Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 11:12 PM

“A resurgence in New York”

It’s clear that New York will play a critical role in retaking the House majority, and NY-19 is one of the best pickup opportunities for Democrats this year.   FIRST: Experts at Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rated NY-19 a toss-up. THEN: Daily Kos ranked my opp…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 7, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Riley Report

As we kick off 2024, I wanted to take this opportunity to give you an update on all we accomplished in the last quarter of 2023.   Dear John, As we kick off 2024, I wanted to take this opportunity to give you an update on all we accomplished in the last quarter of 2023. I was …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 10:14 PM

It’s official!

Every day from now until November, our team will be doing all we can to flip this seat from red to blue.   John, It’s official – we’re in the election year! BECOME A 2024 FOUNDING DONOR Despite everything that was thrown at us in 2022 – including millions of dol…

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  Tom Suozzi · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Are you ready to win in 2024?

the NY-03 special is key   Hi John, it’s Tom Suozzi. I’m the Democratic nominee in NY-03 to replace the expelled George Santos, and we have a special election coming up on February 13. John, the implications of this election in just a few weeks are huge. There’s so much at stake for Na…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 2, 2024 at 9:16 PM

As we enter 2024

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a happy New Year and thank you for all of your support!   John, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a happy New Year and thank you for all of your support! Because of supporters like you, we were able to reach our last fundrai…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 11:06 PM

I won’t take up too much of your time

I know you’ve heard from us a lot lately, and you’re hopefully getting ready to ring in the New Year, so I won’t take up too much of your time.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know you’ve heard from us a lot lately, and you’re hopefully getting ready to ring in the New Year, so I won’t take up to…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 4:02 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 30, 2023 at 11:15 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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  Al Franken · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 3:46 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 …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 10:03 PM

this is important, John

The election is now less than a year away, and every investment we make in this race will only be possible because of supporters like you.   John, I hate to bother you on a Friday, so I’ll get straight to the point. Our final FEC fundraising deadline of the year is this weeken…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 5:58 PM

my opponent’s lunch cost $100,000

Next year, the House majority will come down to New York, and our district will be one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats as we head into 2024.   John, Our final fundraising deadline of the year is only 3 days away, so I wanted to share a few reasons why this deadli…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

What do the NRA, Elise Stefanik, and Mike Johnson all have in common?

Our next FEC deadline is coming up, and we already know who’s been bankrolling Marc Molinaro’s campaign.   John, Our next FEC deadline is coming up, and we already know who’s been bankrolling Marc Molinaro’s campaign. But before I remind you, will you donate any amount to hel…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM

I’ll cut the crap...

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 22, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Thank You & Happy Holidays!

The holidays are a time for us to reflect on the year that was, to set goals for the coming year, and to convey our gratitude for those who have been there for us along the way.   Hi John, it’s Josh. The holidays are a time for us to reflect on the year that was, to set goals …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 10:45 PM

our fundraising has slowed down

With the holiday season here, our fundraising has really slowed down. But we’re running in one of the most competitive races in the entire country, so we can’t take our foot off the gas!   FEC DEADLINE: 10 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $20,000 CHIP IN John, our…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 10:03 PM

I got a favor to ask.

My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and his end-of-year fundraising deadline is just days away.   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 end-of-year f…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 11:46 PM

I couldn’t agree more

Throughout his career, Marc Molinaro has shown us that he’ll do whatever it takes to further his own political ambitions.   “[Molinaro] said New Yorkers are well aware of corruption in government.” - Daily Freeman I couldn’t agree more, John. Marc Molinaro …

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  Tom Suozzi, NY-03 · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Josh Riley and I need your help

We’ve got to win this critical special election in NY-03.   John, winning this critical special election in NY-03 is so important to Josh Riley and I. With George Santos expelled from Congress, the special election to replace him is on February 13, that’s just a few weeks from now! We…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 5:09 PM

why your support is so important

I know we’ve sent a lot of emails this week, so I’ll keep this short.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve sent a lot of emails this week, so I’ll keep this short. Our mid-month fundraising checkpoint is tonight, and we still haven’t reached our goal. The momentum is on our side, John, bu…

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  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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