Renew America Movement · [email protected]

August 21, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Sorry to bother you over the weekend, but...

This will just take a moment of your time Dear John, Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but we wanted to let you know that RAM emails will be coming from a new place starting tomorrow! We’ve joined forces with other groups in the democracy reform space and will be sending you emails unde…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Renew America Movement is moving Forward

We’ve joined forces with the Forward Party Dear John, You hopefully saw the news by now—Renew America Movement has joined forces with the Serve America Movement and the Forward Party to create a united front in our efforts to defeat extremism and protect our democracy. Over the next fe…

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  Miles Taylor, Co-CEO Forward Party · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Will you be joining me in defending our democracy?

Dear John, You may not recognize me. I don't blame you. That’s because for a while, I was “Anonymous” — a whistleblower inside the Trump Administration who warned the country about presidential misconduct. Now I’m proud to be joining Forward to get extremism out of our politics and br…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 8:28 PM

ICYMI: We shook up the system.

Dear John, Last week we completely shook up the political system. In case you missed it, RAM has officially joined forces with the Serve America Movement and Forward Party to build a new nationwide political party in America operating under the name Forward. The response was overwhelm…

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Did you see the huge news?

Yes, we really are building a new party Dear John, Did you see the news about our big merger?  Yesterday we announced that RAM is merging with the Serve America Movement (SAM Party) and the Forward Party to create the launchpad for a new, transformational political party in our country…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 11:32 PM

ANNOUNCING: The Party You’ve Been Waiting For

Dear John, From day one, we have said our mission was to reform our broken two-party system or, if necessary, replace it with an alternative. Today, we are excited to announce we are joining with allies from across the political spectrum – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – to…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 6:32 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Midsummer primaries heat up

Radicals make hay while the sun shines Dear John, It may be summer, but don’t let the bright sun fool you. Darker forces are still on the move. On Tuesday, Maryland held its primary election, and three of the four radicals we identified in the state won their elections and will move on…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Take the RAM member survey!

Part 3: Where do you get your information? Dear John, We want to understand our supporters better and give you the opportunity to provide us with feedback. This is the last of three separate questionnaires we're sending to learn more about your preferences, background, and general feel…

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  Mike Ongstad, Communications Director · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 7:36 PM

We hear you

Dear John, Last week, we asked you your opinion on a number of political issues, from whether you believe the country is on the right track to your thoughts on political parties. You overwhelmingly told us you are concerned about the direction the United States is taking and voiced yo…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Take the RAM member survey!

Part 2: How do you feel about the issues? Dear John, We want to understand our supporters better and give you the opportunity to provide us with feedback. This is the second of three separate questionnaires we're sending to learn more about your preferences, background, and general fee…

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July 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Take the RAM member survey!

Part 1: Tell us about yourself Dear John, We want to understand our supporters better and give you the opportunity to provide us with feedback. We’ll be sending you three separate questionnaires over the next week to learn more about your preferences, background, and general feelings …

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 7:46 PM

RADICAL REPORT: When losers don’t concede

Will rejecting election results become our new norm? Dear John, We’re now more than halfway through the primary election season. As we’ve reported in the past, radical candidates—those who embrace election lies, spread unfounded conspiracy theories, advocate political violence, and mo…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 12:15 PM

The way forward

Dear John, At RAM, we said from the start that we would defeat extremism, either by reforming our politics or charting a new path forward. The further we’ve gotten into election season, and the more we’ve seen revealed by the January 6th hearings, the less reform seems likely, and the…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:04 PM

RADICAL REPORT: How the next Jan. 6 could succeed

Dear John, Since our last report, 11 states have voted in their primary elections and two special elections have been held. The results have been mixed. Some radicals have had big wins—for example, Russell Fry defeated Rep. Tom Rice, a 5-term congressman who voted last year to impea…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Tune in for the truth

The January 6th committee's public hearings begin tonight at 8pm ET Dear John, Tonight America finally gets to see the culmination of the January 6th select committee’s investigative work. While leaks and reports have trickled out over the past several months, this is an opportunity fo…

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  Miles Taylor, RAM Executive Director · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM

RAM’s Unify Challenge begins TONIGHT!

It's not too late to join us... Dear John, At RAM, we believe America's future depends on our ability to live up to our founding ideals and be sensible problem-solvers. Achieving these lofty goals starts with simple, respectful discussions with other Americans about the issues that mat…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 6:29 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Primary preview

Key radicals in primaries on June 7 Dear John, Next Tuesday, June 7, is a big primary day, with voters in seven states heading to the polls: California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. In all but two of those states, we’ve identified candidates w…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 6:32 PM

The survival of democracy is at stake

Dear John, Just over a quarter of the country have had their primary elections, and the results are troubling to say the least. While we’ve seen a few high-profile races where radicalism lost, the march of conspiracy and extremism has continued in every state so far. We can’t hang our…

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  Melissa Amour, RAM Strategic Comms · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Let’s show our leaders how it’s done

RAM’s Unify Challenge, June 8-9 Dear John, The news over the past couple months has been filled with topics that tend to divide Americans more than any others. These are difficult issues that require not only careful deliberation but also a dose of humility. Too many of our leaders bel…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Tune in NOW! RAM Chat with Eric Bronner and Todd Connor of Veterans for Political Innovation

How can veterans organize for the mission of improving our democracy? Tune in now to find out. Dear John, Tune in now for a RAM Chat with two veterans who have taken on a new, critical mission: reforming our elections to improve our democracy. Eric Bronner and Todd Connor are 2/3rds of…

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  Mike Ongstad · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Tomorrow: RAM Chat with Veterans for Political Innovation

Todd Connor and Eric Bronner join Mike Ongstad to talk about how to improve America's electoral system. Dear John, Almost no one is better practiced at problem solving than our military veterans. So it makes perfect sense for them to apply their knowledge and experience to address the…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Join us for RAM’s Unify Challenge

Coming up on June 8-9! Dear John, Tired of the division in our country, communities, and even our families? You can do something about it. At the Renew America Movement, our mission is to build a nationwide common-sense coalition of Americans that's based on principle, not party. We wo…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Big primary news in NC and PA

Dear John, Voters in five states—Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania—headed to the polls earlier this week, and as with other primaries held so far this year, the results were a mixed bag. As of this writing, 9 radical candidates won their elections and will mov…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Introducing Clint Smith, Our Latest Renewer

Clint is an independent candidate for Congress running in Arizona’s 5th district, committed to upholding the Constitution and restoring principles to our politics. Dear John, Are you tired of hearing about the radicals ruining our politics? Today, we’re celebrating one of the few leade…

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  Craig Snyder, RAM PA State Lead · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Extremism won last night, Renewers can still win in November

Dear John, Last night, our primary elections set the slate of Republicans and Democrats who will vie to represent us in November. They were chosen by only a small portion of our citizenry, in most cases representing the most partisan, most extreme wings of their parties. The quality o…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Your primary is coming up!

Don’t miss your chance to shape the elections to come Dear John, Don’t forget to vote this Tuesday, May 17! Primary elections traditionally get much lower turnout rates than the general election, and as a result, candidates with more extreme views tend to get a disproportionately highe…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 2:02 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Radicals make gains in Midwest primaries

Dear John, On Tuesday, Ohio and Indiana held their primary elections, and it was a banner day for radicals. All in all, 7 radicals are moving on to the general election in November. All are 2020 election deniers, 3 are expressly backed by Donald Trump, 2 played a role in the January …

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  Bryant Holloway · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 4:33 PM

This is alarming

Dear John, The Renew America Foundation has launched a special project called “Rise of American Radicalism” to track the growth of extreme rhetoric in our politics. What we’ve discovered so far is alarming: More than 230 candidates meet our definition of a “radical” 59 support or …

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 6:11 PM

You won’t believe how many “radicals” are running for office

Dear John, Radicalism is on the rise in American politics. Renew America Foundation defines a political “radical” these days as someone who meets one or more of the following criteria: Denies the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election, claiming the election was “stolen” from e…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Tune in NOW! RAM Chat with Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha

Two dueling political strategists discuss the Latino vote and what both parties need to do to reach this critical political bloc. Dear John, Tune in now for a RAM Chat with two seasoned political strategists from opposite sides of the aisle, Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha. Mike and Chuck …

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  Mary Anna Mancuso · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 8:52 PM

This Thursday: RAM Chat w/ Mike Madrid and Chuck Rocha

I'll be sitting down with political strategists Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid for a cross-partisan discussion on Latino voting trends in America. Dear John, In 2020, Hispanic voter participation surged 30 percent higher than it's 2016 totals, with an estimated half of all eligible Latino…

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  Miles Taylor, Executive Director · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Did you see the HUGE news out of Utah?

We’ve seen our first major victory of the cycle and we need your help to continue the momentum. Dear John, Did you see the HUGE news out of Utah this weekend? At their state convention, Utah Democrats voted not to run a candidate for U.S. Senate and are throwing their support behind Re…

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  Evan McMullin · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 2:25 PM

The Rise of American Radicalism

Dear John, I’m concerned. Our political discourse is headed in the wrong direction. I’ve spent most of my adult life in public service, and I’m shocked at how divisive, partisan, and alienating our national dialogue has become. It will only get worse if we don’t take action now. The R…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 1:38 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Violent threats drive away good leaders

Dear John, Last Sunday, Rep. Fred Upton said on “Meet the Press” that death threats—like those he received for voting in favor of infrastructure legislation—are “a detriment [to] getting good people to run" for office. Upton, one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump fo…

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  Joel Searby, National Political Director · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Arizona. Virginia. Pennsylvania. Your state next?

Dear John, The Renew America Movement was founded by more than 150 prominent Republican and former Republican leaders, all dismayed by the extreme direction the GOP has taken in recent years. While RAM is a cross-partisan organization, we are uniquely positioned to reach and win over …

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  Anthony Scaramucci, RAM Advisor · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 4:10 PM

11 days = a lifetime of lessons

Dear John,   You may know me best from my brief stint as Donald Trump’s Communications Director. While I might have only served in that role for 11 days, I learned a lifetime’s worth of lessons in how Washington functions and how fragile our democracy is. Let me explain.   In a hea…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 5:27 PM

RADICAL REPORT: A historic nomination brings out the worst

Dear John,   This week, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court by the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the land. Regardless of one’s ideological bent, most Americans have acknowledged Judge Jackson’s elevation as a histor…

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April 6, 2022 at 5:57 PM

Tune in NOW! RAM Chat with Dr. Sondra Cosgrove

Join us for a chat with the executive director of Vote Nevada, Dr. Cosgrove Dear John, Starting now, the executive director of Vote Nevada, Dr. Sondra Cosgrove, is joining RAM Communications Director Mike Ongstad for our latest episode of RAM Chat! They'll talk civic education, how to …

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  Craig Snyder, RAM PA Leader · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Calling all Pennsylvania Republicans of conscience

Will you join us in supporting two Pennsylvania Renewers? Dear John, Building a cross-partisan, pro-democracy coalition for America is vital for our future, and Pennsylvania is ground zero for that fight. Thankfully, I’ve talked to countless Pennsylvania Republicans who understand the …

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 3:28 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Extremist vs. extremist

Dear John, If you feel like you’re hearing even more extremist rhetoric this year than in past election years, you’re not imagining things. By our count, more radical candidates appear to be running for office in 2022 than in any year in recent memory. Here at RAM, we’re watching the…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Tune in NOW! RAM Chat with Renewer Rep. Matt Cartwright

Join Miles Taylor for a chat with Rep. Cartwright now Dear John, Starting now, the congressman from Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, Renewer Rep. Matt Cartwright, is joining RAM Executive Director Miles Taylor for our latest episode of RAM Chat! In an increasingly polarized…

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  Michael Steele, RAM Advisor · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Renewers need your support today

Dear John, I’ve spent my career in politics, and I am deadly serious when I say this midterm election is one of the most important elections of my lifetime. Let me tell you why.   In 2020, Americans came together to build a cross-partisan coalition to defeat a dangerous president an…

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Big news out of Arizona

Reinforcements are coming for Renewers across the country Dear John, Did you see the big news out of Arizona? The Renew America Movement is bringing together principled Republicans to break party lines and re-elect Senator Mark Kelly. Check out Republicans for Kelly and our first ad! …

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 6:02 PM

A Renewer joins me for the next RAM Chat!

Dear John, Next Wednesday, we’re thrilled to welcome to RAM Chat a Renewer and the Representative from Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, Congressman Matt Cartwright! In an increasingly polarizing Congress, Cartwright stands out as one of the most bipartisan members of the Ho…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 8:31 PM

RADICAL REPORT: Have you seen what they’re up to?

Dear John, Another week, another litany of embarrassing, alarming, and downright frightening headlines from radical candidates across the country. Radicals can be tricky to track. They try to hide their true nature, but their craven ideologies and wild conspiracies always bubble to t…

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Tune in NOW! RAM Chat with author Jon Grinspan

Join Mary Anna Mancuso for a chat with Jon Grinspan now Dear John, Starting now, author, historian, and Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian Institute, Dr. Jon Grinspan, is joining RAM National Spokewoman Mary Anna Mancuso for our latest episode of RAM Chat! Dr. Grinspan i…

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  Mary Anna Mancuso · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 7:46 PM

On the next RAM Chat...

Dear John, This Wednesday, we’re excited to welcome author, historian, and Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian Institute, Dr. Jon Grinspan, for our latest episode of RAM Chat! I sat down with Dr. Grinspan earlier today, and our conversation was one that history buffs will…

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  Mary Anna Mancuso · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 7:10 PM

ICYMI: RAM Chat with Rep. Cindy Axne

Dear John, On last week's RAM Chat, Renew America Movement Executive Director Miles Taylor sat down with Rep. Cindy Axne from Iowa’s third congressional district. Congresswoman Axne discussed her bipartisan voting record with Miles as well as her 2022 legislative priorities, and the …

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  Renew America Movement · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Writing a Better Future for America

We must be real about the challenges we face. But as President Biden said last night, America is a nation that turns crisis into opportunity.   Dear John,   The state of our union is promising. There are still major challenges facing the United States and the world. These threats, wh…

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  Miles Taylor · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Help defeat the pro-Putin wing of the GOP

They're tipping their hand on how they would govern Dear John, The world looked on in horror this weekend as Russia took military action against Ukraine. This war received nearly universal condemnation by the international community, with even the famously neutral Swiss government fre…

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