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  Jeff Winston · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Bad idea

Michigan Democratic Party Hi friend — I’m Jeff the lead Project 83 organizer. I don’t usually write emails like this one, but today I have a really important favor to ask. Many people don't know this, but we're one of the few state parties in the country running a year-round fi…
  GOP Accountability Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Six months after January 6th

Michigan Democratic Party We all know the truth, friend. The insurrectionists who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6th were aiming to violently overturn the presidential election results. Yet, six months later, we still haven't been able to hold those in the highest positi…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 7:20 PM

A quick note of gratitude

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, I wanted to reach out and personally thank you for your support this past month and for being a part of this team. Whether you donated, shared our social media posts, or simply read our emails and stayed up to date with what’s going on in both …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 7:01 PM

As bad as it gets

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan Senate Republicans are poised to pass THE most restrictive voter ID bills in the country and it's truly as bad as it gets, friend. Under the Michigan House version of the bill, voters who cast their ballots in person on Election Day would be s…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:31 PM

This is a long email, but it’s an important one.

Michigan Democratic Party Hi friend — it’s Christy, the Executive Director of the Michigan Democratic Party. I know you’ve heard from our Finance Director Emily and our Voter Protection Director Erica, but I wanted to reach out because we need your help to hit our FEC deadline …
  Erica Peresman · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 6:20 PM

This is our last chance

Michigan Democratic Party Hi friend — it's Erica, the MDP's Voter Protection Director. In a moment, I'm going to ask you to make a contribution toward our FEC goal before Wednesday's deadline. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why this request is so importan…
  Emily Linden · [email protected]
June 27, 2021 at 3:30 PM

I know what you're thinking, friend

Michigan Democratic Party Hi, friend — it’s Emily, the MDP's Finance Director. I know your inbox has probably been flooded with emails from campaigns asking you to donate before the FEC end-of-quarter deadline on June 30. And in a moment, we’re going to ask you to make a donati…
  MDP HQ · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Trump is LOSING it over the MIGOP's report

Michigan Democratic Party We're fuming, friend. Apparently so is Trump — for different reasons, of course. Just a day after the Republican-controlled Senate Oversight Committee released a report finding NO evidence of "widespread or systematic fraud," Trump blasted state Senato…
  MDP Breaking News · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 5:20 PM

URGENT: Michigan House votes to advance voter suppression bills

Michigan Democratic Party This is infuriating, friend. Moments ago, the Michigan House Elections Committee voted to advance the most restrictive voter suppression bills. This comes hours after the Republican-controlled state Senate Oversight Committee released their report, whi…
  Voting Rights Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 8:30 PM

re: the For the People Act

Michigan Democratic Party Did you hear the news, friend? The U.S. Senate is going to vote on an historic voting rights bill, the For the People Act, tomorrow. But Mitch McConnell said he doesn’t see any need for voting rights reform in our country. In his words, he thinks it’s …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM

This Juneteenth, will you take action?

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, On June 19th, 1865, Galveston, Texas rejoiced when news of emancipation finally arrived more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. That day is known as Juneteenth: the annual and longest known celeb…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 6:10 PM

The Big Lie — Phase II

Michigan Democratic Party URGENT: First voter suppression bills pass the Michigan state Senate. Did you see Erica's message, friend? Yesterday, Michigan state Senate Republicans passed their first round of voter suppression bills. And now, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey i…
  Erica Peresman · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 5:49 PM

URGENT: First voter suppression bills pass the Michigan state Senate

Michigan Democratic Party Friend — This is Erica, the Michigan Democratic Party's Voter Protection Director, with some urgent news: Michigan's Republican-controlled state Senate just passed three bills that severely restrict voting rights. Next, they'll head to the Republican m…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Republicans want to AUDIT Michigan's election?!

Michigan Democratic Party When Democrats stand up and fight, we win. Friend — FIRST: Extremist Republicans called for a sham “audit” after watching Arizona Republicans do the same thing in an attempt to overturn real election results. THEN: The New York Times discovered that th…
  Michigan Dems · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

The Voter Protection Fund

Michigan Democratic Party 389+ Friend — That’s how many bills GOP officials across 48 states have introduced in this legislative session that aim to restrict voting rights and undermine our democracy. At least three dozen of these bills are working their way through the Michigan…
  Voting Rights Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 6:02 PM

The GOP is now the party of lies and extremism

Michigan Democratic Party Need proof? Trump is STILL trying to overturn the election Remember when Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden by over 7 million votes? Yeah, so do we. Well instead of accepting defeat, the Republican Party is doubling down on its …
  MDP HQ · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Re: attack ads

Michigan Democratic Party We'll be honest, friend: We weren’t expecting the mudslinging to start this early. But already, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) has launched nasty attacks against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, distorting her record and misleading voters. This i…
  Dana Nessel · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Pride

Michigan Democratic Party I'd like to share what this month means to me. There are certain days that stay with you for a long time, friend. One of those days was six years ago when I proposed to my wife. We had just delivered our arguments in support of marriage equality before…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Memorial Day

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Today, on Memorial Day, we remember the brave servicemembers who laid down their lives to defend our freedom and democracy. While we can never fully repay their debt, we can pay solemn tribute to those patriots by never forgetting their selfles…
  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 8:20 PM

We must stop voter suppression

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Right now, dozens of anti-voter bills are making their way through the Michigan state Senate that would make it more difficult to vote by mail and severely restrict the use and availability of ballot drop boxes. The best way to stop these voter…
  Response Requested (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Two truths and a lie

Michigan Democratic Party QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the MIGOP's extremism → Let's play a game, friend. There are three statements below — two of them are true and one of them is a lie. Can you guess which statement is a lie? Which of the following statements is a lie?  A…
  GOP Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Meet Michigan's Marjorie Taylor Greene

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock suggested Michigan secede. Hello — You're looking at Michigan's Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock.   Pictured on the right is Michigan Republican Party Co-Chai…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Take a look at these photos:

Michigan Democratic Party You're going to want to see these! Friend, you already know these guys are bad... Now, meet their right-hand men in Michigan. Here they are popping Dom Pérignon after meeting with Trump to discuss overturning the election results last December. And he…
  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Re: Joe Biden's visit to Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Did you hear, friend? President Joe Biden is visiting Michigan today! We can't wait to welcome him back and have him tour Ford's Dearborn plant to preview their newest electric vehicle. His visit to our state shows the significance of Michigan — not ju…
  Voting Rights Update · [email protected]
May 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A coordinated effort to undermine our democracy

Michigan Democratic Party Are you keeping up with the GOP's voter suppression bills sweeping the country? Hello, In a bombshell report, Mother Jones just revealed that Heritage Action, one of the largest Republican dark money groups, is behind the wave of voter suppression bill…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Michigan is losing a House seat

Michigan Democratic Party Let us explain why that matters: This is urgent, friend. National Republicans just announced their list of target House districts for 2022 — and three of them are in Michigan. Representatives Dan Kildee, Elissa Slotkin, and Haley Stevens are all on the…
  Voter Protection Update (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Fighting back against voter suppression

Michigan Democratic Party By rushing a donation to our Voter Protection Fund, you’ll be doing your part to help organize against these bills and protect the right to vote. Hello — Despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 elections, state Republicans in Michigan…
  Sen. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A personal invitation for you

Can you join me next Thursday for the Michigan Dems' virtual Legacy Event? Hello, I’m Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator for Georgia. I worked day in and day out to help flip the Senate blue – and today, I’m personally inviting you to join the Michigan Democrats’ Legacy Event. This e…
  Michigan Dems · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 3:46 PM

The battle for Michigan's top race

Michigan Democratic Party NEWS: Trump-endorsed Republicans John James and Ronna McDaniel are considering a run for Governor. Hello — Michigan Republicans aren’t wasting any time in their effort to unseat Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Twice-failed Senate candidate, John James, laun…
  Michigan Governor Update · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

The governor's race is already underway

Michigan Democratic Party NEWS: Trump-endorsed Republicans John James and Ronna McDaniel are considering a run for Governor. NEWS: Trump-endorsed Republicans John James and Ronna McDaniel are considering a run for Governor. Rush an urgent donation of $10 before our end-…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Urgent news out of Michigan (voter suppression)

Michigan Democratic Party Committee hearings on Republicans' voter suppression bills kick off tomorrow. Hello, As COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Republicans have their priorities in order: They're holding committee hearings on a …
  Team MDP · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 3:45 PM

RSVP Today - Legacy 2021

Reserve your ticket Valued Democrat – On Thursday, May 13th at 7 PM, we will be hosting our annual Legacy Event! We are thrilled to share that our keynote speech will be from special guest Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. Join the MDP, along with many of Michigan’s Democratic Lea…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 9:08 PM

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Michigan Democratic Party Derek Chauvin is guilty. But justice is more than one verdict. Content warning: This email contains language related to police brutality. If you do not wish to encounter this language, we invite you to stop reading here. Hello, The guilty verdict is in…
  Michigan Dems · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Welcome to the team, friend!

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Thanks for joining this team, we're so happy you're here with us! You're getting this email because you just took the first step to help keep Michigan blue. And there's one more thing you can do right now — it will only take a minute! Will you…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Right-wing activists are attacking our Governor

Michigan Democratic Party NEW: Republicans are seeking a long-term limit on Governor Whitmer's emergency powers Hi there — From the start of this crisis, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has taken decisive action to save lives. And in the face of rising cases, she's fought tooth and na…
  Take Action (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Resign, Ron.

Michigan Democratic Party Tell Ron Weiser to RESIGN (sign now) Calling Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson "witches" who needed to be "burned at the stake." Joking about "assassinating" Republican Congressmen Peter Meije…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Legacy Event 2021!

Michigan Democratic Party Get your tickets today Valued Democrat – We are excited to announce that our Annual Legacy Event will take place virtually on Thursday, May 13th at 7 PM with a keynote speech from Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock! Click here for tickets and more inform…
  Dana Nessel · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 1:45 PM

What happened in Georgia could happen here.

Michigan Democratic Party Republicans are launching an all-out attack on the right to vote. I need your help to fight back. Hi there — In 2020, Michiganders turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard at the ballot box. We helped elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, s…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 10:16 PM

re: our FEC report

Michigan Democratic Party Hello,FIRST: Michiganders turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard at the ballot box in 2020, electing Joe Biden, Gary Peters, and Democrats up and down the ballot.THEN: Republicans went into overdrive, stalling work in Congress and introducing ne…
  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Michigan and Georgia

Michigan Democratic Party This is urgent: What's happening in Georgia, Michigan, and across the country is a disgrace to our democracy. We can't sit on our hands and let Republicans get away with blatant voter suppression. If anything, these attacks prove just how essential it is that we…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 3:01 PM

This is Jim Crow in new clothes

Michigan Democratic PartyNEW: Republicans' will launch a legislative initiative if their voter suppression bills aren't signed into law Breaking news — Following Georgia's lead, Michigan Republicans just introduced over a dozen bills aimed at suppressing the vote. These bills are nothing…
  Erica Peresman · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 1:01 PM

re: the GOP's package of bills aimed at suppressing the vote

Michigan Democratic PartyAfter record-breaking turnout in 2020, State Senate Republicans introduced a package of bills aimed at making it harder to vote. This is serious — State Senate Republicans just introduced a package of bills aimed at suppressing the vote. Just take a look at what …
  Andy Levin · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Our upcoming deadline

Michigan Democratic PartyOur first important deadline of the year is coming up. Team, We are just days away from our first major end-of-quarter deadline of the cycle — and I need you to chip in to help us ensure that we have the resources necessary to protect our Democratic majority in t…
  MDP HQ · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 5:37 PM

Meet the Koch network's newest executive board member:

Michigan Democratic PartyState Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey doesn't belong in elected office -- let alone the executive board of a national Republican campaign group. BREAKING: Republican group with ties to the Koch network appoints State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey to i…
  Take Back Michigan (MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Mother Jones: "The Most Radical Republicans Aren't in Congress. They're in the Statehouses."

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan is in the news again, but for all the wrong reasons. Mother Jones just released a national report exposing Michigan's radical state Republicans who, once at the fringe, are now leading their state party and the Legislature. Read this headline, friend. T…
  Response Requested (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Sign on to stop Asian hate

Michigan Democratic Party *Content warning: The below email discusses racist violence against the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.* Hello, Earlier this week, a gunman opened fire on three massage parlors in the Atlanta, killing eight people, including six Asian wo…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Midnight (mid-month deadline)

Michigan Democratic Party Hi there, I just got off the phone with our Finance Director, Emily, who reached out to you yesterday about our mid-month deadline. As of this afternoon, we're 68% of the way towards reaching our $5,000 mid-month goal. It's important that we hit every single one of t…
  Emily Linden · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 12:03 AM

My to-do list

Michigan Democratic Party It's been a busy day, friend, and I only have one more thing to cross off my to-do list before logging off for the evening:In a second, I'm going to ask you to chip in and here's why: We're just 24 hours away from our mid-month deadline, and two weeks away from …
  Michigan Dems · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 8:25 PM

BIG NEWS: An important vaccine announcement

Michigan Democratic PartyThe Whitmer Administration just announced that all Michigan adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5. Did you hear the news, friend? The Whitmer administration just announced that all Michigan adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vacc…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Right-wing power grab underway in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, The Michigan Legislature has been in session for months. But instead of working with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to provide urgently needed relief for schools to safely reopen, GOP legislators are spending their time playing petty, partisan games. In a sham…