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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Last night’s results

Last night’s results are proof – when we put in the work, we can win big. I was inspired by our local candidates, and I’m even more excited about what’s ahead.   John, Did you see the results of yesterday’s elections across NY-19? From one end of this massive district to the ot…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 7, 2023 at 6:46 PM

putting in the work!

Politics should be about people, not special interests. Our district will be one of the most competitive races in the country in 2024, so we’re relying on the support of folks like you even more.   John, Our election might be a year away, but we’re already pounding the pavemen…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 10:38 PM

They’re right, John

He’s done nothing to pass common-sense gun safety legislation, fight climate change, or defend our Democracy.   They’re right, John. HELP US FLIP NY-19 While Josh’s Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, claims to be a moderate, his track record proves otherwise:…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 4:16 PM

we have 1️⃣ year

NY-19 is already one of the most competitive districts in the entire country heading into 2024   John, We’re officially 1 year away from the 2024 election! Before I fill you in on just how important our race will be next year, will you donate to our people-powered campaign to …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 9:21 PM

“common decency”

Mike Johnson is a far-right extremist, and Marc Molinaro just handed him the keys to Congress. The only decent thing to do now is to send them both packing in November.   John, did you see what Marc Molinaro just said about far-right extremist Mike Johnson? “Molinaro…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Will you help us flip NY-19?

Josh is committed to running a completely grassroots campaign. So, instead of relying on a few big checks from corporations, we’re relying on small-dollar contributions from everyday folks like you to fuel our work.   John, Our people-powered campaign to flip NY-19 from red to…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM

thank you!!

Unlike my Republican opponent, our campaign is completely grassroots, so your early investments will make a huge difference for our team as we work to flip this district from red to blue.   John, Thank you so much for helping us reach our October fundraising goal! National exp…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 10:06 PM

a quick update before we go trick-or-treating 🎃

The deadline is only a few hours away, but we’re still a little bit short of where we need to be.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. We’re about to take the kids trick-or-treating. (I’ll send some photos of the family in our costumes later!) Before we head out, I wanted to give you a quick update o…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 8:33 PM

running out of time ⏱️

From Big Oil companies to utility monopolies, corporate PAC money is being flooded into our race to support Marc Molinaro and stop our grassroots movement.   John, Our October fundraising deadline is tomorrow, and we’re running out of time to reach our $10,000 goal. In a momen…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 3:16 PM

I know it’s a Sunday...

With the amount of Republican dysfunction and chaos in Congress recently, it’s become increasingly clear how important it is for us to flip this district and take back the House next year.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know it’s a Sunday, so I’ll get straight to the point. We’re on…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 4:06 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…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Marc Molinaro & George Santos

Marc Molinaro will do anything – even protect a crook like George Santos – if it means holding onto power and pushing through his radical partisan agenda.   FIRST: Marc Molinaro cashed a big campaign check from fraudster George Santos. THEN: Days after Santos was indicted on 13…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Upstate New York is at risk

If Marc Molinaro is inspired by an anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ insurrectionist, then Upstate New York is at risk.   John, Did you hear what Marc Molinaro said about MAGA extremist Mike Johnson, who he just elected Speaker of the House? FLIP NY-19 That’s ri…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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, …
  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…
  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.  …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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…
  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. …
  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…
  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…
  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,…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…