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  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM

“He incited an insurrection”

  DASS Chair Jena Griswold is making it perfectly clear, John. Donald Trump is unfit for office:  Never in our history has a sitting president refused to concede and incite an insurrection - until Donald Trump. The Supreme Court has been hearing arguments to decide whether Trump’s in…
  Harry Dunn · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM

hard email to write

  **Our friend Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland’s Third District, and we’re working to support him. We hope you’ll read the message below from him and consider splitting a donation between Harry’s campaign and DASS** Hey John, I'll be straight with you, I've done a lot…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM

A short email.

  $5   That’s all we’re asking you to donate to elect Democratic Secretaries of State so we can continue the fight to defend our democracy from MAGA extremists. We’ll explain more in just a moment, but first, can you rush a $5 donation? >> With Donald Trump the presumptive GOP …
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Confirm: Will you vote in the November General Election?

  Washington Post: Trump and Biden making quick pivot to General Election One click poll: Will you vote in the November General Election?    YES NO Unsure Folks, it’s looking more and more like Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president.  We know f…
  JB Pritzker · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Important request

  Hi John, this is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. I’m reaching out today with an important request: we are heading into an unprecedented election year, and Democratic Secretaries of State need help standing up to extremism. Can you chip in $3 to support democracy defenders who will …
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 9:56 PM

My second debate

  John - I’m hours away from the second U.S. Senate debate, and I'm really excited to take the stage and talk about the issues we face here in California and around the country.  Since we launched this Senate campaign, I've had the privilege of connecting with so many of you and listen…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM

before my morning coffee

  Good morning, John. Sorry for reaching out first thing in the morning. I’m up early looking over our fundraising numbers while drinking my coffee. My team just crunched the numbers, we’re still $13,758 short of our mid-month goal. We’ve done a good job of closing the gap over the pa…
  Adrian Fontes · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 2:01 PM

COMPLETELY unhinged

  The Arizona Republican Party is COMPLETELY unhinged, John… With just months to go until the general election, AZ Republicans just introduced a bill that would let legislators OVERRULE voters in presidential elections. Republicans are trying to do now what they couldn’t in 2020: igno…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Please, don’t scroll away >>

  John, please don’t scroll away. We have some important updates about the ongoing threats to our democracy >> 🚨 [Happening now] 🚨 Harassment against election workers is at an ALL-TIME high. DASS Chair Jena Griswold’s office recently recorded 60+ death threats. 🚨 [Happening n…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Today’s Supreme Court hearing.

  Today, the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments to decide whether Trump’s incitement of insurrection can keep him off the ballot.  As DASS Chair Jena Griswold said earlier today, “we are a nation of laws, under which we should all be treated equally. Today’s oral argument befo…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Emailing John again...

  Jena Griswold emailed you.  Adrian Fontes emailed  you. Gavin Newsom emailed you.  Now, we’re emailing you again, John.  Here’s why: our democracy is under attack from extreme, MAGA Republicans hell-bent on gutting voting rights - and even OVERTURNING free and fair elections. We’re …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 12:31 AM

This is a sound-the-alarm moment for democracy

  Arizona State Sen. Anthony Kern couldn’t overrule the will of the voters by posing as a fake elector, so now he’s got a new plan:  Kern hasn’t exactly been a democracy defender, but this is truly a new low. If passed, Kern's legislation would give the state legislature complete con…
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 1:16 AM

Re: banning Trump from the ballot

  Happening this week: Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump ballot case Agree or disagree:  “Donald Trump should be disqualified from being on the 2024 ballot”    Yes, I agree! No, I do not agree! Unsure The Colorado Supreme Court recently disqualified Donald…
  Gavin Newsom · [email protected]
February 3, 2024 at 3:39 PM

the threat to our democracy is real.

  John, after his wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, Donald Trump is on his way to becoming the Republican nominee and having a chance to return to the White House. Terrifying.  That is why I am asking you to make a $5 donation to the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS…
  DASS · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Groundhog Day

  John - just like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, Republicans keep repeating the same lies that the election was stolen, and pushing the same dangerous policies. Last week, it was the election denier movement’s ringleader, Donald Trump, winning the New Hampshire Primary.  Thi…
  Adrian Fontes · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 10:01 PM

COMPLETELY unhinged

  The Arizona Republican Party is COMPLETELY unhinged, John… With just months to go until the general election, AZ Republicans just introduced a bill that would let legislators OVERRULE voters in presidential elections. Republicans are trying to do now what they couldn’t in 2020: igno…
  DASS · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 12:41 AM

🔊An important message from Hillary Clinton:

  Under Donald Trump’s direction, ultra-MAGA Republicans have embraced fringe conspiracy theories about the integrity of our elections and put our election officials in harm's way. Even Hillary Clinton is calling out these attacks:   Despite our historic 2022 wins electing Democratic…
  Gavin Newsom · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Terrifying.

  John, after his wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, Donald Trump is on his way to becoming the Republican nominee and having a chance to return to the White House. Terrifying.  That is why I am asking you to make a $5 donation to the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS…
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Not long ago

  Hi John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation to the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS) and my campaign ahead of my end-of-month deadline. But first, I hope you’ll give me a moment to update you on all that is going on. Not that long ago, Republica…
  Jena Griswold, DASS Chair · [email protected]
January 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM

The danger we face

  Hi John, Jena Griswold here – Colorado Secretary of State and Chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS). Once again, enforcing laws and protecting our democracy is being met with threats of violence by the far-right. In Maine, Secretary of State Shenna B…
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Confirm: Will you vote in the November General Election?

  Washington Post: Trump and Biden making quick pivot to general election One click poll: Will you vote in the November General Election?    YES NO Unsure Folks, it’s looking more and more like Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president.  We know f…
  DASS · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Everyone emailed John.

  John, you’ve gotten a lot of emails about the immediate threat to our democracy:  - We emailed you about the shocking number of election-deniers holding office, or seeking higher office. - Jena Griswold emailed you about how our Democratic Secretaries of State defend access to the …
  Harry Dunn · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 11:41 PM

I need to ask you something

  **Our friend Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland’s Third District, and we’re working to support him. We hope you’ll read the message below from him and consider splitting a donation between Harry’s campaign and DASS** John, this race is personal to me.  It's personal to m…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Trump isn’t going anywhere.

  First a huge Trump win in Iowa...and now New Hampshire.  New Hampshire seemed to be our best shot at knocking Trump off track in his bid for the presidential nomination.  But that’s not what happened. A historically moderate voting pool just nominated an insurrectionist with 91 fel…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Before polls close. [New Hampshire]

  John, we’re just a few hours away until polls close in New Hampshire.  Whether it’s Donald Trump or Nikki Haley that comes out on top, we know this: the election-denying movement is the mainstream GOP.  - 67% of Republicans think Biden’s 2020 win was illegitimate. - 147 Republicans…
  DASS · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Re: election deniers plot to undermine our elections

  John, President Biden is sounding the alarm about election deniers and the state of our democracy:  Rush in $3 to defend democracy President Biden is right, John. Donald Trump’s attacks on the 2020 election have ignited a wave of anti-voting laws, and created an ar…
  Harry Dunn · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Is this America?

  Hey there, Harry Dunn here. This is a tough email to start – how do you talk about one of the darkest days of your life? Not to mention, an irreparable stain on this country's history. So I guess I'll start with a question. Is this America? Is attacking Capitol police officers – hon…
  Heinrich HQ · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM

URGENT: A Republican multi-millionaire is running against Martin

A wealthy, well-connected Republican has announced her campaign to defeat Martin in New Mexico’s U.S. Senate race.   John — A Republican multi-millionaire just announced her campaign to defeat Martin in New Mexico’s U.S. Senate race. Martin’s new challenger is a longtime hedge fund e…
  Jena Griswold, DASS Chair · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 2:14 AM

The danger we face

  Hi John, Jena Griswold here – Colorado Secretary of State and Chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS). Once again, enforcing laws and protecting our democracy is being met with threats of violence by the far-right. In Maine, Secretary of State Shenna B…
  Alexi Giannoulias · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Re: Book bans

  Hi John, This is Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to read. Growing up, a book was an escape from the confines of reality, and a source of endless inspiration. It truly shaped who I was and who I’d become. Little did I know as a…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Iowa

  John, we’ve been telling you for months that Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP is stronger than ever.  And last night’s Iowa Caucus results made that perfectly clear:  Donald Trump didn't just squeak out a win, John, he won in a landslide with over 50% of the vote.  Iowa Republican vo…
  DASS · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Re: book bans

  John, In 2022, book bans led by extreme Republicans surged to a 21 year high. So, Illinois Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias fought back with legislation to prohibit book bans -- making Illinois the first state in the country to block these dystopian bills. Remember: S…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM

“We will see”

  Last week, Elise Stefanik, the chair of the House Republican Conference, and fourth-ranking House Republican was asked on live TV if she’d certify the election results if Donald Trump lost. Her answer probably won’t surprise you:   “We will see” is basically code for “only if Tru…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Last night’s debate

  Last night, the GOP hosted two simultaneous events for its presidential hopefuls: Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis on CNN, while Trump once again skipped the debate and opted for a friendly venue of Fox News. We hope you were spared from watching both events, but here’s the takeaway: e…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Trump caught on tape

  Here we go again…   These newly revealed tapes add to a long list of Donald Trump’s attempts to disrupt election results. He can be heard in a post-election phone call pressuring election officials to refuse to certify 2020 vote totals. The Trump team calls this a duty to ensure …
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

The GOP’s latest vindictive attack (regarding President Biden)

  Missouri's Secretary of State is threatening to remove Joe Biden from the 2024 presidential ballot after Colorado removed Donald Trump SIGN NOW: Add your name to stand with President Biden against the GOP’s vindictive and anti-democratic attacks >>     SIGN NOW …
  Harry Dunn · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM

January 6th

This is going to be a long email about our January 6th trauma.   This is going to be a long email about our January 6th trauma. If you’re not ready to talk about it or don’t have time to read the whole email, I understand. But if you could still chip in a split donation between my c…
  Officer Harry Dunn (ret.) · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 5:04 PM

humbly asking

3 years ago today, I was defending the Capitol, the Constitution, the Members of Congress   Hey John – Harry Dunn here. 3 years ago today, I was defending the Capitol, the Constitution, the Members of Congress who you and I both may not agree with, and my own life from MAGA insurrect…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 7:57 PM

POLL: Are Colorado and Maine right to ban Trump?

  John, Colorado may have been the first state to remove Trump from their ballot, but with Maine now following suit and decisions pending in dozens of states, this question is on the minds of millions of voters. In the words of Colorado Secretary of State and DASS Chair Jena Griswol…
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Biden or Trump [who will John vote for?]

  NEW POLL: Trump and Biden neck and neck If the 2024 election were held tomorrow, who would you vote for?   Joe Biden Donald Trump Unsure Early polls of a 2024 matchup between Donald Trump and President Biden show the race in a dead-heat. Remember: President B…
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
January 3, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Re: banning Trump from the ballot

  Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot Agree or disagree:  “Donald Trump should be disqualified from being on the 2024 ballot”    Yes, I agree! No, I do not agree! Unsure The Colorado Supreme Court just disqualified Donald Trump from being o…
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 5:02 PM

New from the Washington Post

  The Washington Post is reporting on the truth that many of us already know, but the GOP won’t admit: their lies have real human consequences. The Big Lie is putting people in danger. Being an election clerk used to be a way to get involved in democracy and contribute to…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Three facts for John

  John, we know you’re busy, but can we have a moment to give you just three facts about the state of our democracy?  Fact 1: Donald Trump and his MAGA allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene are continuing to spread lies and conspiracies about our electoral system.  Fact 2: Our Democratic…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Liz Cheney: Our focus has got to be on defeating Donald Trump

  Liz Cheney is sounding the alarm ahead of next November’s election. While we don’t agree with former Rep. Liz Cheney on much, we can agree on this: Donald Trump CANNOT be re-elected next November.  We don’t need to remind you of just how dangerous another Trump presidency would be:…
  DASS · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Re: election deniers plot to undermine our elections

  John: President Biden is sounding the alarm about election deniers and the state of our democracy:  Rush in $3 to defend democracy President Biden is right, John. Donald Trump’s attacks on the 2020 election have ignited a wave of anti-voting laws, and created an ar…
  DASS · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 12:02 AM

This is the level of harassment our election officials are facing:

  67 death threats and over 900 threats of online abuse. That’s the level of harassment DASS Chair and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold faced in just a three week period. This level of violence against our election officials didn’t just happen overnight, John. It’s been cre…
  DASS · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Takes a dictator to know a dictator

  Here we go… Trump is praising dictators again. In a surprise to no one, Trump once again praised authoritarian leaders including Hungary's Viktor Orban, China's Xi Jinping, and North Korea's Kim Jong Un at his New Hampshire rally.   Oh, and he called President Joe Biden a "threat t…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
December 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Happy Holidays from all of us at DASS

  John – As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment and express our sincere gratitude for all of the support you’ve shown over the past year. In today’s political climate, it’s easy to only focus on the work we have ahead of us. But today we wanted to reflect on every…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Lean D → Toss-Up

  BREAKING NEWS: Election experts at the Cook Political Report just downgraded Montana’s Senate race from “Lean Democratic” to “TOSS-UP”! This is not good, John. Outside groups have been spending unprecedented amounts on TV and launching vicious attacks earlier than ever before to …
  Dems of State HQ · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Re: banning Trump from the ballot

  NEW: Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot Agree or disagree:  “Donald Trump should be disqualified from being on the 2024 ballot”    Yes, I agree! No, I do not agree! Unsure The Colorado Supreme Court just disqualified Donald Trump from be…