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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 2:38 PM

This is a long email about the reality of American workers today, and what's at stake in this race. I hope you'll read it, and then contribute $3 to help me flip Wisconsin's Senate seat

I believe we can create a future where hard work pays off and everyone can get a fair shot at the American dream. Friends - My story is a Wisconsin story. My story wouldn’t be possible without my parents’ union jobs. I don’t come from a wealthy or well-connected family. I grew up in Milwa…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM

If we told you that your $3 donation today would take Ron Johnson out of the Senate and expand the Democratic Senate majority, would you chip in?

Friends - Imagine it's two months from now... We're only a few days away from Election Day when we'll have the opportunity to send Mandela Barnes to the U.S. Senate. Volunteers are talking to voters all across Wisconsin about how this race will determine control of the Senate, and how Man…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Mandela's story (Photos enclosed)

Growing up, this little boy learned never to settle for what is, but to reach for what can be. Friends - Growing up, this little boy learned to never settle for what is, but to reach for what can be. He graduated from high school and started college at the age of only 16. Then, at the ag…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 2:09 PM

I'm writing today to ask you to add your name to say you personally endorse my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. But first, I hope you'll give me a chance to explain why I'm coming to you with this request at this moment.

It's very important that we show the grassroots strength behind this campaign. Hi there, it's Mandela here. I'm writing today to ask you to add your name to say you personally endorse my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. But first, I hope you'll give me a chance to explain why I'm comi…
  John Fetterman & Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 9:04 PM

We're two tall, bald guys just trying to get the job done.

Hey there, it's John Fetterman.John Fetterman And Mandela Barnes here.Mandela Barnes I'm running for U.S. Senate in PA.John Fetterman And I'm running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin.Mandela Barnes PA is like way cooler than WI.🙄 But Mandela and I have a numb…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 3:39 PM

Urgently asking for $3 to help Mandela take on $7.8 million in attack ads

It could mean trouble for our campaign if we let this new attack ad go unanswered. Friends - $7.8 million. That's how much one outside group plans to spend right now attacking Mandela. $3. That's what we're urgently asking you to contribute to help Mandela fight back. Just yesterday, thi…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 3:25 PM

The $3 donation Mandela needs you to make today

This is an FEC deadline month, and every single day matters. Friends - Before you go on with your day, we need to ask you to contribute to Mandela Barnes. Let us explain: This month is an FEC deadline month, which means we have some VERY ambitious goals we need to meet before the deadli…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign Official · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 12:38 AM

OMG... IT IS HAPPENING!!!!!

We gotta be honest, when the morning started we weren’t sure if we’d reach our August fundraising goals before midnight tonight. Friends - We gotta be honest, when the morning started we weren’t sure if we’d reach our August fundraising goals before midnight tonight. And as the day went on…
  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 9:43 PM

I’m asking if you can contribute $3 to Mandela Barnes before tonight's end-of-month deadline

We need Mandela in the Senate. Hi there, It’s Elizabeth Warren. I’m about to ask if you can make a contribution to Mandela Barnes’ campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. But first, I’d like to take a moment to talk about why your support would make a real difference. Wisconsin is one of Dem…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 7:08 PM

not good news

We still have a few hours left, but we need lots and lots of donations before midnight. It’s gotta start with you. Please. Friends - We’ve sent a number of fundraising emails in advance of tonight’s August fundraising deadline. Our hope was that you would take those messages as a sign of j…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 4:08 PM

wanna know why?

It’s because CNN says Wisconsin’s Senate seat is one of Democrats’ best chances to flip a seat in November. Friends - Turn on the television, pick up your cell phone or turn on a computer almost anywhere in Wisconsin and you’ll see ads attacking Mandela Barnes. Wanna know why? It’s because…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 12:38 PM

Humbly asking you to make your first online contribution before our midnight deadline.

CNN says we’re one of the most likely Democrats to flip a seat and Nate Silver’s projections agree. Friends - Mandela Barnes here, humbly asking if you can please make your first online contribution before our August fundraising drive ends at midnight tonight. We have received a lot of in…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Is there ANYTHING we can say to you?

What if we told you we have a critical campaign finance deadline that ends TOMORROW at midnight, so time is running out. Friends - Is there ANYTHING at all we can say to convince you to make your first online contribution to Mandela Barnes' campaign right now? What if we told you we have a…
  LTC (Ret.) Alexander Vindman · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Respectfully asking you to contribute $3 to Mandela Barnes’ campaign today. He CAN defeat Ron Johnson.

When I reported the infamous phone call that led to Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry, I did it because someone had to hold him accountable. Hi there, friends. It's Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alexander Vindman. When I reported the infamous phone call that led to Donald Trump's impeachment…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 1:16 PM

please give me a chance to explain

The reason this matters is because right now, Ron Johnson’s campaign and his allies are flooding the airwaves with ads. Friends - In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution directly to my campaign to defeat Ron Johnson in Wisconsin. Please give me a chance to explain wh…
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 11:08 PM

We’re getting drowned out

We just learned that Mitch McConnell’s shady super PAC is dumping $28 million into attack ads to defeat our campaign and retake the Senate majority. Hello, At the end of this email, I will ask you to rush a critical contribution split between my campaign and Mandela Barnes before our end-of-…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM

5-second rule... but for overturning an election

Ron Johnson was part of a plan to deliver a slate of fake Wisconsin electors to Vice President Pence. Friends - On January 6, while Josh Hawley was cheering on insurrectionists outside the Capitol, Ron Johnson was part of a plan to deliver a slate of fake Wisconsin electors to Vice Presiden…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Thank you in advance

As you read this, Wisconsin is getting flooded with outside spending aimed to defeat us. Friends - In less than 3 days, we close the books on an absolutely critical fundraising deadline for Mandela Barnes’ campaign to defeat Ron Johnson. Right now, as you read this, Wisconsin is getting fl…
  Mandela for Senate · [email protected]
August 28, 2022 at 10:11 PM

$1

That is the contribution Mandela Barnes is humbly asking you to make today. $1. That is the contribution Mandela Barnes is humbly asking you to make today. Yes, just $1. $1 to help us reach our goals before this week’s August fundraising deadline ends. $1 to help us fight back against the …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 28, 2022 at 1:38 PM

you deserve an honest explanation

You deserve to know more. Give us a chance to explain Friends - We’ve sent a number of fundraising emails ahead of this August fundraising drive. We hope you’ll take that as a sign of just how important this drive is. But you deserve to know more. Give us a chance to explain: As you read th…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Ron Johnson pretending to be on the phone dot gif

But one thing is for sure. He is NOT faking phone calls to donors. Friends - Here’s a video of Ron Johnson pretending to be on the phone when asked by a reporter about his role in the plot to deliver fake electors on January 6. But one thing is for sure. He is NOT faking phone calls to don…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Nate Silver’s 538 says this is one of the CLOSEST RACES IN THE COUNTRY

This race is just as likely to be won by the Democrat or the Republican. Friends - According to Nate Silver’s 538, the Wisconsin Senate race is one of the closest races in the country. Wisconsin is the only toss-up GOP-held Senate seat in the nation. This race is our best chance to oust a R…
  U.S. Senator Chris Murphy · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 9:38 PM

I am writing today to ask you directly: please contribute to Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate before his August fundraising deadline ends. I would not ask if it was not so important. - Chris

I can’t wait to work together with Mandela on the issues we care about, but it’s going to take all of us doing our part to help him there. Friends - I am writing today to ask if you would make a $3 contribution to Mandela Barnes' U.S. Senate campaign before his August fundraising deadline c…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 1:54 PM

My name is Mandela Barnes and in 74 days, I am going to beat Ron Johnson.

You know Ron Johnson? The guy who celebrated overturning Roe vs. Wade? Good morning. My name is Mandela Barnes, and in 74 days I am going to beat Ron Johnson and flip this seat so we can have the votes in the Senate to make the change we need. You know Ron Johnson? The guy who celebrated ov…
  Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 10:17 PM

not great.

We have two choices: either we need lots more people to donate, or we need people to donate a little more than they have before. Good news: Ever since Mandela Barnes became the Democratic nominee the number of individual donations we’ve received has increased dramatically. And that’s impor…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 1:46 PM

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He saw the polls. He saw Mandela with a lead. But he also sees our cash-on-hand in FEC reports… See this guy? He saw the polls. He saw Mandela with a lead. But he also sees our cash-on-hand in FEC reports. So now his dark money group is pouring $2.5 million worth of ads into Wisconsin to …
  Val Demings · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 10:31 PM

I’m officially the Democratic nominee

I'm officially the Democratic nominee in Florida's critical Senate race. We did it: I'm officially the Democratic nominee in Florida's critical Senate race, and it's all thanks to the overwhelming support of this grassroots team. This is a massive step forward in our movement to flip Florida…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 1:34 PM

Is there ANYTHING we can do to convince you?

What if we told you we are being out-raised and out-spent and if we’re going to win this race we need lots of people chipping-in to help us close the gap? Friends - Is there ANYTHING we can do to convince you that today is the day to make your first online donation to Mandela Barnes's campa…
  Tony Evers & Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 2:10 PM

An important message from both of us

Hey everybody, Mandela here.Mandela Barnes And Governor Tony Evers. Tony Evers We’re coming to you today to ask if you’ll help me beat Ron Johnson and flip this Senate seat while helping Tony win re-election as Governor this November by splitting a $20.22 donation…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 4:55 PM

131,466 people have contributed to Mandela so far. Will you join them by chipping in today?

Together we are building the movement that is going to defeat Ron Johnson. Friends - You're part of a powerful movement that is going to defeat Ron Johnson and flip Wisconsin's Senate seat. Take a look: 131,466donors to this campaign 37,284donors in Wisconsin 251,372donations made to Mand…
  Kory Kozloski, MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 11:07 PM

A very difficult decision

I took a big risk yesterday...with the hope that you would come through for Mandela. Hey Friends - Kory here, Mandela's Campaign Manager. I made a very difficult decision last Friday during our team's budget meeting. It's become pretty clear that in order to keep growing our broad coalition…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 10:34 PM

dangerous

We knew it was coming... Friends - We knew it was coming... The moment the Marquette poll came out showing Mandela Barnes with a growing lead over Ron Johnson, National Republicans launched a huge negative ad buy. Mandela Barnes is "different." Mandela Barnes is "dangerous,” the ad says... …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Can you make your first $3 online contribution today?

We're at a huge turning point in this race. Friends - $3. That’s the contribution we’re respectfully asking you to make today to elect Mandela Barnes to the U.S. Senate this November. So far, more than 100,000 people have contributed to help flip Wisconsin's Senate seat. Mandela has receiv…
  Eric H. Holder, Jr. · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 10:34 PM

I am personally asking you to contribute to Mandela Barnes' campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin

Friends - On January 6th, 2021, domestic terrorists intent on minority rule staged an insurrection and attacked our nation’s Capitol. They failed — but only barely. And if the revelations of the January 6th committee are any indication, they will try again — unless they are held accountable.…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Wahhhhh!

Poor Ron Johnson. Friends - Poor Ron Johnson. Not literally. He’s quite rich. But he’s very very sad about it. He went on the radio earlier this year to complain that his net worth has only doubled since becoming a senator, from $24 million to $48 million according to estimates. Here’s us, …
  Gabby Giffords · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Please give me a chance to explain

Instead of focusing on what I cannot do, I’ve set tougher and tougher goals for myself. Friends - In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution to Mandela Barnes’ campaign for the U.S. Senate. Please let me explain why your help is so important. After a gunman shot me in t…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 10:45 PM

HOLY COW you have to see this new poll from TODAY

A new Marquette Poll just dropped hours ago and it shows Mandela Barnes leading Ron Johnson in a close race. Friends - If you have been waiting for the right time to make your first online donation to Mandela Barnes’ campaign...today is THE day. Here’s why: A new Marquette Poll just dropped…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Can you take Mandela's quick issues survey?

Now that the general election is officially underway, Mandela is hoping to hear from you about what issues are most important to you. Team - Now that the general election is officially underway, it's important that Mandela hears directly from you about what issues you care about most. Your…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 3:24 PM

PA + NC + FL + OH + WI

When you look at the Senate map for 2022, these are the five most important pick-up opportunities for Democrats. Friends - When you look at the Senate map for 2022, these are the five most important pick-up opportunities for Democrats: John Fetterman in Pennsylvania Cheri Beasley in North…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Trouble ahead

We weren't sure whether we would reach our goals before tonight's mid-month fundraising deadline. Friends - When this day began, we weren't too sure that we would meet our fundraising goals ahead of tonight's mid-month fundraising deadline. But we are getting close. Close enough that if we…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 1:34 PM

pummeled

We have some very ambitious fundraising goals we need to meet this month. One $3 donation. That is what we’re humbly asking you to make before Mandela’s mid-month fundraising drive comes to an end tonight at midnight. We’ll explain more shortly, but if you can make that $3 donation right n…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 14, 2022 at 11:35 PM

A chance to explain

The way we're going to win this race is by building the largest grassroots coalition that Wisconsin has ever seen. Friends - I am about to ask you to make a $3 contribution to my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Please give me a chance to explain why your contribution is so important…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Here comes the kitchen sink

Our campaign is going to face a relentless onslaught of attack ads against Mandela. Here comes the kitchen sink. Yesterday a right-wing super PAC launched the first of what will be many attack ads against Mandela between now and November. And it is very important that we respond. Now that …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Ron Johnson is someone who sides with conspiracy theorists, supports the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe, and calls climate change "bulls**t." The ONLY way we'll defeat him in November is from lots of people contributing small donations. Can you chip in for Mandela Barnes today?

Mandela will send Ron Johnson packing in November. Hi there - If you are looking for three reasons to contribute today to help Mandela Barnes defeat Ron Johnson, please keep reading. Ron Johnson sided with conspiracy theorists who tried to overturn the election — and he personally particip…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 2:32 PM

We’re writing to be as honest as we can about why we’re humbly asking you to make your first $3 contribution to Mandela’s campaign today

The toughest stretch of this campaign starts now. Hi there - Let us be as honest as we can possibly be about where things currently stand in this race. Mandela is now the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate to take on Ron Johnson in Wisconsin, and the latest Marquette poll has Mandela leadi…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 11:09 PM

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

The vast majority of the contributions we receive come from people chipping in online, often in response to emails like this one. Hi there, Mandela Barnes here. Since I became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, our campaign has received thousands of contributions from peop…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 7:17 PM

25,000 General Election Donors before midnight

Every donation will make it possible to flip this seat. Let us be very honest with you, team: The only way that Mandela will have the resources to flip this seat is from lots of people contributing what they can. That's why we've set an ambitious goal of reaching 25,000 General Election Do…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 2:22 PM

The race to defeat Ron Johnson starts now

There's never been a more important time to show you stand with Mandela. Friends - Mandela Barnes is now up against Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, and this race is rated as a toss-up. The general election starts NOW, and we don't have any time to waste. There's never been a mo…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 12:07 AM

Will you chip in $3 to become a General Election Founding Donor?

The path to defending the Democratic Senate majority runs through Wisconsin. First, Mandela became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Then, thousands of people across the country made contributions to help him flip this seat and defeat Ron Johnson. Now, we're asking you t…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Mandela needs a LOT of donations today to flip Wisconsin's Senate seat

There has never been a more important time to chip in to show you stand with Mandela. Friends - Now that Mandela Barnes is officially the Democratic nominee to take on Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, it's very important that we generate as many donations as we possibly can to hav…