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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 7:12 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, 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 in your s…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 2:03 PM

My thoughts on the massive dysfunction in the GOP-led House of Representatives

    Hi there, it’s Tim Kaine.  Like you, I’ve been watching in horror at the developments of the last few weeks in the GOP-led House of Representatives.   As you know, Republicans have been unable to elect a Speaker of the House since October 3rd. The previous Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, was ousted by…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 9:44 PM

You can read this in 60 seconds

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks, this won't take more than 60 seconds.  CNN has ranked me as one of the most vulnerable senators on the ballot. And now, a poll shows me 2 points down in the race that will likely decide Senate control. That's why Mitch McConnell handpicked my opponent a…
  Urgent Update · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Tim Kaine GOP challenger for U.S. Senate announces support for national abortion ban

     BREAKING NEWS VA Scott Parkinson Announces Support for a National Abortion Ban Scott Parkinson, one of the leading GOP candidates looking to replace Tim Kaine in the U.S. Senate, recently came out in favor of a national abortion ban.  In a radio show appearance last week, the anti-choice extre…
  Amy Klobuchar · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 11:37 PM

I wanted to reach out personally to say thank you

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friend, I’m reaching out personally to say thank you for being part of our grassroots movement. It’s because of supporters like you that I have the privilege of working for the American people in the U.S. Senate -- and I am incredibly grateful for that. Your…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Did you see this email?

     Friends, I’ve been asked a lot lately about how people can help secure Democratic victories in this November’s VA elections. Well, one of the most important things you can do is directly support key battleground candidates so they have the resources needed to get out the vote by Election Day! …
  Virginia Election Alert · [email protected]
October 22, 2023 at 10:33 PM

The 5 VA Senate candidates who need your support the most →

    Team, there are just over two weeks remaining in Virginia’s critical legislative elections, and our Commonwealth is at a crossroads.  If we fail to hold onto our Democratic majority in the VA Senate, we’re opening Virginia up to an extremist GOP agenda -- from slashing voting rights to enacting…
  Wendy Davis · [email protected]
October 21, 2023 at 10:55 PM

You won't regret this

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hi, folks, it's Wendy Davis. I'm going to ask you to support my good friend Colin Allred's campaign to defeat Ted Cruz. But first, let me tell you why Colin is the steady leader we need in the Senate: I first met Colin when he worked as the DFW Regional Voter…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM

We need to flip the VA House of Delegates this November. Can you help?

   Friends,  Right now, all that stands between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his dream of enacting his conservative agenda all across Virginia is this November’s legislative elections -- and voters are already casting their ballots, so we’ve got no time to waste.  Republicans hold a narrow majority in t…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Campaigning in secret 🤫

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friend — In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation between my reelection campaign in Wisconsin and Tim Kaine’s in Virginia. But first, I hope you’ll let me explain why your support is so important — especially right now. Our campaign is prepa…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 10:49 PM

NYT: ‘Virginia Is The Test Case’: Youngkin Pushes for GOP Takeover This Fall

     'Virginia Is the Test Case': Youngkin Pushes for G.O.P. Takeover This Fall  We recently told you about VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s eye-popping fundraising totals from August.   Now, the New York Times is reporting that Youngkin is using next month's upcoming elections as a springboard to nationa…
  Bob Casey · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Urgent: New GOP opponent in PA

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Big news, folks: Mitch McConnell’s hand-picked candidate just launched his campaign for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat. McConnell has already said he’s targeting Pennsylvania, and this entrance to the race all but ensures that national Republicans are going to flo…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM

The NRSC is funneling money into Virginia to unseat Tim Kaine

     BREAKING NEWS VA National Republican Committee targets Virginia with fresh injection of GOP cash   According to a recent filing with the FEC, the National Republican Senatorial Committee -- the GOP’s headquarters dedicated to flipping the Senate red -- has injected a new wave of cash into Virg…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Tommy Tuberville is putting politics ahead of our national security

Add your signature     Tuberville won’t bend on military blockade amid Israel crisis   Friend,  For months, I’ve been telling you about Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s stubborn refusal to stop holding up the nominations and promotions of more than 300 senior military officers to protest the Pentagon…
  James Carville · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Excuse my language

Tim Kaine for Virginia   James Carville here, folks, and I'm personally reaching out tonight because I'M F&$%ING TERRIFIED. I need to ask you to split a donation between Jon Tester and Tim Kaine's campaigns NOW and stop that no-good Mitch McConnell from buying Montana and Virgini…
  Tim Kaine (personal) · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 11:06 PM

What can I say?

   Hi, it’s Tim Kaine.  It’s late, so I’ll keep this brief.    Is there anything I can say to convince you to pitch in a few bucks right now to support my campaign for reelection to the U.S. Senate? Ever since the 2021 elections when the GOP swept into power, Republicans have been targeting my seat…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 2:59 PM

my story

Friend: in a moment, I'm going to ask you to split a donation between me and Tim Kaine to help me win in Ohio and defend our Democratic Senate majority. But first, can I share my story with you?  I grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, in a community of ironworkers, carpenters, autoworkers, and electricians.…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Is there anything I can say?

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks, time is quickly running out before tomorrow’s mid-month deadline, but we're still $8,527 short of our $25,000 goal. Is there anything I can say to convince you to split a donation between my campaign and Tim Kaine’s so we can hit our critical goal, win …
  VA Election Alert · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Politico: The race for control of the VA legislature will tell us which party has the upper hand going into 2024

    Race for control of the VA legislature will tell us which party has the upper hand going into 2024   Voting is already underway in the upcoming Virginia state legislative election. And a new analysis in Politico states that the results will provide the most meaningful read yet on the 2024 poli…
  James Carville · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Excuse my language

Tim Kaine for Virginia   James Carville here, folks, and I'm personally reaching out tonight because I'M F&$%ING TERRIFIED. I need to ask you to split a donation between Jon Tester and Tim Kaine's campaigns NOW and stop that no-good Mitch McConnell from buying Montana and Virgini…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Richmond Times Dispatch: Glenn Youngkin’s PAC sets $1.4 million ad push on abortion

      Glenn Youngkin’s PAC sets $1.4 million ad push on abortion If you follow politics, you know that VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin has major national political ambitions -- and that he’s going after them by making Virginia an example of just how far he can move the state in a conservative direction.  Yo…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 9:03 PM

I’m calling for DOJ to probe Glenn Youngkin’s ‘purge’ of VA voter rolls

      Kaine urges DOJ to probe Gov. Youngkin’s ‘purge’ of voter rolls  We’re just weeks away from one of the most important elections in my lifetime in Virginia -- and we’re just now finding out that potentially thousands of eligible voters were purged from the registration rolls.   That’s why I, a…
  Gloria Johnson · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 4:24 PM

I’m Gloria Johnson, and I’m running for the U.S. Senate from Tennessee.

Tim Kaine for Virginia I’m taking on Marsha Blackburn for the future of Tennessee.   I’m a teacher, a Tennessee state legislator, and a proud member of the Tennessee Three. I'm running for the U.S. Senate. I need your support in this fight—contribute any amount right now to become a Fo…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Upcoming GOP “Red Vest Retreat” brings donors to VA to urge Youngkin to run for president

      VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin to woo national mega donors at “Red Vest Retreat”   Gov. Glenn Youngkin is getting ready to host a “Red Vest Retreat” in Virginia Beach next week -- an event where he’ll court dozens of GOP mega-donors, many of whom are urging him to use his 'wins' in Virginia as a lau…
  Colin Allred · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 7:28 PM

I’ve got good news and bad news

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks, our road trip around Texas has been incredible. Every day, I'm meeting undecided Texans talking about the change we desperately need in Texas – getting us one step closer to defeating Ted Cruz! But here's the bad news: We haven't been hitting our fundr…
  VA Election Alert · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 1:42 PM

Analysis: Republicans outspending Democrats in key VA legislative elections with just weeks to go

    Team: A recent analysis from AdImpact shows that so far in 2023, Republicans have outspent  Democrats $8.5m to $7.4m in General Assembly election ad reservations. This news is particularly alarming because Democratic advertisers held a more than 2-to-1 ad spending advantage in 2021 when Republi…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 10:18 PM

humbled

Friend: Before I ask you to chip in $20 today, I want to make sure you know exactly who and what you're supporting. I grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, a community of ironworkers, carpenters, auto workers, and electricians. My parents taught me to work hard, be kind, and serve my community. So I've spent …
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Why Virginia’s state elections in 2023 could have national implications in November 2024

    Why Virginia's state elections in 2023 could have national implications in November 2024 There’s an old saying in American politics: “As Virginia goes, so goes the nation.”   With our state legislative elections coming up in just a few weeks, pundits and political players from across the U.S. a…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 3:18 PM

ALERT: Youngkin raises over $4 million in 48 hours from billionaire donors

     Team, this is not a drill. Glenn Youngkin’s PAC has reported raising more than four million dollars in just 48 hours from billionaire GOP mega-donors who are clamoring to turn Virginia red. We can’t sit back and let Youngkin buy the VA legislature -- but that’s exactly what he’s about to do.  …
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Youngkin’s fundraising numbers

This could be disastrous for Virginia. Can you help?      Team, according to the Wall Street Journal, Glenn Youngkin’s effort to flip the Virginia legislature to total GOP control is thriving — his PAC reported raising $12 million so far this year, and $3.3 million in August alone.  This is not a dr…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Wow! Thank you so much 🙏

   Hi, it’s Tim Kaine.   Wow! Thanks to you, September was our strongest grassroots fundraising month yet of all of 2023.   With your help, we reached our ambitious target -- raising more than $230,000 from nearly 6,500 small-dollar donations, both records for our online fundraising program.   Now …
  Tim Kaine (personal) · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Striking distance

   Hi, it’s Tim Kaine. It’s late, so I’ll be quick:   With just a few hours before my team closes the books on our Q3 fundraising push, we are now in striking distance of reaching our goal -- that’s why I’m sending you this message.   Republicans have made flipping Virginia their top priority for t…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM

“less than stellar”

We can’t be complacent    Friends,  One week ago, I challenged my team to set a goal of raising $100,000 by tonight’s FEC deadline. I asked them then if it was realistic -- they said it was tough but doable if they pushed their hardest.   But this morning, when I checked in with my campaign manager…
  Jenny Nadicksbernd @ Team Kaine · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Did you see my email?

   Folks, I reached out earlier this week to let you know that progress toward our ambitious Q3 fundraising goal wasn’t looking good. The good news: I’m really grateful to say that things are looking up. So many of you stepped up when I reached out and made generous donations to Tim’s campaign.  Th…
  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM

What can I say?

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks, is there anything I can say to convince you to donate $20 to my Senate reelection campaign today? What if I told you that political experts predict this race in Nevada will likely decide Senate control? Or that I was just outraised by Mitch McConnell'…
  VA Election News · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Voting is already underway in Virginia

    Friends:   As we speak, voting is already underway in this fall’s critical Virginia elections.  That means time is running out to stop Glenn Youngkin and the GOP from reaching their goal of turning VA entirely red and enacting an extreme abortion ban in our Commonwealth.  Can you pitch in any a…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Virginia election is next big test for reproductive rights

      Team, check out this recent headline from The Guardian:  Republican dark money is pouring into Virginia to flip the State Senate and cement a “trifecta” of GOP control through VA’s governorship and both legislative branches. And it’s all for one reason -- so they can push through Gov. Youngki…
  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Why I’m running for re-election

Hi folks, it’s Sen. Sherrod Brown from Ohio. I’ve spent my life fighting for the Dignity of Work – and I mean all work. Whether you punch a time clock or swipe a badge, earn a salary or make tips, are raising children or caring for an aging parent, I’ll fight for you.  I’m running for reelection so …
  Jenny Nadicksbernd @ Team Kaine · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Update: It’s not looking good

   Hi folks -- it’s Jenny, Tim Kaine’s Finance Director. We have just three days left until we close the books on our September fundraising deadline -- and it's not looking good.    Last week, Tim told you we were setting a goal of raising $100,000 before midnight on September 30th as part of our e…
  Bob Casey · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 9:20 PM

URGENT: New GOP opponent

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Big news, folks: Mitch McConnell’s hand-picked candidate just launched his campaign for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat. McConnell has already said he’s targeting Pennsylvania, and this entrance to the race all but ensures that national Republicans are going to flo…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Amanda “Trump in heels” Chase is teasing a Senate run against me in 2024

     Hi, it’s Tim Kaine. In a second, I’m going to ask you to donate a few bucks to my re-election campaign. But first, I want to share an update about my race:  If you’ve been reading my emails, you know that nine Republicans have already announced their intention to run against me in 2024 -- that…
  Virginia Election Alert · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 8:16 PM

NBC: New GOP ad campaign for control of VA centers on abortion limits

    New GOP ad campaign for control of Virginia centers on abortion limits   A new report from NBC News shows Republicans in Virginia, led by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, are putting huge sums of money behind new digital ads promising they’ll restrict abortion rights if they win the upcoming November elec…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 3:02 PM

our biggest deadline of the year

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hey there, folks— Hope your day is going well. I just got out of our mid-week budget meeting, and I hate to say it, but I got some bad news. Our biggest FEC deadline of the year is just 5 days away, and we’re not on pace to hit it. Remember: these fundraising…
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 8:34 PM

NYT: ‘Virginia Is The Test Case’: Youngkin Pushes for GOP Takeover This Fall

     'Virginia Is the Test Case': Youngkin Pushes for G.O.P. Takeover This Fall  We recently told you about VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s eye-popping fundraising totals from August.   Now, the New York Times is reporting that Youngkin is using this fall’s upcoming elections as a springboard to national…
  Paul Begala · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Mitch McConnell has a score to settle in NV

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hey folks, it's Paul Begala. Please drop everything you’re doing right now. I need you to read this: We have no shot at protecting our Senate majority if we lose in Nevada. Experts from CNN to TIME predict that Senate control could all come down to Nevada in …
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Holding the line in Virginia and the U.S. Senate

   Friends,  At the end of this month, we’re facing an urgent and critical fundraising deadline: September 30 is a massive FEC benchmark, when reporters and Republicans alike will examine our numbers, probing for weaknesses and looking for strategies to take us out in 2024.   This FEC deadline matt…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 4:35 PM

FWD: Dark money is pouring into our Commonwealth to flip the VA legislature red

    Hi, it’s Tim Kaine. Today is the first day of early voting, so I’ll make this quick:   Nearly $2 million in dark money has already poured into Virginia for this year’s election cycle -- with the vast majority of it going towards electing Republicans.  Look, I don’t want to see a repeat of 2021 …
  Breaking News VA · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Dark money donations to VA Republicans outpace Democrats 6 to 1 in fight for control of state legislature

     Dark money donations to VA Republicans outpace Democrats 6 to 1 in fight for control of state legislature   New reporting shows that nearly $2 million in dark money has poured into Virginia for this year’s election cycle -- with the vast majority of it going to Republicans.  According to the V…
  Gloria Johnson · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 11:14 PM

I’m Gloria Johnson, and I’m running for the U.S. Senate from Tennessee.

Tim Kaine for Virginia I’m taking on Marsha Blackburn for the future of Tennessee.   I’m a teacher, a Tennessee state legislator, and a proud member of the Tennessee Three. I'm running for the U.S. Senate. I need your support in this fight—contribute any amount right now to become a Fo…
  Tim Kaine · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Kevin McCarthy’s government shutdown cannot move forward

[Add your name] End government shutdowns    McCarthy Demands 8% Spending Cut, Border Wall to Avert Shutdown  Friends,  For decades, government shutdowns have been a “normal” part of our political and media cycle. Republicans use the threat of a shutdown to demand things like draconian spending cuts …