Riley HQ · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 9:16 PM

John, the momentum is on our side

As we get closer to next year’s critical election, our race is shaping up to be one of the most important in the entire country.   John, With the holiday season here, our fundraising has been slowing down. So, we need your help to get back on track before the mid-month checkpoi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Elise Stefanik, Mike Johnson, and Marc Molinaro

The GOP will do whatever it takes to hold onto their razor-thin House majority, and we have some serious catching up to do if we want to keep pace.   John, Take a look at this: HELP US FLIP NY-19 It’s clear that New York will help decide the House majority, a…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 11:20 PM

solve problems or take revenge?

This is exactly why Mike Johnson, Elise Stefanik, and the rest of the GOP are doing all they can to protect Marc Molinaro’s seat.   Molinaro backs Biden impeachment inquiry - Daily Freeman FIGHT BACK Today, the House voted to launch an impeachme…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 12:46 AM

an update on redistricting

Today, 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 developme…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Just the facts

My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley, is running for Congress… AND he has a huge deadline coming up at the end of the month.   John, I know you get a lot of these emails, so I’ll cut the crap: My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley, is running for Congres…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 11:31 PM

$38.79

While it would probably be a lot easier to take a few big checks from corporate PACs (the way my opponent is) – and have our average contribution be much higher – I’d rather have everyday folks like you chipping in just a few bucks at a time to help us win this race.   Hi John,…

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  Tom Suozzi · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 3:03 PM

It’s official! I am the nominee in the special election to replace George Santos

Let’s get to work!   John, it’s Tom Suozzi. Josh Riley asked me to reach out with an important message. Big news!! I was officially nominated as the Democratic nominee to take back the seat formerly held by George Santos! Now, we have a special election on February 13, 2024. That is o…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM

I hate this

I know it may not seem like it from all the fundraising emails we send, but here’s the truth: I hate asking for money.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know it may not seem like it from all the fundraising emails we send, but here’s the truth: I hate asking for money. I was raised to k…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 11:03 PM

We can’t do it without your support!

John, there’s still so much left to do before next November, but we can’t do any of it without your support.   John, The 2024 election is less than a year away! This team is working hard through the holidays to flip NY-19 from red to blue. But we can’t do it without your supp…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM

hit by a truck

FIRST, Marc said his constituents were too dumb to know or care who the Speaker of the House is.   John, Have you been following what Marc Molinaro and Mike Johnson have been up to? FIRST, Marc said his constituents were too dumb to know or care who the Speaker of the House i…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 10:04 PM

$100,000 for lunch with Mike Johnson

I’d rather have thousands of conversations with real folks and build our campaign one dollar at a time than take one bite of a $100,000 lunch with MAGA Mike Johnson.   John, This past weekend, Marc Molinaro was in New York City raising money with Mike Johnson, the Speaker of th…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 12:21 AM

He thinks we’re dumb

It’s clear Molinaro doesn’t think much of the people he represents. But you know who does care a hell of a lot about Upstate New Yorkers? My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley.   John, I like to think I’ve got pretty thick skin, but I’m offended. I’m so fired up that …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM

thank you, John!!

I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for helping us reach last month’s fundraising goal!   John, I know it’s a Sunday, so I won’t take up too much of your time. I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for helping us reach last month’s fundraising goal!…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 8:04 PM

He just voted to KEEP George Santos in Congress

Even after all of the charges against Santos were presented in detail by the Ethics Committee, Speaker Mike Johnson STILL voted to keep Santos in Congress!   Can you believe it, John? Even after all of the charges against Santos were presented in detail by the Ethics Committee,…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 12:46 AM

straight to the point

I know we’ve already emailed you a few times about tonight’s deadline, so I’ll get straight to the point.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve already emailed you a few times about tonight’s deadline, so I’ll get straight to the point: We still haven’t reached our goal, and we really need y…

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  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 2:03 PM

there’s still time to catch up

Our November fundraising deadline is tonight, so we’re counting on your support to help us reach our $10,000 goal.   John, Hi, it’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I have some good news and bad news to share with you. The good news is we’ve outraised Marc Molinaro for the la…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 10:46 PM

John, this is important

The path to retaking the House majority runs through NY-19, and Republicans will do whatever it takes to protect Molinaro.   John, Our November fundraising deadline is tomorrow. I know this has been a busy time for folks, but fundraising is still a top priority for our team, s…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 12:10 AM

Speaker Mike Johnson 🤝 Marc Molinaro

With tickets costing up to $100,000, we know that Molinaro is about to get a massive influx of campaign cash.   John, did you hear about this? Mike Johnson is hosting a lunch fundraiser for Marc Molinaro in New York City on Sunday, and they’re charging up to $100,000 per donor…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM

re: our November deadline

Next year won’t be easy, but we know we can flip this seat if you’re on our side.   John, We’re just 2 days away from our November deadline, so we wanted to give you a quick update on our progress so far: SUPPORT JOSH It may seem like the election is far away…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 10:48 PM

Mike Johnson is doubling down

Marc Molinaro may have Johnson, McCarthy, and Stefanik in his corner, but that’s okay because I have this grassroots team in ours.   FIGHT BACK FIRST: Kevin McCarthy came to Upstate New York this summer to raise money for Marc Molinaro. THEN: Elise Stefanik said …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Did you see this, John?

Earlier this month, Upstate New Yorkers turned out to vote in local elections and delivered big victories for Democrats across our district – and this is just the beginning.   Did you see this, John? HELP US FLIP NY-19 Earlier this month, Upstate New Yorkers …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 10:57 PM

I need your help, John.

While our campaign has been gaining traction, we still have a long way to go before next year’s high-stakes election, so I need your help to reach our $10,000 fundraising goal.   NOVEMBER DEADLINE: 10 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $10,000 DONATE Our next month…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 3:00 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 said about far-right extremist Mike Johnson? “Molinaro desc…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 10:47 PM

📎 our latest survey (attached)

Your responses will provide valuable information to our team on how we can best organize and strategize ahead of this critical election.   John, With just about a year until the 2024 election, we need all hands on deck to ensure we can flip this district from red to blue. So, …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 3:16 PM

I know I reached out to you yesterday

Last year’s race came down to the wire. If we want to have any chance of flipping this seat next year, we need to be prepared for anything my opponent and the GOP throw our way.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know I reached out to you yesterday about our mid-quarter checkpoint, but I…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 12:07 AM

John, I know we’ve asked a few times already

Marc Molinaro voted to make anti-abortion insurrectionist Mike Johnson Speaker of the House, and now Mike Johnson is gearing up to pay him back.   FAR-RIGHT EXTREMIST MIKE JOHNSON EXPECTED TO RAISE OVER $1 MILLION FOR GOP AT DC FUNDRAISER FIGHT BACK …

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  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 11:06 PM

we need to get back on track

I know this is a busy month for a lot of folks, but tomorrow marks the middle of the FEC fundraising quarter, so we need to get back on track.   John, Hi, it’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just took a look at our fundraising numbers, and we’re not where we should be. I…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Does he think we forgot what he said?

Molinaro said it himself: he thinks you’re too dumb to know or care about what’s going on in Congress.   FIRST: Marc Molinaro said voters in NY-19 “don’t give a sh*t who the Speaker is.” THEN: He said we “wouldn’t know the Speaker of the House if he backed over [us] in a pick-…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 12, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Upstate NY 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 elected Speaker of the House? FLIP NY-19 That’s right, …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 3:16 PM

from now until next November

Last year’s election was challenging with redistricting, a late primary, and countless GOP attack ads. This time, we’re starting early to make sure we’re prepared for whatever they throw our way.   John, From now until next November, we need to run a strong campaign operation …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Mike Johnson is as extreme as they come

From attacking reproductive healthcare and the LGBTQ+ community to working to overturn the 2020 election results, Mike Johnson is as extreme as they come, but Marc Molinaro still put him in charge of the House.   John, Last month, my Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, voted fo…

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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…

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  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…

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  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:…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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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