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  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Mandela is trailing Ron Johnson in fundraising

Our campaign needs people like you involved in order to win in November. $3,571,522. That's Ron Johnson's cash on hand as of the FEC deadline on June 30. $1,473,830. That's Mandela's cash on hand as of the same FEC deadline. $3. That's what Mandela needs you to give today to close the gap …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Fox News won't tell you this:

Ron Johnson is relying on his right-wing super PACs and special interests donors to hold his seat. Friends, With Election Day just 7 weeks away, the attacks on Mandela are ramping up. Just last week, Sean Hannity spread misinformation about Mandela and his values to millions of Fox News vie…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 18, 2022 at 2:39 PM

PA & NC & FL & OH & WI

These are the five best pick-up opportunities for Democrats this November. Friends - If you're looking for the best way to make a difference in this November's election, look no further than these five candidates who can flip Republican-held Senate seats: John Fetterman in Pennsylvania C…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 7:37 PM

re: Yard signs

One of the most critical parts of running a successful campaign is getting out the vote. Hey Friends, One of the most critical parts of running any successful campaign is getting out the vote. That's why our team is committed to talking directly with voters, spreading our message across the…
  Kory Kozloski, MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 2:37 PM

A tough decision

I took a pretty big risk yesterday…with the hope that you would come through for Mandela. Hey Friends - I made a pretty tough decision yesterday and you need to know about it. Mandela is getting pummeled on the air in Wisconsin with nasty attack ads from Ron Johnson's right-wing dark-money…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 7:09 PM

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The Wisconsin Senate race is the equivalent of a coin toss. But we cannot leave anything up to chance. Friends - Cook Political rates Wisconsin a toss-up. So does Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight. The Wisconsin Senate race is the equivalent of a coin toss. But we cannot leave anything up to c…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 1:34 PM

NEW Marquette Poll: Ron Johnson: 49% | Mandela Barnes: 48%

We cannot ignore the possibility that Ron Johnson could win in November. Team, the Marquette poll released this week shows this race is neck and neck. We'd be lying if we said we weren't worried. Take a look: After leading in previous Marquette polls, Mandela is now trailing by one point. …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 12:38 AM

WOW!! You need to see this:

This may not seem like the kind of money that can win this race. But when we're all chipping in, it all adds up. Friends - We'll be completely honest: when this day began, we weren't sure that we'd reach our goals ahead of tonight's critical mid-month fundraising drive. But things have pick…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

We need to have a big hour – 60 minutes to give it all we've got – in order to get our fundraising back on track. Friends - With time running out before tonight's mid-month fundraising drive ends, we need to share three very important updates. Ron Johnson currently has a fundraising advant…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Thank you in advance

I cannot win this race alone. Friends - I am writing today to humbly ask if you can make your first $3 online contribution before our mid-month fundraising drive ends at midnight. Let me be clear: Flipping Wisconsin's Senate seat this November is not a given. It's going to take an incredibl…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 7:13 PM

NEW POLL: Mandela is trailing Ron Johnson and needs you now

A new Marquette Poll was just released this afternoon and it shows Mandela Barnes trailing Ron Johnson. Friends - Have you been waiting for the perfect time to make your first online contribution to Mandela Barnes? Because there has never been a better time than today. A new Marquette Poll…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 8:13 PM

We're sorry to reach out with this news

If Republicans take back the Senate, they could pass a nationwide abortion ban. Friends - Today Lindsey Graham is introducing a nationwide abortion ban in the Senate. Let us be very blunt: If Republicans take back the Senate, they could move quickly to pass a national ban on abortion. We're…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Mandela can't flip this seat without your support

It's very important that we generate as many donations as possible to have what it takes to defeat Ron Johnson. Friends - Now that Mandela Barnes is the Democratic nominee to take on Ron Johnson in Wisconsin, it's very important that we generate as many donations as possible to have what it…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 8:51 PM

I am writing to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign and John Fetterman's campaign. We're both in the fight to become the 51st vote to expand the Democratic majority but the only way we'll get that chance is with your support. So please, chip in to our campaigns today.

Friends - The 50/50 Senate majority isn’t enough. We have to expand our Democratic majority in order to pass legislation that addresses the needs of working people. That's why John Fetterman and I are in the fight to be the 51st vote to expand our Democratic majority so we can deliver for w…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 3:19 PM

the worst

While Ron Johnson is one of the worst U.S. Senators, Mandela will be one of the best. This guy is one of the absolute worst members of the U.S. Senate: This guy will be one of the best: But the ONLY way that Mandela will make it here: ...is if we are in this together. Mandela is relying …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 12:09 AM

FiveThirtyEight: Ron Johnson favored to win Wisconsin's Senate election

We didn't want you to miss this. Team, this isn't the news we wanted to share this weekend. But here it goes: FiveThirtyEight just released their latest 2022 election forecast showing that Ron Johnson is favored to win Wisconsin's Senate election. Defeating an incumbent senator who is prop…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 11, 2022 at 3:35 PM

The hardest part of running for Senate

The only way we are going to raise what it takes to win is from lots and lots of people chipping in. Friends - One of the hardest parts of running for Senate is the absurd amount of money that it takes to build a successful statewide campaign. As you know, I am not accepting any corporate…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Mandela is counting on you to help fund this campaign

There's only one way we're going to win this race, and that is together. Friends - When Mandela launched this campaign, we knew it was going to take an unprecedented grassroots effort to flip Wisconsin's Senate seat. So far, more than 200,000 people have contributed to stand with Mandela. …
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Your first $3 online contribution →

If you've been waiting to make your first online donation, today is the day. Will you answer Mandela's call? Please make a $3 contribution today to elect Mandela Barnes to the Senate. We're a bit behind on our fundraising this month, and your donation will help us catch up. CONTRIBUTE $3…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 8:37 PM

5 for $5

Friends - Today, we have FIVE reasons why we're asking you to contribute $5 to Mandela's campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Here it goes: In 2020, Joe Biden won Wisconsin by only 20,000 votes. So that means this Senate race is going to be close...very close. The latest Marquette poll …
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Expanding the Democratic Senate majority starts with winning Wisconsin

There is only ONE Republican-held Senate seat in the country that Cook Political rates a toss-up. Yes, it's Wisconsin. Please make a $3 contribution to Mandela Barnes today, and together we are going to flip Wisconsin's Senate seat for Democrats. If you've saved payment info with A…
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Two Lt. Govs, One Fight to 51

Which of us will become that 51st vote? Hi there. It’s John Fetterman, lieutenant governor + Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in PA. If you had told me that the fate of our Democratic majority in Congress would all come down to two lieutenant governors with luscious heads of hair, I proba…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 2:08 PM

sorry

We cannot discount the possibility that Ron Johnson might be a Senator for another six years. Friends - The Wisconsin U.S. Senate race is going to be close. Close enough that we cannot discount the possibility that Ron Johnson might be a Senator for another six years. We're sorry to put t…
  Mandela Barnes for Senate · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 10:05 PM

CNN rates Wisconsin's Senate seat among most likely to flip

This race will be very close, and we can't leave anything up to chance. We want to make sure you didn't miss this: CNN released their most recent Senate race rankings — and Wisconsin is among the most likely seats to flip in the whole country. This is going to be a highly competitive race, …
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 3:24 PM

We're writing to give you a very honest update about our fundraising

We wouldn't ask if your donation wasn't so important to the success of this campaign. Friends - We want to give you a very honest update about our campaign's fundraising. Here it goes: Now that we're in the final sprint before Election Day, our team has created weekly fundraising projecti…
  MandelaBarnes.com · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 10:12 PM

Your first $3 online contribution

$3. That's the contribution we're asking you to make to Mandela today. At the end of this month, we face a very big test for our campaign: the last quarterly FEC fundraising deadline before Election Day. Shortly after the deadline, we are required to publicly report our fundraising numbe…
  Mandela Barnes Campaign · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Respectfully asking for $3 to help Mandela defeat Ron Johnson

We wouldn't ask if your donation wasn't so important to the success of this campaign. Friends - If you take a look at the Senate map for 2022, there are very few states that are as important as Wisconsin. Let us explain: Defending the Democratic Senate majority will ultimately come down …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 10:13 PM

My story

It is not an exaggeration to say that my parents' union jobs are the reason why I am a U.S. Senate candidate today. Friends - My dad spent 30 years assembling catalytic converters in Milwaukee. Let me tell you, he would be the first to say that if you want something built right, build it…
  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…