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  Kory Kozloski via MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
February 3, 2022 at 3:41 PM

I want you to see this

This team has a lot to be proud of. Friends - I wanted to be sure you had a chance to see this Q4 memo that our campaign released this week. This team has a lot to be proud of. I hope you'll take a moment to read through the memo, and then contribute $3 to help Mandela stay on the path to …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Looking for 5,000 signatures today

It's important that we show the strength of this grassroots team. Friends - Last summer when Mandela decided to run for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, there was one thing we knew right off the bat. There is no way that Mandela can defeat Ron Johnson and flip this Senate seat alone. That's some…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 10:02 PM

You deserve an explanation

When Mandela goes on to win this race, you can know that it was the response to these emails that helped make it possible. Friends - We've reached out a number of times before tonight's critical monthly fundraising deadline. So we thought we'd take a moment to explain why these emails are …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 4:31 PM

I'm asking you directly

I am counting on an unprecedented grassroots movement to defeat Ron Johnson. Friends - I am reaching out to sincerely ask you to contribute $3 before tonight's end-of-month fundraising deadline. Here's why: Wisconsin's Senate seat has been rated one of the most likely to flip in 2022. This…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Mandela can't flip Wisconsin's Senate seat without you

It's so important that we're in this together. Friends - $3. That's the donation we're asking you to make before tomorrow's important end-of-month fundraising deadline. You may be thinking, "$3 doesn't seem like the kind of money that can flip Wisconsin's Senate seat." But your $3 goes a l…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 29, 2022 at 4:41 PM

My dad worked 3rd shift at the General Motors plant, and my mom was a Milwaukee school teacher for 30 years

This is my story. Friends - I was born in Milwaukee, in one of the most impoverished and incarcerated zip codes in the state. A community lacking resources, but brimming with joy, resilience, and hardworking, brilliant people. My mom was a Milwaukee school teacher for 30 years, and my dad …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM

If you knew this little boy would become a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, wouldn't you contribute to make it possible?

This little boy is Mandela Barnes, and right now he's TIED with Ron Johnson. Friends - If you knew that this little boy would become a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, wouldn't you contribute to help make it possible? If you knew he could be the one to expand the Democratic Senate majority, w…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Can you make your first online donation for Mandela today?

The only way we're going to win this race is if we're in this together. Friends - We're quickly approaching an important end-of-month fundraising deadline, which is why we're reaching out today. Our campaign has received over 50,000 donations. That's incredible. Each one has put Mandela in…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Supreme Court Justice Breyer is retiring. Here's what's next:

We simply cannot afford to wait. Friends - Earlier today, news broke that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to retire. This is a big reminder about how critical the Democratic majority is in the U.S. Senate, and how close it will be in 2022. We can't leave anything to chance…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Your first donation to Mandela's campaign:

We know we ask often. But we hope you take that as a sign of just how important these emails are to our campaign. Friends - July 20, 2021. That was the day Mandela announced his campaign for U.S. Senate. It was a big and exciting day in Milwaukee. Since then, we've received over 50,000 on…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 4:05 PM

We can't expand the Senate majority unless we win in Wisconsin

We can absolutely win this race…but only if we're in this together. Friends - Before we ask you to chip in for Mandela, we wanted to quickly remind you of the stakes in this race: If we elect Mandela to the U.S. Senate, he will be the 50th vote to end the filibuster and he will support pr…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Mandela will be the 50th vote to end the filibuster

Friends - Last night, Republicans in the Senate yet again used the filibuster to block legislation to protect the right to vote. Let's be clear: It is now more important than ever that we have a 50th vote in the Senate to abolish the filibuster and take action on important issues like voti…
  Kory Kozloski via MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Just in → Our Q4 fundraising numbers:

This latest quarter brings our campaign’s fundraising total to over $2.3 million with nearly 50,000 individual donations since launching. Hey team, I've got some exciting news to share with you today. This morning, our campaign announced our Q4 fundraising numbers. And it's clear that this …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Can you sign my petition calling on the Senate to end the filibuster and pass the Freedom to Vote Act?

It is up to each and every one of us to preserve our democracy and our fundamental right to vote. Friends - The Senate is set to vote on the Freedom to Vote Act very soon, and I am asking you to sign my petition to say you want the Senate to end the filibuster and pass this critical legisla…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy today

Dr. King's work was about empowering people to play an active role in creating the change they want to see. Friends - Today, as we celebrate the life and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the movement for equality he has inspired, we find ourselves as a nation in the mid…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 15, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Urgently asking for $3 to flip Wisconsin's Senate seat

It may not seem like the kind of money that can win this race. But it all adds up when all of us are chipping in. Friends - When this day began, we really weren't sure whether we'd meet our goals ahead of tonight's critical mid-month fundraising deadline. But we're getting close. First it…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Some good news. . .and some bad news

Since Ron Johnson got in the race, we've seen an incredible response. But now we need to keep up the pace. Friends - We've got some good news…and some bad news. First, the good news: Since Ron Johnson announced he's running for re-election we have seen an incredible response from this gras…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Respectfully asking for your $3 contribution today

We can defeat Ron Johnson in November, but only if we're in this together. The Wisconsin Senate race is officially on, team. If you are ready to send Mandela Barnes to the U.S. Senate, this is an important week to show it. With Ron Johnson announcing his re-election campaign earlier this w…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 2:06 PM

$2,300,747.23.

We urgently need to start building the kind of campaign that can take Ron Johnson on and win. 5,369. That's the number of online donations we've received since Ron Johnson announced he's running for re-election. $2,300,747.23. That is Ron Johnson's cash on hand as of the most recent FEC fun…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 4:32 PM

I'm writing to ask if you can contribute $3 to my campaign for U.S. Senate today. With Ron Johnson running for re-election, I'm counting on your support to build the kind of campaign that can defeat him. Every donation helps.

I cannot do this alone. Defeating Ron Johnson is going to require all of us. Friends - I am writing to ask if you can make a contribution to my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Please give me a chance to explain why your contribution – especially today – is so important. Earlier this…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 11:17 PM

(bump) Did you see Cory Booker endorsed Mandela?

Let's send an unmistakable message that our campaign is the one that's best prepared to defeat Ron Johnson. Please make a $3 contribution to help Mandela defeat Ron Johnson and flip Wisconsin's Senate seat. Any amount helps. If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your dona…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 4:15 PM

I'm endorsing Mandela Barnes, and I'm asking you to contribute to his campaign today

We have a real opportunity to flip Wisconsin blue, but it won't happen without your support. This is a big week for Wisconsin, team. On Sunday, Ron Johnson announced that he's running for Senate again in 2022, and election experts rank Wisconsin as our number one opportunity to beat a Repub…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 9:32 PM

re: Ron Johnson

Yesterday Ron Johnson announced he's running for re-election, and Mandela is counting on lots of people chipping in today to flip this seat. Friends - We know we've been emailing you a lot, so we'll keep this brief. Yesterday morning, Ron Johnson announced that he's running for re-election…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Is there ANYTHING we can say? Especially today...

What if we told you CNN says this is one of Democrats best chances to flip a seat in 2022? Friends - Is there ANYTHING we can say to convince you to make your first donation to Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate today? Especially today. What if we told you Ron Johnson just announced yeste…
  Kory Kozloski, MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 1:01 AM

pummeled

There's never been a more important time than today to show you stand with Mandela. One $3 donation. That is what we are asking you to contribute tonight, now that Ron Johnson is officially running for re-election. I’ll explain more if you keep reading, but if you're ready to make that $3 …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Ron Johnson is running: Here's what's next:

This is going to be a very close race that could come down to just a handful of votes. Friends - This is the most important day of our campaign so far to date. Earlier today, Ron Johnson made his official announcement that he is running for re-election. Mandela Barnes is the best candidat…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 9, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Ron Johnson is running. Humbly asking for $3 to beat him

Today is an important day to show you're ready to send Mandela Barnes to the U.S. Senate. Friends - If you have been waiting for the right time to make your first online contribution to elect Mandela Barnes to the Senate, then today is the perfect day. A short while ago, Ron Johnson annou…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 3:02 PM

A really difficult decision

I took a pretty big risk yesterday…with the hope that you would come through for Mandela. Hey friends - Kory here, Mandela's campaign manager. I made a difficult decision during our budget meeting yesterday. It's become clear that in order to keep growing our coalition of supporters all acr…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 8:52 PM

JUST IN: Ron Johnson is running

Here we go, team. A Republican source just said that Ron Johnson will seek re-election, and is expected to make an official announcement VERY soon. So we need to be ready. And the ONLY way Mandela will have the resources required to flip this Senate seat is from lots of people contributing…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 4:20 PM

This is a long email about why I'm running for Senate

My path here is different than most. Friends - I'm writing to you today to share my story about why I'm running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. I hope you'll take a moment out of your day to keep reading. My path here is different than most. I was born in Milwaukee, in one of the most impover…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 7:07 PM

January 6th

The foundation of our democracy is under attack, both nationally and right here in Wisconsin. Friends - As we mark one year since the violent insurrection attacks on the U.S. Capitol, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the importance of protecting our democracy. Let me be very clear: This…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 4:26 PM

3 reasons:

Control of the Senate could be decided by what happens in Wisconsin. Friends - If you need three reasons to make your first $3 contribution to elect Mandela Barnes to the U.S. Senate, please keep reading: The Cook Political Report rates Wisconsin as a toss-up, which is another way of sayi…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Can you please add your name to say you personally endorse Mandela's campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin?

It's important that we show we're in this together. Friends - When Mandela first announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin last summer, there was one thing we knew for certain. Mandela cannot defeat Ron Johnson and flip this Senate seat alone. It is going to require ALL of us. S…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Thank you

I am very humbled by the level of support this campaign has received so far. Friends - First of all, I'd like to wish you and yours a Happy New Year. I hope you get some time to relax and reflect, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy some well-deserved time off after a long year. …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 12:02 AM

the problem is...

Friends - If everyone who reads this email chipped in $3, we would easily blow past our FEC deadline goal of 5,000 donations before tonight's deadline at midnight, and be well on our way to raising what we need for Mandela to defeat Ron Johnson. But the problem is…not everyone contributes, …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Wow! You've got to see this:

We're closing in our 5,000 donations goal…your donation could be the one that puts us over the top. Please make a $3 contribution before midnight to stand with Mandela before tonight's FEC fundraising deadline. Any amount helps. If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Respectfully asking if you can contribute $3 before tonight's FEC deadline. These emails are, honestly, a big part of how we fund this campaign and will win this race.

The only way we'll flip this Senate seat and defeat Ron Johnson is if we're in this together. Friends - I know we've sent you a good number of emails this week. Probably more than some of your friends and family send you. But I hope you will take that as a sign of just how important these …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Can you take a look at your supporter record?

We're closing in on tomorrow's FEC fundraising deadline, and Mandela needs your help in order to reach the goals we've set for our campaign. Friends - Take a look at your supporter record for Mandela's campaign: Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin2021 Supporter Record Name: On file Supporter ID:…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM

5,000 donations goal update:

We want you to know where we currently stand heading into tomorrow's FEC fundraising deadline. Friends - Is there ANYTHING we can do to convince you to contribute today to help Mandela beat Ron Johnson and flip this Senate seat? This isn't the news we wanted to share this morning, but we'r…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Your first $3 contribution before our FEC deadline ends?

The hardest stretch of this campaign is yet to come…and we need to be ready. Friends - We are urgently asking you to make your first contribution to our campaign before our FEC deadline ends on Friday at midnight. Here is why this request is so important: So far, about 25,000 people have c…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 2:48 PM

We’ve got a problem

The truth is that Mandela relies on the response we receive to emails like this one to help fund this campaign. Friends - Yesterday Mandela announced our campaign's goal of reaching 5,000 donations during these final days before the FEC fundraising deadline. We're doing great so far...we …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Please let me explain

A lot of people are going to be watching to see what numbers we report. Friends - Today I am asking you to make your first contribution. Before you go on with your day, I hope you’ll let me explain why this request – particularly today – is so important to the success of our campaign. Here…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Respectfully asking you to chip in $3 before we're legally required to report our fundraising numbers

After the FEC deadline on December 31, we will need to publicly report how much money we've raised. Friends - We'll get right to the point: The week ahead is going to be the most important week of the campaign so far. After the FEC deadline on December 31, we are legally required to public…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 2:21 PM

CRUSH our FINAL goal of 2021

Having the peace of mind that we can hit our goals before this deadline would mean so much. Friends - If everyone who got this email donated just $3 to Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate, we would CRUSH our fundraising goals before this FEC deadline and be well on the way toward beating Ro…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Thank you in advance.

You can count on me to work hard. I will talk to every voter I can in this campaign. Friends - I am writing today to humbly ask if you can make your first $3 contribution before our FEC fundraising deadline ends in just a few days. Here’s the truth: You can count on me to work hard. I will …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 3:09 PM

No one wants a Senator bought and paid for by corporations.

That’s why Mandela Barnes is rejecting corporate PAC money. Friends - No one wants a Senator bought and paid for by corporations. That’s why Mandela Barnes is rejecting corporate PAC money. It’s also why we send these emails. Because without those huge checks, we need lots and lots and lots…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 12:41 AM

Joe Manchin:

We know these can be difficult and frustrating times, but we cannot despair. There’s too much at stake. Friends - Earlier this morning, Joe Manchin declared he was a “no” on President Biden’s Build Back Better bill... and he did it on Fox News, of all places. We know these can be difficult …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM

These emails...

We send A LOT of them. Probably more than most of your friends and family. So we want to explain why these messages are so important. Friends - We send a number of emails. Probably more than most of your friends and family. So we want to ask for a moment to explain why these messages are so…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
December 18, 2021 at 3:31 PM

$3

Think about some of the things $3 can buy in your life. Friends - Think about some of the things $3 can buy in your life. Now what if someone said to you that for $3 you could retire Ron Johnson? What if someone said to you that for $3 we could find that 51st vote to abolish the filibuster?…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Please sign Mandela Barnes’ petition calling on the United States Senate to abolish the filibuster to pass legislation protecting and expanding the right of all Americans to vote and pick their elected officials.

Yesterday afternoon, news broke that the United States is shifting its focus to voting rights. Friends - Yesterday afternoon, news broke that the United States Senate is shifting its focus to voting rights. That’s important, because time is running out. Time is running out to combat voter s…