Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM

My life in the service of others...

and why we need more of this in Congress   John, I've spent my entire life in the service of others (see below) and I think we need more people in Congress with this kind of background if we really want to change the very nature of that institution.  We have too many elected off…

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January 29, 2024 at 5:02 PM

My Campaign for decency and humanity

Another week of "how low can you go" for the GOP   John, Donald Trump is found liable for abhorent behavior and defamation and now must pay $83M in damages. A Wisconsin Republican lawmaker says this week that an abortion is not healthcare and compares women to animals.  TX Gove…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Why is my race SO important - its one of the Biden 18!

Every race matters but some are, in fact, more crucial   John, While there are 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives some are clearly more winnable than others.  And if we want Hakeem Jeffries to be the next Speaker we really need to pay attention to the "Biden" 18. Th…

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  Kroemer HQ · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM

My MAGA opponent just voted for the third time to shut down the government!

And we didn't quite hit our latest quarterly fundraising goal   John, My MAGA extremist opponent, David Schweikert, just voted yesterday to shut down the government for the third time this fiscal year and he's going to get a chance to do it again in March.  Let me remind everyo…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Letter from a Birmingham jail

Dr. King's brilliant prose   Hi John, I don't know if you've ever read "Letter from a Birmingham jail" but I would humbly ask you to take 10 minutes today and read, perhaps, the most brilliant prose ever written.  I have read it many times and each time I find something more pro…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Amplifying your values and my campaign

Policy matters but so do our values   John, I am, admittedly, a policy wonk and I think its vitally important we send people to Congress with a deep depth of knowledge around policy solutions.  AND, we also need to send people to Congress that have a basic set of values that ca…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

January 6, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Jan. 6th Anniverary - the rule of law matters

The insurrectionists are not "hostages"   John, The Januaury 6th insurrection was, by all accounts, one of the darkest moments in our nation's history.  But just this week Donald Trump said that the insurrectionists were "hostages" and the insurrection was part of a plan by Ant…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM

A New Year - Together, we need to stand up NOW

We can't wait to fight back or it might be too late.   Hi John, I know people often wait to donate to a campaign later in the election cycle - I get it.  But I just want to be frank and honest with you - the most important time to be a part of this campaign to beat my MAGA GOP …

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  Team Kroemer · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Help me flip this seat!

Our End-of-Quarter deadline is ONE day away - and we can win this race!   There are so many important races coming up in 2024.  None may be more important than my race against MAGA extremist David Schweikert in AZ.  This was the 6th closest race in 2022, he's more vulnerable …

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Nikki Haley's answer on slavery is disgusting

the rot runs deeper than Trump   John, We often see the dangerous and inhumane comments from Donald Trump but the rot within the GOP is deepr than just one person.  Yesterday, Nikki Haley refused to say that slavery was the cause of the Civil War.  Instead, she talked about "St…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Where is our humanity?

It's at the center of this campaign.   John,  I'm running for Congress to reshape the narrative and remind our nation about the fundamental purpose of Congress.  Congress is NOT reality TV.  It is NOT boorish behavior.  It is NOT cruelty.  And it is NOT doing nothing.  Instead, …

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 5:01 PM

12 pieces of good news on the economy

its like the 12 days of Christmas   John, I'm tired of the doom and gloom from the GOP and my MAGA opponent David Schweikert.  The fact is - its not even true!  The good news is that there is actually good news! But I need your help to invest in this campaign if I'm going to get…

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  Kroemer HQ · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 9:00 PM

my position on Ukraine

People say policy doesn't matter anymore - I completely disagree   John, I refuse to believe that policy positions don't matter anymore to voters.  So, I'm going to tell you where I stand on issues throughout this campaign.  In this message I want you to know I fully support co…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

3 reasons why my race is SO important...

supporting flippable seats   John, There are lots of elections all across the country and they're all important.  But my Congressional district (AZ-01) was the 6th closest contest in the country in 2022 and its one that could literally decide who controls the House in 2024.  Be…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM

re: our last fundraising goal

My team just let me know that we didn’t reach our November goal last night but we still have time to catch up for December!   Hi John, it’s Kurt. I know we’ve emailed you a lot lately, so I’ll keep this short. My team just let me know that we didn’t reach our goal lfor November…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM

My MAGA opponent wants to take away your freedoms...

and we're the party that protects them   Well it just keeps happening, Time after time the extremist GOP actively works to take away your freedoms: your freedom over your health care decisions your fredom to read the books you want your freedom to love who you want your freedom…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Democracy is not guaranteed...

and ours is in grave peril.   Hi John, No one ever said democracy is guaranteed and our nation is at a critical inflection point.  I simply cannot overstate the peril our country is in at this moment and I need your help to defeat my MAGA opponent David Schweikert.  This is one …

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

A Thanksgiving message

The good in us...   John, Since I launched this campaign against MAGA Republican David Schweikert I've spoken with thousands of people and, almost universally, all everyone wants is the chaos to stop, the hatred and vitriol to end and a government that works to make our lives be…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene even qualified to be in Congress?

Let me show you why I am...   John, So, this is actually a very serious question.  I will readily admit I am completely unqualified to build a house.  So why are we sending people to Congress that are completely unqualified to be in the People's House.  One of the root causes of…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Sleepwalking to Fascism

Trump is literally parroting Hitler   John, I cannot exaggerate the peril our country faces as Trump and his MAGA extremists continue to put our democracy at risk.  Below are direct quotes from Trump and Hitler: Hitler: I will get rid of the communist vermin. Trump: I will get …

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 11, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Schweikert's score from the Alliance for Retired Americans

You can't get any lower   John, It's pretty much impossible to get a "0" for a score on anything but my opponent, MAGA extremist David Schweikert, actually earned that score from the Alliance for Retired American's Annual Congressional Voting Record.  He voted against Medicare …

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Arizona is the next Ohio

And my opponent co-sponsored a national abortion ban   John, As we just saw in Ohio, the vast majority of Americans want to protect a woman's right to an abortion.  Next year in AZ we will likely see a constitutional amendment on the ballot to codify that right.  But my opponen…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

November 5, 2023 at 4:08 PM

My Moral Compass - what drives this campaign?

It's the opposite of my opponent David Schweikert   John, Throughout my career, I’ve dedicated myself to public service and helping others.  My moral compass points toward the goodness in people, kindness, selflessness and empathy.  Right now our country has a choice - we can e…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 1:50 PM

My MAGA opponent and Halloween

Five reasons Schweikert is REALLY scary   John:  My extreme MAGA opponent is scarier than all the ghosts and goblins coming to your door tonight.  Tell me this isn't more nuts than what you find in most candy bars: 1) Supported a national abortion ban with NO exceptions 2) voted…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM

An incredibly DANGEROUS new Speaker

You won't believe some of his positions!   John: I want to be very direct about the clear and present danger represented by the new Speaker of the House.  This is Mike Johnson (and I'm NOT making this up): 1) Voted to overturn the 2020 election results and said the voting machin…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 9:39 PM

BREAKING: Another House Republican falls

MAGA extremists are running the country   John: sometimes, I can't believe my own eyes. House Republicans just lost their FOURTH potential Speaker in less than a month.  This is a truly historic level of dysfunction.   We have no legislative branch at a crucial time in our count…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 9:05 PM

PLEASE help me stop this chaos

We can flip this seat   Well, John, it happened again. Jim Jordan lost his third bid to become Speaker.  It's getting a bit comical at this point. As of now, we are: No closer to providing vital asssitance for Ukraine and Israel, not to mention providing humanitarian assistance…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 7:22 PM

We aren't out of the woods yet

MAGA extremism still runs rampant   Hi John, it looks like the MAGA extremists in Washington finally got their act together. It probably won't last too long. We're less than 40 days from a perilous government shutdown and the world around us is on fire.  My opponent, radical ext…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM

My position on Israel

I'll always tell you exactly where I stand   Hi John, I'm not like most politicians.  I don't shy away from the tough issues and I'm always going to be crystal clear where I stand. No doublespeak. No politician's lingo. I stand firmly behind Israel's right to exist and defend it…

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  Comet Kroemer · [email protected]

October 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM

It's not easy typing with your paws

Arf arf arf   Hi John, it's Comet (Kurt's dog). To answer the burning question on everyone's mind: yes, it is very difficult to type with paws.  I get it done for Kurt, though, because I know how hard he's working for us. Despite the hours of calling supporters, knocking on door…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Palm meet forehead

The craziness in Washington never stops   Well, they're at it again, John. The Chaos Party, led by extremists like David Schweikert, have brought us to a new national low by kicking Kevin McCarthy out as Speaker.   This is just another continuation of the radicalization of the G…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 9:27 PM

the one yard line

  John, we have just under 7 hours left until our FEC filing deadline. It's like being on the one yard line and we're so close to scoring a touchdown.  We're only $1,875 from our quarterly fundraising goal and I sure could use your help to push us over that line.  Scoring a tou…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 8:02 PM

this email is important

  John, I made a promise to you when I launched this campaign 5 months ago - that I would work 24/7 to defeat David Schweikert and flip this seat. Since we launched, I've spoken with thousands of people in this district and they are more fired up than ever before knowing that I…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 9:37 PM

4 things to know with 4 days left

  With only 4 days to go until our end of quarter deadline, here are 4 key things to know about David Schweikert and our race to flip AZ-01: Election Denier - David Schweikert voted against certifying the 2020 election. MAGA Extremist - Votes 94% of the time the same as Marjor…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Stop the crazy

  I get it - every single day all of us see Republicans somewhere in this country doing something crazier than the day before - it's tiring trying to keep track of this whack-a-mole craziness. As the former CEO of the American Red Cross in Arizona and COO of the Make-A-Wish Fou…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Our first ad

Mr. Rogers would always say that when a crisis strikes, “Look for the people who are trying to help”.   John,   Mr. Rogers would always say that when a crisis strikes, “Look for the people who are trying to help”. Throughout my life, I’ve been on the scene of some of our country's …

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  Team Kroemer · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Out of office

Kurt knows just how important this race is. He knows that if we let David Schweikert stay in office, he’ll continue to support extremist MAGA policies   Kurt knows just how important this race is.  He knows that if we let David Schweikert stay in office, he’ll continue to support ex…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 9:03 PM

leadership and service

More than anything else, my deep passion for helping others has driven me as I’ve navigated through life.   John, Throughout my career, I’ve been proudly dedicated to leadership and service, holding senior positions at organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ameri…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Too extreme for this district

  John, I'm running for Congress because I'm fed up with the extremism and inaction of leaders like David Schweikert.  He votes 93% of the time the same as Marjorie Taylor-Greene, cementing himself as another MAGA extremist.  His campaign is funded by Kevin McCarthy, the NRA a…

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  Team Kroemer · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM

a quick message from Kurt

Whether it's at the doors or on the phones, Kurt has been working hard every single day to connect with folks around the district about the issues most important to them.    John, Our August fundraising deadline is quickly approaching, so we just wanted to share a quick message…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 7:08 PM

AZ-01 Strategy Memo

As one of our top supporters, we wanted to give you an update on our race and strategy ahead of next year’s critical election.   Below is an important AZ-01 Strategy Memo for top supporters like you. If you don’t have time to read it right now, I hope you’ll consider mak…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Yes, it’s hot. What else can I tell you?

I told you we’d be knocking on doors almost every day.  I meant it.   I told you we’d be knocking on doors almost every day.  I meant it.  The 110 degree Phoenix heat doesn’t stop me, but it does slow me down.  The People’s Campaign is about a newer, better kind of campaign, so it s…

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  Team Kroemer · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 10:31 PM

What is The People’s Campaign?

We’re out in the community every single day talking to voters - and let me tell you, they’re pretty scared   We’re out in the community every single day talking to voters - and let me tell you, John, they’re pretty scared of the direction Republicans are taking this country. “I’m r…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 1:24 AM

Announcing the People's Campaign

Just like you, I get political emails too.  Don’t they all sound the same?   Just like you, John, I get political emails too.  Don’t they all sound the same? If you don’t contribute today, the world will end! Can you contribute to our 500x MATCH FUND?  We promise it’s real. If you d…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 11:26 PM

I’m committed to being a true advocate

Career politicians like Schweikert only care about profits and an extremist agenda.   John, I’m running for Congress because Arizona deserves better than corrupt career politicians like David Schweikert. If you agree, will you chip in $5 or more to our grassroots campaign toda…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 7:18 PM

This is The Courage Campaign

Don’t believe me?  Here’s my answer on how I’ll protect access to abortion in Congress.   Just the other day I made a promise: this will be the Courage Campaign, and you’ll know exactly where I stand on the issues. I’m not a career politician, so I’m not quite as practiced as so…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 9:37 PM

He said WHAT?!?

  John, I’m going to be straight with you: this is despicable.  Just a few days ago, Ron DeSantis decided what our politics needed was MORE violent rhetoric, not less, and said this about federal employees >>> He’s talking about people like me.  I’ve spent the last 10…

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  Trooper Kroemer, Kurt’s furry pal · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 7:11 PM

ARF ARF 🐾 (please, I want to go for a walk!)

Hey, this is Trooper, I need to go on a walk but I can’t because Kurt is too busy fundraising.   ARF ARF arf ARF ARF (Hey, this is Trooper, I need to go on a walk but I can’t because Kurt is too busy fundraising) ARFFFF arf ARFFF ARF (I am begging you!  If we can raise $1500,…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 10:17 PM

I was asked about an Assault Weapons Ban on TV

As the CEO of the Red Cross in Arizona, I’ve deployed to hundreds of disaster sites.  Nothing could prepare me for what I’m about to share.    John, I've spent my life as a public servant and a problem solver.  I decided to run for Congress because I think we can all agree - we…

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  Kurt Kroemer · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 12:40 AM

I refuse to give in to corruption and greed

While Republicans like David Schweikert have corporate PACs and their dark money backing them, we’re relying on small-dollar contributions because we’re committed to running a completely grassroots campaign.   John, I know my team and I have been emailing a lot lately, but I wa…

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