Dick Durbin · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Will you get us over the finish line?

John, I know there are lots of things you’d rather be doing on a Saturday than reading another political email, but I promise this is important. The fight to defeat Donald Trump and his dangerous agenda is more critical than ever, and I need to know that top supporters like you are with me. Can you…

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  Sen. Dick Durbin · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM

I see hope

John, it's Senator Durbin. I know these first few months of 2025 have been rough and challenging for all of us, but I see hope. Before I explain more, can you please make a donation towards Prairie PAC's $20,000 end-of-month goal to elect more Democrats who will defend our democracy and put an…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM

We're in a bit of a pickle, John -

[link removed] [[link removed]] We’re in a bit of a pickle, John – and no, I'm not talking about the kind that comes alongside a sandwich. I'm talking about the “spring slump” that affects how much campaigns like ours are able to fundraise. You see, we can normally count on a surge of contributio…

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  Team Dick Durbin · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Durbin's Monthly Updates: May 💐

May Update from Sen. Dick Durbin [link removed] [[link removed]] Sen. Durbin is hard at work defending our democracy from Donald Trump, and we have some important updates to share! 🩺 As a parent who stressed over medical treatment for his child, Sen. Durbin stood up to Trump and Musk's cuts t…

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  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM

I am MAGA’s #1 target without a doubt

[link removed]? [[link removed]?] Let me lay this out, clear as day: I am the only Democratic Senator up for re-election in a state Trump won in 2024. This Senate race in Georgia will be the most competitive and most expensive in the nation. If you’re outraged by what’s happening to our country …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Time to pass the torch

John, The decision of whether to run for reelection has not been easy – I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch to the next generation of leadership who will fight for our country and democracy. So, I am announcing today tha…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM

For the price of some ice cream…🍦

[link removed]? [[link removed]?] John, what if I told you that you can help defeat MAGA extremism for less than the cost of an ice cream cone? Over the last three months, we’ve seen Trump and his MAGA allies cause chaos. We’ve seen radical tariffs disrupt our economy and hurt our relations…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

We're in a bit of a pickle, John

[link removed] [[link removed]] We’re in a bit of a pickle, John – and no, I'm not talking about the kind that comes alongside a sandwich. I'm talking about the “spring slump” that affects how much campaigns like ours are able to fundraise. You see, we can normally count on a surge of contr…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM

We cannot afford four years of a MAGA trifecta

John, Senate Democrats are standing up for the American people: Cory Booker gave an historic speech on the Senate floor. Dozens of my colleagues and I took the floor with him to stand up to the Trump Administration. Democrats are holding town hall meetings in Republican districts where their own …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Three strikes, you’re out, Trump

[link removed]? [[link removed]?] Hi John, it’s Senator Dick Durbin. Before the Cubs game tonight, I wanted to lay out the Democrats’ game plan for striking out Donald Trump and his team of MAGA cronies. See, right now, Trump has the bases loaded. The White House, Senate, and House are all …

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM

What Trump and his administration have done in less than 100 days …

John, We're less than 100 days into Donald Trump's second presidency, and in that time, we've watched him put our country in a Constitutional crisis, admit the most unqualified people into his administration, and openly consider running for an unconstitutional third term—just to name a few things…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM

I need your response, John

John, I am working hard to challenge Donald Trump's ongoing attacks on our fundamental freedoms and Constitutional rights. Trump incited a deadly insurrection to prevent a peaceful transfer of power; he has propped up dictators instead of standing up for democracy; and he has used his presiden…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Can I share something personal with you?

John, can I share something personal with you? When my wife and I started our family, we faced a bittersweet moment. We were overjoyed with our daughter entering our life, but worried over the hospital bill and unexpected medical costs. Health care is personal to me. That’s why I worked tirele…

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  Senator Durbin · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Hands off our jobs, DOGE

John, Since Donald Trump took office just two months ago, he has let Elon Musk lay off tens of thousands of our hard-working federal employees. DOGE’s firings, forced resignations, and office closures have had devastating impacts on Illinoisans. Across Illinois, we’ve seen closures at several off…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Thank you, John

Hi, it’s Senator Dick Durbin. I’m reaching out to say thank you, John. I know I asked a lot of you in March, but this team stepped up – and I'm happy to share that we reached our $10,000 end-of-quarter fundraising goal. I’m grateful to have your support right now, when Trump and his unelect…

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

My friend Cory Booker

John – Yesterday, our country witnessed history. My friend and colleague, Senator Cory Booker, stepped on the Senate floor and spoke for over 25 hours to give voice to working families who are being harmed by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their extremist agenda. He showed us we cannot sit idly …

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM

I spoke for over 25 hours straight on the Senate floor

[link removed] [[link removed]] John, it’s Cory. Yesterday, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people. …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM

This is no joke

John, it may be April Fools’ Day, but we’re not joking when we say that Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies are making a mockery of our Constitution and rule of law. They’re giving an unelected, unqualified billionaire unprecedented access to Americans’ personal data. They’re trying to subvert the …

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM

An important deadline

John, it's Senator Durbin. Since Donald Trump was elected, Democrats have been laying the groundwork to fight back against attacks on voting rights, reproductive freedom, and health care access. But despite our best efforts, we’re in a tough spot – and we need to be able to take our power back fr…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Starting my morning early

John, Like most people, I like to start my days with a cup of coffee and breakfast. It gives me a boost before I take on Donald Trump's chaos and focus on how I can best represent Illinoisians in the Senate. Before reading today's news, I decided to check our fundraising numbers ahead of our end-o…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Senate Democrats are fighting for you

John, we're witnessing the destruction the Republican Party and MAGA are capable of when they're empowered. Donald Trump's allies' hold on our government has caused the firing of thousands of federal workers, stopped critical medical research including cancer care, and threatened working families b…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM

We're in a bit of a pickle

[link removed] [[link removed]] We’re in a bit of a pickle, John – and no, I'm not talking about the kind that comes alongside a sandwich. I'm talking about the “spring slump” that affects how much campaigns like ours are able to fundraise. You see, we can normally count on a surge of contributio…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM

We need you in our fight, John

John, Happy First Day of Spring from all of us on Team Durbin! This season signals more than a chance for better weather – it’s also a crucial moment for Democrats to come together and renew our commitment to do whatever it takes to protect our democracy. Today also marks two months since Trump’s …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Bad news ...

John, we don't want to take too much time, so we'll keep this brief. The bad news is that we missed our goal of raising $10,000 by March 15th. But the good news is we can get back on track today if everyone reading this email contributes $10 ASAP. [[link removed]] Contribute $10 → [[link remov…

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Trump can’t stop us

John, The American people have the right to know what their leaders are doing – that’s how we’re held accountable to our constituents. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has undertaken several actions that will hinder the public from holding him and his allies accountable for wrongdoings.…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

I’m depending on your grassroots support

[link removed] [[link removed]] John, I’m taking a quick break in between meetings to send you this message because I need your help. Our fundraising numbers are not where they need to be at this point in March, John. I need a surge of support from grassroots donors just like you to help me get b…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Celebrating International Women's Day

John, today is International Women's Day. Before I explain more, can you add your name to reaffirm your commitment to the fight for women's rights? [[link removed]] ADD YOUR NAME → [[link removed]] Here's what we can do to honor our commitment to women's rights: Protect reproductive righ…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Voting rights are a pillar of our democracy

John, Sixty years ago today, hundreds of protestors gathered in Selma, Alabama, to march to the state capital in Montgomery to advocate for the voting rights being denied to African Americans. Led by my friend and colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis, the protestors were stopped and attacked …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM

I won’t let Trump win

John, Last night, President Trump addressed Congress, and he laid out his dangerous plans for the next few years. It’s clear that Donald Trump does not respect our Constitution or the rule of law. And he is willing to weaken or destroy the valuable institutions we depend on to get what he want…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Thank you for defending our democracy

John, It’s Senator Dick Durbin; I’m reaching out to say thank you for being part of my team protecting our nation’s democracy every day. We came together in a big way in February to invest in Democrats across the country who are standing up to Donald Trump and his dangerous agenda. Together…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Are you still part of my team, John?

John, As we move into the second month of the Trump administration, Democrats are working hard to push back against threats to our democracy, rights, and freedoms – but we need you with us in our fight. I have spent the last few months investing in Democrats across the country who are taking o…

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM

We need to ramp up our efforts

John, Senator Durbin and other Senate Democrats are fighting hard against Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments, unethical dismissals of civil servants, and the dangerous policies he and his MAGA allies are proposing. We’ve set a $10,000 end-of-month goal to give Senator Durbin the resources he’…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Democrats need you in their corner

John, Senator Durbin here. The chaos that Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are bringing is almost unbelievable. But I’m doing everything I can to prevent Trump and his MAGA loyalists from enacting their radical plans for our country. I’m fighting to stop his unqualified appointments and…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM

This will only take a minute, John

John, it’s Team Durbin with a quick, but important update – and we hope you’ll spare just a few minutes to read it. Senator Durbin is fighting as hard as he can to stop Trump’s dangerous cabinet nominations, thwart the President’s MAGA allies in Congress from enacting the horrible Project 2025 ag…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM

One month in

John, It has only been one month since Donald Trump returned to the White House but we’ve already seen a tremendous rollback of our rights, freedoms, and securities. He has stripped funding for crucial humanitarian aid programs, ended our country’s participation in WHO and the Paris Climate Ag…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Celebrating exemplary leadership

It's President's Day, John. Today we celebrate exemplary leadership that has united and guided our country through times of uncertainty and prosperity. I think of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who took office during the Great Depression and World War II. In one of our country's most challenging times, h…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Kash Patel misled the American people

John, it’s Senator Durbin. After meeting with Kash Patel and questioning him at his confirmation hearing last month, I already knew that he did not have the experience, temperament, nor judgment to be our country’s next FBI Director. Little did we know that Kash Patel was already directing the…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM

I need you to understand this critical moment

John, this is a longer email but it’s so important that I hope you'll read it to the end. The fight to defeat Donald Trump and his dangerous agenda is more critical than ever, and I need to know that top supporters like you are with me. Can you please contribute what you can before our mid-month …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Tulsi Gabbard is the wrong fit for Director of National Intelligence

John, it’s Senator Durbin. A few days ago, Senate Republicans voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence – a critical mistake that will threaten America’s national security. Throughout the years, she has aligned herself with dictators like Russia’s Presi…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM

I still love this great nation

John, it’s Senator Durbin. Today is Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love in all its forms. One of my greatest loves has always been for my country – and that’s why I have spent my life fighting to make it a country that loves all its people in return. In 2001, I introduced the Dream Act t…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Health care is personal for me

John, When I first became a father, I faced a bittersweet moment. There was joy over my firstborn, but stress over how we would pay the hospital bills. My wife and I were uninsured, and I was only a second year law student who wasn't making much. We had our newborn daughter and she faced some heal…

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM

tipping point

John, it’s Senator Durbin’s team. We just had to reach out to you with an important update: With Trump's second term bringing nothing but chaos , Democrats will need to stand firm on upholding our democratic values and calling out radical extremism. We simply cannot let the GOP continue their …

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  Sen. Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM

re: Trump Tariffs

John, Since President Trump took office just weeks ago, he has done nothing but cause chaos across the federal government. So many executive orders, so many changes, and so many threats that will hurt Americans everywhere. And his promise to lower the cost of living for families from gas to gr…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM

The consequences of an unelected billionaire

John, we're facing the consequences of an unelected billionaire. We watched Elon Musk give millions to elect Donald Trump and other MAGA cronies in exchange for a role in this administration. It's been almost three weeks and Trump has granted Elon Musk unchecked power to access people's person…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Commemorating Black History Month

John, it’s Senator Dick Durbin. February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions Black Americans have made to our nation. From brave anti-slavery activists like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass to civil rights leaders like my late friend and colle…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Getting my game plan ready

Hi John, I just want to take a moment and thank you for all your responses to our Trump Rating Survey. It means a lot knowing that so many of you are engaged and ready to fight back against a second administration. And unsurprisingly, most of you said that Trump was doing a terrible job as pre…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

We need your response ASAP

John, Senator Durbin is working hard to challenge Donald Trump as he attacks our fundamental freedoms and Constitutional rights. Trump incited a deadly insurrection to prevent a peaceful transfer of power; he has propped up dictators instead of standing up for democracy; and he has used his pr…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

February 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Together, we’re prepared for any threat

John, it’s Senator Durbin. I wanted to personally thank you for being with me in the fight against MAGA attacks on our safety, freedom, and democracy. As we enter a new era dominated by Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies, I know that it can be easy to feel powerless. But together, we are…

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  Dick (personal) · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Kash Patel is not fit to be FBI Director

John, it’s Senator Durbin. Last week, I met with Kash Patel – Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI. And what I can tell you is this: He has neither the experience, the temperament, nor the judgment to be FBI Director. Mr. Patel’s political grievances make him a favorite of the MAGA world, but they…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Before midnight

John, it’s Senator Durbin. I know it’s Friday, so I’ll keep this short. My team is still a bit short of our $7,500 fundraising goal – and we need your help to hit that target by midnight tonight. [[link removed]?] As we enter the first few weeks of Trump’s second administration, this is the best …

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