Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Marc Molinaro and Mike Johnson

Time and time again, Marc Molinaro has thrown his support behind MAGA extremists just to further his own political ambitions.   After weeks of Republican chaos in Congress, my Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, just voted to elect far-right extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Congress is a mess right now

The Farm Bill expired. Our allies are at war. Government funding is about to expire. All because Marc Molinaro and House Republicans can’t get their house in order.   John, After he said voters in NY-19 “don’t give a sh*t” who the Speaker is and they “wouldn’t know the Speaker …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 8:27 PM

This is a big deal, John!

We’ve been in this race for two fundraising quarters… and I’m happy to announce we outraised Marc Molinaro in both of them!   This is a big deal, John! We’ve been in this race for two fundraising quarters… and I’m happy to announce we outraised Marc Molinaro in both of them! W…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

October 22, 2023 at 4:27 PM

the GOP is trying to protect Molinaro

That’s right – one of MAGA Republicans’ dark money groups just announced a $250,000 ad buy to prop up Marc Molinaro and stop our campaign to flip NY-19 in its tracks. They’re on the air right now.   John, they’re already running ads against us. That’s right – one of MAGA Republ…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

“Molinaro-backed Jordan loses second vote for House speaker”

Jim Jordan has no place in Congress, let alone second in line to the presidency.   FLIP NY-19 After voting for him TWICE, Marc Molinaro’s far-right extremist pal Jim Jordan still isn’t Speaker of the House. Jim Jordan has no place in Congress, let alone second in…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 9:11 PM

John, I can’t overstate the importance

A Civil War continues to consume the House Republican Conference. Everyone will be watching to see how Democrats respond.   A Civil War continues to consume the House Republican Conference. Everyone will be watching to see how Democrats respond. If we can raise 10,000 donations before m…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Viewer discretion advised

Yesterday, my so-called “moderate” Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, voted to give the Speaker's gavel to Jim Jordan – an extremist, anti-abortion insurrectionist. He even said people “don’t give a sh*t who the Speaker is.”   John, We just released our first ad of the cycle, …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Molinaro just voted for Jim Jordan (again)

Marc Molinaro has voted a second time to elect Jim Jordan – an extremist, anti-abortion insurrectionist – as Speaker of the House.   He did it again, John. Marc Molinaro has voted a second time to elect Jim Jordan – an extremist, anti-abortion insurrectionist – as Speaker of th…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Marc Molinaro and Jim Jordan

Just a few days ago, Marc Molinaro said folks in our district “don’t give a sh*t who the Speaker is,” but he’s wrong. Voters are paying attention, and Marc Molinaro continues to prove to Upstate New Yorkers exactly what he is: a career politician who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power.  …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Does he think we’re dumb?

Republicans’ dysfunction is putting our whole country at risk, and Marc Molinaro thinks Upstate New Yorkers are too dumb to understand it or care about it.   “People don’t give a sh*t who the Speaker is… The people I represent wouldn’t know the Speaker of the House on a…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 3:03 PM

a quick update

A couple of days ago, I told you we were a bit behind on our fundraising. Thankfully, we received a few more contributions since then, but we’re still not quite where we should be.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I just wanted to send you a quick update. A couple of days ago, I told you…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 9:48 PM

this is a total toss-up

John, this race is as competitive as it gets, and whether we win or lose could decide who controls the House. We can’t leave anything on the table.   John, My team just gave me an update on our fundraising ahead of our mid-month goal, and unfortunately, we’re not where we need …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 3:02 PM

take a look at these key findings

Unlike Molinaro, I’m running a completely grassroots campaign because our community deserves better than career politicians who sell them out to special interests and Republican extremists.   John, With the latest FEC fundraising quarter behind us and the release of campaign f…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 10:06 PM

6 months ago →

Our campaign has gained momentum during these first 6 months, but we still have a lot more work to do if we want to flip this district from red to blue next year.   John, 6 months ago, I launched my campaign for Congress in New York’s 19th District. Over the last 6 months, ou…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Don’t just take our word for it

We’re getting ready for one of the most competitive races next year, and we need your help to ensure we’re prepared for anything that comes our way.   John, NY-19 is one of the top battleground districts in the entire country, but don’t just take our word for it. Before we shar…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 3:16 PM

NY-19 is “most likely to flip”

National experts agree – NY-19 is one of the most competitive districts in the entire country.   NY-19 LISTED IN THE NATIONAL JOURNAL HOTLINE’S LIST OF THE TOP 10 “MOST LIKELY TO FLIP” SEATS FLIP NY-19 National experts agree – NY-19 is one of the…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 8:09 PM

let me explain:

Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together.   I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. …

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Marc Molinaro is looking out for his political career

Instead of working with Democrats in the days and weeks before the potential government shutdown, Marc Molinaro teamed up with MAGA extremist Matt Gaetz.   John, take a look at Molinaro’s new best friend (you may have seen him in the news recently): Instead of working wit…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 10:15 PM

if you read nothing else, read this

Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together.   I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM

still doing our final calculations

Anything we do, whether it’s hiring staff members or even sending emails like these, is only possible because of supporters like you.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. My team and I are still doing our final calculations, but I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for all of…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 9:12 PM

I’ll get straight to the point

There’s far too much at stake in next year’s toss-up election to fall behind now, so I’m really counting on your support to help us reach our goal.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point. Our next FEC filing deadline is only a few hours away, but we’re still $1,829 short of…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 3:10 PM

most at-risk

If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: our race will be one of the most competitive in the entire country.   John, Daily Kos just released their list of the most vulnerable House Republicans, and look at who’s right near the top: Marc Molinaro. If it wasn’t clear before,…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Marc Molinaro’s track record

Marc Molinaro would rather play political games and do whatever Kevin McCarthy wants him to do instead of advocating for the issues hardworking folks in our community actually care about.   John, I’ll be blunt: Marc Molinaro is too extreme for Upstate New York. My team and I …

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 10:16 PM

real quick!

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 yo…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Republicans are spending millions

Republicans will do whatever it takes to hold onto their razor-thin House majority – even if it means spending millions of dollars right here in Upstate New York.   John, here’s the deal – Our next FEC quarterly fundraising deadline is in 2 days, but we’re not on track to meet …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 8:56 PM

we’re running out of time ⏰

While far-right extremists and corporate special interests bankroll Molinaro’s campaign, I’m doing things the right way: relying on the grassroots support of everyday folks like you.   John, In a moment, I’ll tell you three reasons why the upcoming FEC quarterly deadline is so…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 10:17 PM

The full package.

Josh is the hardest-working person I know. Together, we passed bills expanding rights for survivors of domestic abuse and providing new funding for addiction treatment and mental health programs.   John, I got a favor to ask you. My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Stefanik is protecting Molinaro 🚨

Stefanik called our race “the nation’s top battleground for control of the House in 2024,” and she’s right.   John, This is BIG: Elise Stefanik announced a dark money campaign to re-elect Marc Molinaro and save the GOP’s narrow House majority. FIGHT BACK Ste…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Not asking for money this time!

We’re over a year away from the election, but I can already see the momentum building across this district. See below for some recent highlights from my time on the campaign trail.   Dear John, It was quite the summer! Monica and I welcomed our second son, Mateo, into the world…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Sorry to bother you on a Sunday

Kevin McCarthy joined Marc Molinaro right here in our district for a fundraiser last month, and Elise Stefanik is funneling $100 million of dark money into this race to protect his seat.   John, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, so I’ll try to keep this short. My team and I ar…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 2:03 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]

September 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Can I count on you to chip in $1 or more today →

Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than corrupt career politicians who sell them out to special interests.   John, Our next FEC fundraising deadline is just days away, and we’re running out of time to reach our goal. Can I count on you to chip in $1 (or more!) to our campaign…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 10:32 PM

dark money is being poured into our race

Marc Molinaro’s extremist allies have been flooding Upstate New York with dark money to keep him in this seat.   John, We’ll get straight to the point – MAGA Republicans are pouring dark money into this race because they cannot afford to lose their most reliable Yes-Man, Marc M…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 8:53 PM

our next public filing deadline is almost here 🗓️

After this deadline, we’ll have to publicly report our fundraising numbers, and everyone will be keeping a close eye on our campaign to see if we have what it takes to flip this district from red to blue.   FEC DEADLINE: 10 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $10,000 CHIP IN …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Marc Molinaro is holding a fundraiser with Elise Stefanik

Stefanik and the rest of the GOP will do anything to keep Molinaro in Congress because he’ll always vote for them, not for us.   Did you hear about this, John? Marc Molinaro is holding a fundraiser with Elise Stefanik this Friday. FIGHT BACK Stefanik and the re…

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  Jim Obergefell · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 7:45 PM

the fight to protect our rights

We can’t – and won’t – allow MAGA Republicans to tear away our hard-fought freedoms and send us back. That’s why I’m fighting to elect leaders like Josh Riley, who are committed to protecting our rights.   Hi John, it’s Jim Obergefell – as in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landma…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 8:55 PM

we need to stay competitive in this race

If we want any chance of flipping this district next year, we have to meet all of our fundraising goals and deadlines to stay competitive in this race.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. I know my team has already sent you an update on our fundraising progress, but I just wanted to send y…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 3:10 PM

re: our next fundraising checkpoint

Just last month, Kevin McCarthy headlined a high-dollar fundraiser to pump money into Marc Molinaro’s campaign. Now, Elise Stefanik has promised to spend $100 million to stop our campaign and keep Molinaro in Congress.   John, Yesterday, our team set a goal of raising $5,000 by…

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  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM

we need to keep up this momentum

While we’re relying on the contributions of grassroots supporters like you, Marc Molinaro has been raking in cash from GOP special interests.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I’ll level with you: We’re falling behind on our fundraising this month, so I’m setting a…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Molinaro completely supports McCarthy’s decision

We’re teetering on the brink of a government shutdown that will hurt seniors, farmers, and small businesses, but McCarthy and Molinaro are focused on exacting political revenge instead of solving problems.   Molinaro backs Biden impeachment inquiry - Daily Freeman …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Elise Stefanik is in the news (again)

She’ll do anything to protect the narrow Republican House majority. That’s why she’s raising over $100 million for her New York battleground fund.   John, Elise Stefanik is in the news again. Take a look: CHIP IN TO FLIP NY-19 Last week, Stefanik’s team said…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 7:48 PM

THIS is what they’re focused on

It’s wrong, and it’s why we NEED to flip the House in 2024. Our race in NY-19 is one of Democrats' best opportunities to regain the House majority and reject extremism.   Dear John, Get a load of this: Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik have caved to the most radical fringes of…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 3:14 PM

important strategy meeting

We won’t be able to get any of those priorities done unless we win this race, and we can’t do that unless we have the resources we need to get our message out to voters.   John, it’s Josh. The boys and I were just having a very important strategy meeting in which we deci…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 7:29 PM

What would you do with $100 million?

Well, Elise Stefanik has that money and more, and now she’s using it to buy her party a whole Congressional race.   🛥️ 8 Super-yachts ✈️ 3 private jets 🖼️ 2 original Van Gogh paintings 🏰 A luxury chalet in France If we had $100 million dollars to burn, those are some of the …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Can I count on your support, John?

I can’t tell you how important it is to know exactly how much we can spend at every step of the race.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I want to thank you so much for all of the support you’ve shown my campaign. In a second, I’m going to ask you to make a recurring contribution to help o…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Elise Stefanik just declared ‘guerilla warfare’

Stefanik called our race “the nation’s top battleground for control of the House in 2024.” Now she and the rest of the GOP are hellbent on protecting their yes-men like Marc Molinaro   John, last week we heard that Elise Stefanik was planning to pour dark money into Marc Molina…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 2:15 PM

just saying thanks!

I love campaigning for Congress, meeting so many great people, and learning what’s important to you.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. I just wanted to send a quick message to say THANK YOU for helping us reach our fundraising goal last week. I love campaigning for Congress, meeting so …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 11:10 PM

this email is only 4 sentences!

I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point. Our August deadline is only hours away, and with the GOP doing all they can to help Marc Molinaro fundraise this m…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:06 PM

look at who’s contributed to Molinaro’s campaign 👀

While Josh is committed to running a completely grassroots campaign, Marc Molinaro is doing the opposite.   John, take a look at some of Molinaro’s donors: 💰 Kevin McCarthy, who came to NY-19 just last week to help bankroll Molinaro’s campaign. 💰 George Santos, a notorious se…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 8:58 PM

We know we’ve been emailing a lot lately

Unlike Molinaro’s campaign, ours is entirely grassroots-powered, so contributions from folks like you have an immediate impact on our work.   John, We know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so we wanted to take a moment to explain why. Here are 3 reasons why we’re asking you …

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