DASS ALERT · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Running out of time, John

not just DASS – America!! >>> John, Last year’s election was a near miss like our democracy has never seen. After months of threats, lies, and intimidation, we swore in Joe Biden and finally put the Trump era behind us. But our last president very nearly succeeded at…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Humbly asking

John, DASS has a HUGE mid-month deadline coming up tomorrow, and we desperately need your help to hit it. But first let us tell you why:   CHIP IN $27 NOW >>> Last year saw unprecedented threats and attacks on our election process and even our government. The GOP we…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Automatic Democratic Reminder ➡️

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Katie Hobbs on the AZ #fraudit

“full of conspiracy theories and a complete lack of transparency” John, Katie Hobbs knows exactly how bad sham #fraudits are for democracy. Because now, a full ten months after the 2020 election, Arizona Republicans are still defending their ridiculous third-party audit! Just c…

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  Kim Rogers, DASS · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 11:01 PM

re: 2020

John, Did you see this email from our Executive Director earlier today? We’re all still processing the events of 2020 and the chaos surrounding the Capitol insurrection. But that’s just what the GOP wants – to catch us off-guard and so they can install extremists in office. …

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  Kim Rogers · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 5:03 PM

The legacy of 2020

John, This is Kim Rogers, Executive Director of DASS, and I want to talk to you about what’s at stake in 2022. In 2020, Democratic Secretaries of State were able to administer one of the safest and most secure elections ever in the midst of a pandemic and despite disinformat…

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  Trump Alert via DASS · [email protected]

September 11, 2021 at 12:01 AM

MAGA Candidate as top election official!? >>>

John, Kristina Karamo wants to run Michigan’s elections, but won’t accept the legitimate votes of more than half the state’s population! Her lies aren’t just shameless, they’re dangerous. Dangerous conspiracy theorists are Trump’s favorite people. That’s exactly why he endors…

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  Trump Alert via DASS · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 8:07 PM

MAGA Candidate as top election official!? >>>

John, Kristina Karamo is running for Michigan Secretary of State using the worst lies of the Trump era – and she managed to get his attention. Just check this out:   Trump is endorsing the top election deniers in the nation, alongside the likes of Georgia’s far-right candid…

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  (1) Poll pending · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Tell us what you think: ‘GOP push for stricter voter ID laws’ >>>

John, the GOP is taking the fight for voter suppression nation-wide – and since Trump endorsed SOS candidate Kristina Karamo, Michigan is their next target.   The Detroit News reports that MAGA Republicans are gearing up to bypass Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 11:01 PM

“the hard right turn Texas Republicans made this year”

John, did you see this report from the Associated Press? Texas’ new voting law is so discriminatory that it’s facing three federal lawsuits just days after the bill passed! We need your help to keep fighting back and defeat these extremist laws, not just in Texas but across t…

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  AP News via DASS · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

“Texas governor signs new GOP voting restrictions into law”

John, AP News reports that Texas has taken a hard right turn this year, even for a deep-red state:   Texas voters are worried. GOP leaders have veered off into the deep end of voter suppression ever since 2020 and Trump’s Big Lie. But this week’s bill may be their worst mov…

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  DASS Update · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Mark Finchem and Jim Marchant at the extremist convention

John, Last month, all of the far-right’s most dangerous characters got together to share their election lies and baseless conspiracy theories at a “Cyber Symposium”. Two Republican Secretary of State candidates were in attendance: Mark Finchem and Jim Marchant. At the same t…

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  The Washington Post via DASS · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 5:07 PM

‘We are in harm’s way’ - Election officials fear for their personal safety

John, the Washington Post is reporting on the truth that many of us know, but the GOP won’t admit: their lies have real human consequences. The Big Lie is putting people in danger:   Once, being an election clerk was a way to get involved in democracy and contribute to the p…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 12:54 PM

An all-out war on democracy >>>

do you oppose extreme gerrymandering? Sign the petition! John, DASS is focused on electing Democratic, pro-voter Secretaries of State who will stand up for our voting rights and protect our elections. But systemic injustice of all kinds casts a shadow on the safe and accurat…

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 11:42 PM

re: “voter fraud” 🙄

John, Did you see this message from DASS Treasurer and Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill earlier? She’s done incredible work maintaining some of the most accurate and thorough voter rolls in the country. And she knows that far-right claims about “voter fraud” are…

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  Denise Merrill · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Let’s set the record straight, John

John, My name is Denise Merrill, and I’m serving my third term as Connecticut’s chief election official. I was president of the National Association of Secretaries of State for two years and currently serve as treasurer of DASS. Suffice it to say, I’m qualified to set the re…

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  DASS Research Team · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 2:01 PM

The future of #fraudits

what do you think? John, Last week, our member secretaries convened with their Republican counterparts at the National Association of Secretaries of State annual meeting. They came away with a comprehensive plan to regulate election audits:   We think these are some common-s…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Voter participation up almost 10%? Here’s how Colorado did it >>>

John, did you see this from us earlier? Colorado implemented universal vote-by-mail – sending a ballot to each voter, whether or not they requested one – in 2014. And they saw massive gains in election participation across the board. Turns out that when you remove barriers t…

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  Democracy Alert via DASS · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 5:03 PM

“All-mail voting significantly increases turnout”

John, Did you know that our Chair Jena Griswold’s home state of Colorado has some of the most secure and most equitable elections in the nation? Colorado is a model for election equity and using modern technology to make lives easier. That’s why they’ve had all-mail voting a…

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  me, DASS Polling (2) · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 12:47 PM

re: felon enfranchisement

we want to hear from you >>> Poll for [email protected]: Do you support reinstating voting rights for ex-felons? YES        NO Responses required by 12:00:00am to ensure polling accuracy. John, did you see this poll we sent around over the weekend? It’s a complicate…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Automatic Democratic Reminder ➡️

This is an automatic reminder for [email protected] to activate your 2021 Democratic Membership to help advance our Democratic agenda. Please review your status below and donate to activate your membership >>>   Supporter: [email protected] Membership Status: Not Acti…

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  USPS Watch with DASS · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 5:02 PM

DeJoy is DESTROYING the Postal Service

Should we get rid of Louis DeJoy to save the Postal Service? YES        NO John, Louis DeJoy is going to destroy the US Postal Service. His policies have prevented hard working Americans from receiving vital checks, medications, and even government notices. He’s a relic o…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Did you see Jena Griswold and Katie Hobbs on MSNBC?

we’ve got the scoop >>> John, did you see this update from us earlier? Our Chair Jena Griswold and DASS member Katie Hobbs were on MSNBC recently, and they’re holding the GOP accountable for their attacks on democracy. We won’t sit back while Republicans put their fi…

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  MSNBC via DASS 2021 · [email protected]

September 4, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Sec. Griswold: “you can’t use the courts to undermine democracy”

should be a no-brainer, right? John, Did you see our Secretaries of State, Jena Griswold and Katie Hobbs, on MSNBC? They had a few things to say about the GOP – and the far-right extremists attacking our democracy:   Democratic Secretaries of State are the last line of def…

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  DASS Polling Team · [email protected]

September 4, 2021 at 2:01 PM

BREAKING: Ruling will allow “tens of thousands” of ex-felons to cast ballots

what do you think? John, Here at DASS we work every day to expand voting rights, ensure all legitimate votes are counted, and fight back against discrimination and prejudice in our poll access. Our nation is facing a reckoning about ex-felon voting rights. In many states, a f…

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  The New Republic via DASS · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 11:01 PM

“There may not be much more to the GOP platform”

John, did you see this article from The New Republic? They’ve got some bad news for us about the future of the Republican Party. You see, the Big Lie hasn’t just become part of the GOP. It’s become a crucial requirement for any right-wing candidate to stand a chance in the…

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  DASS Action · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Do you approve of Mitch McConnell’s behavior?

Do you approve of Mitch McConnell? John, Mitch McConnell has been stonewalling Democratic legislation and undermining the basic function of Congress since 2014. The Senate Minority Leader has taken a back seat thanks to this year’s wins in Georgia – but thanks to the fili…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 11:52 PM

re: the far-right’s plan for 2022 >>>

First, MAGA Republicans tried to deny their constituents’ votes and overturn an election. Then, when that didn’t work, they started pushing voter suppression bills and Trump-loving candidates to tip the balance in their favor. And now, 26 Secretary of State positions are up …

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  (1) Survey Pending · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 8:03 PM

quick poll for you, John

Hey John, now that Joe Biden’s first six months are done, we’ve got a quick question: do you approve of the Biden-Harris administration?   YES        NO 150 Responses from DC are needed before midnight for statistical significance. Please click above to submit a response. Si…

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  Politico Update via DASS · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 2:09 PM

“They tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now they want to run the next one.”

Politico has the scoop on far-right MAGA Republicans running for Secretary of State next year – and they’re all bad news:   In Arizona, Rep. Mark Finchem is a driving force behind the #fraudit and promotes QAnon conspiracy theories on social media and television. In Georgia…

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  DASS Research Team · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 1:54 PM

John, do you support vote-by-mail?

POLL FOR [email protected] Do you support universal vote-by-mail and voting access for all? YES        NO We’re livid, John:   First, Republicans tried to kill vote-by-mail in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic and massive hurdles to poll access. Then, Biden won by …

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  DASS 2021 · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:20 PM

Are you getting our emails, John?

Time is running out to hit our midnight deadline – but you can help us close the gap. Rush $27 before it’s too late! >>> RUSH $27 >>> Everyone reached out, John – Katie Harris, Steve Simon, and all the Secretaries of State working every day to protect …

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  Champions of Democracy via DASS · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 5:03 PM

These Democrats are going all in to save voting rights >>>

will you join them? John, With just a few hours left until our incredible $125,000 end-of-month deadline, we need your help to stand up for voting rights. But don’t just take our word for it – check out what these champions of democracy had to say about the right to vote and …

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  ActBlue Update via DASS · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 12:05 PM

this isn’t good, John

help make up for lost time John, do you see this?? We just checked our numbers for this morning - and we’re falling short of our $125,000 goal! We still have more than $9,000 to go before midnight tonight, and no time left to lose.   Hitting this goal will help us combat ext…

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  me, Katie Hobbs (2) · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 12:03 AM

you can make a difference >>>

John, Katie Hobbs needs your help. In fact, we all do. The GOP is pulling out all the stops to support their extremist Secretary of State candidates and push the Big Lie going into 2022. Our Secretaries helped to run the most secure election in modern history last year. But …

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  (1) Petition pending · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Voting rights still need your help, John

𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 >>> John, do you know why the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is so important? First, the Voting Rights Act was a piece of landmark legislation designed to protect voting rights and prevent discrimination at the polls. But then, lawsuits and Supr…

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  Katie Hobbs · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 2:02 PM

How you can help

John, this is Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. In a moment I’m going to be personally asking for you to help us reach tomorrow night’s $125,000 deadline. But first let me tell you why this is so important:   CHIP IN NOW >>> My state has been hit hard by the…

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 11:55 PM

We need your help to hold the GOP accountable

check out the message from Steve Simon! >>> John, did you see this message from Secretary Steve Simon earlier? He helped draft the guidelines to keep the far-right’s sham post-election audits in check. But that’s just one step to fighting the extremist candidates vyin…

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  Steve Simon · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Post-election audits and the future of democracy

John, my name is Steve Simon, and I’m Secretary of State of Minnesota. Last year’s general election was one of the most secure and efficient on record, despite historic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the difficult political climate of 2020 also led to s…

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  DASS Action Team · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Sign your name: Support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!

John, For decades now, the Supreme Court has been steadily gutting elements of the Voting Rights Act, leaving it a shell of its former self. A new bill aims to restore key provisions and protect voters from discrimination and disenfranchisement. It’s called the John Lewis V…

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  (1) Petition pending · [email protected]

August 28, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Will you join Kamala Harris and support voting rights?

Petition Pending for [email protected]: Will you join Kamala Harris and support voting rights? Did you see this email from us earlier this week, John? Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the charge to protect voting rights. We just need to know if you’re on her side. I…

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  2021 MEMBERSHIP · [email protected]

August 28, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Automatic Democratic Reminder ➡️

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  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 11:56 PM

Protect the vote before it’s too late

we need your help! We need your help, John! DASS sent around this email earlier to call for stronger protection of election certification and a new focus on the vote count as part of voting rights. We need every supporter to step up and chip in. It’s the only way to draw atte…

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  Democracy Docket via DASS · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Let’s make sure every vote is counted >>>

and let’s prevent another January 6th John, There’s one part of the election process most voting rights advocates overlook. It could be a crucial weakness – and we need to protect it. Democracy Docket has the scoop:   CHIP IN TO PROTECT OUR VOTE >>> Congress is har…

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  (1) Petition pending · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Ari Berman has a point: “You can’t out-organize extreme gerrymandering”

Petition for [email protected] We need 1,496 signatures from xxxxxx by midnight tonight. If you oppose extreme gerrymandering, sign the petition to join the fight! SIGN THE PETITION >>> John, Did you see this petition we sent around earlier? The GOP could gerrym…

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  Democracy Alert with DASS · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 9:16 PM

It’s that simple, John

and there’s only one way out >>> John, We wish it were more complicated than this – but it just isn’t. More than half of all Secretary of State offices are up for election next year. Far-right candidates could use those seats to overturn their citizens’ votes if they…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM

An all-out war on democracy >>>

do you oppose extreme gerrymandering? Sign the petition! John, DASS is focused on electing Democratic, pro-voter Secretaries of State who will stand up for our voting rights and protect our elections. But systemic injustice of all kinds casts a shadow on the safe and accurat…

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  CNN Politics via DASS · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 12:04 PM

“Secretary of state races emerge as US political flashpoint”

John, we all know that Trump targeted Secretaries of State with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election – but did you know just how many of these offices are opening up next year? Check out the latest from CNN Politics:   Turns out, more than half of all the top election …

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  Barack Obama via DASS · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 11:48 PM

“The one thing we should agree on”

Time is running out for voting rights – but you can help us reset the clock. Chip in $27 before it’s too late! >>> CHIP IN $27 >>> John, We’re getting worried about the future of our democracy. Democrats across the country are speaking out against voter…

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  @DemsOfState · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 8:01 PM

GOP scores another win 😬😬

First Georgia, now Arkansas. Where does this wave of voter suppression end? First, Donald Trump’s election lies infected our national discourse and undermined faith in the most important democratic system. Then, his supporters launched a violent insurrection, spurred by …

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