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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Our very first end-of-month deadline

The stakes are high, and I know we can win this battleground race.   John, We launched this campaign earlier this month knowing that it was critical to start early so we could build as big of a people-powered operation as possible to flip New York’s 19th District from red to bl…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Marc Molinaro

Marc Molinaro just announced that he has already raised over $640,000 this year.   John, Take a look at what Molinaro is saying about his own fundraising: Marc Molinaro just announced that he has already raised over $640,000 this year. He’s telling you that it means his…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Have you taken our survey yet?

I’m sitting down with my team tomorrow to go over the results, but your name isn’t listed yet as a survey response.   John, Our grassroots campaign is getting ready for another heated election cycle, so we’re turning to supporters like you, John, to help inform our campaign st…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 9:10 PM

re: our first survey

This is one of the most important races in the country next year, so we need your help to flip this seat.   John, Josh is running for Congress because he believes in the promise and potential of Upstate New York, and he knows we deserve a leader that will put people over profit…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 10:51 PM

we owe you an explanation

The stakes here are high and all eyes are glued upon our district here in Upstate New York.   John, It’s the team at Josh Riley’s campaign headquarters. We know we’ve been emailing you a lot since Josh announced his campaign for Congress last week, and you deserve an explanati…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Will you endorse our campaign?

We need to show our opponents the strength and power of our grassroots campaign.   John, Did you see my team’s message on Tuesday? We need to show our opponents the strength and power of our grassroots campaign. So, I’d be honored if you could take a moment and add your name…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM

humbly asking

I’m running for Congress to flip NY-19 from red to blue and give working families a fair shot to work hard and get ahead.   John, My family came to Upstate New York over a century ago to work in the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company’s plants. E-J’s built many of the houses in town…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 10:40 PM

John, will you personally endorse Josh?

In the early days of our campaign, it’s important to gather as much support as we can.   John, We launched our campaign for Congress just a week ago, and Josh is already picking up steam! Twenty County Democratic Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs across the district signed a st…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
April 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM

re: Josh’s important message

Republican Marc Molinaro is already sending fundraising emails off of Josh’s announcement.   John, We just wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s message about becoming a Founding Donor of our campaign. Here’s why it’s so important: The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball are alr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 4:48 PM

John, will you pitch in $5 to become a founding donor?

We are building a grassroots people-powered movement that is going to flip this tossup seat from red to blue.   John, Earlier this week, I announced my campaign for Congress. Even though the election seems far away right now, we’ve got a lot of work to do leading up to it, so…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 7:09 PM

why we’re emailing you again

Molinaro is funded by corporate PACs and he’s voting to deliver on their interests in Washington — not yours.   John, We know we’ve already emailed you several times since launching our campaign, but a lot has happened in just the first few days and we need to fill you in on t…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 8:35 PM

a big announcement

Josh is running for Congress in New York’s 19th District — a key district to taking back the House in 2024.   John, My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley just made a BIG announcement. Josh is running for Congress in New York’s 19th District — a key district to tak…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM

I wanted to make sure you saw this

Yesterday, we officially launched our campaign for Congress.   John, Yesterday, we officially launched our campaign for Congress. I’m so grateful for all of the support and words of encouragement we’ve already received–but the work has only just begun. If you haven’t seen it …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 3:38 PM

I’m running to flip New York’s 19th District from red to blue

I’m writing to share some big news   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. I’m writing to share some big news: I’m running for Congress in New York’s 19th Congressional District! I’m running because I believe in the promise and potential of Upstate New York. Even after all we’ve been thro…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 11:08 PM

A Holiday Message From Josh

There's so much that I'm thankful for this holiday season, and I'm sending this note to let you know that I'm especially thankful for YOU.   HiJohn, There's so much that I'm thankful for this holiday season, and I'm sending this note to let you know that I'm especially thankfu…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 11:50 PM

A statement on last night's results

With the ballots cast, votes counted, and campaign ended, it’s important to set aside our divisions and do our best to unite.   Growing up here, I learned some important values: work hard; be humble; have each other’s backs; there’s more that unites us than divides us. I also le…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Thank you, John

I’ll have more to say in the coming days about what this campaign has meant to me, but I wanted to take just a moment now to say this   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. In just an hour, the polls will close and we will begin to see results for our race here in New York’s 19th Congress…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Election Day is here!

In these final moments, all of us at Team Josh are knocking on doors and calling folks to ensure everyone makes their voice heard.   Today is Election Day! If you didn’t vote early or absentee — make sure you get out and vote today! Polls are open until 9 p.m. You can find your…
  JoshRileyforCongress · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 12:31 AM

ignore the noise and vote, volunteer, and donate

We are fundraising until the very end, and any additional resources we raise tonight will allow us to expand the on-the-ground organizing programs we have running tomorrow.   John—it’s Coby, Josh Riley’s Campaign Manager. There are a lot of positive polls and projections out th…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Please, John

Our race has national consequences   John, Tomorrow is Election Day, and our race here in New York’s 19th Congressional District could literally be decided by dozens of votes. Our race has national consequences — NY-19 alone could determine control of the House of Representat…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 11:15 PM

fundraising record for John

Our race is highly competitive and critical to holding our House Majority.   Hey there John, it’s Emily, Josh’s Finance Director. As you know, our race is highly competitive and critical to holding our House Majority. In these final days leading up to Election Day, our passiona…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 7:17 PM

final chance

We have just over 48 hours until polls close in one of the most consequential House races across the entire nation.   John, We have just over 48 hours until polls close in one of the most consequential House races across the entire nation. The outcome here in New York’s 19th …
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 8:19 PM

explaining why your $5 contribution is critical

Our grassroots campaign is counting on your support now more than ever.   John, Hey there, with Election Day just three days away, our grassroots campaign is counting on your support now more than ever. Here’s why it’s so critical: Unlike Marc Molinaro’s campaign, which is fue…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 11:15 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, With Donald Trump threatening to run again, we need bold leadership in Congress that won’t back down f…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 8:31 PM

If you knew your $5 contribution would make all the difference, would you chip in?

The number of doors we knock and phone calls we make this weekend will decide whether we secure a tight victory.   John, If you knew that your $5 contribution could be the difference in electing Josh Riley to Congress on Tuesday, would you chip in right now? We’re not kidding …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 12:32 AM

contagious

Tonight, when I meet with voters, I’m going to talk about how our Democracy is on the line.   John, It’s Josh. Yesterday was one of the most inspiring days of the campaign — we held rallies with President Clinton in Sullivan County and Lieutenant Governor Delgado in Broome Cou…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 8:45 PM

we keep emailing

Voters are making up their minds and casting their ballots right now   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. We keep emailing you because Election Day is only five days away, and early voting is underway. Voters are making up their minds and casting their ballots right now…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 9:32 PM

why we still need your help

John — we have to stop National Republicans from propelling Molinaro to victory.   John, We’re officially less than one week away from Election Day, and all eyes are on New York’s 19th Congressional District. FIRST: The Hill called NY-19 “one of seven races that could determin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 10:46 PM

my final end-of-month ask

It’s incredibly humbling to have you as part of this team.   John, For the 12th and final time before the General Election, I’m writing to ask for your help with an end-of-month fundraising deadline. We’re still $1,255 short of our midnight goal — and I’m determined to meet t…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 12:08 AM

can’t allow donations to slow down, John

we can’t afford a slowdown today   Hey there, John, it’s Emily, Josh Riley’s Finance Director. It’s my job to collect and track donations for this campaign, and to thank you for your help supporting Josh. Now is a critical time to make your first donation to support Josh Riley…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 6:33 PM

it’s now or never

I know that Rufus Wainwright, Katie Porter, and Al Franken all emailed you, and your inbox is filling up.   John, It’s Coby, Josh Riley’s Campaign Manager. I know that Rufus Wainwright, Katie Porter, and Al Franken all emailed you, and your inbox is filling up. So I’m sorry to …
  Al Franken · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 10:31 PM

I hardly ask anything of you.

Josh is now officially the Democratic nominee in NY-19.   Dear Person Who Still Opens My Email, I hardly ever ask anything of you. Unless you’re also on my other list of people who I constantly ask to contribute to something I don’t think I can legally mention here. (Though …
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:37 PM

Join our team and help reach every single voter!

Forecasters across the country say that our race is a pure toss-up, pivotal to determining House control, and could be decided by a handful of votes.   Hey there John, The election is less than two weeks away, and these final days are critical. We must reach every single voter …
  Katie Porter · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 7:32 PM

need $5 to support Josh Riley

It’s clear Josh is a champion for reform, and I need him fighting alongside me in Washington.   Hey there, Katie Porter here. I’m reaching out today to ask you to join me in supporting Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th District. Josh has made putting people over profits a central pi…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 11:01 PM

tough decisions

We’re at a pivotal point in the campaign.   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. I’m reaching out to ask for a contribution of $5 or more, but first, let me explain why. We’re at a pivotal point in the campaign — tough decisions are being made right now to determine our f…
  Rufus Wainwright · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 9:32 PM

personally asking John

Republicans are eager to strip away the most fundamental right of every American, the right to vote.   Hey there, it’s Rufus Wainwright. Two years ago — I fought to ensure that Democrats took back the White House, and the Senate, too. Now, I’m all-in to ensure that Democrats hold a v…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 12:05 AM

One of the most competitive races in the country

I’d love for you to join us at the virtual fundraiser   Hey there John, Rep. Jamie Raskin here. Upstate New Yorkers deserve a dedicated public servant who will always work to defend and strengthen working families. That’s why I’m proud to support Josh Riley in his tight race for Congress. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 6:32 PM

humbly asking you

But, dark money Republican Super PACs are spending $4 million in October alone to try and claw back our district, and take House control.     John, it’s Josh Riley. Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight is saying it’s officially a “dead heat” in New York’s 19th District. If Republicans pick u…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 7:57 PM

a polite request

Early voting is less than a week away, and the truth is that a lot of voters have yet to decide their ballot in our race for New York’s 19th Congressional District.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m writing to you today from the road heading out east for some important campaign events. …
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 10:56 PM

just one-week

Our team is hard at work reaching every persuadable voter before they begin to head to the polls.   John, early in-person voting begins exactly one week from today. Our team is hard at work reaching every persuadable voter before they begin to head to the polls. But, as we’ve t…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM

forwarding John the latest from FiveThirtyEight

John, you know how much is riding on the line in this pivotal tossup seat. And here are the official latest projections from FiveThirtyEight:   Hi there, John. It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager.   We told you that the latest poll giving Josh a lead over Marc Molinaro was within…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 7:17 PM

why I have to ask

We cannot allow a bunch of lying attack ads to trick voters into supporting my anti-choice extremist Republican opponent at the polls.   Hey there John, the election is officially less than three weeks away, and this week the dark money Super PACs unleashed nearly $2 million in …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 12:31 AM

final time I’ll ask before an FEC deadline

That’s why even though I hate to keep asking, I have to ask one more time before our final FEC fundraising deadline tonight.   John, It’s Josh Riley, and I’ll keep this email short. Tonight is our final FEC fundraising deadline before the election and the final time our campa…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 7:33 PM

explaining tonight’s deadline

tonight is the deadline to have your donation count against what’s called our “pre-general” report   Hi John, It’s Emily, Josh Riley’s Finance Director. I’m reaching out to ask for a contribution of $5, $10 or more before tonight’s fundraising deadline, but first I’ll explain w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 11:26 PM

I didn’t hear from you last time

We’re not taking a single vote for granted.   Hey there, Josh Riley here. As my team gears up for Election Day, we're knocking on doors and making calls to ensure the voice of every single voter is heard and valued. I know that together, we can win this thing, but I'd love your…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 11:33 PM

If you read one more email tonight, I hope it’s this one

Republican Super PACs just dumped nearly $4 million in attack ads against me this month, and it’s not yet certain we’ll have the resources to fight back.   John, Nearly a year ago, I announced I was running for Congress to fight for places like my hometown in Broome County. 1…
  JoshRileyforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 5:03 PM

good news and bad news

The Congressional Leadership Fund AND The National Republican Campaign Committee are each pouring nearly $2 million to attack Josh on the airwaves. It’s outrageous!   John, It’s Coby, Josh’s Campaign Manager. I’m reaching out with good news and bad news. Here’s the good news:…
  Team Josh · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 7:06 PM

John, will you take our GOTV survey?

Early voting begins just two weeks from today — and we’re not taking a single vote for granted.   John, Election Day is just around the corner, and we’re so grateful to have you as a part of our campaign to bring real change for Upstate New York. Early voting begins just two …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 11:46 PM

falling just a bit short

Our campaign has always been powered by folks like you, not special interests, and our top priority has always been giving working families in Upstate New York a seat at the table.   John, I wanted to reach out personally. One of the very last fundraising deadlines ahead of th…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 12:30 AM

I’m running for Congress to fight for working-class neighborhoods

I’m running for Congress to fight for working-class neighborhoods like the one that raised me in Endicott, Broome County.   John, I’m going to get personal with you in this email today, and I hope you’ll read it from start to finish. But first, I do need to respectfully ask th…