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  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM

I want to say thank you

Your support means the world to me. DONATE   Stacey Plaskett wasn't afraid to stand up to Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial. Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, she is ready to continue speaking truth to power, putting people over politics and finally …
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 5:30 PM

The attacks won’t stop

I’m being attacked by FOX News and right-wing conspiracy theorists. Friends, Tonight is our end-of-month fundraising deadline and we’re still falling $3,600 short of our goal so I’m going to leave a link here, but first let me explain why I need your support.  As you know, I’m one of the most voc…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Not afraid to say it: The attacks are getting worse

MAGA Republicans are a threat to our democracy and the rule of law in our country. Hey team, In the most recent Weaponization hearing, I made it clear: MAGA Republicans are a threat to our democracy and the rule of law in our country.  But this has made me one of the biggest targets…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
May 29, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Freedom isn’t free

Honoring those we’ve lost. Friends, This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women of the Virgin Islands and around the country who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. Since our great grandfathers went to Washington to demand we be a part of the draft to defend ou…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM

We are not an afterthought

A message on AAPI and Haitian Heritage Month. Friends, The Virgin Islands are home to many vibrant and diverse communities, and this May, we celebrate the rich heritage and culture of both the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Haitian communities as we mark AAPI and Hai…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 8:57 PM

The “Florida model”

I wasn’t afraid to stand up to Donald Trump, and I’m definitely not afraid to stand up to a bully like Ron DeSantis. Friends, By now, you’ve probably heard that Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is running for President on Twitter (although it didn’t go so well after a few…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 9:45 PM

People > politics

Republicans have made it very clear that they will choose their political agendas over the American people. Team, Republicans in Washington have made it very clear that when it comes down to it, they will choose their political agendas over the American people.  I don’t know what ha…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
May 20, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Stacey is leading the fight!

Help Stacey continue her fight today. Friends, Ever since Stacey became the Leading Democrat on the Weaponization Committee, she has been getting attacked by FOX News and other extreme right-wing media outlets.  Now they are taking it to a whole new level by resorting to racist atta…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Another hearing on the Weaponization committee

You might have seen some clips of me on the news sparring with Chairman Jim Jordan again. Team, Yesterday we had another hearing on the Weaponization committee – you might have seen some clips of me on the news sparring with Chairman Jim Jordan again.  The truth is, Republicans are…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Stacey is leading the fight!

Help Stacey continue her fight today.     Stacey Plaskett wasn't afraid to stand up to Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial. Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, she is ready to continue speaking truth to power, putting people over politics and finally achie…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM

The stakes couldn’t be higher

After months of GOP inaction in Congress, I can’t emphasize enough how critical it is for Democrats to regain the House in 2024. Team, After months of GOP inaction in Congress, I can’t emphasize enough how critical it is for Democrats to regain the House in 2024.  To put it very blu…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Celebrating mothers everywhere

Dear friends, On this Mother's Day, I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude and admiration for all the mothers out there who work tirelessly every day to make the world a better place. I am especially grateful for my own mother, who has been a constant source of inspi…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
May 13, 2023 at 6:50 PM

A birthday celebration 🎉

Today is Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s birthday! Hey team, Today is Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s birthday! We want to make this day extra special, so shhhhhhh…. We have a surprise. Will you please add your name to Stacey’s card and wish her a happy birthday today? SIGN THE CAR…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 7:09 PM

the true story of our country

I recently returned from an international trip to Ghana with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and a number of my Democratic colleagues.   Hi everyone, I recently returned from an international trip to Ghana with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and a number of my Democratic colleag…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

“weaponization” // Who is really weaponizing the government?

We’ve been hearing this word a lot lately: “weaponization” Friends,  We’ve been hearing this word a lot lately: “weaponization.” It’s the name of Jim Jordan’s committee, it’s plastered all over FOX News, and it’s the same language Trump is using to make himself seem like the victim. …
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 29, 2023 at 1:01 PM

I am unwavering in my fight

Team – The American people deserve better — a government that puts people over politics. And when Democrats are in control, that’s what we do. Our April end-of-month fundraising deadline is coming up, and reaching every fundraising goal we set this year is critical to ensuring we ha…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

We’re more relentless than them

She doesn’t quit, and neither do we. With your help, we have made significant strides in our fight against Chairman Jim Jordan's games and his hidden extreme MAGA economic scheme that threatens the well-being of the American people. But our work is far from over.  Chairman Jordan is …
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Celebrating our heritage

Happy Carnival! Team, I’m writing to you from St. Thomas, where I had the joy of participating in our Carnival festivities and celebrating the vibrant energy, joy, and artistry of the Virgin Islands! Celebrating Carnival reminds me why I fight for the Virgin Islands in Congress: Ou…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 3:30 PM

100 days of absolutely nothing

we haven’t been able to get anything done.  Friends,  It has officially been over 100 days since Republicans took control of the House and I’ll be honest… we haven’t been able to get anything done.  No child care. No paid family leave. No gun reform. No abortion rights. No budget. T…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Happy Earth Day from the Virgin Islands!

If you’ve ever been to the U.S. Virgin Islands, or have the privilege of living here, you know how beautiful the shores of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas are.   Friends, If you’ve ever been to the U.S. Virgin Islands, or have the privilege of living here, you know how beau…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Investing in our youth

This is why I do what I do. One of the joys of my role in Congress is having the opportunity to connect with the young people who will be the future leaders of the US Virgin Islands. Earlier this month, my campaign held a kite-making event in St. Croix for young kids and teens to pr…
  Stacey · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 5:13 PM

quick check-in

I just spoke with my finance team about our April fundraising goal, and it looks like we’re running a little behind. Hi team, just quickly checking in with you today! I just spoke with my finance team about our April fundraising goal, and it looks like we’re running a little behind. With a Republ…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM

We’re not having it

Americans see right through Jim Jordan’s charade on the Weaponization Committee. Team: If Republicans think they are going to mansplain committee procedure to Stacey Plaskett, they are in for a lesson. Their continued attempts to make themselves victims and obstruct any useful inve…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 5:04 PM

wild, outlandish, racist

Stacey needs to know that just as she has our back, we have hers. If you haven’t seen it yet, friend, Marjorie Taylor Greene recently went on Fox News to spout wild, outlandish, racist comments.  Families across the country are struggling with the rising costs of healthcare, educati…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 1:23 PM

We pulled your record, team.

Stacey needs to know that just as she has our back, we have hers. Team – Truth and transparency should be the foundation that makes up every level of our government, and yet, it is under attack across the country by right-wing extremists. Now more than ever, Stacey needs to know that…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Bringing home investments

With a leader like Stacey, we will continue to see more investments in affordable housing, clean energy, and critical infrastructure in the Virgin Islands. Friends, Both at home in the Virgin Islands and on Capitol Hill, Stacey Plaskett is working to bring home investments for infra…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 6:13 PM

love and tolerance, not hate

As a mother of five, I know the importance of teaching our children love and tolerance. There is nothing more important than raising our kids to be a good person. Friends, As a mother of five, I know the importance of teaching our children love and tolerance. There is nothing more im…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

A better home for us

Last month, I had the honor of presenting two checks to the St. Croix Foundation and Liberty Place, two local non-profits here in VI. Last month, I had the honor of presenting two checks to the St. Croix Foundation and Liberty Place, two local non-profits here in VI.  Both organizat…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 9:17 PM

My thoughts on the investigations of Donald Trump

I was just on The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News! I shared my thoughts on everything from the investigations of Donald Trump to my work on the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government standing up to Jim Jordan. Friends: I was just on The Takeout with Major…
  Trump Update via Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Trump arrested

this is only the beginning Team: Today, Trump became the first ever President to be arrested. This historic moment is only the beginning of some accountability for the crimes he committed during his campaign and as President. We have to use this momentum to continue pushing for justi…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 3:01 PM

We’re grateful for this team

I’m proud to announce that, all thanks to dedicated supporters like you, we were able to hit our goal and reach 2,000 donors by the end of March!  Team — I’m proud to announce that, all thanks to dedicated supporters like you, we were able to hit our goal and reach 2,000 donors by th…
  Stacey · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 10:35 PM

reaching out

deadline approaching Team, Quickly checking in with you today! My finance team just updated me on our first end-of-quarter fundraising goal for this election year. The good news is we’re closing in! Grassroots supporters like yourself are stepping up to help, and we are so appreciative of everyon…
  Plaskett HQ · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Donald Trump INDICTED

This verdict is just one of many investigations into Trump 🚨BREAKING: A Grand Jury Just Indicted Trump🚨. Team, we’re sure you saw this HUGE news. We are finally getting some accountability for one of the many crimes Trump committed on the campaign trail in 2016. This is a huge step f…
  Weaponization Committee Update via Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 9:12 PM

a web of lies

Republicans in Washington are trying to spin a web of lies on the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government by investigating everything from Twitter to the FBI. Friends, Republicans in Washington are trying to spin a web of lies on the Subcommittee on the Weaponizat…
  Stacey (personal) · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Jim Jordan is Weaponizing this Committee

Jim Jordan’s leadership on this subcommittee is a disservice to the American people. We just wrapped up the third Subcommittee Meeting on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and it’s clear that Jim Jordan’s plan is to weaponize this very committee to push falsehoods. In this …
  Eric Swalwell · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 6:24 PM

We won’t let Jim Jordan pull the wool over our eyes.

It’s obvious that Jim Jordan is wasting everyone’s time. Hey, it’s Eric Swalwell. Jim Jordan wants you to believe that conservatives are victims and are targeted unfairly by the federal government. That’s pretty rich coming from an insurrectionist-backer and Trump puppet like Jordan,…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Claire McCaskill loves Stacey!

Stacey was just on MSNBC and Senator Claire McCaskill could not stop gushing about her work standing up against Jim Jordan on the Weaponization of Government Committee: Friends, Stacey was just on MSNBC and Senator Claire McCaskill could not stop gushing about her work standing up ag…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Our first EOQ fundraising deadline of the year

It’s our most important fundraising deadline of 2023 so far. Friends, I’ll get straight to the point. Our team needs your help and here’s why: Our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline for this election year is Friday, March 31 — and it’s critical we hit our $5,000 goal. It’s our…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Celebrating 13 years of the ACA 🎉

We still have so much to fight for: Friends,  Today is the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, one of the most significant pieces of legislation Congress has passed in the 21st century! Stacey is a proven fighter for healthcare access, and while we celebrate the accomplishme…
  Debbie Wasserman Schultz · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 8:37 PM

my friend and colleague, Stacey Plaskett

Stacey and I share a lot in common. Hi team, Debbie Wasserman Schultz here. I proudly represent Florida’s 25th District in Congress. My job demands that I am a tenacious, hard-working, and passionate leader for South Floridians in Congress in order to improve lives, not turn back th…
  Corruption Alert (via Team Plaskett) · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Truth is not “lame propaganda”

When you call out corruption and lies it makes MAGA bullies like Jim Jordan and their buddies push back Team,  When you call out corruption and lies, it makes MAGA bullies like Jim Jordan and their buddies push back. Can you make a donation now to support Stacey Plaskett’s movement o…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
March 19, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Republicans want Benghazi 2.0

I won't stand for it, team. I went on MSNBC to make it clear that we won’t stop holding Trump accountable for his crimes. There are still multiple ongoing investigations for Trump’s election interference and for inciting a riot against our democracy on January 6th. It’s a lot to ke…
  Stacey (personal) · [email protected]
March 19, 2023 at 1:35 AM

FWD: MAGA Extremists are Attacking Stacey

Hi, friend. I wanted to follow up on my team’s email to make sure you know what we’re up against. This is just a small sample of the hateful comments I’ve received since publicly calling out Jim Jordan for his political stunts and harmful rhetoric. These attacks on my character are …
  Rep. Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Help me fight for truth, justice, and accountability

Dear friend, Truth and accountability should be at the forefront of our democracy. Can you make a grassroots contribution to my movement for transparency and justice? As you know, corruption and unethical practices have become all too common in the GOP. It's become increasingly diff…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 9:36 PM

we’re so close!

We may not have their corporate cash, but we will fight back with people-power! Friend, with just 2 weeks to go before our end-of-quarter deadline, we're working hard to hit our $5,000 fundraising goal – but at this moment, we're still falling short. Can you pitch in $20 to help us c…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM

MAGA Extremists are Attacking Stacey

An influx of bigoted, racist, and harmful comments have flooded Stacey’s social media Team: After Stacey pushed for truth and accountability at last week’s Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government meeting, extremists are attacking her character. An influx of bigote…
  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 12:24 PM

The new Republican Playbook

They will risk our safety and security to score political points at every turn. Last week during the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government committee meeting, Jim Jordan showed us the new Republican playbook: They will risk our safety and security to score polit…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Jim Jordan’s Train Wreck

They want to prove that conservatives are victims... Team: No surprises here, but Jim Jordan and his extremist colleagues are missing the mark on the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.   Their goal was to prove that conservatives are victims of a federal pl…
  Team Plaskett · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 4:46 PM

She’ll never stop fighting

...Stacey is a fighter. Dear team,  We know that Stacey uses her voice to call out injustice and fight for the people, and that never stops even when she faces attacks and road-blocks from extremists. Two years ago, Stacey defended our democracy during Trump’s impeachment trial. An…
  Plaskett Finance Team · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 4:52 PM

We cannot afford to get complacent

We’re just 2 weeks away from the major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. Team,  The key to any progressive campaign is in building a strong foundation, and when you don’t rely on dark money like MAGA extremists, you have to work twice as hard so we can be competitive. Our most im…