Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, friends

Friend, from my family to yours, we're wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives us time to decompress before the New Year, spend time with our loved ones, and reflect on what we're thankful for. For me, that's my two kids (th…

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  Lisa's iPhone · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 10:58 PM

got a sec?

Hi folks, it's Lisa Blunt Rochester. I'm out running errands for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and I got a call from my Finance Director, Nick. We had to add $15,000 to our weekly goal to ensure that we're getting ahead before the holidays when contributions slow down drastically. I know, it's …

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  Nick F. · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM

I just made a tough call

  I just made a difficult decision, friends – one that can make a huge difference in whether or not we have the resources to keep this seat blue. I’ll explain more in a moment, but first, can we ask that you help us reach our November fundraising goal by chipping in $25 right now? …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 3:27 PM

The name-calling

Folks, when you’re a Black woman in politics, you get called all kinds of names. Some nice, some not-so-nice, and some that I won’t even repeat here. But I’m also proud to be called a mom, grandma, and Congresswoman. I decided to run for Congress back in 2016 to give Delaware the rep…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 10:38 PM

some Monday motivation for you

  Team, I know it's a Monday but, I have to tell you: I woke up this morning feeling fired up about our historic Senate campaign. I'll tell you why, but first, can I ask that you chip in a few bucks to support my campaign here in Delaware? CHIP IN NOW » First, I recei…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Happy Birthday President Biden 🎉

  Team, today is President Biden's birthday and we want to give him a special greeting. In celebration of all that he has accomplished and showing him just how thankful we are for his leadership, we're asking… Will you add your name next to Lisa's and wish President Biden a happy b…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 19, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Ballet

  Friend – I know it’s hard to believe, but this little girl is me. Back then, my number one priority was dancing. Who could’ve known that my ballet recitals would prepare me to become the first woman and person of color to represent Delaware in Congress? Believe it or not, runnin…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, On Thursday, New York officially became the 12th state in the nation to enact Clean Slate – legislation that I’ve been championing in Congress that gives justice-involved individuals who have served their time for lo…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 4:52 PM

I'm stressed

Hello, I’m stressed. My finance team just called me to let me know we’re still $23,736 short of our November fundraising goal—this is especially bad news because national Republican groups are attacking me earlier than ever before. Before I explain any more, I wanted to ask: Is ther…

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  Lisa (personal) · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 12:54 AM

I can't be everyone's cup of tea

I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, friend. That’s a hard lesson you learn very early on as a Black woman in politics. I know I’m not going to win every single vote when I’m on the ballot – and that’s okay. So even if I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, I’ll represent all of my constitu…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Important fundraising update:

  Truthfully, our fundraising wasn’t looking good yesterday. We had just 24 hours to reach our critical $50,000 mid-quarter goal, and we were pacing WAY behind our projections. But then, something incredible happened. Lisa reached out and explained how much higher the stakes are no…

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  Lisa (personal) · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Falling behind

  I’m asking for $5, team. Here’s why: At the end of this year, my fundraising numbers are going public. Everyone from the press to my opponents and the GOP super PACs are watching to see if we have the resources to defend this seat. But right now, we’re pacing behind on fundraisin…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 10:38 PM

This is troubling

I’ve served Delaware for over 30 years – first as an intern for then-Congressman Carper, and then as a member of Congress. Throughout my career, I've always relied on science, data, and hard facts to make tough decisions. Right now, the facts tell me that Democrats are in serious tro…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, On Veterans Day, we pause to thank and honor our veterans – here in Delaware and across the country – for their allegiance to our freedoms and our flag.   This Week in Washin…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 4:10 PM

To all who served

  Today, we pause to celebrate all the brave veterans who have fought for our freedom and offer our most sincere gratitude for everything they’ve done to protect the nation we call home. Full of courage and zeal, veterans’ outstanding service have ensured protections for our everyd…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Lisa Blunt Rochester 🤝 fighting for Delawareans

  Hey there – did you catch Lisa fighting for Delawareans in the House this week? Before we share more, could you please chip in $25 to help out with our weekly deadline? We're $4,029 behind and can't afford to fall short if we want to elect Lisa and protect our Democratic Senate M…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 3:45 PM

re: Joe Manchin

  Team, Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin announced he would not seek reelection in West Virginia. I want to tell you what that means for our race here in Montana. This officially makes us Mitch McConnell’s number one target. You can bet that every dollar national Republicans would ha…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 11:35 PM

Democrats won big on Tuesday – we need to keep the momentum

  Team, this year’s elections were just a glimpse of what 2024 could look like, and the results give me Bright Hope for what’s to come. Ohio voted to protect abortion rights, Kentucky re-elected their Democratic Governor, and Virginia regained a Democratic majority in their House o…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 12:25 AM

Seven years ago today

Seven years ago today, I won my first election and became the first woman and person of color to represent Delaware in Congress. It's a title I don't take lightly. I know I have a responsibility to show all of the young girls watching – my daughter included – that we belong at the ta…

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  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 4:47 PM

I have incredible news, friend

This is monumental news, friend: Ohioans just resoundingly voted to enshrine abortion access in our state’s constitution! Voters came out in droves to send a clear message: Ohioans believe women’s health care decisions should be between them and their doctors, not politicians. Mome…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester for Senate · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 3:44 PM

We’re seriously concerned

  It’s Election Day, team. Voters across the country are heading to the polls. Everything is on the line – from abortion access to voting rights and more. This year's election will be a critical indicator of the momentum we hold going into 2024, especially as Democrats defend the t…

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  Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 8:19 PM

our numbers don't look great

  Team, tomorrow is Election Day and we’re going to do something we haven’t before: share some insight into our internal polling data. Our team has been surveying Ohioans to understand if they are or will be voting yes on Issue 1. And the numbers show a far tighter race than we'd l…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 5, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Our 24-hour goal (please read)

We're one year out from Election Day.   I can hardly believe it, friend, but we’re just one year out from Election Day. One year until we make history by electing me as the first woman and person of color to represent Delaware in the Senate. One year until we re-elect President Joe…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, This week, I was pleased to announce $50 million in funding for the Port of Wilmington’s expansion project! If you’d like to learn more about the announcement and hear what I was up to in Wa…

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  Brandon Presley · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 2:21 PM

this race is winnable

Hi there, it’s been one heck of a ride, and I can hardly believe we're just days away from Election Day. Let me tell you where my race stands and how you can help power my campaign to the finish line. A recent poll shows my race VIRTUALLY TIED 45% to 46%. And the political experts a…

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  LBR HQ · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM

RE: gun violence in Philadelphia

We’re counting on 16 folks from your area to add your name before 11:59 p.m. tonight to show your support for background checks. ADD MY NAME » Hello: there have already been 36 mass shootings in 2023 alone – most recently, in Lewiston, Maine. It’s heartbreaking to see o…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM

We fell short

  Listen, I know my team and I sent you quite a few emails this week, and we don’t mean to be pesky with our fundraising goals. But since I value running a grassroots campaign, we’re pulling back the curtain to be transparent with you: We fell short of our October fundraising goal.…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 8:34 PM

My friend Lisa Blunt Rochester

Folks, it's House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. I'm reaching out to you about my good friend, Lisa Blunt Rochester. She's running for Senate in Delaware to fight for working families and protect our Senate Democratic Majority. I want to tell you a little bit more about why I kno…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Happy Halloween 🎃

Happy Halloween, friend! I hope everyone has the opportunity to go out and make some memories tonight – like this one from years past with my dog Roxy. But before the first trick-or-treater knocks on your front door, I have a quick favor to ask. My end-of-month deadline is at midnigh…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 12:05 AM

we did everything possible

we're pacing to come up short   Hey friend, can you spare a few minutes? There’s less than 48 hours until my end-of-month deadline, which means I have less than 48 hours to reach out to folks urging them to donate. I noticed you haven’t made a donation in October yet. I know your mo…

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  LBR HQ · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Missing our goal simply isn’t an option

we're pacing to come up short   We’re falling $24,217 short of our end-of-month goal with just 48 hours before our critical deadline. That’s why Lisa is reaching out with an urgent message. We’re down to the wire, friend: Rush $25 or more before so we can help Lisa make history an…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 2:26 PM

October Grants Newsletter from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, As a member of Leader Hakeem Jeffries' Regional Leadership Council, I am helping lead the implementation and communication of the historic pieces of legislation passed last Congress. I want ensure that Delaware commu…

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  Lisa · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 11:06 PM

We'll make this quick

  Team, I'll make this quick: our end-of-month goal is in less than 72 hours and we're still $21,409 short of our goal. I urgently need your support: can you rush a contribution of $25 to our Senate campaign? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your dona…

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  LBR (personal) · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Some thoughts over my morning tea ☕

I have 15 minutes of free time, friend. It may not sound like much, but gaps in my schedule are rare. So, as I’m sitting here drinking my tea, I’m reflecting on this historic campaign and my decision to run for the Senate. It wasn’t a decision I made lightly because when you’re a Bl…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 10:04 PM

an urgent request (please read)

we're pacing to come up short   Hey folks, I won't mince words here. I have an urgent request of you. My team set an ambitious, yet doable, goal to raise $100,000 by the end of the month. To stay on track, we have to raise $3,300 by midnight tonight. Now, I'm obviously not going t…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, This week, our nation witnessed the deadliest act of gun violence this year in Lewistown, Maine. I’m praying for those who are responding to the crisis, those who were injured, and those who lost their lives to this …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Thrasher’s french fries

Friend, the best part of being on the campaign trail (besides pit stops at Thrasher’s for french fries) is getting the chance to chat with folks across the state. Hearing Delawareans’ stories and their hopes for the future is what keeps me motivated. Whether we’ve had the chance to…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Three numbers to know

It’s Lisa Blunt Rochester with three critical numbers for you that will define our campaign. $205 million That's how much Mitch McConnell's super PAC spent last cycle alone to flip the Senate red. It's predicted they'll spend even more this election so we have to be prepared for an…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 2:10 PM

5 facts

  Listen, you may know a lot about Lisa – who is running to make history as the first woman and person of color to represent Delaware in the Senate. If that’s all you need to know, then please make a $5 grassroots donation towards our end-of-month goal. But today, we're sharing fi…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 12:35 AM

I’m asking you for $5, here’s why:

  Hey there, With just 5 days before our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline, I need to ask you to chip in $5 to keep Delaware and the Senate blue.   DONATE $5 » OTHER AMOUNT » Yes, I know that this sounds like a fundraising gimmick, but the rea…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM

I'll never forget this night

Friend, I was just going through some files in my campaign office the other day, and look what I found! Seeing this photograph from election night reminded me of just how far this team has come. This was one of the most amazing nights of my life being surrounded by friends, family,…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Meet Republicans’ new Speaker of the House

  This just in, friend: Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana is officially the Speaker of the House. After 22 days, four different nominations, and numerous failed votes, House Republicans have chosen an NRA member, anti-abortion extremist, anti-LGBTQ+ bigot, and election deni…

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  Lisa (personal) · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 1:48 PM

I'm not everyone's cup of tea

I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, friend. That’s a hard lesson you learn very early on as a Black woman in politics. I know I’m not going to win every single vote when I’m on the ballot – and that’s okay. So even if I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, I’ll represent all of my constitu…

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  James Carville (via Team LBR) · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Excuse my language

James Carville here, folks, and I’m personally reaching out tonight because I’M F&$%ING TERRIFIED. I need to ask you to split an urgent donation to Jon Tester’s and Lisa Blunt Rochester's campaign NOW and stop that no-good Mitch McConnell from buying Montana’s Senate seat. Mitc…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Asking for $5

  Team – Today, I’m asking you for just $5, and no that’s not a typo. I’m asking for $5 for five of the most competitive Senate seats up for election next year: Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Plus, if you want to chip in a few extra bucks we can keep Delaware b…

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  Nick F. · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Fwd: Accepted: Online Fundraising Update @ Monday, October 23rd, 2023 5pm-6pm (EST)

Friend, it's Nick – Lisa's Finance Director. I'm forwarding you this calendar event because, in a few hours, I'm meeting with Lisa to give her an update on progress toward our October fundraising goal. Compared to this time last month, donations have slowed and we are not where we ne…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 22, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Knocking doors

It’s hard to believe it’s already October, friend. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and folks are beginning to tune in to next year’s election. The fall is my favorite time of year for connecting with Delawareans across the state. Whether it’s going door to door or the supe…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, I want to start by addressing the ongoing war in the Middle East. Thank you to all of you who have called, emailed, and written into my office to express your views.    This week, President Biden traveled to Israel t…

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  LBR HQ · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Brutal honesty

  This isn’t the news we wanted to share, friend, but we still need to raise $6,000 by midnight towards our Emergency Fundraising Drive. Another GOP candidate just jumped into the race to defeat Lisa and turn the Senate red so now is NOT the time to be falling behind. We’re not thr…

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  Team LBR · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Happy Birthday Madam Vice President

  Today is Vice President Kamala Harris’ birthday so we’re sending her well wishes from Team LBR! We want to celebrate all that she’s accomplished and show her just how thankful we are for her service to the American people. Will you add your name next to Lisa’s and wish Vice Presi…

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