David Roth · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Why do Republicans do this to us?

Jim Jordan is a problem. John,   I want to talk about Jim Jordan, but first –     The team tells me we are still $12,900 away from hitting our October fundraising goal, and we only have TWO WEEKS left. If you can help, any amount is appreciated: https://se…

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October 13, 2023 at 7:51 PM

We’re with David

Happy Friday the 13th, John!   David is out today preparing for events this weekend, but if you have a moment, I thought you might like to know more about our behind-the-scenes work to get him elected.   Our most important task every week is finding oppor…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 4:25 PM

It’s National Coming Out Day!

Hey John,   Today is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and remember those who made the choice to live out-and-proud when we were not accepted like we are today.   On October 11, 1987, my community and our allies marched in D…

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October 8, 2023 at 8:31 PM

GOP scandals run the House.

What else are they hiding? John,   In return for leading the initiative to remove Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House, Matt Gaetz is taking hits from Republicans in Congress.   “We had all seen the videos he was showing on the House fl…

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October 5, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Republicans are playing, but this is no game

People’s lives are on the line while the GOP squabbles like children. John,   Earlier this year, Kevin McCarthy crawled through FIFTEEN humiliating rounds of voting to get the job as Speaker of the House – which he only won after groveling and giving away …

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October 2, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Women will die because Idaho won

John,   We have a problem.    A few days ago, the Justice Department lost in its attempt to protect Idaho doctors from prosecution for performing emergency, life-saving abortions.    Last year, our state legislature made it a crime for emergency room phys…

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September 30, 2023 at 7:09 PM

We can STOP the next shutdown

Hey John,   Team Roth here with a short update as we head into October.    As we write this, the future of hundreds of thousands of government jobs are in limbo. Either Congress agrees to a 45-day continuing resolution TODAY, or the government shutdown hi…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 8:34 PM

The racist future of education.

If those were my kids… John,   A couple days ago, a student at Salmon High School posted a photo to Instagram that made headlines, for good reason.    The photo shows the student and five of his classmates standing around another student on the ground and …

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  Alex, Team Roth · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM

FWD: A drag queen, a bomb, and a bookshop.

This is domestic terror. Hey there John, As a gay man myself, I know how underrepresented the LGBTQ+ community is in Congress. David’s email yesterday (below) really hit home for me. He’s right: violence against LGBTQ+ Americans or ANY group of Americans i…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 4:14 PM

A drag queen, a bomb, and a bookshop.

This is domestic terror. John,   Last Sunday, a Salt Lake City bookshop closed unexpectedly after receiving a bomb threat. The threat wasn’t made because someone hates books (though we should also talk about these book bans, too).   The bomb threat was mad…

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September 25, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Mike might win this quarter

but we can’t let him win this election. John,   Every three months, the Federal Election Commission requires campaigns to report on fundraising and makes those reports public.   I can say without a doubt that my opponent’s fundraising will look much better…

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September 23, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Social security is on the line

Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cuts to Social Security every year he was Presi…

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September 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM

91 victims in Idaho & counting...

This one was hard to write. John,   Just 19 men with box cutters and one man with a shoe bomb completely changed the airline industry and the way we fly forever. But the rise of mass shootings and gun violence in this country over the past decade has gone …

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Congress needs leaders like us

John,   By voting for President Biden in the 2020 election, every single one of us helped dodge a second Trump term and saved one branch of government from the harmful rhetoric and dangerous policies of the MAGA movement.     But if the last three years h…

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September 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Imagine a life without retirement...

I’d rather not. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cuts to Social Security every ye…

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September 16, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Last Weekend at Pride! (Photos inside)

John,   Last Sunday, I hopped in the car at 3 o’clock in the morning to make it to Boise in time for the parade – and it was the best trip I’ve made in months!   This year’s Boise Pride surprised me for a couple reasons.   First – after last year’s cultur…

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  Team Roth · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 7:22 PM

We just checked and here’s where we stand

Hi John,   We’re writing because we checked the numbers, and today are SO close to hitting our daily goal. In fact we’re only $328 away and we have until midnight!    Can you pitch in $5 or any amount so we can crush our goal tonight?   David’s campaign h…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 11:26 PM

YOU can help save retirement.

Add your name here. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cuts to Social Security ever…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Say HI at Boise Pride!

I will not be silenced John,   This weekend I have the pleasure of walking in the Boise Pride parade another year!    Last year’s pride event was truly amazing, and I was so grateful to have a chance to connect with so many members of my community – despi…

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September 7, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Happy Birthday to this wonderful woman

My grandmother, Lucile John,   Today I’m with my grandmother Lucile, celebrating her 106th birthday!   A lot has changed in the last 106 years. My grandmother has lived to witness some of the most pivotal moments in American history, the accomplishments of…

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  Team Roth · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The campaign is growing!

Hi John,   Next year’s election might seem far into the future, but every single day matters at Team Roth. We know that David is the underdog candidate, and that’s why we launched this campaign early and haven’t let a moment go to waste. That’s also why w…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Labor Day

John,   When thinking of the labor movement in 2023, most Americans focus on the ongoing joint strike by Hollywood writers and actors. What they don’t know is that today’s strikes may not be possible without the sacrifices of workers here at home.   Today…

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September 2, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Tell Republicans: Hands OFF Social Security

We will not raise the retirement age. Period. Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cu…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 3:10 PM

No, not THAT David Roth – the other one

As much as I love being confused with a rock star... John,   When I reach out to voters and donors on the phone and introduce myself as David Roth, there’s one response I hear over and over again. “David Roth? The Van Halen singer??” …

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  David Roth · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 6:33 PM

A good omen

You won’t believe this! John,   I’m not usually one to get superstitious, but this morning I was looking over fundraising with my team and you won’t believe what we saw.   THIS is a screenshot taken at 8:04 a.m. this morning from our ActBlue dashboard show…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 6:55 PM

A heavy lift

Hi John,   We are just four days away from the end of the month, and unfortunately fundraising is significantly behind.   This is a terrible time to fall short, because to build the formidable campaign we must have to win, we need to make some investments…

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August 26, 2023 at 8:31 PM

I want to retire — and my kids, too

Presidential candidates Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Nikki Haley have all publicly said they want to make today’s 30 and 40-year-olds retire later than their parents. And Donald Trump proposed cuts to Social Security every year he was Presi…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Extremism took center stage in Milwaukee

Last night’s debate proves why we MUST contest every GOP seat. John,   Last night’s GOP primary debate was a terrifying display of extremism becoming mainstream Republican policy.   Besides the glaring fact that none of these candidates are prepared for th…

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August 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Another school year is starting, and nothing has changed

John,   Like many of you, I’m in the process of sending my kids back to school.   It’s an exciting time, full of new beginnings and opportunities. I’m hoping all our kids have a great year – learning, growing, and building community.    But as a parent in…

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August 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM

We’re losing our Teacher of the Year

Another casualty of GOP extremism John,   Karen Lauritzen won Idaho’s Teacher of the Year award, and expected for 2023 to be her best teaching year. But now she’s leaving.    After the award was announced last September, Lauritzen has been the target of r…

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August 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Here’s how we protect our progress

I need your help. John,   Yesterday marked one year since the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act – and its impact has been HUGE.    But polls show that a shocking number of Americans still don’t know what the IRA is or how it’s helping us.   S…

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August 15, 2023 at 6:45 PM

The GOP is censoring our educators

John,   Censorship and restricting our rights – these are the policies of today’s radical Republican party.   The extreme laws on abortion and reproductive care in Idaho put lives at risk and make medical providers afraid to do their jobs. Now, it’s becom…

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August 13, 2023 at 2:38 PM

We came up short

Hi John,   We won’t take up too much of your time today. We are reaching out because we are running a bit behind and hoping you can help us catch up.    Just $1,474 (let’s call it $1500) will give our efforts a boost and get us back on track today!    Can…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Hard truths for Idaho Republicans

Extreme bans on abortion are unconstitutional. John,   Idaho lawmakers need to face it – their extreme ban on abortion is unconstitutional.    A federal judge recently shut down the Idaho Attorney General’s latest attempt to criminalize healthcare provider…

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August 9, 2023 at 8:43 PM

The GOP is afraid

John,   The youth vote is under attack.   Republicans know that when young people turn out to vote, they lose.    The GOP is afraid of youth and their power – because it’s youth who will face the consequences of irresponsible Republican policy. It’s youth…

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August 7, 2023 at 9:05 PM

20 states against Idaho

We’re being sued. John,   I’m working to make Idaho a place that takes care of the people who live here. Unfortunately, in our post-Roe world, that’s just not the case.   After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Idaho implemented one of the most severe abortion b…

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  Team Roth · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 5:30 PM

The countdown starts now

Are you with us? John,   We don’t want to take up much of your time today – we just have a quick message about where we stand as a campaign and where we go from here.   David is getting busier every day, traveling this massive district and visiting with as…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 8:10 PM

America knows better

John,   Donald Trump never ceases to embarrass this country, embarrass himself, and demean the presidency.   We learned Tuesday that the disgraced former president has been indicted a third time – and this is the most serious of them all.   Trump was char…

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August 1, 2023 at 12:30 AM

We’re REALLY close!

Can you spare $5? John,   I know you’re getting tons of emails right now so I promise to be brief.    We’re so close to hitting our fundraising goal for July, and we need your help to help us get there.   A $5 donation from each person reading this email w…

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  Team Roth · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:55 PM

A message from David for you

Let us know you’re with us John,   We wanted to make sure you saw David’s message from yesterday. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, please check it out below.   There’s so much hope in a candidate like David – someone with an inspiring story of his ow…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Out with the old, in with the Blue

John,   Looking back at the past few months, I can’t help but worry for my children and what the future holds for them – especially if they decide to stay in Idaho when they grow up.   Supreme Court justices are proudly accepting bribes from far-right bil…

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July 28, 2023 at 8:13 PM

What will it take?

John,   He poisoned the country with his dangerous lies about the 2020 election, led a plot to overturn the results, and incited a deadly insurrection.   Still, it appears as if no amount of federal charges or indictments will keep Donald Trump from being…

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July 26, 2023 at 8:21 PM

This is how we make real change

John,   I’m following up on my team’s message from yesterday, and wanted to share some of my ambitions for this campaign.   When we’re asking for your donations and support, you can trust that we only ever ask for what we really need.    ID-02 needs bette…

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July 25, 2023 at 6:31 PM

This is your chance to make a difference

John,   When we send David to Congress next fall, it will be you – our earliest, most committed supporters – we have to thank.   We’ve said if before, but it bears repeating. The money we raise now will have the biggest impact.   David is ramping up his t…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

July 23, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Our children can’t be thrown away

John,   Last week, gun control advocates handed Rep. Lauren Boebert a pin featuring the green Converse worn by a 9-year-old victim of the Uvalde mass shooting. Seconds later, she threw it in the trash. I spend every day worrie…

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July 20, 2023 at 9:07 PM

11 days to go

We aren’t slowing down. John,   Here at Team Roth, things are moving faster every day.   This is a campaign of ideas, and a campaign built on connecting with real people. David wouldn’t have it any other way.    Lots of travel and conversation after conve…

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  David Roth · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 8:18 PM

I’m in your corner

John,   I’m a single dad raising two sons here in Idaho. I’m not an uber-wealthy (or even kinda wealthy) candidate for Congress bankrolled by special interests and looking to pad my own pockets once elected – my life is a lot like yours, and I’m in your c…

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July 17, 2023 at 12:45 AM

We were so close

Still, it’s not too late John,   I much prefer writing to you all with good news – but that can’t always be the case.   We narrowly missed our mid-month fundraising goal for July. It’s not easy to harness organizing and fundraising energy for an election t…

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July 14, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Republicans have a losing message, and they know it.

America is done with extremism John,   Americans are ready to tell Republicans the truth – far-right extremism isn’t right for the country, nor is it popular.    The 2024 election season is already underway. The GOP knows it, and their special-interest fun…

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July 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Yet another GOP attempt to destroy democracy

We must protect the right to vote. John,   When we’ve got leaders attempting to make it harder for people to vote, we know we’re going in the wrong direction.   Recently, Idaho’s Republican governor signed HB 340 into law. This bill –  sent to his desk by …

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