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  AEC House HQ · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Republican stonewalling

House Leader Hakeem Jeffries asked the question, John: Why do we still have an Electoral College despite that it's given Americans the popular vote loser twice in the last five tries?  Why do we still have an Electoral College despite that an overwhelming majority of Americans support abolishing …
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Work to do

Jamie Raskin can see that time is running short, John. We have made so much progress this year on eliminating the Electoral College. — Legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is moving through statehouses in Michigan, Maine, Nevada and Alaska.  — And Minnesota has offici…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Update in Maine!

John, this is fantastic news! According to reports from the Maine Beacon, Pro-popular vote Democrats in the Pine Tree State have advanced legislation to join the NPVIC, and it's now expected to receive argument on the Legislative floor! {FirstName or 'Friend'}}, with the support of our vibrant gr…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 10:51 PM

President Clinton AGREES

We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats across the country to get this across the finish line. Will you rush $20 to help us crush our $10,000 fundraising goal and support Democrats nationwide who are ready to ditch the Electoral…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM

pull back the curtain

John — we want to pull back the curtain and show you where this movement really stands, today.   Our momentum has been surging — Minnesota finally passed legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and Michigan is well on its way to doing the same. AND, legislation is pendin…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 4:51 PM

END the Electoral College

We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats across the country to get this across the finish line. Will you rush $20 to help us crush our $10,000 fundraising goal and support Democrats nationwide who are ready to ditch the Electoral…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Progress is stalled 🛑

John, our 5-States Fund is working directly with Pro Popular-Vote Democrats to allocate the resources needed to END the Electoral College by enacting the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, once and for ALL.  And we are making fantastic progress!  So far 16 states + DC have signed on, givin…
  AEC Research · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Poll Responses needed from your region, John

Hi there, John.   Our research team here at AEC has been tasked with gathering issue information for Pro-Popular-Vote candidates as they build their campaign infrastructure and organizations. Today we're simply asking: Finish this Sentence: Abortion Services Should be Legal and Available... Always…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Brutal Honesty

John — it's time to be brutally honest:   The UVA Center for Politics just released its first "Crystal Ball" for the 2024 Election, and they are projecting that our Nation's next President will be decided in a TOTAL of 4 toss-up States.That's right.   This is how the Electoral College damages Ame…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 7:51 PM

👎 The Electoral College *reduces* voter turnout!! 👎

Just another reason to end the Electoral College, John.   Did you know: Voter turnout is as much as 16% higher in Presidential battleground states.  And did you know: If America fails to enact the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact ahead of the 2024 election, Sabato's Crystal Ball is predic…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Rep Raskin's warning to Americans

John, We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats in statehouses across America to get it across the finish line. Will you rush $20 right now to help us crush our $10,000 weekly fundraising goal and support the effort to ditch the …
  AEC · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Washington Post: Electoral College distorts the vote, and it's getting worse.

John — even The Washington Post agrees: the Electoral College is a danger to the health and prosperity of our nation, and it's only getting worse.  We are facing a moment of truth, John. Experts from across the political spectrum agree that Republicans' unfair advantage in the Electoral College …
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM

The Most Recent News!

John, slowly but surely, we are making progress. Here's the most recent update for you:  — Legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact has now been re-introduced in Arizona and Wisconsin, and is now moving through the State Legislature in Michigan.  — And. Legislation to join…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 7:50 PM

This is how we END the EC

John — we know your time is precious, so we'll keep this short and sweet.  Our TOP PRIORITY is to get the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact enacted, and end the Electoral College for good.   To do that, we need to get resources to Pro-Popular Vote Democrats who are leading the NPVIC charge…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 4:51 PM

**MSNBC agrees**

Did you see this from MSNBC, John? More and more outlets are chiming in, because the Presidential Election is closer than ever and our work to end the Electoral College remains unfinished.   Now, our 5-States-Fund is kicking its advocacy into an even higher gear. We're working directly with Pro-P…
  Action Fund // Abolish The Electoral College · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 1:51 PM

*bypassing* Republican blockades

John, a little over a year remains until the 2024 Presidential election. That may feel like an eternity. But it's going to pass in an instant.  And the sad fact is, unless we can bypass Republican blockades in statehouses like Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Wisconsin, Americans will still ha…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 10:50 PM

re: **Keeping it SIMPLE

We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats across the country to get this across the finish line. Will you rush $20 to help us crush our $10,000 fundraising goal and support Democrats nationwide who are ready to ditch the Electoral…
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM

**NEVER been more urgent

John, it is as clear as day:  The problem with the Electoral College is not that Donald Trump tried — and nearly succeeded — to abuse its mechanisms to illegally remain in power. The problem is the system itself.  It is archaic, and undemocratic, and it remains ripe for abuse by unscrupulous acto…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Electoral College continues to be a danger to our nation

John, we're going to keep this short and sweet. The Electoral College is a danger to our nation.   It disenfranchises millions of voters in every Presidential Election — and it suppresses voter turnout by up to 16% in non-Battleground ground states.   It's routinely abused by Republicans looking …
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 1:51 PM

** 5 states can push us OVER THE EDGE **

John, we need you with us now more than EVER! John — we are almost there.   In 2023 alone, states like Nevada, Maine, Michigan all took tangible steps toward joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. And Minnesota even passed legislation and signed it into law. The end of the Electoral…
  AEC Research · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Quick Poll: Do YOU agree with Senator Cory Booker?

Live Poll: Please Record Your Response by 11:59 PST for Best Tabulation.250 Responses From your state Needed By Midnight!  John, Cory Booker is right, and we could not agree more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️John, it's as simple as this:  Republican exploitation of the Electoral College System weakens our Democracy.…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 10:50 PM

help our Movement get to the NEXT level!

John — We're getting closer! Minnesota has joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.  Nevada has advanced legislation.  Maine is considering legislation. Alaska is considering legislation.   Michigan is advancing legislation.   But. The NPVIC is stalled in too many statehouses around t…
  AEC HQ · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Even President Clinton is weighing in!

John, it's never been more clear that the Electoral College presents a serious threat to our Democracy.  Donald Trump directly abused it to try and stay in power, and state-level Republicans are so desperate to keep it that they're stonewalling our efforts to pass the National Popular Vote Inters…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 4:50 PM

*amazing* strides

John, it may seem a long way off, but every day that passes brings the 2024 Presidential election that much closer.  And while we've made amazing strides this year toward enacting the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and ENDING the Electoral College for good — legislation to join the NPVI…
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Build on this momentum!

John, did you see this?Support for our movement is growing by the day. That's now 65% of Americans who support Abolishing the Electoral College — including a whopping 68% among Independents — which is up 6% just since April.   We've got to capitalize on this momentum!   John, we've set an ambitio…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 10:51 PM

get this across the finish for GOOD

John, Now that Minnesota has joined the NPVIC, the count is up to 16 states, plus D.C.   That gives us 205 of the 270 necessary Electoral Votes to enact the NPVIC and effectively END the Electoral College — We're 76% of the way there!  Here's the next step: our 5-States Fund is working directly w…
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Cory Booker keeps it simple, John

It really ought to be this simple, don't you think, John? New polling from Gallup shows an overwhelming number of Americans agree: 61% said America should elect its Presidents by National Popular Vote, and not the Electoral College.   John, the time has come to END this outdated, increasingly dan…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 4:50 PM

a MAJOR momentum boost!

John —   Now that we are just a few crucial states away from ENDING the Electoral College, Pro-Popular Vote state legislators are working harder than ever before to enact the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, once and for all. Now, Scripps News is reporting that thanks to the efforts of P…
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Never been more important!

John — our time is running out.  Donald Trump is absolutely dominating the Republican primary field in poll after poll, and new surveys show he is virtually tied with President Biden is critical battlegrounds across the nation. Our efforts to END the Electoral College have never been more importa…
  AEC Research · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Poll Q: Do YOU support Vote By Mail?

John, more states than ever before are turning to Vote By Mail for their primary method of ballot-casting.  Did you know: Oregon, Washington, Colorado, California, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, and Vermont all conduct elections — safely and securely — exclusively by mail?  But with so much misinformation …
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Do YOU support the Popular Vote?

John, Robert Reich is right: The Electoral College disenfranchises millions of Americans in every presidential election, and our TOP PRIORITY is to end it, once and for all.   That's why we're working so hard to support the Pro-Popular Vote Democrats who are pushing the National Popular Vote In…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM

we are SO proud of this movement, John

John, we are so proud of this grassroots movement.   Thanks to your unwavering support, 2023 has been one of the most important years yet in the fight to END the Electoral College and elect our Presidents by National Popular Vote. We are making progress all across the nation!  Minnesota officiall…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 4:45 PM

BIG update from Maine!

John, this is fantastic news! According to reports from the Maine Beacon, Pro-popular vote Democrats in the Pine Tree State have advanced legislation to join the NPVIC, and it's now expected to receive argument on the Legislative floor! {FirstName or 'Friend'}}, with the support of our vibrant gr…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Rep Raskin is warning Americans

John, We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats in statehouses across America to get it across the finish line. Will you rush $20 right now to help us crush our $10,000 weekly fundraising goal and support the effort to ditch the …
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM

NEVER been more urgent

John, it is as clear as day:  The problem with the Electoral College is not that Donald Trump tried — and nearly succeeded — to abuse its mechanisms to illegally remain in power. The problem is the system itself.  It is archaic, and undemocratic, and it remains ripe for abuse by unscrupulous acto…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Making the Electoral College IRRELEVANT

We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats across the country to get this across the finish line. Will you rush $20 to help us crush our $10,000 fundraising goal and support Democrats nationwide who are ready to ditch the Electoral…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 1:50 PM

We've got work to do

Jamie Raskin can see that time is running short, John. We have made so much progress this year on eliminating the Electoral College. — Legislation to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is moving through statehouses in Michigan, Maine, Nevada and Alaska.  — And Minnesota has offici…
  AEC Research · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Quick Poll: 8 responses still needed from your state

Live Poll: Please Record Your Response by 11:59 PST for Best Tabulation.8 More Responses From your state Needed By Midnight!John, Robert Reich is right:⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ John, Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich is sounding the alarm: Republicans are exploiting the Electoral College System, and it's weak…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 1:50 AM

**MSNBC agrees!

Did you see this from MSNBC, John? More and more outlets are chiming in, because the Presidential Election is closer than ever and our work to end the Electoral College remains unfinished.   Now, our 5-States-Fund is kicking its advocacy into an even higher gear. We're working directly with Pro-P…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 10:51 PM

the EC continues to be a danger to our nation

John, we're going to keep this short and sweet. The Electoral College is a danger to our nation.   It disenfranchises millions of voters in every Presidential Election — and it suppresses voter turnout by up to 16% in non-Battleground ground states.   It's routinely abused by Republicans looking …
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM

👎 Electoral College *reduces* voter turnout!! 👎

Just another reason to end the Electoral College, John.   Did you know: Voter turnout is as much as 16% higher in Presidential battleground states.  And did you know: If America fails to enact the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact ahead of the 2024 election, Sabato's Crystal Ball is predic…
  AEC · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Washington Post: Electoral College "distorts the vote"

John — even The Washington Post agrees: the Electoral College is a danger to the health and prosperity of our nation, and it's only getting worse.  We are facing a moment of truth, John. Experts from across the political spectrum agree that Republicans' unfair advantage in the Electoral College …
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 10:45 PM

To Save American Democracy

It's worth thinking about, John.  According to a new opinion piece penned for The Nation by Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal, eliminating the Electoral College is the best way to save American Democracy from Republicans — and to save Republicans from themselves.  Because there's simply no gettin…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Some votes are 3X more powerful than others??

John — this is our commitment to you: Our work to secure the voting rights of everyday Americans against ongoing voter suppression and electoral subversion efforts will not end until every American's vote for President is counted equally. And the fact is, this dream is simply impossible to realiz…
  Electoral College Update || Team AEC · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Your progress is being stalled 🛑

John, our 5-States Fund is working directly with Pro Popular-Vote Democrats to allocate the resources needed to END the Electoral College by enacting the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, once and for ALL.  And we are making fantastic progress!  So far 16 states + DC have signed on, givin…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Bernie Sanders' call to ACTION:

We are SO close to getting rid of the Electoral College, but we need to support pro-popular vote Democrats across the country to get this across the finish line. Will you rush $20 to help us crush our $10,000 fundraising goal and support Democrats nationwide who are ready to ditch the Electoral…
  AEC HQ · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Even Bill Clinton is weighing in!

John, it's never been more clear that the Electoral College presents a serious threat to our Democracy.  Donald Trump directly abused it to try and stay in power, and state-level Republicans are so desperate to keep it that they're stonewalling our efforts to pass the National Popular Vote Inters…
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 7:50 PM

how we END the EC

John — we know your time is precious, so we'll keep this short and sweet.  Our TOP PRIORITY is to get the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact enacted, and end the Electoral College for good.   To do that, we need to get resources to Pro-Popular Vote Democrats who are leading the NPVIC charge…
  Electoral College Alert · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 4:50 PM

**Time's running out ⏰

The clock is ticking, John. Donald Trump is telling donors he wants to wrap up the Republican nomination before the summer is out — and polling shows he's dominating the GOP Primary field by huge margins.  Our efforts to END the Electoral College have never been more important!  According to the …
  Abolish the Electoral College · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 1:50 PM

*overwhelming majority* favor ditching the EC

John — Polls show that an overwhelming number of Americans are in favor of eliminating the Electoral College and electing our Presidents by National Popular Vote. And in 2023 alone, states like Nevada, Maine, and Michigan have all taken steps toward joining the National Popular Vote Interstate C…