MarkKelly.com · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 8:23 PM

sorry, John

If we fall short, we are at risk of losing. And if Mark loses, that means Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. John, We’re trying hard, but with just a few days to go before our must-reach flash fundraising deadline comes to a close, we’re short of where we need to be. Real short. That’s bad…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 10:38 PM

Add your name: Confirm Judge Jackson

We could make history. John, I'm asking for your help to make history. Right now, I’m joining my colleagues in supporting Judge Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court. Later this week, we will vote on her final confirmation. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to sit on …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

April 3, 2022 at 9:30 PM

My friend Tammy

We must keep the Senate blue this November, and we can’t take any seats for granted. It’s simple, John: We must keep the Senate blue this November, and we can’t take any seats for granted. That’s why I’m working hard to make sure my friend Tammy Duckworth keeps her seat here in Illinois.  We can…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 4:45 PM

a personal request for John

I’ll keep this short. I’m sure you get a lot of emails, so I’ll keep this one short, John. We saw last week how pivotal it is that Democrats control the Senate – even by a slim margin. It was an honor to chair Judge Jackson’s historic nomination hearings. But I shudder to think about how things…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 1:02 AM

My thoughts on this week’s Supreme Court nomination hearing

John, There were moments when I expected Judge Jackson to stand up and walk out of her Supreme Court nomination hearing.  Four Republican Senators attacked her in ways that were unfair, unrelenting, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I gaveled for…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

March 27, 2022 at 4:24 PM

The future of the Supreme Court

With so much hanging in the balance we can’t afford to lose our momentum. Thursday, Senator Durbin and the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up Judge Jackson’s nomination hearings. Judge Jackson has led an exceptional career and has already appeared before the Judiciary Committee three times, e…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 26, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Did you watch this week’s hearing?

John, Did you watch this week’s hearing? Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has finished three days of testimony, and what we’re witnessing is history in the making. 115 Justices have served in the history of the Supreme Court. 108 have been white men – just two men of color – and only five women, jus…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Just wrapped up Judge Jackson’s hearing

John, This week, I had the honor of presiding over Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination hearing. She carried herself with grace, humility, and dignity. And she was thoughtful and forthright in her responses. The next step is for our Committee to discuss and vote on Judge Jackson’s nominatio…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Let’s support Peter Welch

John, Defending our majority in the Senate is a top priority for 2022. We simply cannot afford to go back to the days where Mitch McConnell obstructed all progress. That means playing offense and defense everywhere. There is an important election happening in Vermont, where Peter Welch is runni…

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  Blue Illinois 2022 · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Let’s elect the first Latina Secretary of State in Illinois history

John, Anna Valencia is running to be the first Latina and first woman Secretary of State in Illinois history. And this is a race Democrats must win. The Secretary of State plays a major role in protecting voting rights, promoting government transparency, and providing essential government servi…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Support response efforts in Ukraine

An estimated one million people–mostly women, children, and seniors–have fled Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. John, I am sure you share my feelings about the tragedy happening right now in Ukraine. I have visited cities in Ukraine where Russian bombs are now falling on innocent civillians. …

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  Tim Ryan · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 4:43 PM

New poll shows Ohio Senate race in a dead heat

Republicans are working overtime to stop our momentum. I have huge news, John. This race is a dead heat: Tim Ryan 37% JD Vance 36% Contribute $10 now to Senator Durbin and myself to help us keep the lead, flip Ohio blue, and expand the Democratic Senate majority >> New polling shows that …

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  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 9:48 PM

My first State of the Union 17 years ago

John, I still remember the first State of the Union I attended in person. It was 2005. I was recovering at Walter Reed after being wounded in Iraq and Senator Dick Durbin invited me as his guest. It began a long friendship that continues to this day with both of us working hard for the people o…

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  Cheri Beasley · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 11:09 PM

One of the top ten senate seats most likely to flip

John,  My name is Cheri Beasley, and I am running for Senate in North Carolina.  North Carolina is one of Democrats’ best pickup opportunities this year. The political experts rate it as one of Democrats best chances to flip a seat, and say it’s one of a handful of races that will decide contro…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 6:03 PM

The future of the Supreme Court is on the line

John,  Last week, President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson’s nomination was only possible because of the work we did to take back the White House in 2020. And we’ll work to give her a fair confirmation process thanks to our slim Senate majority –…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 1:01 AM

my decision

John,  I have about 15 minutes of free time in my schedule today. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but with a schedule like mine I can assure you it’s a gift. I want to take a few of those minutes to tell you about my decision to run for Senate in the first place, and ask you to s…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM

I have something important to ask you

Can I count on you? John, I’m writing to you today because I have something extremely important to ask you. But first, let me explain a bit more about my campaign. I’ve spent my career advocating for people – helping lead the fight for a $15 minimum wage in Illinois and advocating for workplace …

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  Durbin HQ · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Are you ready to Defend the Senate?

Senate Democrats just launched DefendTheSenate.org. John, Senate Democrats just launched an amazing new resource: DefendTheSenate.org! This new grassroots hub is a one-stop command center for folks like you to get involved. You can learn about our Senate candidates, donate directly to campaigns,…

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  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 7:28 PM

Let me explain, John

But our work is far from over – and we know that. Hi John, it’s Tammy Duckworth. I’m up for re-election and asking for whatever support you can spare, but I wanted to take the time to reach out and explain why I’m running for re-election. When I was a kid, the company my dad worked for was sol…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM

POLITICO: “Republicans emboldened about their prospects to retake the House and maybe even the Senate”

We cannot allow the GOP to take back either chamber of Congress and obstruct President Biden’s agenda. John, Did you see what POLITICO wrote about our chances in the midterms? “Republicans [feel] emboldened about their prospects to retake the House and maybe even the Senate.” We cannot allow the…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 6:17 PM

We have two choices

I could use more allies in the Senate fighting alongside me. John, We have two choices this November: We can elect more Democratic allies to the Senate who will act on climate change, comprehensive immigration reform, prescription drug prices, and more. Or we can hand over the Senate to Mitch Mc…

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  Personal Message from Val Demings · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 10:32 PM

That’s me [photo attached]

If you had told me back then John, That's me you're looking at. I grew up poor in the segregated South, the daughter of a maid and a janitor. If you had told me back then, as a young Black girl, that I would become the first in my family to graduate college, the first woman to lead the Orlando P…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Kwame Raoul, Susana Mendoza & Mike Frerichs

We cannot afford to lose Democratic allies like Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, and Treasurer Mike Frerichs. John, What have Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, and Treasurer Mike Frerichs done for you and our state? The answer is simple: They have…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 4:16 PM

urgent news:

John, I had to reach out: FIRST: My potential opponent, Herschel Walker (R) just announced that he's raised nearly $10 MILLION to defeat me and retake the Senate for Mitch McConnell. THEN: A new poll just came out that shows me one point down – in the race experts say could decide Senate contro…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 2:33 PM

How we break Senate gridlock:

Last week, the Senate voted on legislation that would protect voting rights and safeguard the integrity of our democracy – and not a single Republican voted for it. John, Last week, the Senate voted on legislation that would protect voting rights and safeguard the integrity of our democracy – an…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 6:19 PM

Please don’t put Mitch McConnell back in charge

We cannot let Mitch McConnell take back the Senate in 2022. John: We cannot let Mitch McConnell take back the Senate in 2022. Do you remember his refusal to consider President Obama’s last Supreme Court nominee? Imagine the conversation we’d be having about Justice Breyer’s retirement announceme…

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  Reverend Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 2:00 AM

1 year since I was sworn in

One year ago, grassroots folks like you helped ensure two Democratic Senators took office in Georgia, reclaiming the Senate for Democrats. John, One year ago, grassroots folks like you helped ensure two Democratic Senators took office in Georgia, reclaiming the Senate for Democrats. Since then, …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Polling Update: Anna Valencia Wins

You can be part of making history in Illinois on Election Day. John, Here's something every political expert in Illinois missed. The latest statewide poll shows Anna Valencia running even until one fact is disclosed to voters. Anna would be the first woman to be elected Secretary of State in the…

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  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Why I’m reaching out:

We still have a lot of work to do. Hi John, Senator Durbin said I could reach out to you today. In a minute, I’ll explain why, but if you’d like to skip right to the point: Will you split a contribution of any amount between my re-election campaign and Senator Dick Durbin’s to defend our Senate …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 15, 2022 at 5:38 PM

reinforcements

We need your help. Hi John: We still need to raise $4,652 toward our mid-month goal today to stay on track this month. Here’s why:  Mitch McConnell and his fellow Senate Republicans are continuing to oppose us at every turn. Senator Durbin is relentlessly fighting to deliver results for working …

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Keep Illinois blue in 2022

We need to expand our majority with more allies who will fight for Democratic values. John: Now that 2022 is officially underway, we need to ramp up all our efforts to elect Democrats in Illinois and protect our majorities in the House and Senate. Will you contribute by midnight tomorrow to stay…

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  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 6:04 PM

This was Mitch McConnell’s top priority:

We need to keep the Senate blue to confirm more judges who are dedicated to defending our rights and protecting our democracy. John: In 2021, the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed a record number of well-qualified federal judges from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. In the coming y…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Here’s how we can keep Illinois blue:

While Republicans are obstructing progress, Democrats are fighting for voting rights, the climate, immigration reform, and other crucial priorities. John: We have many critical elections in Illinois this year. We have to keep Tammy Duckworth fighting alongside me in the Senate. We need to reelec…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Add your name: urgent opportunity to protect voting rights

The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. John, Tomorrow, President Biden and Vice President Harris will be in Atlanta to discuss the immediate need for federal legislation to protect our fundamental right to vote. We have an opening to finally pass voting rights legislation through the…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

January 8, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Illinois’ 13th District deserves a champion

In 2022, we need to elect Nikki Budzinski to Congress. John: Nikki Budzinski is all about fighting for working families. That’s why I endorsed her. She has raised impressive early funds fueled by grassroots supporters in Central and Southern Illinois. Her supporters have put her in a strong posi…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Just a matter of hours

If we’re going to keep making progress for working families, we need to keep Mitch McConnell from taking back the Democratic Senate majority and we need to elect more Democrats who will fight for our values. 2021 is coming to a close, John. In just a matter of hours, we’re closing the books on t…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Your support is crucial

We have a lot more work to do. John, can Senator Durbin count on you to contribute $5 now before our end-of-year deadline to protect and expand our Democratic majority? While 2021 was a tough year, our Democratic Senate majority was able to pass record investments in our infrastructure and immed…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:33 PM

We need to expand the Senate majority in 2022

I need you in this fight with me. John,  As we begin to enter the final days of 2021, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we managed to accomplish thanks to you. From the American Rescue Plan, which expanded the Child Tax Credit, to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which w…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Breaking: A new threat to our majority

In his relentless drive to win back the Senate gavel, Mitch McConnell is now targeting the Maryland Senate seat held by Senator Chris Van Hollen. John,  I’m writing to you today to ask you to split a contribution, of any amount you can, between my campaign and Senator Chris Van Hollen’s before o…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 4:34 PM

The fight for Build Back Better isn’t over

Add your name to support relief for working families John, I know you’ve seen a lot of news this week about Build Back Better and I want to update you on where I stand: this fight isn’t over. I’m not giving up on relief for working families, a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, and much-need…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM

If we lose just one of these seats...

If we lose a single one of these seats, we lose the Senate. John:  We are in trouble. As you might have seen, CNN has named Raphael Warnock, Mark Kelly, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Maggie Hassan as the most vulnerable Senate Democrats in the country. On top of that, Donald Trump is personally re…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Let me cut to the point

Mitch McConnell is hoping you will lose interest and stop caring. John,  I know you care whether the Senate does something about global warming, women's health care, or voting rights for all Americans.  Will you step up to pitch in $5 or any amount to reach our mid-month goal to defend the Demo…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 5:10 PM

This is serious.

We know you are probably inundated with campaign emails right now, but we need to finish the year strong. John,  With 2021 soon coming to a close, we need to send Mitch the right message. We are just $10,405 away from our mid-month goal. Will you chip in $5 or any amount to show the GOP that Ame…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 7:10 PM

We need to step up for a better 2022

We need to show Republicans that their efforts are moot We just have a couple of weeks left in 2021, John. It’s time to reflect on how to have a strong new year. The most obvious being that we need to defend our Senate majority. But we need to work together, and I need you to make a commitment t…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:14 PM

you deserve an explanation

Please give me a chance to explain. John: Please give me a chance to explain why this request is so important. In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution to my reelection campaign and Senator Durbin. Here’s the truth: This one is important, because historically December is a …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 5:23 PM

We need every Democratic Senator on board

Add your name now if you care about working families. John, Add your name now and join me in calling on EVERY Democratic Senator to support Build Back Better and expand access to pre-K, child care, and home health for our seniors. Let’s get real. Our economy is unequal. It’s time to Build Back B…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 8:57 PM

We can’t afford to lose Tammy Duckworth

Let me take a minute to tell you about why we need Tammy Duckworth in the Senate. John:  I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a contribution, of any amount you can afford, to reelect Tammy Duckworth in 2022. Let me take a minute to tell you about why we need Tammy Duckworth in the Senate. T…

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Why we need Democrats like Nikki Budzinski

There’s more progress that Democrats like Nikki Budzinski and I want to make for working families in Illinois and across the country. John, Last week, I proudly endorsed fellow Springfield resident Nikki Budzinski for Illinois’ 13th District. I endorsed her because she is a strong candidate who…

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  Team Durbin · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 9:23 PM

hours away

We simply cannot go back to the broken policies that have left American workers and families behind for so long now. John, We are so close to reaching our goal by midnight. Will you step up to defend our Democratic Senate majority in 2022 by pitching in $5 right now? We simply cannot go back to …

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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Don't read this email

Don’t read this. Don’t read this.  No, seriously.  You are probably clobbered with campaign emails ten, maybe twenty times a day.  Skip this one if you couldn't care less whether the Senate does anything about global warming, women's health care, or voting rights for all Americans.  Mitch McConn…

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