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  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 27, 2021 at 7:25 PM

TAKE THE SURVEY: Biden job approval.

This month, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and has been working on the larger Build Back Better bill, climate change, inflation and supply-chain issues, and the ongoing pandemic. Can you take our November APPROVAL SURVEY on how President Biden and other leaders are ha…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 1:50 PM

This bold progressive just made the cover of Politico!

This is HUGE. Politico just published a major profile on Lucas Kunce, the bold progressive former marine and "crusader against corporate consolidation." And they made it their cover story! Check it out on Politico here. Share it on Twitter and on Facebook. Then. please chip in to help Lucas Kun…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Some people (you may have never heard of) that we can be thankful for...

We hope you're not on email today and are reading this later. Congressman Andy Kim fills dozens of trash bags with debris on January 6. His actions after the insurrection were a radical break from -- and rejection of -- the violence. Congressman Joe Neguse making the case for impeachmen…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Summer, Attica, Tom, and Jessica -- ENDORSED BY PCCC!

Democrats who INSPIRE! PCCC ANNOUNCES 4 BIG ENDORSEMENTS: Summer Lee (PA-18), Attica Scott (KY-03), Tom Winter (MT-1), and Jessica Cisneros (TX-28) Donate to their campaigns today. We just endorsed 4 House candidates who will help Democrats keep control of Congress and advance --…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Kyle Rittenhouse supported by that guy who waved the gun

If it makes you sick, make sure he is never a senator. The photo of Mark McCloskey pointing an assault rifle at Black Lives Matter protesters made him so famous he's running for U.S. Senate in Missouri. Last week, he went to Wisconsin to celebrate with right-wingers as the Kyle Rittenhouse verdi…
  Katie Porter via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 1:56 AM

It’s not just about who is in the majority

After this month's election in Virginia, there was plenty of doom and gloom on Twitter and TV. I don’t think all hope is lost for Democrats -- but we will need to run strategic campaigns and work even harder than we have in years past. But I’ll cut through the BS and tell you this, there’s a lo…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 8:09 PM

4 House candidates who will advance, not obstruct, bold Democratic agenda

Democrats who INSPIRE! PCCC ANNOUNCES 4 BIG ENDORSEMENTS: Summer Lee (PA-18), Attica Scott (KY-03), Tom Winter (MT-1), and Jessica Cisneros (TX-28) Donate to their campaigns today. BIG NEWS! Today, we're endorsing 4 House candidates who will help Democrats keep control of Congres…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
November 20, 2021 at 4:17 PM

We kept our promise

I just voted for the Build Back Better Act and I’m proud to say that it just passed the House. My vote may surprise you. The largely rural district I represent in Pennsylvania voted for Donald Trump. Twice. By a lot. But they’ve also elected me five times -- a proud, progressive Democrat -- to …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 20, 2021 at 2:36 AM

Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty. Here's what you can do NOW.

Today in Wisconsin, the trial of armed vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse ended with a "not guilty" verdict on all charges. This verdict is hard to imagine if a Black American crossed state lines with an illegally-purchased AK47 and killed multiple people during a crowded protest. That person would lik…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 8:51 PM

BREAKING: Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty. Here's what you can do NOW.

Moments ago in Wisconsin, the trial of armed vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse ended with a "not guilty" verdict on all charges. This verdict is hard to imagine if a Black American crossed state lines with an illegally-purchased AK47 and killed multiple people during a crowded protest. That person wou…
  Rep. Andy Kim via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Progressives saved Build Back Better

This is Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. Democrats in the House just did something that will transform the lives of America’s families. We passed the Build Back Better Act to give working families a future. And we stood up to corporate special interests. For too long, too many people have …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 3:27 PM

BREAKING: Build Back Better heads to Senate

SIGN THE PETITION! Moments ago, the House passed the president’s bold Build Back Better agenda and sent it to the Senate. Positive change for millions of Americans is now on track -- as is Democratic victory in 2022, given the popularity of child care, universal pre-K, fighting climate change, a…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 12:24 AM

Beto raises $2 million in the first 24 hours

TEXAS TRIBUNE: Beto O'Rourke raised $2 million in the first 24 hours of his run for governor. The campaign reported over 31,000 people donated on DAY ONE. THAT'S ENERGY!  Can you be a part of this and join PCCC members and tens of thousands of people across the country by donating to Beto's cam…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 12:42 AM

See this about Beto?

Boom! Beto's launch video for his campaign for governor in Texas has already been viewed over 3 MILLION TIMES. That's big energy! Check it out here. Then, can you join PCCC members across the country donating to Beto's campaign for governor in Texas? -- The PCCC Team YESTERDAY'S EMAIL: After t…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 3:07 AM

Beto: "I want to win this with you -- and for you."

After the Texas abortion ban and electricity failure, it would be tragic if someone awesome didn't run to defeat the right-wing Republican governor. Today, Beto O'Rourke made it official: He's in! He's by far our best shot of flipping this giant state for the better. BE A DAY ONE DONOR TO BETO'…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Beto: "I want to win this with you -- and for you."

After the Texas abortion ban and electricity failure, it would be tragic if someone awesome didn't run to defeat the right-wing Republican governor. Today, Beto O'Rourke made it official: He's in! He's by far our best shot of flipping this giant state for the better. BE A DAY ONE DONOR TO BETO'…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 14, 2021 at 10:11 PM

THE ATLANTIC: The Moral Collapse of J. D. Vance

This week, The Atlantic published a profile of J.D. Vance -- the dangerous, billionaire-backed Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Ohio. J.D. Vance in the Senate is not a future that's good for America. Can you chip in $3 to Morgan Harper -- the bold progressive who is building the coalition to…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 14, 2021 at 1:08 AM

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on election death threats

“Your days are numbered” This week, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported that law enforcement officials have almost totally failed to take action against the shocking number of Trump supporters who have threatened state election officials with violence or death since the 2020 election. The purpose of …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 13, 2021 at 1:40 PM

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on election death threats

“Your days are numbered” This week, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported that law enforcement officials have almost totally failed to take action against the shocking number of Trump supporters who have threatened state election officials with violence or death since the 2020 election. The purpose of …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Manchin challenges progressives to marginalize him

Joe Manchin challenged progressives this week to do what we’ve been saying for months: Elect more progressives and we'll take away his power to block progressive ideas. We've endorsed 5 bold progressive candidates (more to come) who can get the job done. Watch Manchin issue the challenge here. …
  Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 1:31 AM

The Big Lie is getting bigger

As Colorado Secretary of State, I have spent the last three years working hard to ensure safe and accessible elections in the State of Colorado. The United States had one of the most secure elections ever in 2020, and under my leadership in Colorado, we increased security and access to the poll…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 9:46 PM

John, you're still fighting to protect democracy right?

A CNN OP-ED yesterday by chess champion Garry Kasparov states "Our generation will either renew democracy -- or lose it forever." John, let's not lose our democracy forever. THIS WEEK, we're partnering with Public Citizen and other allies nationwide to show senators that voters demand concrete …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 4:10 PM

PETITION: Pressure the corp Dems who derailed Build Back Better

This weekend, AOC called the five corporate Dems who derailed the president’s Build Back Better agenda "safe-seat people." She’s right. Ed Case (HI-1) won in 2020 by 44 points! Kathleen Rice (NY-4) won by 13 points. Stephanie Murphy (FL-7) won by 12 points. Even Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Kurt …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM

OP-ED: Battling election misinformation is key for democracy in 2022

The top election officials in battleground states have first-hand experience with the threats facing our democracy and are reaching out for help. Read their op-ed in CNN below. Then, join PCCC members who are donating to the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State that is working to elec…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 8:00 PM

VICTORY after VICTORY for progressives in 2021

Wu hoooo! The wave election the media isn't covering BIG NEWS! We just announced victory today by 72 endorsed 2021 Progressive Champions -- candidates running for state and local offices, from Mayor to School Board to Port Authority. They won across 17 states -- including in the battleground sta…
  Social Security Works via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 12:36 AM

They took a risk

Yesterday, Democrats announced a deal to give Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices as part of the Build Back Better package -- restoring it after Big Pharma’s favorite Democrats sought to strip it out of the bill entirely. Big Pharma’s corporate cash was able to limit the number of d…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 10:06 PM

BREAKING: Republicans block John Lewis Voting Rights Act

BREAKING: This afternoon, Senate Republicans abused the filibuster yet again to stop the Senate from even debating the John Lewis Voting Rights Act that would protect our democracy and the right to vote. This marks the fourth time in the last six months that Senate Republicans have refused even…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 2:23 PM

"I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted."

A chilling CNN report says Democratic Secretaries of State are being overwhelmed with voicemail threats like these as they campaign to stop election deniers from taking over state election machinery in the 2022 elections: "I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted." "Yo…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 4:59 PM

"I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted."

A chilling CNN report says Democratic Secretaries of State are being overwhelmed with voicemail threats like these as they campaign to stop election deniers from taking over state election machinery in the 2022 elections: "I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted." "Yo…
  Lucas Kunce via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 12:30 PM

This isn't democracy.

This isn’t democracy. And it shouldn’t be legal. Corrupt politicians and massive corporations have gotten away with wielding all the power for far too long. They write the rules to enrich themselves while the rest of us get left behind. I’m running to do more than ban insider trading by member…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Help improve our activism?

Yesterday, progressives held the line and a vote on the smaller infrastructure bill was delayed until Senators Manchin and Sinema committed to voting for a larger Build Back Better agenda with $555,000,000,000 to fight climate change and hundreds of billions for child care, universal pre-k, and…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Urge Rep. Boyle to #HoldTheLine

This morning, the White House announced a "framework" for a Build Back Better deal that contains important down payments to dire problems facing our nation -- from climate disasters to families struggling with child care, home care, and health care. It has tax fairness provisions and pro-worker…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Unsung hero...taxing billionaires.

The New York Times reports, "Democrats Hammer Out Novel Plan to Tax Billionaires." One of the unsung heroes of this fight is Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden. He told The Times, "What we’re dealing with here are flagrant loopholes in the tax code. They’re legal, but I’m going to close them.” Our …
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Urge Rep. Boyle to #HoldTheLine

Democrats in DC are in late-stage negotiations on what will and won’t be in the final Build Back Better legislation. Some tough choices may be needed soon, and we will keep you informed of the state of play. Some are urging progressives to give up leverage in this important moment by passing th…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Vets to Sinema: We resign!

"We're appalled by your failure to protect voting rights" Late last week, five veterans publicly resigned from Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's Veterans Advisory Council.  Now, their resignation letter is featured in a hard-hitting TV ad our friends at veteran's group Common Defense put up in Sinema's home…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 23, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Tired of two senators deciding everything?

The New York Times reports on the wrecking ball Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are taking to the president's Build Back Better plan and the Democratic agenda: "The West Virginia Democrat has been clear that he wants to see a much cheaper, less generous, more targeted, and less environm…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 3:21 PM

“Leaked Video” parodies billionaire opposed to billionaires tax

Spread the word about taxing billionaires. In new "leaked webcam video," billionaire playboy Grayson von Trapp plots against Democratic plans to tax billionaires to pay for health care, child care, and fighting climate change. The Washington Post and New York Times reported Wednesday that taxing…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 8:22 PM

BREAKING: Republicans block Manchin-approved democracy bill

BREAKING NEWS: Moments ago, Republicans blocked the Senate from even debating the Freedom to Vote Act. This is the third time this year that Senate Republicans have blocked legislation to protect democracy and our right to vote. By blocking the Freedom to Vote Act, Senate Republicans have faile…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Manchin and Sinema are derailing the Democratic agenda

These two infuriating Washington Post headlines speak volumes about Democrats’ situation heading into the 2022 midterms: Manchin & Sinema become K Street darlings Manchin and Sinema are forcing truly terrible choices on Democrats We’ve endorsed 4 bold progressive candidates with the potenti…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 2:25 AM

Stop Manchin and Sinema

These two infuriating Washington Post headlines speak volumes about Democrats’ situation heading into the 2022 midterms: Manchin & Sinema become K Street darlings Manchin and Sinema are forcing truly terrible choices on Democrats We’ve endorsed 4 bold progressive candidates with the potenti…
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 17, 2021 at 12:50 PM

The game has changed

John, can I count on you to make a donation before our campaign's major public fundraising deadline at 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 20? Let me explain why this matters. We’re in the middle of a war over the future of our democracy. As the top election official in Michigan, I’ve lived it and seen firsthand…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 12:20 PM

This election is in 2 WEEKS!

An unapologetic progressive who’s unafraid to challenge deeply entrenched powerful interests SUN SENTINEL: "Omari Hardy is an unapologetic progressive who’s unafraid to challenge deeply entrenched powerful interests." Can you donate to help Omari Hardy win this seat in Congress? This ele…
  Keith Rouda, BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 7:17 PM

The integrity of Michigan's vote matters nationally.

This is outrageous. John, see this from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson? Can you show the democracy deniers we will never stop defending our democracy? -- Keith Rouda, PCCC Organizer MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE'S EMAIL: Yesterday was yet another sad day for democracy in Michigan, whe…
  Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 1:42 AM

What happened in Michigan yesterday

Yesterday was yet another sad day for democracy in Michigan, where as Secretary of State it is my responsibility to protect the right to vote. The former president turned his attention to our state yet again, promoting a rally of democracy deniers on the steps of our state capitol in Lansing. T…
  Adam Green, BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 8:38 PM

William Shatner goes to space & begs humans to save Earth

Today, I called my mom to watch together as Star Trek's William Shatner went boldly where no 90-year-old has gone before: To outer space. When he stepped off the spaceship, Shatner shared extremely moving thoughts about our "vulnerable" Earth being in "jeopardy." "What I would love to do is com…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 11:39 PM

PETITION. Abolish the debt ceiling!

Moments ago, Congress passed a bill temporarily raising the debt ceiling and pushing off the prospect of global economic disaster for two months. Unfortunately, come early December, we'll be right back where we are now. What the delay does, though, is give us time to organize. Mitch McConnell a…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 3:26 PM

RSVP for TODAY: Livestream with Rep. Pramila Jayapal!

YOU'RE INVITED! Join Progressive Caucus Chair Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the PCCC, Indivisible, United We Dream, and other sponsors today at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific for a live conversation about passing the president's Build Back Better economic agenda. For months, PCCC members have pressed…
  PCCC (Bold Progressives) · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Kyrsten Sinema used to know what standing on the right side of history looks like

The New York Times reports, "Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has privately told colleagues she will not accept any corporate or income tax rate increases." But know this. Years ago, before corporate donors, Kyrsten Sinema used to call for corporations to pay higher taxes. And, Axios reports that…
  Congressman Matt Cartwright via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 3:28 PM

I won a Trump district. We need to Build Back Better

I represent one of the most closely contested congressional districts in the country. Donald Trump won my Pennsylvania district -- twice. But my constituents in Northeastern Pennsylvania have also sent me, a proud and vocal progressive, to Congress five times since 2012. The voters in my distri…
  Andy Kim via BoldProgressives.org · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 8:01 PM

I won a Trump district. We need to Build Back Better.

Former President Trump and I have something in common, we’ve both won New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District twice. For the last two weeks a dark money group has been targeting me and other Democrats in swing districts because we want to lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicar…