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  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Preventing gun violence.

We must not let Republican dysfunction stop us from addressing our gun violence crisis.   John, Last month, I joined my colleagues in demanding Mike Johnson take immediate action to end gun violence. Gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children and tee…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Getting back to work to prevent gun violence.

We must not let Republican dysfunction stop us from addressing our gun violence crisis.   John, Last month, I joined my colleagues in demanding Mike Johnson take immediate action to end gun violence. Gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children and tee…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Republicans aren’t letting up in their assault on voting rights

This year, Republicans in North Carolina voted to overturn the Governor’s veto on key bills addressing elections and voting.   John, North Carolina is a battleground state for voting rights. What happens on the ground here has the potential to impact elections across the cou…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 9:12 PM

The fight to preserve voting rights continues

Valerie is working tirelessly to defend democracy and fend off Republican attacks on voting rights.   John, Republicans in North Carolina have been on a steady path to rolling back voting rights this year. And just last month, they redrew congressional maps and overturned five…
  Emilia Sykes · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Valerie Foushee said I could share the news

Ohioans stood up to the radical extremists trying to control our bodies and made it clear that the government has no place in personal medical decisions.   John, I’m coming to you with incredible news out of Ohio: Thanks to millions of people from across Ohio and countless grassroots volu…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 6:01 PM

The state of voting rights in North Carolina >>

Ensuring equal access to the ballot should be our #1 priority.   John, Valerie here. I want to provide a quick update on voting rights here in North Carolina. North Carolina is a key battleground state for the 2024 elections. That also means it’s a battleground state for the G…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Tonight’s deadline.

We can’t allow Republicans to continue their assault on voting rights and democracy. We need to fight back NOW.   Foushee for Congress July Goal Goal: $7,000 Left to Raise: $952 CONTRIBUTE John, The Republican party’s behavior has been a nightma…
  Josh Stein · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 5:16 PM

I’m taking on a conspiracy theorist.

He’s too dangerous to be the next Governor of North Carolina.   Here’s the truth, John: The frontrunner for the GOP nomination for Governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, is a self-described conspiracy theorist. He has accused school shooting survivors of being “crisis actors.” He r…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Today, I’m announcing my re-election campaign.

My roots in this district run deep.   John, Today, I’m announcing my re-election campaign for NC’s 4th Congressional District. My roots in this district run deep. I ran for office after years of service to my community – advocating for North Carolina families on the Chapel Hil…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Reaching out with two spooky updates >>

We’re reaching out with two spooky updates.   John, We’re reaching out with two spooky updates. 🎃 Our October deadline is tomorrow, and we’re still $2,500 short of our goal. Can we count on your support with a $10 contribution to Valerie’s campaign today? CONTRIBUTE …
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM

I wanted to make sure you didn't miss this, John.

It’s time to call GOP gerrymandering out for what it is: an attempt to silence Black and Brown communities and limit their representation in Congress.   John, North Carolina’s GOP just disenfranchised millions of voters. FIGHT BACK This is an outright assaul…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM

The GOP has unabashedly embraced extremism.

Taking back the House has never been more urgent.   John, Republicans elected an extremist election denier as Speaker of the House. Republican Mike Johnson couldn’t be more representative of the exact type of extremism we’re fighting back against. ❌He supports a national abort…
  Josh Stein · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Let me explain why I am asking for $10 today:

I am reaching out to you because this is important.   Hi there, John — I know you’ve gotten a lot of emails this week, but we email you only because it’s important. We’re quickly nearing our end-of-month fundraising deadline, but right now, we are short of our monthly projections. Co…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 11:21 PM

NC’s GOP just disenfranchised millions of voters.

It’s time to call GOP gerrymandering out for what it is: an attempt to silence Black and Brown communities and limit their representation in Congress.   John, North Carolina’s GOP just disenfranchised millions of voters. FIGHT BACK This is an outright assaul…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 8:35 PM

BREAKING: Republicans have just elected an extremist election denier for Speaker.

Taking back the House has never been more urgent.   John, Republicans just elected an extremist election denier as Speaker of the House. Republican Mike Johnson couldn’t be more representative of the exact type of extremism we’re fighting back against. ❌He supports a national …
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM

All eyes are on North Carolina.

Republicans know they’re in trouble, which is why they’re hellbent on rolling back access to the ballot.   John, As the GOP goes after our voting rights, our public schools, reproductive access, and more, Valerie is working tirelessly to make sure those rights are protected. B…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 9:32 PM

We need overwhelming support, John.

Republicans know they’re in trouble, which is why they’re hellbent on rolling back access to the ballot.   John, As the GOP goes after our voting rights, our public schools, reproductive access, and more, Valerie is working tirelessly to make sure those rights are protected. B…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The GOP is endangering our democracy.

There’s no sugarcoating this, John, this is a danger to our democracy.   John, The Republican party continues to force elections for Jordan’s speakership despite not having the votes. There’s no sugarcoating this, John: this is a danger to our democracy. He sought to overtur…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 11:01 PM

John, I can’t overstate the importance

I need you to understand why these next few hours are so critical.   A Civil War continues to consume the House Republican Conference. Everyone will be watching to see how Democrats respond. If we can raise 10,000 donations before midnight, it will send a powerful message to extreme MAG…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Another day of GOP dysfunction.

GOP dysfunction gets in the way of our progress. We must get them out of office.   John, Today, I joined my Dem colleagues in voting for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House. Democrats remain united and ready to work to lower costs for working families and make our communi…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 7:16 PM

BREAKING: GOP poised to elect far-right extremist to speakership.

There’s no sugarcoating this, John, this is a danger to our democracy.   John, The Republican party is poised to elect Jim Jordan as the new Speaker of the House. There’s no sugarcoating this, John: this is a danger to our democracy. He sought to overturn the 2020 presidenti…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

BREAKING: House Republicans in chaos.

The Republican party is not fit to govern.   Last week, I voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. John, this is unprecedented. Not once in US history has a speaker been ousted. Earlier this year, this same party elected its speaker after a historic five days and 15 votes lat…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 10:01 PM

This is URGENT: An update on NC voting rights →

Ensuring equal access to the ballot should be our #1 priority.   John, Valerie here. I want to provide a quick update on voting rights here in North Carolina. North Carolina is a key battleground state for the 2024 elections. That also means it’s a battleground state for the G…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:51 PM

The GOP is disenfranchising voters.

North Carolina is already one of the nation’s most gerrymandered states.   FIGHT BACK John, The Republican supermajority’s attempts to restructure the state board of elections are setting the stage for cuts to early voting locations and hours. North Carolina is …
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Another Republican failure in the books.

The Republican party is not fit to govern.   Yesterday, I voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. John, this is unprecedented. Not once in US history has a speaker been ousted. Earlier this year, this same party elected its speaker after a historic five days and 15 votes lat…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM

We're on our way, John.

Defeating extreme Republican policies will take a concerted effort from all of us, but I know it’s within reach.   John, wanted to reach out personally to give a sincere thank you for supporting my campaign in the past month. As North Carolina faced severe attacks on voting ri…
  Valerie · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

What we can accomplish.

We have a lot of work to do. And Republicans aren’t letting their guard down anytime soon.   Hi John, Valerie here. Thanks to supporters like you, I became the first Black woman to represent North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. I ran for Congress because it seemed lik…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 3:01 PM

All hands on deck!

Your support fuels Valerie’s work to pass critical legislation.   Today’s the day, John! Here’s where we’re at: Foushee for Congress Goal Left to Raise: $2,157 CONTRIBUTE Your support fuels Valerie’s work to pass critical legislation. Will y…
  Foushee HQ · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 9:00 PM

crunching numbers

If we post weak fundraising numbers, Republicans in our state will take notice, and Valerie’s work to pass critical legislation will be in jeopardy.   We’ll be honest with you, John. We’ve been crunching numbers here, and things just aren’t looking good. Foushee for…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 4:01 PM

humbly asking, John

You led the charge to defy history and prevent last year’s predicted “red wave.”   John, I need you to understand why your Democratic Membership is so critical right now. 1. Extreme MAGA Republicans are clinging to their RAZOR-THIN majority. 2. Democrats are FIVE seats short. 3. Now…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM

We’re losing momentum, John.

We’re on a time crunch. Republicans are working overtime to try and undo our progress.   John, We have a small favor to ask of you. Will you contribute $10 to Valerie’s campaign today to help us meet our FEC quarterly goal? CONTRIBUTE As Republicans across the …
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM

I just checked ActBlue:

We are showing the entire country that there is nothing Americans cannot accomplish when we band together.   John, I checked ActBlue and as of 4 pm, I’m still 3,000 gifts short of my End of Quarter budget goal. I’m reaching out to my strongest allies to see if you’ll help me close the g…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 3:02 PM

We can’t slow our momentum.

The right to vote is fundamental in a democracy, and our ability to defend it will rely on our work to protect access to the ballot.   SUPPORT VALERIE John, As Republicans have moved to restrict the right to vote across the nation, we’re fighting back. But this…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 7:43 PM

A critical step towards ending gun violence in every community.

Support for action on gun violence prevention is overwhelming.   Valerie Foushee is running for re-election in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. We have a crucial FEC deadline coming up at the end of this week, and we need your support. Will you contribute $5…
  Josh Stein · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Let me explain why I am asking for $10 today:

I am reaching out to you because this is important.   Hi there, John — I know you’ve gotten a lot of emails this week, but we email you only because it’s important. We’re quickly nearing our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, but right now, we are short of our monthly projections. Cou…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Congress needs to act now to protect voting rights.

Voting rights are under attack across the country.   John, Did you see Valerie’s article on The Hill? SUPPORT VALERIE Voting rights are under attack across the country. Here in North Carolina, Republicans are hellbent on rolling back access mail-in and early …
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 9:00 PM

please read this, John

We will continue to build upon the work to move America forward – not from the top down, but from the middle out and the bottom up.   John, I’m about to ask you to renew your official 2023 Democratic Membership with $10 before my critical End of Quarter Deadline. Before that, let me exp…
  Valerie Foushee Campaign · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM

We have a critical deadline coming up.

This critical FEC quarterly deadline will be a marker of the strength of our campaign.   John, We have a critical FEC quarterly deadline coming up next week, and we’re falling behind our fundraising goal. We’ll say more in a second, but first, will you chip in $1 to Valerie’s …
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Always working for North Carolina families.

Fighting for North Carolina families continues to be my number one priority.   John, As working families struggle with rising costs, it’s critical we take immediate action. This summer, I was proud to join my colleagues in releasing a comprehensive action plan. The Economic O…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 9:00 PM

ICYMI: Congress needs to act now to protect our voting rights →

Voting rights are under attack across the country.   John, Did you see Valerie’s article on The Hill? SUPPORT VALERIE Voting rights are under attack across the country. Here in North Carolina, Republicans are hellbent on rolling back access mail-in and early …
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 6:01 PM

About our FEC quarterly deadline...

We’re slowly making headway. Despite extreme Republican opposition, the past year has been filled with legislative wins.   John, We’ve got a lot on our agenda. ⚖️Fighting for Reproductive Justice 🌎Tackling the devastating impacts of climate change 🟠Reducing gun violence 🗳️Prote…
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Congress is back in session.

The Republican party is pulling out all the stops towards advancing far-right legislation at every level of government.   Hey team, it’s Valerie here. With Congress back in session today, I wanted to write a quick note to let you know what I’m fighting for. But first, will you c…
  Foushee HQ · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Your support goes a long way!

With a Republican supermajority in the NC Legislature, we need to show up in numbers to flip the balance of power in our state.   Foushee for Congress September Goal Goal: $5,000 Left to Raise: $4,620 CONTRIBUTE Hey John, Here’s a quick update fr…
  Team Foushee · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Valerie’s list of priorities.

We’re on a race against the clock to protect our voting rights, tackle climate change, and pass life-saving gun legislation.   John, Congress is about to go back into session, and we’re making sure Valerie has the resources she needs to make progress on her growing list of pri…
  Foushee HQ · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Let’s get September off to a great start!

The end of September marks a major FEC public fundraising deadline. We need your help to get off to a great start.   John, Before we ask you to donate, we want to clear some things up. (If you’re ready to donate though, we won’t stop you.) We know you get these often, and we …
  Valerie Foushee · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 5:51 PM

My heart goes out to the UNC community.

My heart and deepest condolences go out to the victim's family and the entire UNC community.   John, Earlier this week, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill became the latest site of a shooting. My heart and deepest condolences go out to the victim's family and the…
  Team Stein · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 8:45 PM

asking for just $4

Not a mistake. Not a random number.   Hi there, John! Today we’re asking for just $4. That’s not a mistake and that’s not a random number pulled from thin air. In fact, we did a little math before writing this email. And if every person who opens this message gave just $4, we’d surpass …
  Foushee HQ · [email protected]
August 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM

just $1

With a Republican supermajority in the NC Legislature, we need to show up in numbers to flip the balance of power in our state.   Foushee for Congress August Goal Goal: $4,000 Left to Raise: $2,000 CONTRIBUTE Hey John, Here’s a quick update from …
  Valerie · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Connecting with voters.

I’m taking this month away from Congress to connect with voters and make progress on the issues that matter most.   John, Congress may be out of session during the month of August, but my work fighting for North Carolina families doesn’t stop. I’m taking this month away from C…
  Sara Kennedy, Executive Director · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Keeping voters up to date

To get the word out to NC voters and ensure they have what's needed to cast their ballots on election day, we must start our work early.   John, The NC GOP's Voter ID law is taking effect, and we're working to keep voters informed. Beginning with the 2023 local elections, North Carolina…