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  Ross Williams · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 12:15 AM

join the club

Hey there — Ross here, Yvette’s new Finance Director.  Yvette is working tirelessly every day on behalf of Brooklyn to prioritize our values and our priorities in Congress. It’s why we’re here working as hard as we can to make sure Yvette has the resources she needs to keep up her work …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 11:55 PM

YOU ARE INVITED: Rep. Clarke to Host Telephone Town Hall on the Iran Conflict

Rep. Clarke to Host Telephone Town Hall on the Iran Conflict Washington, D.C. - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a telephone town hall focused on how the impulsive actions of the Trump Administration made the American people unsafe. Congresswoman …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 11:43 PM

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Clarke

News from Representative Clarke   January 14, 2020 Yesterday was the 107th Founders Day for my illustrious sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Inc. It’s an honor to serve in Congress with my Sorors as we remember the legacy of our founders. Together, we carry out our organ…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 11:30 PM

demand a fair trial

Team — it’s been over two years since I first called for President Trump to be impeached.  What was clear to me then, and what is even more clear to the American people now, is that President Trump is unfit to be President of the United States. He lacks the morals and empathy needed to…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
January 9, 2020 at 8:55 PM

say no to war

Team, I want to be clear — Trump’s actions against Iran have put our troops, our diplomats, and the American people at risk. This morning, I spoke to my fellow members of Congress to emphasize my stance that we must exhaust all diplomatic means, put our political differences aside, and …
  Yvette’s iPhone · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 12:20 AM

re: this is concerning

Hey — just checking to make sure you saw my last email. Since last Sunday, we’ve raised $5,412.15! Thank you to everyone who pitched in. Unfortunately, that means we need another $4,460.22 in grassroots contributions before the end of the year to stay on track. That’s why I’m asking you, one…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 12:20 AM

this is concerning

Hey there — I’ve got some bad news. We’ve seen a substantial drop in donations this month and I’m worried about what that means for 2020. Take a look at this graph: Given the extreme housing crisis we face, I refuse to take any money from corporate landlords. That way, you can rest as…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 4:20 PM

fwd: where are we?

Hey there — we wanted to share this email Yvette sent us today. We’re pulling a report for her first thing tomorrow morning, and we want to make sure your name is on it.  Think you could help us out? You can donate at this link right here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/clarke-dec19 …
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 3:54 PM

about last night

  Hey there— Last night the House voted to impeach President Trump. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to expose to the American people just how much of a fraud this president is. But our work is not over.  If we want to remove President Trump from office once and for all, we need to get on t…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Demand Mitch McConnell Act

Team, House Democrats have passed over 300 bills since taking the Majority earlier this year. From gun violence prevention to lowering prescription drug costs for our seniors, this session of the House has been one of the most productive in modern history. Unfortunately, Senate Majorit…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 12:05 AM

it's on his desk

Hey — I’ve got four words for my Republican colleagues: It’s on his desk.  Don’t let Republican talking points fool you, while Donald Trump was busy focusing on how he could use the presidency to enrich himself, Democrats have had one of the most productive Congresses in history. We’ve passe…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 11:45 PM

charades

Hey, We’ll cut to the chase — December is a tough month in politics. People tune out the news right when we need them most. And frankly, that’s what Donald Trump and Republicans want.  They want folks to ignore the bad news coming out of Washington. They want people to forget about the…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 7:48 PM

Ending Robocall Scams

News from Representative Clarke December 5, 2019 The jig is up for con artists who have time and time again deceived the American people into answering fraudulent robocalls calls that put them on the hook for outrageous charges on their phone bills. I’m proud to share t…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 8:55 PM

Help me celebrate my birthday

Hey there — Today is my 85th birthday, and in a minute I’m going to ask you to donate to my daughter’s reelection campaign, but first let me explain why you should support her. Yvette has always had a strong sense of public service. As a child, she joined me at endless community meeting…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 11:55 PM

(no subject)

Hey there, Because of supporters like you, I have the opportunity of a lifetime to fight for our community. From ending our affordable housing crisis, to fighting Washington corruption, to defending our immigrant friends and neighbors, the support of people like you has given me the strength …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 12:30 AM

re: Join us in fighting for progress

Hey there, — did you see Yvette’s email? There is so much going on in Washington, but Yvette has never stopped fighting for our community. And she’s joined by Americans across the country who are fighting for change. Will you join Yvette in this fight by making a small contribution to our cam…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 12:29 AM

Last Week At a Glance

News from Representative Clarke November 25, 2019 Over the weekend I traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to address my concerns with the inhumane conditions there as well as the treatment of Black migrants.I am disturbed that the stories of Black migrants remain unto…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Join us in fighting for progress

Hey, I know that you may be overwhelmed by everything happening in Washington these days. Honestly, sometimes I am too. But that doesn’t mean we give up or stop trying. Because only when we stand together can, we create real change, regardless of who or what is in our path. Chip in to …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
November 17, 2019 at 11:55 PM

Wish Yvette a Happy Birthday!

Yvette’s birthday is this week and we're surprising her with a birthday card signed by her top supporters. And, we wanted to make sure your name was on it! Yvette has dedicated her life to serving Brooklyn, first on the New York City Council, and now in Congress. She’s working tirele…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 8:27 PM

ICYMI: Rep. Clarke hosts walk for migrant children

News from Representative Clarke November 14, 2019   In case you missed it, Congresswoman Clarke organized a walk over the weekend for the children of Central Brooklyn to show support of migrant children separated from their families at the border. Click here to watch…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 4:55 PM

re: before Thanksgiving

Did you see this? It’s true, we’re running out of time before folks unplug for the holiday season. Do you think you could help us out and make a grassroots contribution to our campaign today? Here’s the link: actblue.com/donate/clarke-nov19 Thank you SO much in advance, Yvette ---------- F…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Save the Date for Yvette and Una's Annual Birthday CelebrationFriend

Dear Friend,   It's that time of year again, our birthday celebration.  We've both hit major milestones, 85 for Una and 55 for Yvette, and we want you to celebrate with us!  The save the date is attached, please share with friends and family.  For the next ten days we're offering a discount of $1…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 12:15 AM

before Thanksgiving

Hey there, We’ll cut to the chase — Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and so too is the sprint to the end of the year. The holiday season spells disaster for our end of year fundraising goals, and even though we planned for a dip in donations from supporters like you, we weren’t expecti…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 12:30 AM

bumping this re: Will you step up and vote?

Team — did you see Yvette’s email? The 2020 elections might be the most important election in our lifetime, and we wanted to make sure you had a chance to sign our 2020 Voter Pledge. Yvette wants to know which of her supporters are taking the pledge, and we’re getting ready to send her a…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 12:20 AM

Will you step up and vote?

I Pledge to Vote on Nov. 3, 2020 TAKE PLEDGE ⇨ Hey, Today marks one year until the 2020 presidential election. While next year’s election gives us a chance to kick this racist president and his corrupt administration out of Washington for good, we all know there’…
  Yvette's iPhone · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 11:35 PM

(no subject)

Hey — can you help me out? I’m trying to show folks here in New York and Washington how strong our movement is when we come together. Together, our grassroots army of supporters has the power to fight back against special interest groups and the evil forces intent on destroying our great count…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 11:05 PM

re: I still have hope, do you?

Hey there — did you catch Yvette’s email? We wanted to bring it to the top of your inbox. Together, we have the power to change the direction of our country, and Yvette is fighting those who seek to destroy all that makes our country great. Will you show her that you’ve got her back i…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 11:30 PM

I still have hope, do you?

  Hey there, The news coming out of the White House and the Trump administration continues to bring new, shocking revelations about how deeply corrupt our president is. From obstruction of justice, to asking for foreign intervention in our elections, to profiting off his position of …
  Congresswoman Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 3:40 PM

Congresswoman Clarke Honors the Life and Legacy of Chairman Elijah E. Cummings

Congresswoman Clarke Honors the Life and Legacy of Chairman Elijah E. Cummings If you are having trouble viewing this message or would like to share it on a social network, you can view the message online. About | Contact | Services | Media Center | Legislation | Issues …
  Congresswoman Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 10:36 PM

Save the Date for Congresswoman Clarke's Upcoming Events

Save the Date for Congresswoman Clarke's Upcoming Events If you are having trouble viewing this message or would like to share it on a social network, you can view the message online. About | Contact | Services | Media Center | Legislation | Issues | Resources | Staff …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM

our housing crisis

  Team, As a life-long resident of Brooklyn, I know first-hand the struggle of finding affordable housing in our community. We’re facing a housing crisis, plain and simple. Gentrification has caused rent to skyrocket, pricing out lifelong residents and people of color. And even if yo…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
October 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM

fwd: fwd: hey can you do me a favor

Hey — We’re pulling a report for Yvette tomorrow at 10 AM, do you think you could make a grassroots contribution of $20.20 in before we pull the report? Again you can use this link right here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/yvetteclarke-oct19 Thanks, Team Clarke ----- Forwarded…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 11:30 PM

fwd: hey can you do me a favor

  Hey there — we wanted to share this email Yvette sent to us earlier today. We’re pulling a report for her first thing Monday morning, and we want to make sure your name is on it.  Think you could help us out? You can donate at this link right here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate…
  Congresswoman Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 4:47 PM

Congresswoman Clarke Invites You to the Impeachment Inquiry Telephone Town Hall

Congresswoman Clarke Invites You to the Impeachment Inquiry Telephone Town Hall If you are having trouble viewing this message or would like to share it on a social network, you can view the message online. About | Contact | Services | Media Center | Legislation | Issue…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 1:59 PM

WATCH: what I said about Trump

    Team — I wanted to make sure you saw my interview with Cheddar from earlier this week. 👇 The House has given Donald Trump every chance possible to comply with the impeachment investigation, but so far he continues to obstruct our progress. We’ve made it abundantly clear to th…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 6:33 PM

[poll] Rudy Giuliani

Important Poll: Do you think Rudy Giuliani should be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the impeachment inquiry? YES ⇨   NO ⇨ House Democrats have begun their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. They have subpoenaed his personal lawyer, and former …
  Yvette's iPhone · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 11:15 PM

This is our last opportunity

  Hi there, My team has sent you multiple emails now. As the clock runs out on this quarter, I wanted to personally send you one last note. When our fundraising report goes public next week, pundits and experts will be watching to see where Brooklyn’s grassroots support lies. Together, we…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
September 29, 2019 at 11:35 PM

Tomorrow’s the last day

    Hi folks, We’re sending you another email about this because it’s so, so important. Tomorrow is the last day of this quarter. Which means that soon our fundraising report for the quarter will be going public. And for the first time this cycle, our opponent’s fundraising report wi…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 3:55 PM

getting closer

  Team, Yvette emailed you asking you to help us out with our crucial end-of-quarter fundraising goal. And we are so humbled by how many of you stepped up to help us reach our goal. But we haven’t quite raised as much as we need yet - we’re still short by $4,000. We know we set an am…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
September 26, 2019 at 8:58 PM

Our most important deadline yet - time is running out

    Team, I need your help. I’ve been a little busy with everything going on in Congress — fighting the Trump administration, advocating for Bahamian refugees, successfully pushing House Leadership to support impeachment, advocating for gun violence prevention measures and solutions to…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 10:55 PM

let’s impeach this racist president

    I’ve been calling for Donald Trump's impeachment for months, and now I’m happy that leaders in Washington are finally ready to act. House Democratic Leadership has been anxious about impeachment, they even dragged their feet after the Mueller report came out. But now that we’ve ma…
  Congresswoman Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Rep. Clarke's August Recess Wrap Up

Rep. Clarke's August Recess Wrap Up If you are having trouble viewing this message or would like to share it on a social network, you can view the message online. About | Contact | Services | Media Center | Legislation | Issues | Resources | Staff Hard at Wor…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 10:48 PM

Help me protect Bahamian refugees

    Team — 15 days ago, Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas killing at least 50 (likely many more) and leaving thousands more missing. The storm also destroyed tens of thousands of homes, leaving an estimated 70,000 people homeless. Bahamian refugees are now looking to t…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 6:18 PM

[action required] stand with me to fight for gun control

  Friend — After a productive few weeks of working in the district, I am ready to head back to Washington and tackle the important issues facing our nation. One of the immediate issues I plan to tackle is gun violence. Gun violence is a massive challenge we’re facing as a nation. And fro…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM

[action required] red flag laws will save lives

Red flag laws are proven to save lives. We need action NOW to bring these laws nationwide. Sign our petition TODAY and show your support for these lifesaving laws >> SIGN NOW → Friend — gun violence is a scourge on our community and our country. In fact, Brooklyn is a…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 31, 2019 at 4:15 PM

we’re almost there...

  Friend, First: We told you we needed to raise $5,000 from grassroots supporters like you. Then: We told you we were $1,000 away from our end of month goal, and you helped us get to within $500 of reaching it. Now: We’re asking you to help us cross the finish line for August. Can you h…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 5:41 PM

an apology

  Friend, sorry for the fundraising email. You know I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. We take every election seriously, and this cycle is no different. We’ve got THREE challengers in 2020, and we’re getting ready to launch one of the most ambitious voter outreach efforts ever run in …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 7:24 PM

what Donald Trump just did

  Friend — President Donald Trump continues to embarrass our country and degrade the office of the presidency. Just in the last two weeks alone: He canceled a meeting with the Prime Minister of Denmark after it leaked he wanted the U.S. to buy Greenland, and she said it was “absurd”; H…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 10:45 PM

fwd: goals

  Friend, When Yvette said we needed $5,000 from grassroots donors, you responded in a BIG way! We just ran the numbers, and we’re so excited to share with you that we’re about a third of our way to our August goal. We wanted to thank you personally, because our campaign is powered by gr…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 5:01 PM

[action required] raise the wage act

Mitch McConnell won’t hold a vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which would give 34 million Americans a raise and lift 1.3 million out of poverty. ADD YOUR NAME to our petition and demand Mitch McConnell pass the Raise the Wage Act NOW. ADD YOUR NAME → Friend, People who work f…