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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 12:11 AM

McConnell's intern vs. a Democratic Senate

We hope that you are keeping safe during this pandemic, John. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please only contribute if you are able to do so. We are more committed than ever to a Democratic victory in November and are grateful you’re in this fight.   John, Lately, the polls an…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 11:13 PM

Add your name to oppose McConnell's court-packing

John, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is bringing the Senate back in the middle of a pandemic to appoint Justin Walker, an unqualified judicial nominee described as a “McConnell protege.” There are more important things for the Senate to be doing during this pandemic than appointing Leader Mc…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 2:13 AM

Asking you once this month for me

We hope that you are keeping safe during this pandemic, John. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please only contribute if you are able to do so. We are more committed than ever to a Democratic victory in November and are grateful you’re in this fight.   John, This month, I’ve ask…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:05 AM

Supporting frontline health care workers and restaurant employees

John, I love seeing my former interns go on to do great things. When my team told me about the work one past intern was doing now to help those impacted by COVID-19, I knew we needed to help. That’s why I am proud to support Off Their Plate, an organization helping restaurants across the coun…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 10:25 PM

A Democratic majority is in reach

We hope that you are keeping safe during this pandemic, John. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please only contribute if you are able to do so. We are more committed than ever to a Democratic victory in November and are grateful you’re in this fight.   What do Arizona, Georgia,…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Interim COVID-19 Funding Bill – A Step in the Right Direction

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, This week, the Senate was once again able to come together on a bipartisan basis to unanimously pass an interim coronavirus emergency funding bill -- the fourth such bil…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Cal Cunningham, Mark Kelly, and Raphael Warnock

We hope that you are keeping safe during this pandemic, John. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please only contribute if you are able to do so. We are more committed than ever to a Democratic victory in November and are grateful you’re in this fight.   John, It is more clear tha…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 7:23 PM

A Plan for Widespread Testing

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Health experts have made it clear that widespread testing is the key to beating COVID-19 and reopening our nation’s economy.  Just look at South Korea, and you’ll see …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 1:01 AM

The GOP outraised Gary Peters -- again

We hope that you are keeping safe during this pandemic, John. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please only contribute if you are able to do so. We are more committed than ever to a Democratic victory in November and are grateful you’re in this fight. John, My friend Gary Peters i…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 12:24 AM

Add your name: Protect Dreamers Now

John: As the original sponsor of the Dream Act in 2001, I’ve been fighting to protect Dreamers for nearly twenty years. I am just as proud to stand with Dreamers today, including the 27,000 DACA recipients working as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other health care workers fighting on the f…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Working Families

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, As our nation continues to battle COVID-19, I want to make sure that every family in Illinois is aware of the federal, state, and local resources at their disposal.  I…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Our health care workers need personal protective equipment

This is simple, John: Doctors, nurses, health care workers, and first responders need the proper equipment to protect themselves. They also need the equipment required to test and treat patients during this health crisis. That’s why I’m urging the federal government to ensure that Illinois h…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM

An Update on Coronavirus and the CARES Act

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Last week, the bipartisan CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. It is a truly historic funding bill, and will bring much-needed aid to…
  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 1:49 AM

Senator Durbin has always had my back

John, My friend, mentor and fellow Illinoisan Senator Dick Durbin is running for reelection, and he just won his primary this month. Senator Durbin has always had my back, and I want to do everything I can to help his general election campaign hit the ground running. That’s why I’m asking yo…
  Blue Illinois · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Our path to keeping a Democratic majority in the House

John, We are all doing everything we can to take back the Senate in November. But just as important, we need to defend our Democratic majority in the House. And our path to keeping Democratic control of the House runs right through Illinois. Dick Durbin is supporting Democratic Reps. Sean Cas…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 2:05 AM

Add your name: Protect the Affordable Care Act

John, We are in the midst of a global health pandemic. This is no time to play politics with America’s health care. That’s why I am urging President Trump to reverse course and immediately drop any efforts to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. In this critical moment, people in Illi…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 1:53 AM

Defend our Democrats in Alabama, Michigan, and Minnesota

John, Recently, we’ve told you about some exciting candidates who are running to turn red Senate seats blue and build a new Democratic majority. But we haven’t forgotten about the most vulnerable Democratic Senators whom the GOP is targeting for defeat in the 2020 election. It is absolutely c…
  DickDurbin.com · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 10:05 PM

UPDATE: Nearly $30K for COVID-19 relief in Illinois

John, since Dick Durbin emailed you yesterday asking for support for food banks and COVID-19 relief organizations across Illinois, we've raised just over $10,000 together for this important cause! Yesterday, Dick Durbin contributed $16,000 from his campaign funds to help boost our fundraisin…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Support organizations responding to the COVID-19 crisis

John, I can’t do it. Not yet. My campaign staff tell me we have been radio silent. No stirring prose about why we need to beat my opponent. We've wound down our in-person fundraising and decreased our online donation appeals. All I can think about is what our country is going through. Sch…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Gearing up for the general election

John, With yesterday’s Illinois primary behind us, we’ve got to start gearing up for November -- because we must defend Dick Durbin’s seat in the fight to take back the Senate. But the public health crisis we’re now facing has meant the suspension of all of our in-person campaign events for t…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, As the United States continues to address the coronavirus pandemic, I’m focused on ensuring the federal government is doing everything it can to support the health and…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 1:27 AM

Onward to November

John, While we must remain vigilant during this public health crisis, we must also look forward to what lies ahead this election season: electing a President who can begin to heal the wounds of this divided nation, and taking back the Senate majority so we can make progress on the issues Ameri…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 1:19 AM

Endorse Dick Durbin for Senate

John, Over the past several months, Dick Durbin’s re-election campaign in Illinois has been racking up critical endorsements from key organizations across the state, including Illinois AFL-CIO, Sierra Club Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and End Citizens United. But our campaign …
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 6:33 PM

This decision will impact our fundraising efforts

John, Dick Durbin made the decision to suspend all of his in-person campaign events due to the public health crisis in Illinois and across the country. That means that he needs our online grassroots support more than ever. Will you contribute $5 now to support Dick Durbin's re-election campa…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 1:01 AM

I want to share an update with you

John, I’ve made a decision which I want to share with my closest friends and supporters. In light of the public health emergency we now face I am currently suspending my in-person fundraising events until this situation is stabilized. I cannot in good conscience expose my friends to gatherin…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Standing Up for Defrauded Students and Veterans

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for hundreds of thousands of defrauded students and veterans.  In a bipartisan vote, Senators chose to p…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 12:29 AM

Democrats can win the Montana Senate race

John, Governor Steve Bullock just announced that he’s running for U.S. Senate in Montana. As soon as he jumped in the race, Bullock put this seat in play for Democrats. Our hopes of electing a Democratic Senate this year just got a lot better, but we’ve got to put those hopes into action by s…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Funding the Fight Against Coronavirus

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Last week, both the House and Senate moved quickly to pass a bipartisan funding bill to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.  The funding bill provides an additional $…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 8:46 PM

One week until the Illinois primary

John, One week from today, Illinois voters will head to the polls to vote in the Democratic primary. And while we’re rightly focused on sending President Trump packing and putting a Democrat in the White House, we can’t lose sight of taking back control of the Senate from Mitch McConnell. Di…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 10:27 PM

I'm endorsing Joe Biden for President

John, Today, I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States. America needs a President who can start to heal the wounds of this divided nation. Joe Biden will be that President. America needs a President who understands that most Americans worry more about the supermarke…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Barbara Bollier, Theresa Greenfield, and Tina Smith

John, Taking back control of the Senate from Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Republicans is one of our top priorities this November -- and I am excited that Democrats are building a team of strong, pro-choice, Midwestern women who are ready to get to work and get the job done. Will yo…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Asking one more time before midnight

John, The day is almost over, so we’ll be brief: Dick Durbin is just $2,000 from hitting his fundraising goal before the midnight deadline. We need you in this fight to re-elect Dick Durbin and take back the Senate. Are you in, John? Make a $5 contribution before the midnight deadline. Than…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 4:01 PM

This is it, John

John, It's the last day of the month, and that means we only have a few hours left to make sure we finish February strong. Dick Durbin is leading the fight to take back the Senate this November, but it can only happen if we all stand together to get this done, John. Contribute $5 before the m…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Let's keep Illinois blue

John, we wanted to make sure you saw this. Dick Durbin is working hard for a victory in this must-win Illinois race, but he needs all of us standing with him right now. Pitch in $5 to keep Illinois blue and help Democrats reclaim the Senate in 2020. Contribute ---Original Message from Dic…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Mitch McConnell is on the ballot in every Senate race in 2020

John, A Mitch McConnell-controlled Senate is guaranteed partisan gridlock for any Democratic President. That’s why we need a Blue Senate and that effort starts with Illinois. Contribute $5 now to help me win and I promise every dollar will be spent wisely and every dollar I don’t need will be…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Restoring Our Military Priorities

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Starting in the spring of 2019, the Trump Administration began diverting Congressionally-appropriated military funding - $2.5 billion worth - to be used in the construc…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Three weeks until the Illinois primary

John, Today marks just three more weeks until the Illinois Democratic primary on March 17. Keeping Illinois blue could be make-or-break in our fight for a Democratic Senate majority. With just 21 days until the primary, Dick Durbin needs us standing with him in this critical moment. Will you…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 8:28 PM

John Hickenlooper needs our help today

John, Last night, President Trump was in Colorado rallying his GOP base and supporting the state’s embattled Republican Senator. And while President Trump is pulling out all the stops to keep Colorado’s Senate seat red, he can’t change the fact that political insiders are calling Colorado one…
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Pres. Trump is Stonewalling Efforts to Get Vietnam Vets Health Care

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical health benefits to veterans whose service in Vietnam exposed them to Agent Orange…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Barbara Bollier is tied in Kansas

John, We just got some great news about the Kansas Senate race. Democrat Barbara Bollier is tied in the polls with her likely GOP opponent, Kris Kobach. That’s right: Kansas is a swing state this November. If we’re going to take back the Senate from Mitch McConnell and the GOP, we need to pic…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 12:19 AM

The Trump budget is unforgivable (add your name)

John, President Trump’s budget proposal is unforgivable. Instead of helping working class Americans and people with pre-existing conditions, he’s demanding billions for his border wall and slashing critical programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. John, we all need to speak out …
  The Durbin Report · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Congress Takes Back the Power to Declare War

The Durbin Report: A message from Senator Richard J. Durbin Fellow Illinoisan, Congress, and Congress alone, has the power to decide whether to declare war. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution is clear - as it should be.  We should not…
  DickDurbin.com · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Donate any amount and receive this limited edition sticker

John, Dick Durbin is fighting to take back the Senate from Mitch McConnell and the GOP this November, but he can’t win this fight without all of us standing by his side. Make a contribution -- of any amount -- and we’ll send you a brand new Durbin 2020 sticker to show your support for Dick Du…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Don't miss your chance for a free sticker

John, we wanted to make sure you saw this before it’s too late! Make a contribution of any amount now to get your free Durbin 2020 sticker! CLAIM YOUR STICKER ---Original Message--- John, We are giving away a free Durbin 2020 sticker to everyone who makes a contribution to this email. …
  Durbin 2020 · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Free sticker for John

John, We are giving away a free Durbin 2020 sticker to everyone who makes a contribution to this email. Pitch in any amount to our campaign and claim your free sticker right now! We wanted the members of our grassroots team to be the first to know about these new Durbin 2020 stickers so you…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 12:58 AM

This race could flip the Senate

John, This is big: Rev. Raphael Warnock just announced that he’s running for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Rev. Warnock is a pastor, community leader, and social justice advocate -- and he’s already earned the endorsement of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. We can flip the Sena…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 9:18 PM

I'll never stop fighting to hold President Trump accountable

John, There’s no way around it -- this has been a trying week for our democracy. But I wanted to send you a quick message at this pivotal moment to let you know something important: I will never stop fighting to hold President Trump accountable for his reckless actions. I will keep working t…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Doug Jones

John, Yesterday, during the final votes in President Trump’s impeachment trial, every Senate Democrat stood strong and voted to convict and remove the President from office. That includes my friend and colleague Doug Jones, a red-state Democrat from Alabama, who faced pressure from Republican…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Ready to take back the White House and the Senate?

Did you see Senator Durbin's note last night, John? We can hold President Trump and the GOP accountable -- but the fight starts now. Contribute $5 now if you're ready to take back the White House and the Senate this November. CONTRIBUTE ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- John, Pre…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 3:57 AM

The State of the Union

John, President Trump just gave his State of the Union address. While he continued to push for his divisive and reckless agenda, one thing was clearer than ever -- 2020 is a defining moment for our nation, and we must take back the White House and the Senate in November. From cruel, anti-immi…