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  @BernieSanders via DASS · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM

“Let’s be honest about the stakes”

John, Bernie tore into the GOP and sent out a rallying call for all Democrats:   The new American right will stop at nothing to regain power, from gutting voting rights to chipping away at democracy itself. And Trump is leading the charge. We still have time to stop them. B…
  Extremist Watch via DASS · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 3:02 PM

our far-right opponents have been BUSY >>>

John, wondering what the far-right has planned for November? DASS has you covered – here are just a few of the extremists on the ballot: >>>Jody Hice (GA), who objected to Biden’s electors on January 6th while a crowd of insurrectionists threatened to storm the Ca…
  me, DASS Alert (2) · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 12:47 AM

Anderson Cooper, Jena Griswold, and you

John, this year’s elections could shape the future of the presidency and our democracy itself. That’s why democracy defenders are working every single day to get ready! You can join the fight – just check out what Anderson Cooper and Jena Griswold discussed below and rush $20…
  CNN News via DASS · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Jena Griswold and Anderson Cooper: “Democracy will be on the ballot” in November

John, our Chair Jena Griswold’s latest interview with Anderson Cooper shows how crucial this year’s election will be for America. Check this out:   Democracy will be on the ballot in 2022. DASS will keep defending it every single day – but we also need supporters like you to…
  (1) Petition pending · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 3:07 PM

⚠️ DASS ACTION: Sign to prevent the next January 6th >>>

John, Democracy defender Marc Elias knows just how badly our election certification system is broken – in fact, it was one of the main causes of the January 6th insurrection!   We have an opportunity to fix that process before the next electoral crisis. It just means clari…
  TEAM DASS · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 1:03 AM

we’re scared about 2024 😨

John, Hice, Finchem, Marchant, Karamo – they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Trump is bringing a new era of election denial and extremism to our politics. NPR’s report (attached below) is a terrifying reminder of how serious this problem has become. Pro-voter Secretaries of S…
  Extremist Watch via DASS · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 9:23 PM

NPR: “Election-denying candidates running to control voting” (read more >>)

John, NPR has caught on to the GOP’s plot to overturn elections. And you won’t believe what their latest report found:   Here’s a few quick (terrifying) facts about the GOP’s star candidates:   >>> More than a dozen far-right Secretary of State candidates have share…
  DASS Action Team · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 2:47 PM

DEMAND the Senate end the filibuster >>>

John, our Senators were elected to represent their constituents in Congress and pass laws to protect and maintain our nation. But as long as the filibuster remains in place, that duty is impossible to carry out. If they don’t act, Mitch McConnell and his cronies will continu…
  Voting Rights Update with DASS · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Chilling warning from Robert Reich: "if we don't protect voting rights, we will fall to fascism"

Former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, is sounding the alarm! Take action and rush a contribution of $20 to join the fight to defend democracy across the country >>>   RUSH $20 NOW >>> With unprecedented voter suppression sweeping the nation, Reich remi…
  DASS Action Team · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Denounce the far-right politicians who made January 6th possible >>>

We just need a signature 📎 John, dozens of far-right politicians in both the House and Senate tried to block certification of the 2020 election results – and remain in power to this day. Sign our petition now to denounce these extremists who tried to undermine democracy – the…
  One-Click Poll via DASS · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 9:01 PM

do you support the Electoral College?

John, quick question: do you support the Electoral College?   YES        NO It’s as big of an impediment to free elections in this country as the new wave of voter-suppression laws. Despite losing by over 7 MILLION votes in 2020, Donald Trump still came within 44,000 votes…
  DASS 2021 · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Did you see our petition earlier?? Sign to denounce the extremists in Congress! >>>

John, did you see this email from our Action Team this morning? We still need 50 more signers from your area to denounce Big Lie extremists in Congress! These legislators upheld the Big Lie even on January 6th as rioters tried to invade the Capitol. They will keep supporting…
  Democracy in DANGER via DASS · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 12:45 AM

Democratic Secretaries of State are our best defense against Trump’s new coup plot

but they can’t stop the far-right in its tracks without your support today John, we’re bumping this email from us earlier today to the top of your inbox. Legal scholars quoted in The Atlantic are ringing alarm bells about Trump’s plan for a new coup in 2024. The first step in…
  me, DASS Alert (2) · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 9:03 PM

re: Jimmy Carter’s warning for America >>>

John, did you see this terrifying op-ed from former President Jimmy Carter we sent around earlier? President Carter has been a champion of democracy for decades. And he says America is in danger from “strongman politicians” like Donald Trump. Our Secretaries of State are the…
  Washington Post Alert via DASS · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 2:41 PM

“They’re still plotting out in the open”

democracy is in danger – our Secretaries of State are the last line of defense John – this headline from the Washington Post is ringing alarm bells:   I monitor Trump’s die-hard base. They’re still plotting out in the open. The same activists behind Jan. 6 are moving into local…
  Democracy Alert via DASS · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 1:46 PM

“Trump’s next coup has already begun”

and our Secretaries of State are the last line of defense against it John, did you see this headline from The Atlantic?   Trump and his allies are already planning to subvert or steal the 2024 election, and our Democratic Secretaries of State will be the last line of defens…
  NYT Opinion via DASS · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 12:50 AM

Jimmy Carter: “The right to free, fair elections has become dangerously fragile at home”

John, former President Jimmy Carter has a chilling warning for America: the future of our democracy is not guaranteed. Check out what he had to say this week in the New York Times:   President Carter has worked tirelessly to protect and establish democracy across the world. …
  me, @DemsOfState (2) · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 9:00 PM

did you hear?? Jena Griswold’s chilling warning on MSNBC >>>

John, did you get this message from us earlier?? The far-right is working to undermine our democracy and take away your rights. We can’t let them win! With less than a year until the midterm elections and twenty-seven Secretary of State offices on the ballot in 2022, we must …
  @DemsOfState · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Secretary Griswold said it best: “We need to make sure that election administration remains free and fair”

John, did you see DASS Chair Jena Griswold on MSNBC? She highlighted just how crucial this year’s Secretary of State races will be for the future of democracy:   The far-right knows that these offices are crucial to protecting democracy. That’s why they’re still attacking ou…
  Democracy Watch with DASS · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 12:54 AM

One year out from the Capitol riot - what comes next?

John, we can’t forget about the crimes committed one year ago today. Our democracy was nearly overthrown. Americans put their lives on the line to defend the Capitol building. We can build back, stronger and better, together. But free and fair elections are crucial to keep our…
  DASS ALERT · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 9:46 PM

The terrible legacy of Donald Trump and January 6th

John, Donald Trump incited an insurrection and tried to violently overturn a free and fair election one year ago today. He’s been trying for more than a year to overturn the 2020 election – only Secretaries of State have stood in his way. That’s why Trump hand-picked candi…
  DEMOCRACY ALERT via DASS · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Two candidates, one insurrection: Mark Finchem and Jody Hice on Jan. 6th

John, Jody Hice and Mark Finchem are the far-right’s favorite candidates for running swing-state elections. Both were at the Capitol January 6th, 2021, one year ago today, as rioters attacked our seat of government and tried to stage a coup. DASS is stepping up to stop these …
  me, DASS 2022 (2) · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 1:03 AM

re: ⚠️ Jena Griswold’s urgent warning ⚠️

John, did you see this message from Jena Griswold earlier?? The far-right is trying to install extremists to run our elections! These insurrectionists didn’t accept the 2020 results, and are unfit to oversee the 2024 elections. Our Secretaries need to win this year. Democrac…
  MSNBC Watch via DASS · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Jena Griswold with Chris Hayes: “Elect Secretaries of State who believe in democracy”

John, our chair Jena Griswold was on MSNBC last week to go over the midterms with Chris Hayes. She had a chilling warning for us all:   These extremists are too dangerous to hold any office, let alone Secretary of State positions overseeing elections. Virtually every Republ…
  me, DASS ALERT (2) · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Benson still wants you to take action >>>

Did you miss this message from us earlier? John, Secretaries of State like Jocelyn Benson are working every day to uphold democracy and get ready for the midterms this November. But they can’t do it alone. Our Secretaries need supporters like you to chip in and help us beat t…
  @JocelynBenson via DASS · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 12:56 AM

Our New Year’s resolution? “Win elections and protect the basic functions of democracy.”

John, When it comes to defending democracy, we like to listen to those who do the work firsthand. And that’s why we’re taking Secretary Jocelyn Benson’s message to heart. Check out what she had to say about 2022:   January 6th was a turning point for the far-right. We know …
  DASS Action Team · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 9:46 PM

DEMAND the Senate end the filibuster >>>

John, our Senators were elected to represent their constituents in Congress and pass laws to protect and maintain our nation. But as long as the filibuster remains in place, that duty is impossible to carry out. If they don’t act, Mitch McConnell and his cronies will continu…
  DASS Research Team · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 2:47 PM

need input, not money 📎

John – it seems that as we start to leave this pandemic behind us, we re-enter America’s epidemic of gun violence. Just last year there were over 693 mass shootings in the United States. Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to take action, and pass legislation curbing t…
  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 1:03 AM

STUNNING new revelations from Jan 6 committee:

John, did you see this news? The January 6 committee is formally investigating GOP Representative and GA Secretary of State Candidate Jody Hice. He announced his campaign after the incumbent Secretary, Brad Raffensburger, refused to overturn the 2020 election for Trump. Now…
  Democratic Association of Secretaries of State · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Jody Hice under investigation

John, last month the Jan 6 Committee began formally investigating GOP Representative and Georgia Secretary candidate Jody Hice for his actions leading up to the attack:   Source - The Beat with Ari Melber, MSNBC Accountability is key to preserving our democracy and it starts…
  Voting Rights Action via DASS · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 3:01 PM

D.C. statehood all comes down to this

ADD YOUR NAME >> John, did you see this Washington Post opinion piece? it makes a crucial argument: that D.C. Statehood isn’t just a D.C. issue. It’s a voting rights issue.   The nation’s 51st state would come with two new Senators, who could turn the tide of vital leg…
  DASS Finance Team · [email protected]
January 2, 2022 at 9:02 PM

2022 membership status: pending

John, we’ll be honest. This year’s elections aren’t going to be easy. Republicans are heading into 2022 with record-high enthusiasm. And far-right megadonors are already flooding the airwaves in battleground states like Georgia with attack ads smearing Democrats. The good ne…
  USPS Watch with DASS · [email protected]
January 2, 2022 at 2:55 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…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Happy New Year, John!

John, Thank you so much to each and every one of you who gave towards last night’s goal. And even if you weren’t able this time around, we hope you had a great New Year’s Eve! It’s 2022 at long last. That means DASS is gearing up for the midterms and all twenty-seven of the…
  DASS ALERT · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 12:47 AM

FILING DEADLINE @ MIDNIGHT

your last chance to save democracy and protect our Secretaries >>> Democratic Association of Secretaries of State FILING DEADLINE: 12:00:00 AM MIDNIGHT GOAL: $100,000 You still have time to make a difference! We’re just $4,689 from this massive end-of-year goal – eve…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 9:10 PM

emailing for $20

the deadline is TONIGHT! >>> The #fraudit may be over. But the Big Lie movement isn’t. It’s all part of the Trump Republicans’ strategy to make it harder to vote and easier to overturn future elections. We believe in a radical concept: that people’s votes should ch…
  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:18 PM

re: Jena Griswold’s warning

“the Big Lie is only getting worse” MIDNIGHT GOAL: 250 DONORS FROM xxxxxx SUGGESTED AMOUNT: $20 DONATION ACTIVE: NOT YET   John, did you see this email from our chair Jena Griswold earlier? Trump extremists are trying to take over our elections! We're just $13,567 away - wh…
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 1:50 PM

The Big Lie is getting bigger

and next year is our best chance to stop it John, This is DASS Chair Jena Griswold, and I’m here with an alert: the Big Lie hasn’t gone away. In fact, it’s only getting worse. With countless Trump-endorsed extremists trying to take over running your elections, DASS is dedic…
  me, Katie Hobbs (2) · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 12:47 AM

emailing for $20

John, Did you get Katie Hobbs’ email earlier? She’s asking every donor to chip in $20 and fight back against the far-right’s anti-democracy agenda! The Republican State Leadership committee has raked in MILLIONS of dollars this year to target and beat our Secretaries! DASS …
  CNN Op-Ed via DASS · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 9:02 PM

“Attacks on 2024 already underway” (we’re freaking out)

John, this new CNN Opinion piece makes it plain as day: the far-right will never give up.   These extremists are relentless. They will stop at nothing to re-elect Trump. And they’re already setting their sights on our Secretaries of State. They’re attacking on every level.…
  Katie Hobbs · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM

The GOP is out-raising us by millions

can you help turn the tide? John, this is Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State of Arizona. The Republican State Leadership Committee – like DASS, but for the GOP – has raised more than $10 million this year to win state races and unseat our secretaries. With the end-of-year filing d…
  DASS 2021 · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Deadline tomorrow – you can make all the difference!

Will you chip in to protect voting rights? John, we’re running out of time to protect voting rights!! But you can help us reset the clock. We're just under $30,000 away from tomorrow's $100,000 filing deadline – rush $20 towards tomorrow’s midnight goal and help us defend de…
  538 Update via DASS · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 1:02 AM

we won’t sugarcoat this: we’re terrified

Hey John, Did you see this email from us earlier this week? We won’t sugarcoat this: 538’s latest update on Trump’s midterm plan has us terrified. He’s endorsing big lie supporters across the country, looking to stack the decks for the GOP, so that he can overturn the 2024 …
  Democracy in DANGER via DASS · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Democratic Secretaries of State are our best defense against Trump’s new coup plot

but they can’t stop the far-right in its tracks without your support today John, we’re bumping this email from us earlier today to the top of your inbox. Legal scholars quoted in The Atlantic are ringing alarm bells about Trump’s plan for a new coup in 2024. The first step in…
  DASS 2021 · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 8:03 PM

It’s past time, John

John, we’re running out of time. With the midterms less than a year away and Trump’s Big Lie still dominating right-wing politics, it’s long past time for federal action. But Congress refuses to act. Mitch McConnell and the Republicans have stonewalled voting rights reform…
  Democracy Alert via DASS · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 3:19 PM

“Trump’s next coup has already begun”

and our Secretaries of State are the last line of defense against it John, did you see this headline from The Atlantic?   Trump and his allies are already planning to subvert or steal the 2024 election, and our Democratic Secretaries of State will be the last line of defens…
  (1) Survey Request Pending via DASS · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 12:45 AM

looking for your input >>

Hey John, did you see this email from us yesterday? We’re asking our top grassroots supporters their thoughts on one of the biggest questions in American politics: do you support the Electoral College?   YES        NO When we talk about voter-suppression efforts across the …
  me, DASS (2) · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 9:03 PM

act now: protect your election officials!!

John, our Secretaries of State have been under attack for a full year now. And the threats are only getting worse. We broke down some of the worst threats against our election officials in this email earlier. But we can’t stand up to these extremists and fix this without your…
  One-Click Poll via DASS · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM

do you support the Electoral College?

John, quick question: do you support the Electoral College?   YES        NO It’s as big of an impediment to free elections in this country as the new wave of voter-suppression laws. Despite winning by over 7 MILLION votes last year, Donald Trump still came within 44,000 vo…
  CNN News via DASS · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 1:47 PM

'It's getting worse': Secretaries of state targeted by election lies live in fear for their safety”

John, American politics get more and more dangerous every day. But the number-one target of the right’s violent extremism? Our Democratic Secretaries of State. Katie Hobbs received threats that she “will never be safe in Arizona again” and violent, vulgar calls to her office.…