

Christy Smith for Congress     John, I've gotta be honest with you. Running for Congress isn't always easy. In fact, it's usually pretty grueling. From countering Republican smear attacks to competing against special interest dollars -- not to mention the toll it takes on my family -- campa…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Official Supporter Record for John:

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We have our biggest fundraising deadline yet tomorrow at midnight, so we're combing through our books to make sure we account for every single cent. We pulled this record of your support: THIRD QUARTER FEC DEADLINE: 9/30/20SUPPORTER: John xxxxxxEMAIL: x…

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  Finance Update (via ChristyForCongress.org) · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 4:13 PM

$900,000

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We have to be honest with you. If we don't hit our end-of-quarter fundraising goal, we don't win this race. It's that simple. Your donation is vital to our campaign. It means more airtime for our TV ads, more mailers sent to voters, and more phone call…

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  Campaign HQ (via Team Christy) · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 10:24 PM

$117,938

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We're running out of time. Our September 30th end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is in a matter of days, and we're still $117,938 short of our $900,000 goal. Now, that goal may sound high, but it's what we need to compete in the critical months of O…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM

WATCH:

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We have some BIG news to share -- again! Our second TV ad of the general election is up on the air in the district, and we think it's an important one for all our supporters to see. Click here to watch our newest TV ad, and then chip in $5 or more to k…

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  Martin Sheen · [email protected]

September 27, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Reaching out to you today about Christy Smith

Christy Smith for Congress     Hello John, My name is Martin Sheen, though you may remember me as President Bartlet on The West Wing. I don't have the kind of (fictional) power that I used to have as a (fictional) president. But I've devoted my life outside of acting to political activism…

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  Campaign Manager, Christy for Congress · [email protected]

September 27, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Zero

Christy Smith for Congress     John, I'm not usually this open with crucial campaign information, but I need you to know what's going on.After our special election in May, we were out of money. We spent it all. We had to start from scratch at a time when other campaigns had millions in the …

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 10:28 PM

Do it for RBG

Christy Smith for Congress     This is the fight of our lives. This is the moment when our country must choose to affirm or reject the rights of women, of LGBTQ Americans, of people of color, of immigrants, of workers. This is the moment when those of us who believe in equality and justice…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Let's start with Mike Garcia (R)

Christy Smith for Congress     Here are some things I believe, John: I believe that each of us should be able to make our own medical decisions about our own bodies -- without politicians weighing in. I believe that every person must be treated equally under the law, no matter their race, t…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 9:40 PM

$22.44

Christy Smith for Congress     John, The time has come.We're approaching the most crucial fundraising deadline of the entire election -- the last FEC report we file before Election Day. Here's the truth -- money matters. Close elections are won and lost on a dime. And it's not just about th…

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  Steny Hoyer · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 6:24 PM

This is one of our BEST chances to flip a House seat blue

Christy Smith for Congress     John, As the Democratic Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, I spend a lot of time working to elect Democrats to Congress -- and I spend a lot of time thinking about what exactly makes a good representative. Today, I want to tell you just why I k…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 12:11 AM

This is the moment when we win -- or lose -- this toss-up race. And right now we're in deep trouble. We're still $140,473 short of our quarterly digital goal. Can you help?

Christy Smith for Congress     Hi John, Lexie here. Since you're one of Team Christy's strongest supporters, I'm gonna be straight with you. Our September 30th end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is the most important deadline of this general election, and hitting our goal is the only way…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Uncertainty

Christy Smith for Congress     Hi John, If I could pick one word to describe how I'm feeling in the last weeks of this election, it's this: Uncertainty. Uncertain, because not only is the presidency at stake along with Congress, but now, with an open Supreme Court seat, the unbelievably hig…

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  Election Reminder (via ChristyforCongress.org) · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 8:37 PM

National Voter Registration Day

Christy Smith for Congress     John,Let's be clear: Every. Vote. Counts. Today is National Voter Registration Day -- and, as we all know, civic participation is at the heart of a healthy democracy. We must exercise our right to vote in this election.Now is the time to double-check your vote…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 11:37 PM

The stakes have never been higher. We need every CA-25 Democrat to vote.

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We're running out of time to win this race -- and the stakes have gotten even higher. The future of the Affordable Care Act and reproductive rights are in serious jeopardy. We need elected leaders at every level who will defend them against all attacks.…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 11:57 PM

RBG and hope

Christy Smith for Congress     John, I decided to run for the California state legislature in 2017 for my daughters. In the wake of the 2016 elections, they were confused, hurt, and hopeless. As a mom, I absolutely refuse to accept a world where my kids don't have hope for the future -- s…

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 7:32 PM

We must stop Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump

Christy Smith for Congress     Last night, we grieved. Today, we fight. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg understood that the fight for equality is not over, and she knew that the long arc of history bends toward justice only when the people stand up for what is right. She inspired generations …

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  Christy Smith · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 5:24 PM

A recent college grad, a high school teacher, and John

Christy Smith for Congress     John, What does grassroots support mean for our campaign? Well, it's simple. It's $7 from a recent college graduate who wants to stop climate change. It's $15 from a high school teacher who wants another counselor on staff, not Betsy DeVos's cuts to our public…

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  Team Christy · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Keep this ad up → Flip this seat

Christy Smith for Congress     Christy Smith is a community leader from CA-25 who has fought for her neighbors in Ventura and LA county on the school board and in the California state legislature. Now she needs our help to defeat Mike Garcia and flip this top pick-up House seat blue i…

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  Endorsement Alert (via Team Christy) · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 7:17 PM

ENDORSED (again!)

Christy Smith for Congress     John, We're so proud that Christy has received the endorsement of the Los Angeles Times -- for the third time! But more importantly, the Times is telling the unvarnished truth about Mike Garcia:"[I]f there is an extremist in the race, it's Garcia, who has d…

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