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Ned Miller · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 2:31 AM

URGENT: Trump Endorsement

Finkenauer for Iowa Donald Trump just endorsed Abby’s opponent and we need to respond.     Okay, team -- Donald Trump just endorsed Abby’s opponent and we need to respond. Donald Trump and his surrogates have already spent weeks campaigning in Iowa. Mike Pen…
Team Abby · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 12:02 AM

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Human Rights Campaign

Finkenauer for Iowa On Monday, Abby received an endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign -- a front-line organization fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans’ rights.     On Monday, Abby received an endorsement from the Human Rig…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 12:48 AM

FW: Cuts to Medicare and Social Security

Finkenauer for Iowa Team Abby has worked together since day one to expand and improve these crucial, hard-earned entitlements. So, Washington special interest and dark-money groups are trying to beat us in November. We can’t let that happen.       I hope you saw…
Team Abby · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Cuts to Medicare and Social Security

Finkenauer for Iowa According to The Washington Post, senior White House advisors are floating cuts to Medicare and Social Security to pay for COVID relief. At Team Abby, we know that this can’t happen.     White House considered cutting Social Security and Medi…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 6:43 PM

The deadline is midnight...

Finkenauer for Iowa Today’s the day. At midnight, we have to close the books on our pre-primary reporting. That means every single dark-money group, far-right super PAC, and special-interest group will know exactly what we have on hand.     Alright, friends, To…
Team Abby · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Bumping this...

Finkenauer for Iowa We’re circling back to check if you got Khadijah’s email yesterday. The campaign is up against the most crucial deadline yet -- our pre-primary FEC reporting is Wednesday.       Hello team, We’re circling back to check if you got Khadijah’s em…
Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Our biggest deadline yet

Finkenauer for Iowa I wanted to give you a heads up that there’s a major deadline this week. The last public fundraising deadline before the primary is just around the corner on May 13.     Hi team, I wanted to give you a heads up that there’s a major deadline…
Daniel Wasta · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Abby + Elizabeth

Finkenauer for Iowa I wanted to be sure you saw that Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abby!       I wanted to be sure you saw that Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abby! This was especially meaningful to me as it's my former boss endorsing my fianceé! Yes, I…
Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Persistence

Finkenauer for Iowa Just last week I announced a round of endorsements for this election year. And I’m proud to include Abby in the first group of 20 amazing Democrats fighting for a country that works for everyone, not just a thin slice at the top.     Hi Team…
Team Abby · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Before midnight

Finkenauer for Iowa We know it’s late, team, so we’ll make this quick. We’ve been asking for your help the last few days. Ned, our campaign manager, is trying to raise funds for May to launch a digital outreach program. And Daniel even sent an email asking for your support (we’re always thrilled t…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 5:43 PM

This expires soon...

Finkenauer for Iowa Ned here, Abby’s campaign manager. We’ve been practicing physical distancing for over a month now, and it’s been my job to make sure that our campaign still has a presence in the district.     Hey team -- Ned here, Abby’s campaign manager. W…
Team Abby · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 12:12 AM

Good work!

Finkenauer for Iowa Khadijah -- our finance director -- sent an email to you on Monday, asking for your help raising $10,000. And wow, you all answered the call. We’re only $5,021 away now.       Wow, that was quick, team. Khadijah -- our finance director -- se…
Daniel Wasta · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Working together

Finkenauer for Iowa You might remember me -- I’m Daniel, Abby’s fiancé. Just like the rest of us, after work (from home) I’ve been looking for ways to fill my time while we all can’t go out -- and I’m always looking to help Abby any way I can while she’s working around the clock taking care of her…
Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 11:55 PM

It’s me again, team

Finkenauer for Iowa So, we’re at a critical moment in this election. Voters across the district are looking to make their choices for November.     Hi team -- It’s me, again, Abby’s finance director. So, we’re at a critical moment in this election. Voters acros…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Working together

Finkenauer for Iowa Iowa Democrats stick together, and we need your help. Abby sent out the request personally the other day, and it sums up well why we’re teaming up with Cindy, Rita and J.D. I forwarded her message, take a look.       Iowa Democrats stick toge…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 12:04 AM

We can’t do this alone

Finkenauer for Iowa Right now it’s time for unity. It’s time to shift our focus from politics and division. We’re strong together, working as a community, as a state, and a country to end this crisis.     FIRSTNAME(friends) -- I know we’re all going through a t…
Team Abby · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Here they come

Finkenauer for Iowa Ned and Khadijah -- our campaign manager and finance director -- reached out to you the other day. They brought to your attention that the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) -- one of the most well-funded Washington super PACs -- bought $4 million worth of attack ads in Iowa. …
Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 9:30 PM

A quick introduction

Finkenauer for Iowa I’m Khadijah -- Abby’s finance director -- and I wanted to take a moment of your day to introduce myself. I joined Abby to make a difference. Working together, this team is accomplishing amazing things -- from working within the community to protecting our elections from overse…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 12:02 AM

They’re serious

Finkenauer for Iowa Eyeing House majority, top Republican super PAC books $43 million in fall ads -Washington Post And they’re spending nearly $4 million in Iowa alone. Can you help us bolster our response resources by clicking here and chipping in $5? >>     …
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 10:30 PM

UPDATE: ACA lawsuit

Finkenauer for Iowa Health care should be a priority for everyone -- not just one party. Republican or Democrat, every single father, mother, son, and daughter gets sick.     Friends -- Health care should be a priority for everyone -- not just one party. Republ…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Support Meals on Wheels

Finkenauer for Iowa We’re all aware of the ongoing crisis in the United States. We’ve been directed by medical professionals and scientists to wash our hands often and physically distance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 -- easing the burden on our doctors, nurses, and first responders.   …
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Checking in

Finkenauer for Iowa You all know that when we send emails like this they go to thousands of people. But when I sent this one, I had to stop and think.     Hi friends, You all know that when we send emails like this they go to thousands of people. But when I s…
Cheri Bustos · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 6:06 PM

I’m here, alongside you

Finkenauer for Iowa Abby fought hard to protect Iowans’ access to health care. She made reproductive rights for all women a priority -- just like she did in the Iowa state house. And she worked to increase transparency and limit the influence of dark money in our politics.     …
Paul Begala · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Razor-thin

Finkenauer for Iowa I want to make my prediction for this year's election:     You’ve heard from me before, folks. I’m a political strategist, commentator, and presidential advisor -- and I want to make my prediction for this year's election: Anything can hap…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 1:02 AM

We’re going online!

Finkenauer for Iowa Our campaign is taking the health and safety of our staff and supporters seriously -- so we’re stopping our in-person campaign activity.     Hello team, Our campaign is taking the health and safety of our staff and supporters seriously -- so …
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 4:15 PM

We're all in this together

Finkenauer for Iowa The events of the past few weeks have strained us all, and I want you to know that you're not alone -- we’re all worried about friends, family, and loved ones.   Dear Friends, The events of the past few weeks have strained us all, and I want …
Team Abby · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 8:30 PM

SCOTUS to decide on the ACA

Finkenauer for Iowa Health care is more important than ever, and we need to help keep Abby in Congress so we can improve and expand the ACA -- not tear it down. Click here and donate now >>     “Supreme Court Will Decide the Fate of Obama Health Care Law”…
Team Abby · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 10:17 PM

We’ve got work to do

Finkenauer for Iowa Alright, folks -- we can’t pretend this is good news. Democrats in Iowa’s First District are down three points in a poll from yesterday.     Republican Party holds narrow edge in all Iowa congressional districts -Des Moines Register We nee…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Help me raise awarness for endometriosis

Finkenauer for Iowa As a part of our team, I wanted to make sure I reached out and gave you a personal update. Yesterday, on the house floor, I publicly announced that I have been living with endometriosis for more than a decade. I shared my story, but more importantly I am encouraging the million…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 12:14 AM

Thank you

Finkenauer for Iowa Time and time again this group of dedicated supporters comes through for our team. Your dedication and energy is what motivates me every day. It’s clear you’re ready to fight to protect our health care, a woman’s right to choose, and our House majority. It’s an honor to fight a…
Abby (iPhone) · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 1:06 AM

Following up...

Finkenauer for Iowa I just got off the phone with Ned, our campaign manager.       Hi team, I just got off the phone with Ned, our campaign manager. He let me know we are so close to our February goal -- we need just $235 more to reach it. So, I’m following u…
Team Abby · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM

12 hours

Finkenauer for Iowa Look, we know it was a short month, but so much happened. Trump and 80 of his biggest supporters were in Iowa campaigning to beat Democrats up and down the ticket. And dark-money groups spent hundreds of thousands to beat us -- and they’re planning to spend much, much more.   …
Sarah van Deest · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 6:25 PM

We’re getting into the home stretch

Finkenauer for Iowa Trump and the Republicans need to win in Iowa. And, they want to shut down our majority in the House. It’s up to us to stop them -- step one is hitting our $4,000 end-of-month goal.     This election will be over before you know it, team. We…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Social Security is personal

Finkenauer for Iowa My dad worked as a union pipefitter welder and my mom in the local school district. They worked hard so my siblings and I would have the opportunity to succeed.     My dad worked as a union pipefitter welder and my mom in the local school d…
Team Abby · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 8:37 PM

We’re not going to stand for it

Finkenauer for Iowa We’re not going to stand by and watch while Washington Republicans attack people who deserve these benefits -- those with disabilities, Iowans who have paid into this system for their entire life, and children who would go hungry otherwise.     …
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Thank you, team

Finkenauer for Iowa     I wanted to take a moment and let you know our Ad Fund drive was a success, and now, we’ll be able to spread our forward-looking message to every corner of the district this February. (And counter any misleading ads our dark-money opponents are already running.…
Abby · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 11:29 PM

I need your help, team

Finkenauer for Iowa     This is the last time I can ask before I go caucus and we close the books -- so, I’ll make this quick.   I need your help, team. We’re so close to the end of our extended 2020 fundraising goal -- we’re just 42 donations away from fully sup…
Sarah van Deest · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Put us over the top

Finkenauer for Iowa     We’re not going to let the president get a free pass to campaign all weekend. We’re going to respond, but we need your help. We’re not going to let the president get a free pass to campaign all weekend. We’re going to respond, but we need…
Team Abby · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 10:15 PM

WARNING: disinformation

Finkenauer for Iowa     Right now 80 of Trump’s highest ranking -- and most dedicated -- allies are canvassing Iowa spreading disinformation about our vision for our communities and country. Can you help us respond by chipping in $5 to our ad fund before the caucus is over >> …
Ned Miller · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Deadline EXTENDED

Finkenauer for Iowa     President Trump’s high ranking surrogates are still working in Iowa -- and that means we have to keep working too. OK, team. President Trump’s high ranking surrogates are still working in Iowa -- and that means we have to keep working too…
Sarah van Deest · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Checking in

Finkenauer for Iowa     Yesterday, Donald Trump and 80 of his closest allies touched down in Iowa to campaign. They’re busy spreading baseless accusations and falsehoods. Hi team, I’m Sarah -- Abby’s finance director -- wanted to take a moment and update you on…
Team Abby · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 10:14 PM

President Trump and his friends

Finkenauer for Iowa     Donald Trump -- and 80 of his high-ranking surrogates -- are coming to Iowa TODAY. We need to be ready to counter any misleading attacks they launch                   Paid for by Abby Finkenauer for Congress …
Team Abby · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Trump is coming, and he’s bringing friends

Finkenauer for Iowa     Just a few days ago you heard from Ned, our campaign manager. He told you Donald Trump was coming to Iowa tomorrow to campaign. Just a few days ago you heard from Ned, our campaign manager. He told you Donald Trump was coming to Iowa tomo…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 10:07 PM

How I know...

Finkenauer for Iowa     We tell you all the time that Abby’s election matters. We tell you it’s a toss-up, and that it could determine who has control of the House next year. Alright, team. We tell you all the time that Abby’s election matters. We tell you it’s …
Team Abby · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 8:35 PM

We’re proud

Finkenauer for Iowa     While this moment in history protected women around the country, there is still so much work to do for the future. Friends -- 47 years ago, the Supreme Court constitutionally protected a woman’s right to choose with their landmark decisio…
Ned Miller · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Look who’s back, team

Finkenauer for Iowa     On Friday, an ultra-conservative, dark-money group launched another round of ads aimed at Abby Breaking: On Friday, an ultra-conservative, dark-money group launched another round of ads aimed at Abby Help us counter these misleading atta…
Finkenauer Policy Team · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 4:56 PM

ACA sabotage

Finkenauer for Iowa     I wanted to make sure you saw Vice President Joe Biden’s note about our campaign. Joe knows how hard we worked to flip this seat in 2018 and how critical Iowa is to maintaining a Democratic majority in the House. Important: If the GOP laws…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Joe Biden

Finkenauer for Iowa     I wanted to make sure you saw Vice President Joe Biden’s note about our campaign. Joe knows how hard we worked to flip this seat in 2018 and how critical Iowa is to maintaining a Democratic majority in the House. Hey team, I wanted to mak…
Joe Biden · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Iowa

Finkenauer for Iowa     This is important, folks. After years of hard work, we flipped the House of Representatives blue last year by electing talented leaders like my friend Abby Finkenauer. This is important, folks. After years of hard work, we flipped the Hous…
Abby Finkenauer · [email protected]
January 4, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Thank you, team

Finkenauer for Iowa     I hope everyone had a great holiday season filled with rest, family, and good food. But before we sprint towards Election Day -- only ten short months away -- I want to sincerely thank all of you for helping us reach our 2019 fundraising goal. …