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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 11:58 PM

just $3 (or more!)

We’ve already raised an incredible amount of money to power this campaign thanks to grassroots supporters like you.   John, We’re getting a little nervous. We’ve already raised an incredible amount of money to power this campaign thanks to grassroots supporters like you. But …
  Josh Riley for Congress · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 10:03 PM

your supporter record (enclosed)

As Josh Riley’s finance director, it’s my job to make sure we’re on track to meet our fundraising goals—and right now, we’re facing our most important goal yet.   John, As Josh Riley’s finance director, it’s my job to make sure we’re on track to meet our fundraising goals—and r…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM

this week is our most important deadline yet

In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution to our grassroots campaign.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution to our grassroots campaign. But first, as a supporter, you deserve to know why it’s so important that my team and I keep emailin…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 10:02 PM

our latest endorsement!

Josh was just endorsed by Defend the Vote!   Big news, John! Josh was just endorsed by Defend the Vote! Defend the Vote is a national voting rights organization dedicated to preserving our democracy through voting access, education, and protection. As general counsel in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Working families deserve a vote in Congress

I’ll never forget my first big case as a lawyer.   John, I’ll never forget my first big case as a lawyer. After I graduated from law school, I had job offers to work with the big banks on Wall Street. I turned them down. Instead, I moved down to Florida to work for several ye…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
March 20, 2022 at 7:45 PM

personal request for John

It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Today marks just one-hundred days left until Election Day.   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Today marks just one-hundred days left until Election Day. I know that might sound like a lot of time, but it’s not. Our staff and volunte…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 12:16 AM

I hate asking, but I have to

There are only a few hours left until the March mid-month deadline, and we still need to raise another $340 to meet our goal.   John, There are only a few hours left until the March mid-month deadline, and we need to raise another $340 to meet our goal. Election Day is only ab…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 11:31 PM

need a lot donations today alone

We’ll cut right to the chase: we’re just over halfway to our $6,000 mid-month fundraising goal.   John, We’ll cut right to the chase: we’re just over halfway to our $6,000 mid-month fundraising goal. That means we’ll need a lot of donations from email supporters today alone if…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 10:42 PM

re: our final quarterly deadline of this campaign

It’s Emily, Josh Riley’s Finance Director.   John, It’s Emily, Josh Riley’s Finance Director. In just two weeks, our campaign is facing our final quarterly fundraising deadline before Election Day. The number we post — and how many grassroots donors step up to help us reach …
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
March 13, 2022 at 8:01 PM

John, can you help get Josh on the ballot?

This week our team has been working tirelessly to collect the signatures we need to get Josh on the ballot. But we need to make sure we have the resources necessary to expand our petitions program and finish collecting signatures!   John, This week our team has been working tir…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 7:01 PM

before I head back out, John

The past week has been exciting! We've been out in the community collecting signatures to officially get on the ballot for the June primary – and I’ve loved getting the chance to talk to voters across our district.   John, The past week has been exciting! We've been out in the …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 9:06 PM

please take a minute to read this email

Now more than ever, we need bold progressive fighters in Congress who won’t back down from big challenges, or shy away from bullies who threaten our Democratic ideals.   John, Now more than ever, we need bold leadership in Congress that won’t back down from big challenges or sh…
  Dana Balter · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Please join me in supporting Josh Riley

It’s Dana Balter — and I have some exciting news to share with you! I’m endorsing Josh Riley for Congress in New York’s 22nd Congressional District, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting his grassroots campaign!   John, It’s Dana Balter — and I have some exciting news to s…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM

re: our latest endorsements

What a way to start off a week! In the last three days, we’ve picked up three HUGE endorsements:   John, What a way to start off a week! In the last three days, we’ve picked up three HUGE endorsements: Dana Balter, two-time Democratic nominee and grassroots leader New York Wor…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
March 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM

asking for $1

I know we’ve been sending a lot of emails lately, so I’ll keep it brief. This might sound crazy: but could you pitch in just $1 or more to our campaign today to elect Josh Riley to Congress and defend the House?   John, I know we’ve been sending a lot of emails lately, so I’ll …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 10:53 PM

deeply concerning

It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign manager. I know you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point:   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign manager. I know you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point: A new far-right candidate has entered the race for NY-22, who declined to comment on wh…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 10:01 PM

I appreciate your support, John

I just wanted to take a moment to reach out and personally express my gratitude.   John, I just wanted to take a moment to reach out and personally express my gratitude. My team just let me know that we not only met our February fundraising goal, we surpassed it! It’s clear t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 1:03 AM

reaching out to you personally, John

I know it’s getting late, but my team just told me we’re only $741 away from reaching our end-of-month fundraising goal.   John, I know it’s getting late, but my team just told me we’re only $741 away from reaching our end-of-month fundraising goal. That’s why I’ve decided to…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 5:55 PM

As of 12pm...

Our deadline is just 12 hours away – and we’re still $2,173 away from our goal!   John, Here’s the latest as of 12pm… FIRST: The Cook Political Report rated New York’s 22nd Congressional District as the single most flippable GOP-held seat likely to flip blue in November. THE…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM

good news and bad news

The good news: Since launching our $10,000 end-of-month goal, we’ve already raised $4,218. That means we’re a little over 42% of the way there – which is a great start!   John, The good news: Since launching our $10,000 end-of-month goal, we’ve already raised $4,218. That means…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 10:21 PM

I owe you an explanation

In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to donate to our campaign for Congress. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why it’s so important.   John, In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to donate to our campaign for Congress. But first, I hope you will give me…
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 10:27 PM

why we have to keep emailing

It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. You probably get a lot of emails like this one asking for contributions to Democratic campaigns.   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. You probably get a lot of emails like this one asking for contributions to Democratic campaigns. A…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM

protecting our democracy

Did you see my Syracuse Post-Standard op-ed? Over a year after Jan. 6, 2021, our democracy remains imperiled.   John – Did you see my Syracuse Post-Standard op-ed? Over a year after Jan. 6, 2021, our democracy remains imperiled. Our country is being torn apart at the seams …
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
February 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM

this just in from the Cook Political Report →

In a moment, we’re going to ask you to make a contribution to Josh’s campaign for Congress. But first, let us explain why we have to ask.   John, In a moment, we’re going to ask you to make a contribution to Josh’s campaign for Congress. But first, let us explain why we have to…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 11:00 PM

sign our petition to defend the right to vote →

Our Democracy is at stake.   John, our Democracy is at stake. Supreme Court decisions, like Shelby County v. Holder, gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act and opened the door to restrictive voting laws, especially targeting communities of color. This is unacceptable. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 12:01 AM

humbly asking

In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in to our campaign before the mid-month deadline tonight. But first, let me explain why this ask is so important.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in to our campaign before the mid-month deadline tonight. But first, let…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 11:33 PM

we pulled your supporter record

Our mid-month fundraising deadline is tomorrow night and we’re still $6,845 away from our goal!   John, we know you’re busy, so we’ll keep this short. Our mid-month fundraising deadline is tomorrow night and we’re still $6,845 away from our goal! It’s critical that we have the…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 11:31 PM

I don’t see your signature

Tomorrow, I’ll be sitting down to discuss the results of this weekend’s NY-22 priorities survey with my campaign team. But right now, we’re missing your signature.   John, Tomorrow, I’ll be sitting down to discuss the results of this weekend’s NY-22 priorities survey with my ca…
  Riley for Congress · [email protected]
February 13, 2022 at 8:33 PM

donations have slowed down

Here are some important reminders for you this Sunday:   John, Here are some important reminders for you this Sunday: IF we’re going to keep building on the progress we’ve made as a country in the past year, we need to protect our Democratic House Majority. IF Democrats are g…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
February 12, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Josh wants to hear from you

We hope you’ve seen the news: Josh is running in the new NY-22, and our campaign is moving full steam ahead to flip this critical seat from red to blue!   John, We hope you’ve seen the news: Josh is running in the new NY-22, and our campaign is moving full steam ahead to flip t…
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 12:47 AM

If you knew your contribution would make a big difference, would you donate?

Look, we’ll acknowledge something most campaigns wouldn’t admit: there are a lot of candidates you could be supporting with your hard-earned dollars.   John,  If you knew that your $5 contribution would go a long way to help elect Josh Riley, would you donate through this emai…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 10:12 PM

my first request

When I first launched this campaign for Congress, I never could have imagined the journey that would unfold. I’m grateful for every moment of it. And I’m especially grateful that you’re along for the ride with me!   John, When I first launched this campaign for Congress, I neve…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 9:37 PM

looking for 4 founding donors from your area

Did you see Josh’s email on Friday?   John, Did you see Josh’s email on Friday? We’re running full steam ahead to win New York’s 22nd Congressional District. We’re going to criss-cross this new district, from Syracuse to Ithaca to Auburn to Geneva to Seneca Falls to Cortland t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Onward! An update on redistricting & our campaign

This week, New York enacted new congressional districts for the 2022 election. While the districts' boundaries have changed, the key issues have not, and our campaign is moving forward full-steam ahead.   John, This week, New York enacted new congressional districts for the 202…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 10:16 PM

midnight tonight

In a moment, I’m going to ask you to contribute to our campaign to flip this seat from red to blue. But first, let me explain why it’s so important.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to contribute to our campaign to flip this seat from red to blue. But first, let me exp…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 6:50 PM

concerned

My name is Emily Goldson, and I’m the Finance Director for our team.   John, My name is Emily Goldson, and I’m the Finance Director for our team. It’s my job to make sure we meet all our fundraising goals and raise enough money to flip this seat blue in November. The only thin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 29, 2022 at 10:08 PM

hate asking for money

When I first started this campaign back in November, I never could have imagined the outpouring of grassroots support our campaign would receive from folks like you, reading emails like these.   John, When I first started this campaign back in November, I never could have imagi…
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 12:02 AM

Claudia Tenney’s latest DANGEROUS lie:

Claudia Tenney continues to stand with the most extremist elements of her party. Last year, she supported the Republicans’ decision to remove Congresswoman Liz Cheney from leadership because Representative Cheney refused to lie about the 2020 election.   John, Claudia Tenney …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 9:45 PM

humbly asking

In 2020, Claudia Tenney’s election was decided by just 109 votes, making it the second-closest race in America.   John, In 2020, Claudia Tenney’s election was decided by just 109 votes, making it the second-closest race in America. She knows we can flip this seat back to blue …
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 11:04 PM

BREAKING: we outraised Claudia Tenney

This week, Claudia Tenney released her latest fundraising numbers, and it showed some good news and some bad news for us.   John, This week, Claudia Tenney released her latest fundraising numbers, and it showed some good news and some bad news for us. The good news: We raised …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 10:55 PM

re: “phony on steroids”

This is a long email, but it’s important. I hope you’ll read the whole thing, and then chip in a few bucks to help me bring new leadership to Upstate New York.   John, This is a long email, but it’s important. I hope you’ll read the whole thing, and then chip in a few bucks to …
  Coby Eiss · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Elise Stefanik + Donald Trump = $3.2 million

I know we keep emailing, but if you read some of the latest developments below, you’ll understand why we have to keep asking you for your help.   John – it’s Coby, Josh Riley’s Campaign Manager. I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll pitch in $5 to our campaign to unseat Claudia Tenn…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 6:26 PM

My statement on MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that “whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” In other words: we’re all in this together. And we are.   John, Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that “whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” In other words: we’re al…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
January 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM

All eyes are now on Claudia Tenney

Congressman John Katko’s retirement just cemented Claudia Tenney as the most vulnerable Republican in Upstate New York.   John, Congressman John Katko’s retirement just cemented Claudia Tenney as the most vulnerable Republican in Upstate New York. In 2020, her race was deci…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 15, 2022 at 12:49 AM

Can I call you, John?

Two months ago this week, I entered the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District.   John, Two months ago this week, I entered the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. And I can tell you without a doubt that my favorite part of the campaign is connecting wit…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 3:38 PM

politely asking for your input

I’m reaching out today because it looks like we’re still missing your response on our 2022 Campaign Strategy Survey.   John, I’m reaching out today because it looks like we’re still missing your response on our 2022 Campaign Strategy Survey. Tonight, I’m holding a strategy mee…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 11:38 PM

please read this email from start to finish

We have an important update for you — please read this email from start to finish:   John, We have an important update for you — please read this email from start to finish: Today, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and former President Donald Trump are hosting a meal for…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 12:03 AM

John, we’d love your thoughts here.

At the close of 2021, we shattered fundraising records and proved we have what it takes to build a winning campaign.   John, At the close of 2021, we shattered fundraising records and proved we have what it takes to build a winning campaign. Now, it’s 2022 — the year we make C…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 5:46 PM

re: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Claudia Tenney

This past week, far-right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene was permanently suspended from Twitter for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.   John, This past week, far-right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene was permanently suspended from Twitter for spreading COVID-19 misinforma…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 11:03 PM

special news to share with John

We are humbled to announce that our grassroots-driven campaign just shattered a fundraising record – raising over $416,000 in less than two months!   John, We are humbled to announce that our grassroots-driven campaign just shattered a fundraising record – raising over $416,000…