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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Angry, but not surprised

I need everyone on this team to make the commitment to keeping the Senate blue in 2022. I’ll be frank, John: I’m angry about Senate Republicans’ behavior this week, but not surprised. Instead of voting to pay down the debt that Republicans racked up during the Trump Administration, they want to …
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 10:18 PM

We can’t afford to miss the mark

This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. With the end-of-quarter deadline just two days away, we can’t afford to miss this mark. Not with the Senate majority on the line. John, Yesterday, Senate Republicans made their intentions clear, voting to walk out on the debt that President Trump racked up --…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 12:21 AM

BREAKING: Senate GOP votes for shutdown

Tonight, Senator McConnell and the Republican minority refused to raise the debt ceiling, effectively voting to “dine and dash” on the debt accumulated during the Trump Administration. John, Tonight, Senator McConnell and the Republican minority refused to raise the debt ceiling, effectively vot…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
September 26, 2021 at 10:20 PM

less than a week from today

On Thursday, campaigns across the country will be filing their end-of-quarter reports. That means we have less than a week to make sure Democrats in competitive races have the strongest possible fundraising results -- including former U.S. Navy pilot Mark Kelly in Arizona. John, On Thursday, cam…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 7:14 PM

GOP super PACs vs. Raphael Warnock

Republican super PACs have launched MASSIVE ad buys to attack Sen. Raphael Warnock and turn Georgia red. John,  BAD news: Republican super PACs have already launched MASSIVE ad buys to attack Sen. Raphael Warnock and turn Georgia red. We CANNOT afford to lose one Senate seat. The GOP is already …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Keep Tammy in the Senate

We need to reelect every single Democrat -- including Tammy Duckworth right here in Illinois. John, From the moment I met Tammy Duckworth, I knew she would be an incredible leader for Illinois. Today, it’s my honor to serve alongside her in the U.S. Senate. Together, we’re tackling issues like r…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 19, 2021 at 8:43 PM

it’s a matter of public record

Let’s be frank for a minute, John: the Senate is 100% on the line. Let’s be frank for a minute, John: the Senate is 100% on the line. Mitch McConnell and the Republicans are hoping voters will forget that every single one of them voted against the American Rescue Plan and the crucial relief that…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Have a moment, John?

with a 50-50 Senate, we can’t afford to make any mistakes or lose a single seat I’m going to be honest with you, John: the fight to keep the Senate blue in 2022 is not going to be an easy one. Mitch McConnell and the Republicans are already making plans to take back the Senate, recruiting challe…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 2:11 AM

It’s our job to help people

Instead of working to encourage vaccines and invest in our public health infrastructure, some Republican politicians are choosing to focus on petty politics instead. John, The COVID-19 pandemic is still with us. New cases pop up every day, and many families and small businesses are struggling. B…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 6:23 PM

Donald Trump’s Big Lie

To this day, despite it all, former President Trump continues to spread his Big Lie. John, We all know that former President Donald Trump was virtually unhinged after the 2020 election, flailing in every direction, every lawsuit or court challenge he could file, to try to push his Big Lie. To th…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 2:44 AM

just a few more hours to go

I hate to bother you this late, but we’re just a little short of where we need to be. I’ll keep it quick, John: There are only a few hours left until the big end-of-month deadline. I hate to bother you this late, but we’re just a little short of where we need to be. If 50 of my top supporters ma…
  Sen. Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 7:56 PM

I’ve got an important ask for you, John

I have always been able to count on this extraordinary grassroots team. John, I have always been able to count on this extraordinary grassroots team. Not only did you help keep Illinois blue in 2020 -- you helped us flip the Senate. Now, I’m coming to you again because all of our progress is at …
  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

I’ll keep this quick

We cannot hand Georgia -- and our critical Senate majority -- back to Mitch McConnell and the GOP when everything from our voting rights to health care is under attack. John, Senator Durbin said I could reach out. I really need your help: We knew Georgia was going to be a critical battleground,…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 12:27 AM

Another Republican running against Mark Kelly

Last month, yet another Republican announced his candidacy for 2022 in Arizona. That means my friend, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, now has FOUR opponents running to defeat him. John, Last month, yet another Republican announced his candidacy for 2022 in Arizona. That means my friend, Democrati…
  DurbinForSenate.com · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Deadline

Our big mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight. If Senator Durbin can count on you to help keep the Senate blue, will you join the fight? We promise this is a short email, John: Our big mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight. If Senator Durbin can count on you to he…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 4:54 PM

101

Senator Durbin set a goal for tomorrow’s mid-month deadline -- and we’re still 101 short. Here’s the deal, John: Senator Durbin set a goal for tomorrow’s mid-month deadline -- and we’re still 101 short. That means we need 101 grassroots supporters to step up right now and help us get there. Ever…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 8:49 PM

I have an important ask for you today

I’ve been working alongside our Senate Democrats to make progress for Illinois and the country -- but Mitch McConnell and the Republicans are already making plans to take back the Senate John, I’m reaching out to my top supporters today because we are up against a critical fundraising deadline a…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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, …
  [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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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,…
  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 …
  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…
  [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.…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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 …
  [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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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.…
  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. …
  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…
  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…