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  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Add your name for Supreme Court ethics reform

We need a code of ethics to restore public confidence in the Court. John, This week, I led a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to discuss adopting a code of ethics and begin restoring integrity to the highest court in the land: the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Recent reports h…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 1:12 AM

Just In: Senate confirms Biden’s 120th federal judge

Democrats need your support to keep up this momentum. Big news this evening, John: Thanks to Senator Durbin’s work as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, the Senate just confirmed President Biden’s 120th federal judge. With help from supporters like you, Democrats strengthened our Senate majority…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM

We need your help before midnight

Enclosed is your donor record – and a quick reminder of why we need your help: John, tonight is the last night to make a contribution to help us reach our April fundraising goals. As you might already know, our numbers are low this month, so we are looking at every donor record before the deadl…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
April 29, 2023 at 5:02 PM

What our progress so far means – and what comes next:

We have the chance to continue this progress and keep our momentum going, but we need your help. John, First, Democrats held the Senate in 2020 and 2022 – thanks to support from folks like you who made it happen and stopped Mitch McConnell from becoming Senate Majority Leader. Then, Senator Dur…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM

A quick note

John, my team told me our fundraising numbers this month aren’t where we need them to be, so I wanted to send a quick note. DONATE NOW My Democratic colleagues and I are proud of the results we have delivered for people all over the country, but there is more we are fighting for. If we lose nex…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Good News and Bad News

John, good news and bad news. Good News: Senator Durbin is hard at work bringing balance to our courts and guaranteeing transparency and accountability in our judicial system. Bad News: Our fundraising numbers are down this month, and we need a big push to hit our April goals. Can you donate ri…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Let’s finish the job

Are you ready to re-elect President Biden? John, I was proud to lend my support to President Joe Biden during his 2020 campaign. I’m even more so today after the progress we’ve made together during his first term in the White House. Are you ready to re-elect President Biden? Pitch in right now …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 12:27 AM

Sign on to support the Women’s Health Protection Act

We must protect Americans’ fundamental rights. John, Last year, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and upended Americans’ access to their reproductive rights in conservative states across the country. But we knew they weren’t finished. Now, Republicans want to ban mifepristone, the most c…
  Tim Kaine [via durbinforsenate.com] · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Before I became a Senator...

This is who I am John, I’m Tim Kaine. Many of you know me as a U.S. Senator, but my passion for service and fighting for equality started long before I entered the public eye. In my career, I’ve been a teacher, a missionary, a civil rights lawyer, a Mayor, Governor, Senator, and on the presiden…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Midnight tonight

in a matter of hours Midnight, John. Our mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight -- and we are falling short. John, can we count on you to contribute $5 now to keep the Senate blue in 2024? Senator Durbin and his Democratic colleagues have been hard at work trying to restore ethic…
  DurbinForSenate.com · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Momentum is picking up!

we are full steam ahead John, momentum is picking up! As you may have noticed, many Democratic Senators have launched their re-election campaigns this month. Why is this? Because we are full steam ahead towards election day and ensuring we can defend our Democratic Senate majority next year is …
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 2:17 PM

I’m officially running for reelection

Like 133 million Americans, I know what it's like to have the label "pre-existing condition" attached to my care Hi John — Tammy Baldwin here with some big news: I’m officially running for reelection to the US Senate. If you have a minute or two today, I wanted to take a moment to tell you a li…
  Bob Casey · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 4:19 PM

I won’t be able to win this fight alone

I want you to be the first to know. Hi John, I want you to be the first to know: I’m running for re-election. It’s an honor to represent my fellow Pennsylvanians in the Senate, and it is their trust that drives me to get up every day and fight for Pennsylvania’s working families and communitie…
  DurbinForSenate.com · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM

One year ago today

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson John, one year ago today we made history. The Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. As the first Black woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court, Justice Jackson's confirmation marked a crucial step forward in d…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 8:50 PM

proof that Democrats are continuing to deliver results

John, First: Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act capping out-of-pocket insulin costs for seniors on Medicare at $35 per month. Then: Major drugmaker Eli Lilly followed suit and capped the cost of insulin at $35 for all Americans using their products. Now: All three of the leadin…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Your input is critical

share your priorities John, we wanted to update you on the significant progress that Senator Durbin has made in confirming the most diverse group of judges in our nation's history. We owe this success to your continued support and hard work. As we move forward, it's vital to Senator Durbin that …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 12:41 AM

sorry for the late email, John

just hours away I know it’s late, so I’ll keep this short, John: The end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight -- and we can’t fall short. The Republicans are playing political games in Washington, trying to prevent progress at every turn and push an agenda most Americans don’t …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Looking at your donor record

This end-of-quarter goal is critical John, We are taking a look at all our donor records today to ensure we're on track to reach our fundraising goal tomorrow night. Dick Durbin 2022-23 Supporter Record Supporter: John Grassroots donor? No, not yet. Suggested Action: Chip in your first $5 toda…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Politico - one of the most effective Democratic Senators

Senator Durbin is leading the way Exciting news John! Politico just named Senator Durbin one of the most effective Democratic Senators this year. This recognition is a testament to his hard work and dedication to fighting for the people of Illinois and across the country. So, while Senator Durbi…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 10:53 PM

I’ll be blunt, John

This isn’t the time to be complacent. I’ll be blunt, John: After a strong finish in 2022, donations have been down for the first few months of the new year. Democrats grew our majority in the Senate, but this isn’t the time to be complacent. The GOP are working around the clock to undo our gains…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM

our first public fundraising deadline

Mitch McConnell is looking for weakness John, in just a moment I’ll ask you to make a contribution to my campaign before our first public fundraising deadline, but first I hope you’ll give me a moment to explain why it’s so important to give — especially today. I’m the most vulnerable Senator u…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 2:25 PM

The GOP’s dangerous new gun bill

We should be working for public safety — not catering to the gun lobby. John, As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I oversaw hearings on the impact of the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision — a ruling that has unleashed pure chaos with regards to our gun laws. The GOP’s response? New legislat…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Progress Report: Student Debt Relief Win

Ease the burden of student loans + give students a fresh start. “Borrowers Receive Student Loan Forgiveness Approval Emails After Court Green-Lights Settlement” - Forbes John, we just had a big win in the fight to ease the burden of student debt. A federal court in California has ruled in favo…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Tonight’s critical deadline

help us keep the Senate blue I know it is late, John, but I needed to reach out one more time before our critical midnight deadline. Democrats have been delivering for the American people. From lowering prescription drug costs and confirming a diverse group of highly qualified judges, to tackli…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Tomorrow’s deadline:

this goal is so important John, Senator Durbin has been working around the clock to make progress in our justice system. For the past two years, Senator Durbin has helped confirm the most diverse group of judges in our nation’s history. And his Democratic colleagues are working alongside him to…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Making History

more than 70% of our confirmed judges are women Hey John, it's International Women's Day today and we wanted to take a moment to mention how proud we are of Senator Durbin and Senate Democrats for delivering some major wins for Americans recently. Under Senator Durbin’s leadership, the Judiciar…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Did you know?

Not a single state bordering Montana has a Democratic Senator John, Did you know that not a single state bordering Montana has a Democratic Senator? In fact, I’m the only statewide-elected Democrat in Montana. That’s why I spend every single day fighting so hard, not just for my own constituent…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Do you support a $35 price cap for insulin?

Eli Lilly capped the cost of its insulin — but the fight isn’t finished. “Drugmaker Eli Lilly caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month, bringing relief for millions” - NBC News Big news, John. The Inflation Reduction Act is hard at work – helping lower the cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

this will only take a minute, John

short month, short email John, this will only take a minute. While Senate Democrats are making progress for the American people, the GOP is plotting to take back the Senate majority in 2024. Handing control of the Senate back to McConnell’s GOP is not an option we can afford. Democrats must be …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 4:20 PM

We can’t waste a second

our end-of-month deadline is just one day away John, our end-of-month deadline is just one day away. This month, we hit a huge milestone. Senator Durbin’s Judiciary Committee has confirmed more than 100 of President Biden’s highly-qualified judicial nominees to the federal bench. This kind of pr…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM

John, did you hear?

hold Big Tech accountable John, did you hear that Senator Durbin reintroduced the Clean Slate for Kids Online Act? The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing to examine just how harmful the online world can be for people, especially for the youngest members of our communities — our …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM

One year later, Ukraine still stands

Here’s how you can help recovery efforts → “One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands.” — President Biden John, today marks one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This week, the U.S. formally declared that Russia has committed crimes against humanity. In a historic …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 6:09 PM

I’m personally asking you to join my reelection campaign

I’m a farmer Can I explain something, John? I grew up in a twenty-four-by-thirty-six foot house. I lost three fingers on my left hand in a meat grinding accident when I was a kid. I am and always will be a farmer, like my folks and like my grandparents. In fact, I’m very proud to be the only U.…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Re: Wisconsin’s Senate race

The Hill has already named me one of the most vulnerable Senate incumbents in 2024. Hi John — Senator Tammy Baldwin here! In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation between my campaign for Senate in 2024 and Senator Durbin’s. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain the…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Sign on to support Dreamers

Getting this done needs to be top priority John, when I first introduced the Dream Act in 2001, I had no idea I’d still be fighting to pass it more than 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,…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Did you see Senator Durbin’s email yesterday?

The Senate Judiciary Committee isn’t wasting any time and neither can we Did you see Senator Durbin’s email yesterday, John? The Senate Judiciary Committee has been hard at work confirming judges to bring balance and impartiality to our justice system, all while fighting for crucial legislation…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 12:42 AM

big news in a short email

We advanced 100 judges. Senate Democrats are not wasting a moment, John. Today, we hit a huge milestone. We have now confirmed 100 of President Biden’s highly-qualified judicial nominees to the federal bench. It’s thanks to your hard work growing our majority that the GOP can’t stand in our way…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 8:06 PM

What the President had to say Tuesday night

It’s time to finish the job. John, On Tuesday night, I joined my colleagues, our guests, and many others at President Biden’s annual State of the Union address. In reflecting on the successes of the past two years, President Biden highlighted what we accomplished and our goals for the future – …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Tonight:

we have plenty of issues to discuss, but we must also reflect John, Tonight, President Biden will address not only myself and my colleagues in Congress but also the American people. Although we have plenty of issues to discuss from gun violence and police reform to our economy and the war in Uk…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Equal rights shouldn’t have to wait any longer

It’s time to finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. John, this is unacceptable: It’s 2023 and women still do not have explicit, constitutional protection from discrimination. The Equal Rights Amendment was passed in 1972, but was never ratified. That’s why I am helping lead the push to remo…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Question for you

This will be brief. John, I’ll keep this quick because time is running short and this is critical. The first monthly deadline is here and we have some ground to make up on our fundraising goal before midnight. I know you’re with me, but I need you to step up and help us get there. Here’s my que…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM

this is a big opportunity

let’s finish January strong John, It’s January. Congress is back to work and elections are not top of mind for most of us. But that gives us a big opportunity to get a head start on raising funds to defend our Democratic majority. Senator Durbin needs his online supporters to step up and close t…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 4:21 PM

40 mass shootings

We are only a couple of weeks into 2023 Enough is enough, John. We are only 26 days into 2023 and already 3,031 people in the United States have died from gun violence, and at least 73 of those deaths have been the result of mass shootings. Add your name to my petition right now to stop the cyc…
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 3:46 PM

The Senate is back today

Here’s what’s on the agenda John, Starting today, we're back to work in the Senate in the 118th Congress. With support from folks like you, Democrats held our majority. Not only will Senator Durbin and his colleagues play an integral role in confirming President Biden’s judicial nominees this ye…
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 1:57 AM

Today marks 50 years

on a day that would normally be spent celebrating John, Today marks 50 years since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. But on a day that would normally be spent celebrating a monumental win in the fight for reproductive rights, this year is different. Since the Dobbs decision …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 8:01 PM

we need reinforcements

The GOP isn't wasting any time John, We still need to raise $3,000 towards our mid-month goal today to stay on track this month. Here’s why: The GOP isn't wasting any time. House Republicans are already attacking reproductive rights in the new session. Not only do we need to regain our Democrati…
  Durbin HQ · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Here’s what you’ve missed:

It’s been a busy two weeks. John, We’re only two weeks into 2023 and there’s already a lot to recap. In Washington D.C., Kevin McCarthy let MAGA extremists take over. Then, House Republicans hit the ground running, immediately voting to protect wealthy tax cheats. But it’s not all bad news: the…
  Senator Dick Durbin · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Confirming more judges in 2023

This is some of the most important work we do in the Senate. John, It was my honor to chair the Senate Judiciary Committee during the last session of Congress. I am proud of what we accomplished. Namely, we confirmed 97 of President Biden’s federal judicial nominees, outpacing Presidents Trump …
  Team Durbin · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 7:36 PM

What’s on your mind?

Share your 2023 priorities with Senator Durbin now. John, The Senate will be back in session soon — and thanks to hard work and continued support from Democrats like you, Senator Durbin will be joined by a newly-expanded majority in Washington. It’s already clear that the Republican House will …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Two years ago today

Two years ago today, the future of our country changed forever. John, Two years ago today, the future of our country changed forever when armed insurrectionists stormed the Capitol building. Donald Trump’s claims of a stolen election and violent rhetoric motivated these extremists to stop at no…