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  Anne Holton · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Honoring dads like Tim

  Hi friends,  My husband, Tim Kaine, has had a lot of jobs over the years – civil rights lawyer, professor, mayor, governor of Virginia, senator – but the one he loves the most is being a father.   If you ask any mom or dad about navigating that first year of parenthood, they’ll tell you it’s one …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Before midnight

   Friends, I’m writing to ask if you’ll consider making a donation to my re-election campaign before midnight tonight.  I’m incredibly grateful for the way this team always steps up to support the important work we’re doing together. You’ve been by my side for years, and the truth is, I wouldn’t b…
  Jenny Nadicksbernd, Kaine 2024 · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 5:54 PM

My tracking spreadsheet (help!)

I’m not going to sugarcoat this: We are not in a good place right now.   Friends, I’m not going to sugarcoat this:  We are not in a good place right now. We fell short on our May fundraising goal. I was certain that come June, we’d see our numbers go up and be able to get back on track and keep thi…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 2:24 PM

The most meaningful work of my life

I’ve gotta tell you how much I love being your Senator.   Friends -- I’ve gotta tell you how much I love being your Senator.   Waking up every day and getting to go represent Virginians in the U.S. Senate is the most meaningful work of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to ac…
  Kaine Campaign - Senior Strategy Team · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Our June budget

All hope is NOT lost - but we do need your help.   Friends,   Despite our best efforts, we fell short of our fundraising goal in May. Now, all hope is not lost. We have plenty of time to get back on track, and we have an incredible team of supporters who always step up when it counts. But like Tim s…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Why I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate

I hope you'll be by my side in this campaign - but first, let me talk about why I'm running.   Friends --  I want to talk about why I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate.  Throughout my life I’ve been honored to serve people as a missionary, civil rights lawyer, and elected official at the …
  Jenny Nadicksbernd · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Glenn Youngkin’s million dollar checks

Team, we need to talk about Glenn Youngkin’s war chest.   Team, we need to talk about Glenn Youngkin’s war chest.   At the end of this year’s first quarter, Youngkin’s fundraising arm reported a record-breaking haul. His team said it was “just the start” -- and they were right. At least twice since …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Gun violence - where do we go from here?

Tim Kaine for Virginia This is a long email, but I really need you to read every word.   Friends, earlier this spring, I got a letter from a Virginia student. I want to share part of what she wrote to me. The student said:  Hello Senator. I am terrified to go to school. I have lived i…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Women’s freedom is under attack. I’m fighting back. Are you with me?

  Friends,  Women’s freedom is under attack -- period.   From last June’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, to the more recent and ongoing legal battle around the safe and effective abortion medication called mifepristone, to the full abortion bans in effect in 14 states across the …
  Kaine 2024 · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 1:47 PM

SIGN ON: Hold the Senate majority in 2024

“The 2024 Senate map could be brutal for Democrats.” —The Washington Post   “The 2024 Senate map could be brutal for Democrats.” —The Washington Post “Republicans savor 2024 Senate map.” —Axios  “Senate GOP Election Chief Sees 2024 Map As Decade-Defining” —Bloomberg One thing is clear, folks: We are…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Add your name: Pass the Equality Act and support LGBTQ+ Americans

  Friends, Happy National Pride Month!   I’m so glad to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This month, and every month, I want every LGBTQ+ Virginian and American to know: You are loved for who you are -- and I am committed to working to protect your rights and safety, because every single one of us d…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
June 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Following up with you

  Friends,  I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support you’ve shown me -- not just this past month, but for years now (and for many of you, decades!).   Working in the business of politics and public office has its challenges. There’s a whole lot of division, conflic…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM

A last-minute request from me to you

  Dear friend,  I’m writing to you with an important request for my re-election campaign.  With just hours left until the end of May, our team is in a critical position regarding our fundraising goal. That’s why I’m personally reaching out to you today.   As Republicans jump into the race to try to…
  Kaine Re-Election HQ · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 1:11 PM

We're making progress!

Last week, we told you about our May fundraising tracking spreadsheet -- and noted that we still needed to raise $41,323 before midnight on May 31 (that’s tomorrow!) to reach our goal.   Last week, we told you about our May fundraising tracking spreadsheet -- and noted that we still needed to raise…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 29, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Reflecting on Memorial Day

  Friends,  Today, I am thinking of the many brave service members who have sacrificed everything for our freedoms. Their courage and their dedication to protecting our safety and the sanctity of our democratic values is truly remarkable -- I’m so grateful for all those who have served our country.…
  Team Kaine · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM

One of the most important Senate races in 2024 is up for grabs

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks,  One of the most vulnerable Democrats in the Senate is up for reelection next year -- and if he loses, odds are Mitch McConnell will take control of the Senate and assume the role of Majority Leader. We’re talking, of course, about Tim’s friend Jon Tes…
  Kaine Victory 2024 · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM

Inside: Our May tracking spreadsheet. Take a look →

  Team, before you sign off for the holiday weekend, please take a minute to review this internal tracking spreadsheet for our May fundraising goal:As you can see, we have a big number left to raise -- and just a few days left to get it done. So we have to ask: Can you pitch in any amount to help c…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 2:06 PM

A short note as we close out May

  Friends, we’re almost at the holiday weekend, so I’ll keep this short: We’re just a few days away from closing out May and entering the last month of the quarter, which means our next FEC filing deadline is approaching. My team works hard to build up the resources that our campaign needs to build…
  Kaine Campaign - Senior Strategy Team · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM

MEMO: Inside our campaign strategy for 2024

Team, As we get closer to the election, we’ve been building out a campaign strategy that will not only send Senator Kaine back to Congress, but also support all our other great Democrats who will be on the ballot -- from President Biden all the way down the ticket. Since you’re one of our most…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM

North Carolina abortion ban becomes law, leaving Virginia as the only state in the South without significant abortion restrictions

  North Carolina’s Abortion Ban Becomes Law Despite Governor’s Veto FIGHT BACK >> Despite Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s best efforts, North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature significantly restricted abortion care last week, lowering the cutoff for abortions from 20 to 12 weeks.   This…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 21, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Mothers and infants are dying needlessly

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hi folks, The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of comparable nations, and it’s only getting worse with time – maternal mortality rates have risen in recent years, even though more than 80% of these deaths are preventable. Racial disparities in mat…
  Battleground VA Update · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 2:44 PM

POLL: DeSantis tied with President Biden in Virginia

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Team, this is a big deal:  New polling shows Republican Ron DeSantis is tied with President Biden in Virginia in a 2024 matchup. Virginians know that the road to the White House runs directly through our Commonwealth -- Democrats can’t afford to lose here. …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 11:19 PM

I still believe Congress can and should play a role in stopping gun violence. Do you agree?

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friends, Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults has had a family member killed by a gun, including homicide and suicide, according to a recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. This sobering report encapsulates the tragic trend of a growing gun violence epidemic …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Thanks SO much

 Wow, folks! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for stepping up to help my re-election campaign reach our mid-month fundraising goal. When I reached out, my team was telling me that we were falling way behind on our progress for May and that we needed help — and quickly. As you have so…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 1:41 PM

A personal request

 Friends, family, and longtime supporters -- I’m writing to you with an important request for my re-election campaign. My team has been tracking update after update about the state of this race, and all signs point to a tough year ahead.  Republicans are champing at the bit to unseat me, and the Se…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Did you see Jenny's email?

  Friends, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from Jenny, my Finance Director, because it’s important. You know that asking folks to chip in money isn’t my favorite part of running a campaign (that would be talking to you out on the trail!) -- but my team has told me that we’re behind on our …
  Jenny Nadicksbernd · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM

We have a problem

Tim Kaine for Virginia Things were looking great throughout March and April -- but now, we’re officially falling short of our goals.   Folks, we have a problem. My team’s sole job on this campaign is to ensure Tim has all the resources he needs to win re-election next November. We’re…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 4:46 PM

REPORT: Tim Kaine among “most vulnerable” senators in 2024

  Quick update on the 2024 race: A new report from Roll Call says Senator Tim Kaine could be one of the most vulnerable senators in the 2024 election.  We’ve been keeping track of all the polls, news stories, press releases, and media chatter to help us map out a winning game plan, and this is just…
  Kaine News Team · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

You need to read this debt default explainer

Tim Kaine for Virginia NYT: “The U.S. is running out of cash, and there isn’t much time left to find a solution.”   Team, You’ve probably seen headlines lately about the “debt ceiling” and negotiations between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But what is actually …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 8, 2023 at 4:17 PM

It’s not too late to save our democracy

Tim Kaine for Virginia But it will take all of us coming together.   Friends, Like you, I’m deeply concerned about the state of our democracy.   In recent years, we’ve seen unprecedented attacks on voting rights -- particularly for communities of color and historically disenfranchised…
  Team Kaine · [email protected]
May 7, 2023 at 1:56 PM

NEWS: Kaine opponent on TV in VA

  Folks, we've got an urgent update on Tim Kaine's re-election campaign:  One of the Republicans vying to run against Tim has already gone up on the air with a TV ad.   We knew it was only a matter of time before Republicans opened the floodgates and started spending cash in their target states to …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 1:05 PM

I introduced legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress

Tim Kaine for Virginia What do you think?   Friends, In the days and weeks leading up to the COVID-19 outbreak, dozens of House and Senate members made over one thousand financial transactions after receiving closed-door briefings about the potential impact of the looming catastroph…
  Martin Heinrich · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 3:32 PM

I’m running

  Below is an important message from my friend Senator Martin Heinrich about his re-election campaign. I hope you’ll take a look. —Tim KaineI wanted you to hear it from me personally, folks:  I’m officially running for re-election to the U.S. Senate next year.  We’ve delivered lasting results for N…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 3:41 PM

A new FBI report puts gun violence in context

Tim Kaine for Virginia Active shooter casualties are on the rise   Friends, The FBI released a new report on gun violence, and it’s worth taking a moment to think about. Here’s what they found:  In 2022, the U.S. suffered more casualties -- meaning deaths or injuries -- from active s…
  Team Kaine · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 9:20 PM

ABC News: 2024 a “golden opportunity” for Republicans

The latest sign that we need to take this race very seriously   Friends, the latest 2024 update -- straight from ABC News -- is yet another reminder that we need to take Tim’s race extremely seriously. Here’s what they said:  "The next cycle provides a 'golden opportunity,' as the former NRSC staffe…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  Friends,   Despite my many years in campaigns and politics, I’ve never been too comfortable asking for donations. I view myself first and foremost as a public servant. I serve you, not the other way around.   That’s why I can’t thank you enough for all the support you showed for me and my re-elec…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM

A big red target on Virginia

I want you to see this message before our end-of-April fundraising deadline passes in a few hours.   Friends, I wanted you to see this message before our end-of-April fundraising deadline passes in a few hours. Earlier this week, President Biden announced his intention to run for re-election in 2024…
  Jenny Nadicksbernd · [email protected]
April 29, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Our internal tracking spreadsheet

Sharing exactly where things stand - and why we need your help right now.   Hi, it’s Jenny 👋 -- I’m the finance director for Tim Kaine’s 2024 Senate campaign.   Yesterday, Tim told you about our ambitious $50,000 grassroots fundraising goal ahead of tomorrow night’s end-of-month deadline. After he a…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 2:38 PM

We need to keep Virginia blue

  Hi there, this is Tim Kaine. It’s a busy day, so I’ll be brief.   I don’t usually read political punditry or predictions. They’re often silly, exaggerated, and designed to entertain more than anything else.   But more than a few of my staff members forwarded me a story this week about our own cha…
  Joe Biden · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:42 PM

I truly believe our best days still lie ahead

Tim Kaine for Virginia If I’m going to win this thing, I’ll need you by my side from the very beginning.   Did you hear? I’m officially running for reelection. When I ran in 2020, I set out to do three things: Restore the soul of our nation, rebuild the backbone of America -- the middle…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM

A GOP self-funded millionaire is running against me

  Below is an important message from my friend Senator Sherrod Brown about his re-election campaign. I hope you’ll take a look. —Tim Kaine I needed to share this update with you directly, folks: A self-funding GOP millionaire – one of Donald Trump's yes-men – just announced he's running against me …
  Joe Biden · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 1:16 AM

It’d mean the world to me to have you with me in this fight

Tim Kaine for Virginia If I’m going to win this thing, I’ll need you by my side from the very beginning.   Did you hear? I’m officially running for reelection. When I ran in 2020, I set out to do three things: Restore the soul of our nation, rebuild the backbone of America -- the middle…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 12:05 PM

The road to the White House runs through Virginia

Tim Kaine for Virginia My thoughts on President Biden's big announcement.   Today, my friend President Joe Biden has officially launched his 2024 re-election campaign. President Biden has had great success in his first term. Thanks to his leadership, millions of Americans are vaccinated…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 11:40 PM

The GOP is scheming to gut voting rights. We MUST fight back.

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friends, did you see this story from the Washington Post?  I would say that there are no words -- but I’ve actually got plenty of words. For starters: Democrats in Virginia have worked tirelessly to make voting easier and more convenient in the Commonwealth. …
  Team Kaine · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Nikki Haley is coming to Virginia

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friends, in just a few days, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will be right here in Virginia to deliver a major speech on abortion policy. We need to send a message, loud and clear: Virginia will NOT go back. Here in Virginia, we believe that wome…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 1:15 PM

SIGN ON: Join me in the fight to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level

Are you with me?   Friend,  Today is 4/20, a day that has become synonymous with the fight to end the harmful and ineffective prohibition of marijuana in this country. I'm writing to urge you to join me in the fight to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.  As you may know, the Senate last y…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Republicans are playing politics with the American economy - again.

Add your name     Friends, since I first came to the Senate more than a decade ago, Republicans have tried time and again to use the threat of an economic catastrophe as a negotiation tactic to extract concessions from responsible Democrats who don’t want the economy to implode.   Like you, I am si…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Tackling the climate crisis will take all of us

Are you with me?   Hi friends,  It’s springtime in Virginia, which, as you know, brings lovely flowers and warm weather, but also more rain. Communities across Virginia, including our regions along the coast and our cities below sea level, see firsthand the devastating and costly impacts of climate …
  Team Kaine · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 2:19 PM

The GOP’s outrageous scheme to control Montana’s Senate race

   Friends,  Republican politicians in Montana are trying to thwart Jon Tester’s chances of winning Montana’s U.S. Senate race. They’re using dirty tricks to try and change Montana’s election laws in the hopes of defeating him in 2024.   It’s no secret Montana will decide Senate control, and Republ…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Fighting on your behalf

  Hi there. It's Tim Kaine -- I'm writing to you from my phone so I'll make this quick:  I’ve served in the Senate for more than a decade. And for more than half of my tenure, Republicans have held the majority.  One thing I’ve learned since we took back the majority in 2021 is that this job is a l…