Team MDP · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Decline to Sign

Michigan Democratic Party Secure MI Vote Petition Folks, We hope you saw this story, and shared it with others. This is what the petition looks like:  This is what it actually does: Mandatory submission of sensitive social security numbers to register to vote Make it illegal f…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 2:13 PM

GOP’s attack on birth control

Michigan Democratic Party A Handmaid’s Tale preview --   This isn’t a plot summary of an episode of a dystopian movie, Team. This is real. All three of the Republicans running for Michigan Attorney General want to see a long-standing Supreme Court decision that protects the righ…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 3:01 PM

I need to share this with you

Michigan Democratic Party While I want to focus on all the positive change and progress Michigan Democrats will bring --   Hello, There is so much at stake for Michigan this year. While I want to focus on all the positive change and progress Michigan Democrats will bring, I need…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Breaking GOP corruption

Michigan Democratic Party (raids, subpoenas, oh my!)   Earlier this week, Michigan State Police searched the home of former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield’s top staffers. Why? Right now, there is an ongoing investigation after Chatfield’s 26-year-old sister-in-law came forwa…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Far-right is focusing on MI

Michigan Democratic Party Far-right Republican extremists are ramping up their efforts to win in 2022 and they are laser-focused on Michigan — one of the most critical battleground states in the country --   Hello, Far-right Republican extremists are ramping up their efforts to …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Detroit News Op Ed

Keep pursuing progress     Detroit News Opinion Editorial Lavora Barnes, Chair Michigan Democratic Party 02.08.2022 I’m Black and I’m proud!    That’s what I’ll be shou…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 5:34 PM

It's hard to see headlines like this

Michigan Democratic Party Last week, the Republican National Committee called the House January 6 select committee, which is investigating the insurrection, a "persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse." --   Hello, It has been just over 13 months…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Two tweets

Michigan Democratic Party Two tweets to explain how critical it is for Michigan Democrats to come together to help Governor Whitmer win --   Hello, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is up for reelection this year. Here are two tweets to explain how critical it is for Michigan Democrats t…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 11:15 PM

$938 to go

Michigan Democratic Party Team MDP is just $938 away from hitting our first critical fundraising goal of the year --   Hello,  We’ll keep this brief: Team MDP is just $938 away from hitting our first critical fundraising goal of the year.  Last updated at 6:03 p.m. Here’s what’…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Today’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party Today is our first fundraising deadline of 2022 --   Hello,  Today is our first fundraising deadline of 2022. I know what you might be thinking, “Why should I give now?”  True, the election is months away — but the 2022 Midterm Election is one of the mo…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Crucial question for Michigan Democrats

Michigan Democratic Party we want to tell you first what hitting this goal means --   Hello,  Team MDP has an important end-of-month fundraising goal and deadline coming up, but before we ask you a crucial question, we want to tell you what hitting this goal means. If we hit our…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 3:20 PM

She’s fixing the d*mn roads

Michigan Democratic Party Governor Whitmer gave her State of the State address and made it clear that Democrats are delivering for Michigan --   Hello,  Last night, Governor Whitmer gave her State of the State address and made it clear that Democrats are delivering for Michigan…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Breaking news on GOP’s attempt to overturn 2020 election

Michigan Democratic Party Last week, news broke that ex-president Donald Trump’s team attempted to seat fake electors in seven swing states (including Michigan --   From the Detroit Free Press: ​​Michigan GOP co-chair says Trump campaign directed fake electors, per CNN audio[1] …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 2:34 PM

following up re: our survey

Michigan Democratic Party The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, January 25th at 4:00 PM ET -- Hi Friend, We're following up today to make sure you saw our message from last week. Team MDP wants to hear from top supporters as we prepare for this important election cycle …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 3:08 PM

49 years.

Michigan Democratic Party 49 years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Roe v Wade that legalized abortion for all Americans --     Hello, 49 years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Roe v Wade that legalized abortion for…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Survey for Michigan Democrats ➡️

Michigan Democratic Party We want to hear from top MDP supporters as we prepare for the work ahead --     MDP ISSUES SURVEY MEMBER: Michigan Democrat, [email protected] STATUS: NOT STARTED Estimated time to complete: 5 m…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 2:35 PM

[PETITION] Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Michigan Democratic Party Will you stand with Team MDP today by adding your name in support of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act?   Hello, The Senate is currently debating the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a combination of the original Freedom to Vote and John Lewis V…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 2:56 PM

“I still have a dream”

Michigan Democratic Party Dr. King’s words and actions have inspired millions of activists for decades. One speech that is inspiring Team MDP today is this –   Hello, Today, the world remembers the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King’s words and actions have i…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Turn Michigan Blue in ‘22!

Michigan Democratic Party 2022 is our opportunity to turn Michigan blue, and together, I know we can make it happen.   Happy New Year, Team! This new year means new maps for Michigan voters.  2022 is our opportunity to turn Michigan blue, and together, I know we can make it happe…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Keep Michigan blue in 2022

Michigan Democratic Party We need to work harder than we ever have before to make sure a repeat of 2010 does not happen --   Hello, Wow, today is the last day of 2021.  Team MDP has a critical FEC end-of-year fundraising deadline at 11:59 PM and I hope you will stand with us by …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Tomorrow’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party We’ll be honest — right now, our December fundraising numbers are not where they need to be in order to kick off 2022 strong --     2022 is just a few hours away, Team.  Michigan Republicans are putting in the work right now to take away Governor Whitm…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Making history tomorrow.

Michigan Democratic Party Tomorrow, Michigan’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is expected to vote on 3 sets of election district maps --   Tomorrow is a big day for Michigan, Team. Let me explain. Tomorrow, Michigan’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Running out of time

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan is a battleground state and Republicans are working overtime to target Michigan Democrats -- Hello, I can’t emphasize this enough: Michigan is a battleground state and Republicans are working overtime to target Michigan Democrats.  Special inte…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Our numbers are not where they should be

Michigan Democratic Party Team MDP is halfway through our biggest fundraising month -- Hello, Team MDP is halfway through one of our biggest fundraising months, but we just ran a report and we’re falling behind where we need to be. Will you chip in $25 today to help us get back o…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 7:26 PM

BREAKING: Texas abortion law continues

Michigan Democratic Party SCOTUS ruling is a warning that Roe is under attack   BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court ruling lets Texas abortion law continue — Rush a contribution to the MDP to put Democrats in power who will fight to protect Roe v. Wade and defend reproductive rights!   …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Trump is already targeting Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan is going to be a critical battleground state next year. Hello, We’re just days away from the start of 2022, which is going to be a critical election year in Michigan. In 2022 there will be a midterm, not a presidential, election. That isn’t stop…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Team=A0MDP?= · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 3:25 PM

[You're Invited] Trivia night w/ Lavora Barnes

Join MDP Chair Lavora Barnes and surprise special guests for a virtual trivia night Friend, we have a question for you.   No point in Michigan is more than 6 miles from what?   If you guessed “pothole,” you’re almost right!   …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM

We are so very thankful

Glad you are with us   Friend ,   As we are all about to reflect on this past year this Thanksgiving, we wanted to take the time to especially thank you for your amazing support throughout the year.    Because of you, 2021 …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 12:31 AM

Trivia night!

Don't miss out... Friend ,   I am excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual trivia night on Thursday, December 9th at 7PM. Special surprise guests will ask Michigan and political-themed questions for an evening …

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  Brandon Hynes · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 12:31 AM

Unworthy Cause

Folks ,   This is what we are up against. The GOP dark money machine is alive and active, dumping millions of dollars in the pockets of white suprematist and January 6 insurrectionists in an attempt to take down…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Promises Made, Promises Kept

Dear Folks ,   It was an historic week.    Monday, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, bringing billions of dollars to Michigan to repair our aging infrastructure and new investmen…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 12:05 AM

Tale of Two Headlines

Folks –   We hear it all the time - "there is no difference between Democrats and Republicans.” It is time to dispel that myth and set the record straight. There is a clear and obvious difference and these two h…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Still a battleground state

Biden is back in MI Folks –   This week, President Joe Biden is back in Michigan. Aside from his home state of Delaware, the President has visited Michigan more than any other state in the country since taking of…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Trump’s Stamp of Approval

Dear Folks –   Donald Trump still cannot accept defeat and now he is back to playing in Michigan politics. This week signaled an endorsement of Matt Maddock for the next Sp…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Betsy DeVos, the Billionaire

Dear Friend ,   Free public education is a fundamental right in this country. The Constitution requires that all kids be given equal educational opportunity no matter their race, ethnic background, religion,…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 11:02 PM

12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days

Just one year til Election Day 2022 Dear Friend,   No matter how you break it down, we have exactly one year until Election Day 2022. One year to organize, knock doors, and turnout voters so we can build a solid …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 6:46 PM

No time to rest

Dear Friend ,   If yesterday’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey are any indication of what we can expect in the 2022 midterms, we have a lot of work ahead of us and there is no time to rest. The Michigan Dem…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 8:51 PM

It only takes 60 seconds to fight for Fair Maps!

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is in the final stages of creating new maps for state House, state Senate and Congress. These maps will be used for the next 10 …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 6:18 PM

The real battle has just begun

Friend –   The big game might be over but the real competition doesn’t end until midnight on Sunday when we close our books for the month.   Can we count on you to help us reach our monthly goal of $5000?   The …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Help us leave it all on the field

Friend –   We are just days away from both the big game and the end-of-the-month fundraising deadline here in Michigan. The once-a-year clash between the MSU Spartans and the U of M Wolverines might feel more im…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Game on! Michigan is in the spotlight this week

Go Green or Go Blue? Team –   You know what is about to happen in Michigan. We are just days away from a big moment, one that everyone in the state will be watching.     No, we’re not talk…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Fighting for Fair Lines and Fair Representation

URGENT REQUEST Friend, this is an urgent request.   The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is in the middle of public hearings across the state asking for feedback on their first set o…

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  Christy · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Re: Are you watching this?

We need your help Friends –   I know it is hard to keep up when we are under attack from all different sides, but let me give you the short list version – Lansing (or at the Capitol) - The MIGOP continues to put…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Have you voted yet?

Nov. 2 Elections Folks –   Early Voting is well underway throughout Michigan! Perhaps you already turned in your ballot or maybe you are waiting until Election Day to vote in person. Whatever your voting plan is,…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Trump Rally in Lansing Today

Furthering the Big Lie Folks –   Former President Donald Trump directed supporters to the event where speaker after speaker repeated the Big Lie that our 2020 elections were fraudulent an…

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  Hannah King · [email protected]

October 10, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Trump in Michigan

The return of Trump Rallies  Did you hear the news, team ?   Donald Trump announced he wants to hold a big rally in Michigan on the steps of the Capitol, where so-called patriots will demand a forensic audit of t…

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  Hannah King · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Protect Reproductive Rights

elect Democrats & protect healthcare Friend –   The Texas abortion ban forced Democrats across the country (including Michigan) to open our eyes to a terrifying reality in which a state government cannot prov…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 10:55 PM

Election Deniers Are Rampant in Michigan

Uphold Democracy in Michigan Last week, former President Trump endorsed election deniers Kristina Karamo for Secretary of State and Matt DePerno for Attorney General.   Karamo backed an un…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 6:20 PM

URGENT REQUEST - submit public comment TODAY

Take action TODAY URGENT! Support Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's common sense proposed election rules today! The proposed election rules largely follow current practice and will strengthen the integrity and …

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 11:31 PM

We can't wait for lines

It's time to take action Friends,   Every single day all of us here at the MDP are doing all we can in every corner of the state to identify and activate Democrats. The work we are doing right now is the work tha…

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