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  Team Josh · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 8:54 PM

re: frivolous lawsuits against our campaign

Voters decide elections, not politicians and party machines.   John, Have you heard? Our campaign has built so much momentum that our opponents have filed a frivolous lawsuit against us in a desperate attempt to slow us down. It's shameful. They're making the same baseless cla…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 24, 2022 at 8:25 PM

trying to reach you, John

Did you see my team’s message on Friday? Reproductive rights are being attacked across the country.   John, Did you see my team’s message on Friday? Reproductive rights are being attacked across the country. We are witnessing people’s right to bodily autonomy being rolled bac…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 8:25 PM

sign on: protect the right to choose

If Roe is overturned, thousands of people across the country will lose their right to reproductive liberty.   John, We have some disturbing news. Around the country, we are witnessing coordinated attacks on reproductive freedom as more and more states pass draconian anti-choic…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 9:34 PM

what your first $5 means

Yes, it’s true that our campaign has a lot of momentum.   John, Yes, it’s true that our campaign has a lot of momentum. We led the field in the first three months of 2022 in fundraising, and we did it with two-thirds of our contributions coming in at $50 or less! And we’ve re…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 7:02 PM

not how I was raised

Our team is short of where we need to be to reach our April mid-month fundraising goal.   I’ll get right to it, John. Our team is short of where we need to be to reach our April mid-month fundraising goal. I hate asking for money. It's awkward, and it’s not how I was raised. B…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 8:25 PM

why we need a surge of donations

If Democrats lose just five seats in November, Republicans will take control of the House.   John, Let us explain why we’re reaching out again today to ask you to make a contribution to help us reach our $9,000 mid-month fundraising goal. IF Democrats lose just five seats in …
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 8:30 PM

grassroots-powered

We’re proud of the way we fund this campaign — our movement is powered by grassroots supporters, not corporate PACs.   John, It’s Emily, Josh Riley’s Finance Director. We’re proud of the way we fund this campaign — our movement is powered by grassroots supporters, not corpora…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM

John, is there anything we can say?

It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. It’s an unfortunate truth, but fundraising is really one of the most important parts of the campaign.   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. It’s an unfortunate truth, but fundraising is really one of the most important parts of the cam…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 7:55 PM

missing your name, John

John, did you see our team’s email on Thursday?   John, did you see our team’s email on Thursday? Last week, the House passed a bill that would cap the price of insulin at $35. Though this proposal is incredibly important to working families and seniors, the pharmaceutical lo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 7:01 PM

incredible momentum behind our campaign

Five months ago today, I announced our campaign for Congress in Upstate New York.   John, Five months ago today, I announced our campaign for Congress in Upstate New York. A lot has changed since we first started this journey together (including the district lines!)—but one th…
  Riley for Congress · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM

insulin

Last week the House passed a bill that would cap the price of insulin at $35.   John, Last week the House passed a bill that would cap the price of insulin at $35. We know that about a quarter of diabetics skip or skimp on their insulin due to the cost, so this bill can litera…
  Josh Riley for Congress HQ · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM

our biggest moment yet

This is a big moment for all of us on Team Josh, and we couldn’t have done it without all of your help and support.   John, It’s official! Yesterday, we filed our Democratic petitions, with over three times the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot. This is a …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 5:28 PM

personally thanking you, John

I want to personally thank you for everything you’ve done for our campaign.   John, This email is brief, but it’s really important. I want to personally thank you for everything you’ve done for our campaign. Because of grassroots supporters like you, we finished our first qua…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 11:31 PM

midnight tonight

By now, you probably know that tonight is our final end-of-quarter deadline before Election Day.   John, By now, you probably know that tonight is our final end-of-quarter deadline before Election Day. Here’s why that’s so important: I’m not accepting a dime from corporate PAC…
  Dana Balter · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 6:30 PM

John, I’m personally asking you

It’s Dana Balter. I wanted to personally reach out to you before Josh’s final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before Election Day.   John, It’s Dana Balter. I wanted to personally reach out to you before Josh’s final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before Election Da…
  Paul Riley · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 4:14 PM

My son Josh

It’s Paul, Josh’s Dad.   John, It’s Paul, Josh’s Dad. I’ve never written a political email before, and I’m not a very political person, but I wanted to write because I’m so proud of the work Josh has done and the work he’ll do in Congress if elected. My wife and I raise…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 11:45 PM

FWD: this week is our most important deadline yet

This is important. In just 24 hours, my team will close the books on our last FEC end-of-quarter deadline before the June primary election.   John, This is important. In just over 24 hours, my team will close the books on our last FEC end-of-quarter deadline before the June pr…
  Dana Balter · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM

John, I’m personally asking you

It’s Dana Balter. I wanted to personally reach out to you before Josh’s final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before Election Day.   John, It’s Dana Balter. I wanted to personally reach out to you before Josh’s final end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before Election Da…
  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…