Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 11:00 PM

One last push

Let’s keep making history! Hey team, Today is our end-of-month fundraising deadline, and I’m reaching out to see if you can send in a generous donation to help us raise the last $1,513 we need to reach our goal.  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/SPVI-01-Email-Nov2023-FR-EOM?refcode=E5318-2023113…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Their brand is chaos, ours is progress

Help us end November Dear team, The past couple months have shown us that we deserve leaders who care more about addressing real issues, rather than fighting each other.  We deserve representatives who prioritize our interests and needs, not their own political agendas. We especiall…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Let’s make the People’s House about the people again

Friend, Stacey Plaskett has set a fundraising goal of raising $5,000, and in order to meet it, we're going to need supporters like you to chip in. CHIP IN Extremists in the House ousted their own Speaker and left the House paralyzed, unable to pass legislation or function properly…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Vermin???

Dear friend, Just when I thought Donald Trump and his extremists couldn’t get any more radical, this weekend in New Hampshire, he used language that President Biden called “Nazi rhetoric.”  “We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical le…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

MAGA Mayhem

Our nation’s capital is NOT a boxing ring. Dear team, Proving that the MAGA mob are nothing but a bunch of bullies, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has been accused of elbowing Rep. Burchett last week. Friend, I have NEVER seen this kind of behavior on Capitol Hill befor…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Last-minute crisis management is NOT how we run a country

Team, In the 11th hour, Democrats saved us from a government shutdown engineered by Republicans. From banning abortion to enabling extremists, Mike Johnson and the rest of the MAGA mob have been dragging our nation through the mud. It's time to break this cycle of last-minute crisi…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:30 PM

A state of emergency

We don’t have clean drinking water. Friends, Right now, the U.S. Virgin Islands is in a state of emergency after the EPA and local agencies found a significant amount of lead and copper in our drinking water.  I understand the fear and concern that Virgin Islanders have in a very re…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Amazing victories!

Democrats are fired up to win this election. Friends, Last week, it was AMAZING to see Democrats score monumental victories across the country: We protected abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. We took back both the state House and Senate in Virginia. We elected the first Blac…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Donald Trump on trial for fraud

It’s not a political rally. Friends, If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ve seen that Donald Trump is on trial for fraud in New York City. We aren’t surprised that Trump took the stand himself and tried to turn the courtroom into his own political rally.  However, the ques…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Trump is leading

The polls are not in our favor Friends, Yesterday, Democrats scored major victories across the country including abortion rights and electing the first Black member of Congress from Rhode Island!  But new polling suggests that former President Donald Trump is actually on track to wi…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM

URGENT: midnight

Can you help us reach our goal? Hi friends, Tonight I’m reaching out personally because it’s the end-of-month deadline at midnight and I’m still falling $1,750 short of my goal.  I need your help to reach this goal so I can continue fighting back against MAGA extremists in Congress and lead the f…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 10:13 PM

I want to give you the latest:

  I want to give you the latest: After throwing the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion – extreme MAGA Republicans have elected a new Speaker. Everyone is watching to see how Democrats will respond. This is our chance to show the unity and strength of our grassroots supp…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 8:02 PM

They need to get back to work

Our democracy is at stake! Friends, In the last ten months, the dysfunction of House Republicans nearly shut down our government and left the House without a Speaker for an agonizing THREE weeks. Friend, I am a firm believer in prioritizing People Over Politics. I fight for truth, d…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Mike Johnson is an election denier

Our democracy is at stake! Friends, It’s official: MAGA Republicans have just elected extreme election denier Mike Johnson to be the next Speaker of the House.  Mike Johnson doesn’t just believe Trump won the 2020 election, but he actually led the effort to file an amicus brief to o…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Thank you, Letitia James!

Standing up for the rule of law. Friends, New York Attorney General Letitia James has withstood attacks from President Trump and sought justice against him for fraud against the people of New York.  Will you add your name to thank Letitia James for standing up for the rule of law an…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 22, 2023 at 9:39 PM

please understand, friend

  A Civil War continues to consume the House Republican Conference. Everyone will be watching to see how Democrats respond. If we can raise 10,000 donations before midnight, it will send a powerful message to extreme MAGA Republicans that Democrats are unified to take back the House…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Me & Raphael Warnock

What an honor! Friends, It was an honor to serve with Senator Raphael Warnock as co-chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus’ 52nd annual legislative conference!  We are proud to serve alongside 58 members — the CBC’s largest in history — who are working to improve economic opportu…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Jim Jordan lost... again

Embarrassing. Friends, This morning we had another Speaker vote… and Jim Jordan lost again (he actually got even less votes this time!) And Hakeem Jeffries received the most votes for a third time in a row.  This situation is an insult to our democracy. MAGA extremists have grinded …

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 12:04 AM

please, friend

  I want to give you the latest:  Extreme MAGA Republicans just tried to elect a new Speaker – and the vote failed.  The Republican Civil War has thrown the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. This is our chance to show the unity and strength of our grassroots supporter…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker!

The closest person to 217 votes. Friends, Today as Republicans try to elect Jim Jordan as Speaker of the House, Democrats are united behind our leader Hakeem Jeffries.  Leader Jeffries is the closest person to 217 votes. We just need 5 Republicans to put the country over their party…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Jim Jordan cannot become Speaker

We have to take back the House from MAGA extremists. Friends, As the lead Democrat on the Weaponization Committee, I have sparred with Jim Jordan over his conspiracy theories and extremism.  So let me say this: Jim Jordan cannot be allowed to become Speaker of the House. As a Trump …

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Trump is a fraud

Don’t be distracted. Friends, Don’t let the GOP chaos in Washington distract you from the fact that Donald Trump is on trial for fraud in the state of New York.  A former President lying about his finances is a huge deal, and Stacey Plaskett is going to continue calling him out as t…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Jim Jordan lost

Complete chaos. Friends, House Republicans are in complete chaos. Today they held a closed door meeting where they held a secret vote for Speaker. Steve Scalise (who once compared himself to David Duke) got 113 votes and Jim Jordan (who was on the phone with Trump on January 6th) go…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

We’re still falling behind!

Hey team, I just checked ActBlue and we’re only $1,200 away from my goal, but the FEC deadline is only 4 hours away and we might fall short without your support!  Republicans are attacking me relentlessly and even announced they are recruiting a GOP candidate to run against me. Whoever they are, …

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM

🚨DONOR MATCH 🚨

Double your impact today. Friends, Tonight is the FEC’s end-of-quarter deadline and we’re still falling short of Stacey’s goal.  Thankfully, a generous donor has just agreed to match all donations made to our campaign before tonight’s deadline at midnight! Will you rush in a donatio…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 1:52 PM

please read immediately

as of 8am:   Friends, I checked ActBlue and as of 8am, I’m still 1,000 gifts short of my End of Quarter budget goal. I’m reaching out to my strongest allies to see if you’ll help me close the gap in these final 16 hours. Will you be one of the 1,000 supporters I need to renew your …

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 12:01 AM

personally asking

we set an ambitious goal   Friends, I'll get right to it: I'm going to ask you to split a donation of $25 between me and Stacey Plaskett to help me defeat Ted Cruz, but first let me tell you why it's so important. We're just 1 day away from my next public fundraising deadline and my…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM

please understand, friend

humbly asking, friend Friend, I need you to understand why your Democratic Membership is so critical right now. 1. Extreme MAGA Republicans are clinging to their RAZOR-THIN majority. 2. Democrats are FIVE seats short.  3. Now, MAGA mega-donors are rushing $400,000 per day to salvag…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:43 PM

My goal

Here is where stand: Hi friend, It’s Stacey Plaskett. We’re only 3 days away from the end-of-quarter deadline and I’m writing because I really need your support.  We’re still falling more than $4,000 short of my goal and ActBlue donations are starting to slow down. We have to reach …

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 8:15 PM

My mom was my biggest hero growing up

I want all kids to have the same opportunities I did. Friend, my journey to Congress looks a bit different than most.  My mom was my biggest hero growing up. She raised me on her own in Dallas, and I spent most afternoons at the local YMCA while she worked a second job to make ends…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM

MAGA shutdown

Republicans are holding our government hostage. Friends, Make no mistake, Republicans are holding our economy and our government hostage. A completely avoidable government shutdown is on the horizon, all thanks to Kevin McCarthy and the MAGA Mob’s unwillingness to compromise.  As I …

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

My thoughts on the GOP’s “impeachment”

Ridiculous. Friends, I find it completely ridiculous that Republicans in Congress who voted against the impeachment of Donald Trump after January 6th are now trying to impeach President Biden.  We need to remember that impeachment is one of the most solemn actions that can be taken …

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM

What the Congressional Black Caucus means to me

Throughout my journey, the Congressional Black Caucus has been my pillar of support. Dear friends, Throughout my journey from Congress to an impeachment manager, and now the leading Democrat on the Weaponization Committee, the Congressional Black Caucus has been my pillar of support…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 9:00 PM

democracy, freedom, culture

The CBC’s 52nd annual legislative conference. Friend, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you — This week, I am the honorary co-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus's 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) alongside my esteemed colleague, Senator and Reverend Raphael …

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 3:59 PM

The GOP chairman is attacking Stacey!

We have to fight back. Friends, The Chairman of the Virgin Islands Republican Party just released a new opinion attacking Stacey and announced that he’s looking for a GOP candidate to run against her! The last thing we need is another Republican in Congress representing the Virgin …

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 5:49 PM

My new GOP opponent

Bring it on! Friends, The Republican Party chairman here in the Virgin Islands has announced he’s recruiting a GOP candidate to run against me next year. You know what I have to say to that? Bring it on. I know I have this amazing grassroots team who have my back. So, will you ple…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

T-shirts with Trump’s mugshot

He’s making a mockery of our democracy. Friends, After being indicted by a grand jury in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election, former President Trump is now selling T-shirts with his mugshot on them.  Trump is once again making a mockery of our democracy. We need leade…

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 3:10 PM

I took off my jacket and got ready to fight anyone who came through the door.

Thankfully, it never came to that.   Friends – I thought my days of putting people on the ground were over when I left the NFL. Then January 6th happened. I was on the House floor when rioters breached the Capitol, and I remember hearing the glass break and the shouts coming closer. …

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 9:28 PM

It could get ugly

They want me out. Friends, It’s official: The Republican Party chairman here in the Virgin Islands just announced they are recruiting a GOP candidate to run against me next year.  This means that I could have a new GOP opponent very soon — and whoever they are, they will be hand-pic…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM

A Republican opponent against Stacey?

They’re recruiting a candidate. Friends, We have breaking news: The Chair of the Virgin Islands Republican Party just announced that he’s recruiting a GOP candidate to run against Stacey next year! Will you please rush in a donation right now to help us keep Stacey in Congress to f…

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Black women built the Labor movement

Happy Labor Day! Hey friends, happy Labor Day! Today we remember the amazing men and women - and particularly the Black women - who built the Labor movement. Inspirations like Lucy Parsons who played a significant role in the fight for the eight-hour workday and Hattie Canty who was …

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM

We are just as American

We deserve to have an equal say in our government. Friends, The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. But too often, voting rights in our territories are completely absent from the conversation.  That’s why Stacey is fighting not just for full participation in the democracy…

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 11:22 PM

humbly asking

help me reach my end-of-month goal   Friend, I'm humbly asking you to split a donation of $5 or more between my campaign and Stacey Plaskett to help me reach my $250,000 end-of-month goal. DONATE $5 NOW → Since the moment we launched our campaign to defeat Ted Cruz, we've been power…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM

$19.91

My average donation. Friends, $19.91, that’s my average online donation this year. Funded entirely from grassroots supporters. When right-wing media organizations like FOX News target me and attack our movement for truth and justice, this team helps me fight back. But tonight I’m f…

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  Colin Allred · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Through the Years

Friend, this race is personal   Friend, I'm running to defeat Ted Cruz because this fight is personal for me. I'd love to take a moment to explain why. I'm a fourth-generation Texan. I'm the proud son of a single mom who taught in public schools and sometimes worked a second job just…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Help us defeat Ted Cruz!

We can flip Texas blue. Friends, If Democrats want to win the 2024 election, we need to go on the offense. I believe we have a real chance to flip Texas blue and secure another seat in the U.S. Senate. We have an amazing candidate - my friend Colin Allred - who is running against Te…

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  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 11:09 PM

My friend Stacey

Together, we’re fighting against the extreme white nationalist Freedom Caucus.   Friends, As we get closer to our annual Carnival celebration here in Brooklyn, I’m reminded of my friend and fellow member of the House Caribbean Caucus, Stacey Plaskett, and her fight to represent the …

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  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 8:58 PM

The worst of the GOP

This first GOP debate was a disaster. Friends, This week we saw the worst of the GOP. The Republican debate showcased the divisiveness and extremism of the 2024 Republican candidates to the American people. They said all kinds of crazy things like climate change is a hoax, they want…

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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 2:51 PM

a complete disaster

The first 2024 Republican debate was a sad display of the Republican Party today. Friends, The first 2024 Republican debate was a complete disaster. First, Donald Trump refused to show up while he’s facing four indictments. Instead he did an interview with Tucker Carlson. Not exactl…

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  2024 Victory Fund (via Team Plaskett) · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM

McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene

Did you see this? Friends, Did you see this? MAGA extremist Marjorie Taylor Greene has entered into a joint fundraising agreement with the National Republican Congressional Committee! That means she’s helping fund Kevin McCarthy and his bid to keep Republicans in power in the House …

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