Team Riley · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 11:20 PM

re: this morning’s email from Josh

NY-19 is a top target going into 2024 as Democrats fight to take back the House and protect reproductive rights, but we need your support to flip this district from red to blue.   Did you see Josh’s message? Marc Molinaro has shown us time and again that he’ll do anything to ro…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Did you see this headline?

Marc Molinaro voted to restrict access to abortion for servicemembers and their families. He opposed the law keeping abortion legal in New York right now.   John, NY-19 is critical to retaking the House majority and protecting a woman’s right to make her own reproductive healt…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 11:10 PM

We have some good news and bad news, John.

Extreme Republicans in Congress know we have momentum, so they are doing whatever they can to slow us down.   We have some good news and bad news, John. GOOD NEWS: Our grassroots campaign has been gaining momentum! Last quarter, we were one of only 4 challenger campaigns acros…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Elise Stefanik is protecting Marc Molinaro 🚨

Stefanik called our race “the nation’s top battleground for control of the House in 2024,” and she’s right.   John, In case you missed the news yesterday, this is BIG: Elise Stefanik just announced a dark money campaign to re-elect Marc Molinaro and save the GOP’s narrow House…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

NEW from Elise Stefanik

Stefanik’s latest move confirms what we already knew: NY-19 is key to the GOP’s mission to keep the House majority   Did you see this, John? Elise Stefanik just launched a dark money slush fund to support Marc Molinaro and attack Josh Riley. She even called our race a “top batt…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 8:10 PM

a quick message before the weekend

It’s becoming clear that our grassroots-powered campaign is gaining momentum, and Republicans are scrambling to keep up.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. I wanted to send a quick message before you logged off for the weekend. Our race has really heated up. Marc Molinaro’s last campaign…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 9:58 PM

what we’re fighting for

Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and he needs your support to flip this district from red to blue.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Molinaro and McCarthy’s fundraiser is just hours away

Kevin McCarthy is hosting a fundraiser for Marc Molinaro in NY-19 that is sure to raise tens of thousands of dollars to prop up Molinaro’s campaign.   John, FIRST: We found out that Kevin McCarthy is hosting a fundraiser for Marc Molinaro in NY-19 that is sure to raise tens of …

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM

McCarthy will be in NY-19 tomorrow

Kevin McCarthy is coming to this district because re-electing Marc Molinaro is key to the GOP’s path to holding their slim House majority.   John, Kevin McCarthy is joining Marc Molinaro for a fundraiser right here in our district tomorrow. They’re sure to raise thousands from…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Kevin McCarthy is coming to NY-19 🚨

This district could decide control of the House, and McCarthy knows his only chance at keeping the Speaker’s gavel is by keeping yes-men like Marc Molinaro in Washington.   John, did you hear the news? Kevin McCarthy is joining Marc Molinaro for a fundraiser right here in NY-19…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 3:09 PM

we have real grassroots momentum on our side

Marc Molinaro’s last FEC report showed that he only had 18 living, breathing human donors from our Congressional district in the last fundraising quarter.   Here’s the deal, John – Marc Molinaro’s last FEC report showed that he only had 18 living, breathing human donors from ou…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 8:41 PM

making sure you saw Josh’s message

The fundraising quarter is already halfway over, so this is an important checkpoint for our campaign to ensure we’re on track ahead of next month’s FEC filing deadline.   Hi John, We just wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s message! The fundraising quarter is already halfway over, so thi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM

John, I’m reaching out with an important ask

The truth is, we’re at risk of falling behind in this must-win race.   John, We’re just about halfway through the FEC fundraising quarter, so I’ve been checking in with my team to make sure we’re staying on track. The truth is, we’re at risk of falling behind in this must-win r…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Marc Molinaro and I agree...

Enough is enough with the pay-to-play politicians who care more about enriching their donors and advancing their careers than helping working families, small businesses, and seniors.   John, Marc Molinaro and I don’t see eye-to-eye on a lot, but last week he finally said somethi…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 9:45 PM

the hard way

Josh is running for Congress in NY-19, and his race could decide the House majority.   Running for office is tough. You have to ask a bunch of people for money (like this), and then the other side gets together and says lots of mean things about you. Having a baby is tough, t…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Take a look at Molinaro’s donors 👀

Molinaro has spent his career selling out Upstate New York, and now that he’s in trouble, special interest donors are rushing in to prop up his campaign yet again.   John, Do you know who’s bankrolling Marc Molinaro’s campaign? FIGHT BACK If you guessed Kevi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 8:37 PM

our average online contribution for July

Unlike my opponent, I’ll never cash checks from corporate PACs looking to buy influence in Washington.   CONTRIBUTE $23.80 OTHER AMOUNT John — our campaign always has been and always will be completely grassroots. Just take a look at our average onlin…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 4:10 PM

another big announcement

While Josh is catching sleep in 30-minute increments and cleaning up spit-up, I’m pitching in to make sure his fundraising doesn’t look like a dirty diaper.   John, A month or two ago I wrote to you with a big announcement: my friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is run…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM

a quick message to say thanks!

Because of supporters like you, our team was able to reach our fundraising goal for July.   John, I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for supporting our campaign! Because of supporters like you, our team was able to reach our fundraising goal for July. Summer is…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 11:15 PM

this email is only 5 sentences

We faced a lot of roadblocks last year, and if we want to flip this district in 2024, it’s crucial that we meet all our goals and deadlines.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I know you’ve heard from me and my team a lot lately, so I won’t take up too much of your time. We’re just hours…

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  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 3:19 PM

John, we’re relying on folks like you

We’re powered by thousands of small-dollar contributions from people like you – not corporate special interests.   John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Our July fundraising deadline is tomorrow, so I just wanted to share a few reasons why fundraising is still so importan…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Upstate New York has been sold out by corrupt politicians for far too long

Josh is committed to being a new type of leader in Congress – one that will actually fight for the hardworking families right here in our community   John, Our July fundraising deadline is just 2 days away, and we’re at risk of not meeting our fundraising goal. Will you contri…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM

I’m sure you might be hearing this a lot

Marc Molinaro’s corporate special interest backers are stuffing his pockets with cash to try to erase our lead, and we can’t let them overtake us.   JULY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: 3 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $5,000 CHIP IN You’re probably hearing this from a lo…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Just $5

Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than career politicians who sell them out to special interests and Republican extremists.   John, Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is just days away, and we’re running out of time to reach our goal. Marc Molinaro’s latest fundraising repo…

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  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Stefanik, McCarthy, and Molinaro

70% of Marc Molinaro’s campaign cash came from PACs and party bosses.   John, FEC fundraising reports became public earlier this month, and the difference between our campaign and Marc Molinaro’s couldn’t be more clear: “Nearly 95 percent of Riley’s donations came fr…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 4:04 PM

only 18 people

That’s how many real people in our Congressional district contributed to Marc Molinaro’s campaign in the last three months, according to his latest FEC filing.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ve got one number for you: 18. That’s how many real people in our Congressional district contr…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 10:30 PM

quiet moments

Among the biggest challenges of having a newborn baby are the feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. Among the biggest challenges of having a newborn baby are the feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. But I love the quie…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 5:26 PM

redistricting update

Last week, we learned that the congressional lines in New York could change YET AGAIN.   John, You may have seen the recent news that a court has ordered yet another redrawing of the congressional districts here in New York. I wanted to share with you my thoughts on this devel…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 7:25 PM

can’t get there without your support

Josh is ready to get to work on day one in Congress, but he can’t get there without your support.   John, Josh is running for Congress because he knows it’s time to elect new leadership and new voices that will prioritize everyday people over corporate profits and special inter…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Marc Molinaro voted to restrict abortion access

His vote is offensive to anyone who cares about women’s rights, servicemembers’ health, or the most fundamental principles of Freedom and Liberty.   John, Last week, Marc Molinaro voted to restrict access to abortion for military servicemembers and their families. His vote …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Open for a cute baby pic

While I’m splitting time between campaigning and taking care of our newborn baby, I’m counting on this grassroots team now more than ever to help us raise the resources we need to flip this seat from red to blue.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. I’ve got my hands full (as you can see 👇),…

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  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Josh is multitasking

Josh is one of the hardest workers I know, but the truth is that his time is spread pretty thin these days between all those diaper changes for his newborn and all the work he does for this campaign.   Hi John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Running for Congress is hard…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM

three months

In just a short amount of time, our campaign has built so much momentum, and it’s all thanks to your support.   John, Can you believe it? Today marks three months since we launched our campaign for Congress in NY-19. In just a short amount of time, our campaign has built so m…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Sign the card for Josh and Monica →

Josh and his wife Monica welcomed their second child into the world, and we couldn’t be more excited for them as their family grows.   John, You may have seen the news: Team Riley just got a little bigger! Josh and his wife Monica welcomed their second child into the world, an…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

July 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM

maximize your support for our campaign!

Elections are unpredictable, so we need to lay out solid plans now so we’re prepared for anything that might come our way.   John, We just wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s message from Thursday! Our team is taking the next few weeks to plan out the campaign through next fall. Elections…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 9:02 PM

re: our new Summer Priorities Survey

Our campaign is fueled by you–and that’s the way I want it to be. And that’s why I will always value your opinion and take your insight into consideration as we get to work to flip this district next year.   John, Now that we’ve closed the book on the first quarter of our campa…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 8:13 PM

John, will you make a monthly contribution?

Knowing that we can count on your support will allow us to make the early investments that are so critical to a winning campaign.   John, As we begin a new month and head into our next fundraising quarter, our team is thinking long-term. Where do we need to be in six months or…

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  Josh & Monica · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 4:44 PM

We're overjoyed to welcome Mateo Paul Kohli Riley into the world and into our lives

We’re so grateful for the love and support of friends and family--especially our own parents--and we can't wait for you to meet Mateo soon.   Friends, Monica and I are overjoyed to welcome Mateo Paul Kohli Riley into the world and into our lives. Mateo was delivered at 1:45 p.m. on Jun…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM

still calculating the final numbers

Our campaign is completely grassroots, so all of your contributions directly impact our work to flip this seat.   John, My team and I are still calculating the final numbers, but I just wanted to reach out to thank you for all the support you’ve shown us during our first fundra…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 11:33 PM

this email is 3 sentences

Our campaign is only just beginning, so we can’t risk falling behind this early.   John, I know we’ve already reached out to you today, but we’re just hours away from our first FEC quarterly deadline, and we’re $948 short of reaching our goal. Our campaign is only just beginning, so we c…

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  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:42 PM

re: your personal supporter record

To take back the House, we need to win races like NY-19. And to do that, we have to have the resources to compete.   John, This is Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just wanted to reach out to give you a quick update on our first FEC quarterly goal. The deadline is tonight, …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

tomorrow’s major deadline

I’d rather have thousands of people chipping in a few bucks to this campaign than rely on corporate PACs cutting big checks.   John, Our first FEC deadline since launching our campaign is tomorrow, and we’re running out of time to reach our goal. Can I count on you to chip in …

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 8:03 PM

In 100 words (or less)

My friend Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, one of the most competitive races in the country and a must-win to take back the House.   John, They told me I had to make this quick because we’re up against the deadline, so here’s a pitch in 100 words or less (and if you…

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  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 10:06 PM

here’s why this deadline is so important

This race is a must-win to restore the Democratic House majority in 2024, and it couldn’t be more competitive.   John, In a moment, I’ll tell you a few reasons why the upcoming FEC quarterly deadline is so important to our campaign. But first, I have to ask: will you please c…

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  Tim Ryan · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Join me on Thursday

Josh is a champion for working people, and we need more leaders like him in the House.   John, last year, thanks to your help, we won competitive Congressional races all across Ohio. As you may remember, our friends over in New York… did not do so hot. That’s why on Thursday I’…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 8:13 PM

The full package

NY-19 is a must-win for Democrats to take back the House.   John, I got a favor to ask you. My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and his first FEC deadline is just days away. Will you join me right now by contributing $5 or more to J…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM

our first FEC deadline

I know we email about fundraising a lot, but I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. Our race is a must-win to take back the House, and experts have already rated our campaign a toss-up   FEC DEADLINE: 5 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $10,000 CHIP IN John, I hat…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 7:46 PM

One of the biggest lessons I learned last year

We’re approaching our first major fundraising deadline at the end of this month, so my team and I are relying on grassroots support now more than ever before.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, but I just wanted to reach out with a quick ask before the weekend. …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Riley Report

This is the first edition of our quarterly Riley Report, where we’ll give you an update on our campaign.   Dear John, I know that our campaign sends a lot of emails, often asking for your help with the campaign. And there will be many more as we work hard to finish this quarter…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 9:16 PM

the momentum is on our side

With our campaign’s first FEC filing deadline quickly approaching, we’re running out of time to catch up to our opponent and stay competitive in this race.   John, FIRST: Josh’s Republican opponent announced that he raised over $600,000 during the first three months of this ye…

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