Sender Profile

Dick Durbin

50+ Messages / Page

  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 5:08 PM

solving the student loan crisis

Sign the petition right now to join Senator Durbin in the fight to solve the student debt crisis. John, In Illinois and all over the country, too many people are drowning in student loan debt -- including students and veterans who were defrauded by predatory, for-profit colleges. Senator Durbin …
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 11:48 PM

Add your name to support Senate Democrats’ budget resolution

This week, Senate Democrats unveiled our budget resolution that would make historic investments in expanding health care, child care, education, and advancing climate solutions. And in the early morning hours, we passed the first step on the road to enact this historic legislation. John, This we…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 6:54 PM

My friend Tammy

I first met Tammy Duckworth when she was still recovering at Walter Reed after being wounded in Iraq. She attended the State of the Union as my guest that year and I gave her my cell phone number, to contact me about any issues at Walter Reed. John, I first met Tammy Duckworth when she was still…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 8:21 PM

Sign on to support a path to citizenship for Dreamers

Time and time again, Republicans have thwarted our efforts to pass protections for Dreamers. But right now, in the budget resolution, we have the opportunity to finally get this done. John, As you know, I’ve been fighting for Dreamers across the U.S. for more than 20 years now. Dreamers were br…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 6:42 PM

I know I can count on you, John

Handing control of the Senate back to McConnell’s GOP is not an option we can afford. We need to do everything in our power to ensure Democrats are victorious next November. John, I’m working hard with my fellow Senate Democrats to make progress for the American people -- but at the same time, …
See More from Senator Dick Durbin
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 5:48 PM

one thing you can do before tomorrow to help keep the Senate blue

Tomorrow, Democratic campaigns are closing the books on July fundraising efforts -- and we’re still $7,298 short of reaching Senator Durbin’s end-of-month goal ahead of the deadline. We’ll be frank, John: Tomorrow, Democratic campaigns are closing the books on July fundraising efforts -- and we…
See More from [email protected]
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 3:28 AM

A National Republican Super PAC just spent another $1 MILLION against us

I have an important ask to make, and Senator Durbin said I could reach out to you as one of his top supporters. I hope you’ll give me a minute to explain why this is so important. John, I have an important ask to make, and Senator Durbin said I could reach out to you as one of his top supporters…
See More from Mark Kelly
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 12:17 AM

Reelect Tammy Duckworth

We can’t afford to lose a single Senate seat, least of all in our home state. Split a $5 contribution right now to Tammy Duckworth and me to ensure we keep our Democratic Senate in 2022. John, As you might know, fellow Illinoisan Tammy Duckworth is up for reelection in 2022. Throughout the last …
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 12:45 AM

Add your name: support aid for crime victims

We have a chance tomorrow to pass bipartisan legislation that will support victims of crimes -- but one Republican is threatening to block and delay this important bill. This is urgent, John. We have a chance tomorrow to pass bipartisan legislation that will support victims of crimes -- but one …
See More from Dick Durbin
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 10:06 PM

last chance

This is our last chance to meet our goal Did you see this, John? Senator Durbin reached out yesterday about our important mid-month deadline. This is our last chance to meet our goal -- contribute $5 right away! CONTRIBUTE ---Original Message from Dick Durbin--- Let me be frank for a minute,…
See More from Team Durbin
  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 3:17 PM

I’m personally asking, John

The Senate is 100% on the line in the next election. Let me be frank for a minute, John. The Senate is 100% on the line in the next election. Mitch McConnell and the GOP are already gunning for the Senate majority. They’re recruiting challengers and running ads against vulnerable Democrats. And …
See More from Senator Dick Durbin
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 4:43 PM

protect voting rights (sign the petition now)

Senator Dick Durbin is a champion for voting rights -- and he needs folks like you to make your voices heard. Do you agree that voting rights are fundamental to democracy? John, Yesterday, a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held an important hearing on the future of voting rights in America -- beca…
See More from Durbin HQ
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 2:36 PM

the clock is ticking

The big FEC end-of-quarter deadline is TONIGHT, John. The big FEC end-of-quarter deadline is TONIGHT, John. That means we’re running out of time to meet Senator Durbin’s fundraising goal. We’re more than halfway there -- but we need 500 supporters to step up now to help us cross the finish line.…
See More from [email protected]
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:14 PM

the GOP will stop at nothing

Mitch McConnell and the GOP are chomping at the bit to take back the Senate in 2022. John, Mitch McConnell and the GOP are chomping at the bit to take back the Senate in 2022. They’ve already launched desperate attack ads aimed at unseating our Democratic incumbents. We need to give this fight e…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Add your name to support the Equality Act

As we celebrate the progress the LGBTQ+ community has made this Pride Month, we also need to acknowledge how much further we have to go to truly achieve equal rights for all. John, As we celebrate the progress the LGBTQ+ community has made this Pride Month, we also need to acknowledge how much f…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]
June 27, 2021 at 6:54 PM

important moment

On June 30, we have an important FEC fundraising deadline. And when that deadline is over, we will publicly report not just how much we raised total, but how many individuals chipped in to get us there. John, Senator Durbin said I should reach out to ask for your support for my reelection. Will …
See More from Tammy Duckworth
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 11:33 PM

deadline: tonight

John, did you see Senator Durbin’s message? We’re closing the books on our mid-month goal tonight at midnight. John, did you see Senator Durbin’s message? We’re closing the books on our mid-month goal tonight at midnight. Contribute $5 right now to help keep the Senate blue. CONTRIBUTE ---Or…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 12:03 AM

the middle of the month

Every month, we have fundraising goals to keep our fight for a blue Senate on track. If we come up short at the mid-month mark, it will be almost impossible to meet our June goal. John, The middle of the month may seem like any other time, but I’ll tell you why it’s important: Every month, we ha…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
June 13, 2021 at 11:29 PM

Police reform can’t wait (sign on)

After the murder of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown people at the hands of law enforcement, inaction is not an option. We need comprehensive solutions to this problem. It’s just common sense, John. Police officers who are involved in misconduct or acts of brutality must be held ac…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Let me explain

Senator Durbin said I should reach out with an important ask ahead of our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. I hope you’ll give me a minute to explain why this is so important. John, Senator Durbin said I should reach out with an important ask ahead of our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. …
See More from Mark Kelly
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 10:15 PM

We need you in this fight with us, John

In the Senate, Democrats are making progress -- despite the continued obstruction of the GOP. John, In the Senate, Democrats are making progress -- despite the continued obstruction of the GOP. We passed the American Rescue Plan (without a single Republican vote) to deliver urgent and necessary …
See More from Dick Durbin
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 8:13 PM

end of the month

Did you see yesterday's message? Dick Durbin is working to keep the Senate blue. Pitch in before the deadline. John, we’re nearly halfway to our goal -- can you help us get there? Dick Durbin is working to keep the Senate blue. Pitch in $5 before the deadline. CONTRIBUTE ---Original Message…
See More from [email protected]
  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Mitch McConnell’s priorities

Republicans will continue to block our progress on critically urgent issues. Will you contribute right now to keep this MUST WIN fight on track before the deadline? John, Mitch McConnell is afraid of the truth. Instead of doing the right thing and supporting a bipartisan commission on the Januar…
See More from Senator Dick Durbin
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 1:35 AM

your donation will help keep these seats blue

Senator Durbin reached out to you about three of our most vulnerable Democratic Senators on the ballot in 2022. Can we count on your support? John, Senator Durbin reached out to you about three of our most vulnerable Democratic Senators on the ballot in 2022. Your $5 donation will help Democra…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 12:11 AM

Some of the closest Senate races in 2022

I wanted to take a moment to tell you about a few of my Senate colleagues who are facing tough challenges from Republicans in the 2022 battle for control of the Senate majority. John, I wanted to take a moment to tell you about a few of my Senate colleagues who are facing tough challenges from R…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
May 23, 2021 at 11:34 PM

Republicans are afraid of the truth

The Republican resistance to the creation of a January 6 commission makes it loud and clear: the GOP has sold its soul to former President Trump. John, The Republican resistance to the creation of a January 6 commission makes it loud and clear: the GOP has sold its soul to former President Trump…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 23, 2021 at 12:14 AM

It’s time to confirm these qualified judges

Despite some absurd objections from Republicans, the Senate Judiciary Committee I lead advanced the nominations of an extremely qualified and diverse group of judges: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, Julien Neals, Zahid Quraishi, and Regina Rodriguez. John, Despite some absurd obj…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Jan. 6 was domestic terrorism, not “a normal tourist visit”

Right now, Republicans are shamefully attempting to rewrite history when it comes to the events of January 6. We all know that the insurrection at the Capitol was nothing short of an act of domestic terrorism, but not the GOP. One Republican called it “a normal tourist visit.” John, Right now, R…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 12:11 AM

We can’t do it without you, John

Republicans are ramping up their efforts to take back the majority in 2022. We need to defend every Democratic seat -- including one here in Illinois. I’ll be brief, John: This team helped Democrats win in 2020 -- both the White House and the Senate. Now, Republicans are ramping up their efforts…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]
May 15, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Humbly asking

Senator Durbin said I should reach out before the deadline, John. Senator Durbin said I should reach out before the deadline, John. I am humbly asking you to split a contribution to support my reelection campaign and Dick Durbin as we work to keep Illinois AND the Senate blue in 2022 and beyond.…
See More from Tammy Duckworth
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 11:45 PM

Donald Trump owns the soul of the GOP

House Republicans voted today to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from Republican leadership. Cheney is an ideological conservative who voted with President Trump more than 90% of the time. But she was ousted because she refused to go along with the “Big Lie” that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. …
See More from Dick Durbin
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 12:09 AM

Republicans are targeting Mark Kelly

The GOP is desperately trying to flip this critical swing seat and take back the Senate in 2022. That’s why national Republicans are already throwing tens of thousands of dollars at this race. John, The NRSC, the Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, just launched a new attack ad in Arizona. The GO…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 10:13 PM

We can’t go back to Mitch McConnell

If we’re going to keep making progress, we’ve got to defend our majority in the Senate. Pitch in now to join the fight. John, President Biden is rightly working to make our judiciary look more like our country does. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am proud to join in those importa…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM

counting on you, John

Can I count on you to pitch in before the deadline to help keep our Democratic majority in the Senate? John, Our fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight, so I’ll be quick: We can only keep our Democratic majority in the Senate if grassroots supporters like you step up and help us reach our …
See More from Dick Durbin
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 6:10 PM

the fight for the Senate

Senator Durbin needs 500 supporters to help reach his goal before midnight tomorrow. Rush in a contribution to help him defend our Democratic Senate majority. John, The fight for control of the Senate is on and the GOP will stop at nothing to flip it red. In Georgia, Arizona, and other states ac…
See More from Durbin HQ
  DickDurbin.com · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 12:19 AM

One of the most competitive Senate races on the map

If we lose New Hampshire, we’ll lose control of the U.S. Senate. Pitch in to help reelect Maggie Hassan and defend our majority. This is why you should care about New Hampshire, John: Senator Maggie Hassan won one of the closest U.S. Senate races in 2016 by only 1,017 votes. Now, she’s up for re…
See More from DickDurbin.com
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 7:26 PM

I’m with Tammy

It is critical that we join Tammy Duckworth's reelection campaign and help her win this fight. Contribute now and help keep Illinois blue. John, My good friend and fellow Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is up for reelection next year. Let me explain why it’s so critical that we join her campai…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Add your name for action on climate change

Today is Earth Day -- and in Illinois and all across the nation, people are recommitting themselves to the fight to protect our planet for future generations and tackle the climate crisis. John, Today is Earth Day -- and in Illinois and all across the nation, people are recommitting themselves t…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 12:24 AM

Protect voting rights (add your name)

With Republicans enacting outrageous voter suppression laws in Georgia, Arizona, and other states across the country, we need action in Washington more than ever to protect the vote. John, With Republicans enacting outrageous voter suppression laws in Georgia, Arizona, and other states across th…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:35 AM

Voter suppression in Arizona

After Captain Mark Kelly flipped Arizona’s Senate seat blue in 2020, the GOP will do anything they can to get it back -- including making it harder for citizens of their state to cast their votes. John, I have told you about the recent voter suppression efforts underway in Georgia and across the…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Tell the GOP to stop blocking women of color nominees

I need 2,000 supporters to sign my petition right now to tell the GOP to stop the baseless smears and allow the Senate to confirm Vanita Gupta and Kristen Clarke. John, As President Joe Biden works to fill his Cabinet with diverse, well-qualified nominees who look like the country they represent…
See More from Dick Durbin
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:21 PM

midnight

Can Tammy count on your help to reach this crucial fundraising goal before midnight? John, Tonight at midnight, our Democratic candidates are facing the first quarterly deadline of 2021. And here in Illinois, Tammy Duckworth needs our support to launch her re-election campaign. Can Tammy count o…
See More from [email protected]
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy is racing to meet her fundraising goal ahead of tomorrow’s end-of-quarter deadline. Will you pitch in now to help keep my friend Tammy in the Senate? John, Democrats can’t afford to lose a single Senate seat in 2022 -- and the Republicans know it. They are already preparing to challenge e…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 11:51 PM

Georgia

Georgia Republicans passed and signed into law sweeping voter suppression legislation but we can pass voting rights protections in Congress. Contribute now to help Reverend Raphael Warnock fight for Georgia. John, Because you’ve heard from me recently on this, I’ll be quick. Last week, Georgia …
See More from Dick Durbin
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 10:10 PM

#EndGunViolence

John, did you see Dick Durbin's message yesterday? Add your name to the petition to call on Congress to pass meaningful gun safety reform. John, we can’t allow the epidemic of gun violence to continue. Add your name to the petition to call on Congress to pass meaningful gun safety reform. SIGN…
See More from Team Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Boulder, CO

Sign the petition now if you want Congress to work to end the epidemic of gun violence. Let’s take action so that another family isn’t mourning the loss of a brother, sister, mother, or father after another senseless shooting. Enough is enough, John. This week, another American community suffere…
See More from Dick Durbin
  Senate Update (via Team Durbin) · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire

Our Democratic Senate majority is razor-thin -- if we come up short, we can say goodbye to the Senate majority. Pitch in now to protect these vulnerable seats and hold on to the Senate majority. John, In 2022, Republicans are targeting four Democratic Senate seats: Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and…
See More from Senate Update (via Team Durbin)
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
March 21, 2021 at 10:08 PM

“Springfield’s man on Capitol Hill”

The Illinois Times recently profiled Senator Dick Durbin, including highlights from his career in Congress and a look at his agenda as Majority Whip and Chair of the Judiciary Committee. John, The Illinois Times recently profiled Senator Dick Durbin, including highlights from his career in Cong…
See More from Durbin HQ
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 10:39 PM

The GOP's weapon of mass obstruction

We must end the filibuster as we know it so the Senate can make progress for the American people. Add your name right now if you agree. John, we wanted to make sure you saw this important update from Senator Durbin: With the filibuster standing in the way of critical legislation, Senator Durbi…
See More from Team Durbin
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 10:55 PM

Dreamers need a permanent path to citizenship

When I first introduced the Dream Act in 2001, I had no idea I’d still be fighting to pass it two decades later. But I will stay in this fight as long as it takes -- because Dreamers are Americans in every sense of the word, except one, and it’s long past time for Congress to make that right. I’…
See More from Dick Durbin
The Archive of Political Emails is a project of Defending Democracy Together Institute. Please email [email protected] with any questions.