Carly Gabrielson, Team DeFazio · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 11:38 PM

This is what "frontline" means:

I wanted to make sure you saw this. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has put Peter on its list of Frontline Members. Unfortunately, that's a big deal. It means that Republicans believe they can defeat Peter and that he's a top target in next year's midterms. The good n…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 7:37 PM

The NRCC has already set their sights on this seat. Again.

The 2020 election was the toughest race of my political career. The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) pulled out every trick they could think of, including deploying House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to Oregon to convince wealthy Republican elites to fund Alek Skarlatos's pro-corpo…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 11:50 PM

Make time for this during Black History Month

Black History Month is a time of reflection on the achievements of Black Americans, their perseverance, and their over 400 years of contributions to our collective history. It's a time for our country to lift up the stories of Black American heroes, scientists, scholars, artists, educators, inven…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 4:38 PM

How we're going to rein in Wall Street:

Last month, I introduced my Wall Street Tax Act, which has the potential to generate $777 billion in revenue over 10 years and rein in high-frequency trading by implementing a small tax of 0.1 percent, or $1 for every $1,000. While most of America has been suffering through the worst economic cra…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 12:14 AM

Pass progressive legislation! [Add your name]

We have a lot to celebrate this year. We've taken back the White House and flipped the Senate. That's a huge step forward, but the most important work is still in front of us. Now's the time to pass meaningful progressive legislation to improve the lives of the American people. Sign the petition …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 8:03 PM

He's now a professional union-buster.

Alek Skarlatos is back in the news. That's right: he's taken a job as a professional union-buster and will work full time to destroy workers' ability to negotiate for fair employment. Please contribute now to make sure that, wherever anti-union bullies like Alek Skarlatos and the Freedom Found…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Alek jumps on board with a new band of extremists

Alek Skarlatos is back in the news. That's right: he's taken a job as a professional union-buster and will work full time to destroy workers' ability to negotiate for fair employment. Please contribute now to make sure that, wherever anti-union bullies like Alek Skarlatos and the Freedom Found…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 10:24 PM

It's time to stop talking about infrastructure and finally start building infrastructure

We're in a new era. With President Biden and Vice President Harris's swearing in on Tuesday, our country looks forward. After four years of fighting to keep our president from making our problems worse, we'll actually fight to solve them. And with Rep. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Jon Ossoff in the S…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 11:07 PM

Today I am thinking of them

The last few weeks have highlighted how much we still have to do to combat the evils of racism, violence, and cruelty in our country. But we owe much of the progress we've made to people like my late friend and hero, John Lewis, and Dr. King, who both taught us with their words, actions, and ultimat…

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  Team DeFazio · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 4:46 PM

There's no time to lose [Petition]

Peter said it plainly: Every moment Donald Trump remains in office is a threat to our national security and to the rule of law. He has to be removed. Immediately. All federal officials with the power to remove Trump from office - Congress, the cabinet, the Vice-President - must immediately do so …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 7:35 PM

It's time for Trump to go.

Donald Trump is a threat to the United States of America. He always has been. In fact, the last four-plus years led to the catastrophic scene at the Capitol yesterday. President Trump summoned supporters to Washington DC and directed an assault on our temple of democracy to overturn the will of t…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Team DeFazio is on the ground in Georgia!

Team DeFazio is on the ground in Georgia! When a runoff was announced in the Georgia Senate races, I knew I needed to lend my extraordinary team to the Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff campaigns to help secure victory and flip the Senate. Make no mistake--if we do not win these seats, Mitch Mc…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 6:04 PM

A preview, here at the end of the year

In 2018, our combined grassroots team took a big step forward: we defeated Republicans across the country and won back the House. In 2020, we defeated Donald Trump and defeated a multimillion dollar attack by Republican elite against me, and we're on the verge of taking back the Senate. 2021 a…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Here's to "Good Trouble."

Dear At the close of a difficult year, we're uplifted by your friendship support, and dedication to causing "Good Trouble." We're wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, and a brighter 2021. Peter, Myrnie, Waldo, and Eduardo the cat ---- This email was sent to [email protected]…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 1:15 AM

With Pete Buttigieg, we start a new era at DOT

I applaud the historic nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. Pete is a strong choice to lead the Biden administration's efforts to 'Build Back Better' with infrastructure plans that not only move our country into the modern era, but also generate the economic activity that …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 6:51 PM

A complicated Thanksgiving

It's a complicated Thanksgiving season this year. We're facing extraordinary hardships and a long road to recovery, but our country feels more hopeful than it has in the past four years. On one hand, COVID-19 cases are spiking for the third time, hospitals are more crowded than ever, and our nurs…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 7:37 PM

We've only just begun.

Emerging out of one of the most divisive political climates in recent history, the historic victory of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris reflects the American people's strength, diversity, and optimism in the face of adversity. The American people have chosen science, held onto f…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Thank you

I am honored to have earned your trust once again to serve the people of Southwest Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives. The citizens of Southwest Oregon spoke clearly yesterday in favor of a system that works for the people, not wealthy special interest. You can watch my full thank you…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 1:29 AM

Let's leave it all on the table

We're in the final four days. Alek Skarlatos has spent millions of dollars to build a campaign that stands against almost everything we believe. And this weekend, he's going to go for broke. And we're not backing down. Chip in now to stand up to the last wave of attacks and lies. [link remo…

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  Carly Gabrielson, Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 6:44 PM

The sadly perfect metaphor for the Skarlatos campaign:

During the debate with Peter, Alek Skarlatos was asked if everyone should wear a face mask in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here's what he said: "Yes, I do believe that everyone should. And I do do it in public... I do believe everybody should do their part to help prevent the spre…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 1:34 AM

The list of dangers is absolutely terrifying

Mitch McConnell's Senate just confirmed Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court, making the nation's highest court the most radically right-wing it's ever been. Barrett's nomination also typifies what's wrong with Republican leadership: they're willing to exploit every loophole, attac…

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  Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 7:06 PM

It’s Spirit Week 👻

Show your spirit for Team DeFazio as we get out the vote in the final full week before Election Day! That's right. We're getting into the spirit of Halloween - pun intended - and getting out the vote by dressing up! Here's a full list of how you can celebrate. Don't forget to post your Spirit Wee…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM

If I believed any of that crap, I wouldn't run for Congress.

Take a look at this: Register-Guard: Skarlatos outpaces DeFazio in third-quarter campaign contributions Politico: Dem chairman's race tightens as GOP 'hero' pulls in millions The Oregonian: Alex Skarlatos, 28-year-old political novice, closes in on incumbent Peter DeFazio in 4th District congr…

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  Carly Gabrielson, Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 8:11 PM

As predicted: Peter debated, Alek dodged

Did you watch the congressional debate? There's only one conclusion: Peter is a hard-working fighter for working families, ready to keep serving the people of southwest Oregon, while Alek Skarlatos is in way, WAY over his head. We've got to make sure we've got the resources to fight back aga…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 12:09 AM

Hear Alek's opinion of Roe v. Wade - in his own words:

The hearings have wrapped up for Amy Coney Barrett, the right-wing extremist Donald Trump has nominated to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And while Judge Barrett avoided answering when asked about reproductive rights, her record of anti-choice activism and willingness to impose extraordinar…

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  Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 18, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Please chip in so we can take back our lead!

Two more election watchers just raised the flag on Peter's race. Daily Kos downgraded the rating from a "Safe Democratic" to "Likely Democratic." Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA took it one step further, rating the race "Leans Democratic." We've got to turn this around. Please chip in $$6 so we can …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Alek and his big out-of-state donors: $2.4M; Our grassroots movement: $1.36M

Alek Skarlatos is relying on out-of-state donations to flood this district. In fact, more than 84% - about 17 of every 20 - of Alek's individual contributions came from out of state. Why? Because he's way, way out of touch with working people here in southwest Oregon. Ted Cruz has donated $75,000 so…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Working families don't need relief? Really??

Last month, at the Rotary Club of Eugene, Alek Skarlatos was asked, "Do you think there's a need for another pandemic relief bill, and if so, what are your top priorities for such a bill?" Skarlatos answered, "In short: no, I do not." That's right, Alek Skarlatos said it himself: he doesn't su…

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  Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Incoming: an avalanche of dark money

Grassroots energy is building from east to west, and up and down the ballot behind progressive candidates like Peter: "On Thursday, in a conference call with a group of lobbyists, Mr. McConnell vented that the party's Senate candidates are being financially overwhelmed because of small-dollar con…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 8:48 PM

He doesn't support the minimum wage. At all.

For me, it's simple: an honest day's work deserves a fair day's pay. I'm sick of watching massive corporations hand out millions of dollars to CEOs and shareholders while all they give workers are excuses. That's why in Congress, I've consistently voted to raise the minimum wage so hardworking pe…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Trust me: This guy is no moderate

Alek Skarlatos is trying desperately to paint himself as some kind of moderate. Even quoting President Obama out of context to imply he supports his campaign! I am proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by former President Obama. Alek Skarlatos is no moderate. Not even a little bit.…

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  Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 10:26 PM

BREAKING: Skarlatos on Roe v. Wade

This weekend, my Republican opponent told an audience that he thinks Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's radical anti-choice Supreme Court nominee, is "perfect...the right person at the right time for the right job." And then, to make sure he was being perfectly clear, Skarlatos said that when it c…

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  Carly Gabrielson, Team DeFazio · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 12:12 AM

Need your help for Peter right now

We have a critical alert for you. The respected Cook Political Report says that Alek Skarlatos is now "within striking distance" of beating Peter DeFazio. They note that "he's on track to raise $3 million." As a result, they're declaring our race more competitive than ever before, downgrading …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Outraised 3 to 1

Alek Skarlatos has already raised a record amount - almost 2 million dollars in three months - from Donald Trump's network of wealthy donors to defeat me. They outraised us 3 to 1. This is how: Ted Cruz has pledged to raise at least $100,000 to take this seat away from us. Kevin McCarthy ha…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 1:53 AM

Pay attention to the words they use

We know Oregon's Fourth Congressional District is the most closely divided district in the country. Our opponents know it, too. You can see it in the ominous words they're using to describe our race. They've called Alek Skarlatos a "tier one" candidate, one of the GOP's select 2020 "Young Guns.…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Sign the petition: Protect the right to choose!

Right-wing extremists have been working to undermine Roe v Wade since it was decided in 1973. From cutting funding for Planned Parenthood, to forcing the dangerous Gag Rule on doctors, to packing the courts with anti-choice radicals, they've shown themselves willing to go to any length to turn back …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Another Republican big shot has lined up to attack me.

Another Republican big shot has lined up to attack me. This time, it's the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. Emmer announced that the GOP is committed to taking away our House majority - including this seat, so they can install an obedient Tr…

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  Carly Gabrielson, Team DeFazio · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 1:29 AM

Even without a field to work in, our field team is the core of this campaign

If it was any other year and Peter was facing the toughest election of his career, the plan would be clear-- we would build teams to organize house parties, knock doors, plan town hall meetings, and hand out lit. Thanks to Trump's failure to manage COVID, we can't do any of that. But that doesn't…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Thrilled to have President Obama's endorsement.

I just learned that President Obama has endorsed our campaign! "I'm proud to endorse Peter DeFazio for Congress. He will work to get the virus under control, rebuild the economy and the middle class, and protect Americans' health care and preexisting conditions protections from Republican assault…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 11:44 PM

Honor RBG's Legacy: Protect the Court - Defend the Future!

As I stopped by the Supreme Court of the United States yesterday to honor the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, congressional Republicans were lining up to back Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump's power play. The hastiness of this nomination, with only 40 days to go until Election Da…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 8:40 PM

An update on the fires and our movement's work

In the two days after I sent the email below, hundreds of people stepped up to support the relief organizations working with the families displaced by the Oregon wildfires. Together, we raised more than $60,000 to benefit the Oregon Food Bank, volunteer firefighters, and the United Way across the di…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 12:55 AM

I'm pledging to match the first $5,000 to this group of organizations supporting families hurt by the wildfires.

I'm home in Springfield, near the devastating fires in Southwest Oregon. I'm supporting first responders on the ground and working with Governor Brown to marshal resources to the state and impacted individuals and homeowners. In the coming days and weeks, I will be working with state, local, and fed…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 4:12 PM

Are you free on the 14?

Are you available on Monday, September 14? We're hosting a virtual event for our incredible grassroots donors and I'd love it if you could join me! We don't have a long line of millionaires, waiting to fund our movement because our movement is funded by you! We have built a grassroots group of ch…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 8:28 PM

It sure looks like he wants the Postal Service to fail...

Barely two months have passed since Donald Trump rewarded Republican mega-donor Louis DeJoy by appointing him Postmaster General. In that short time, DeJoy has already taken unmistakable steps to sabotage the US Postal Service, including cutting overtime pay, instructing postal workers to leave m…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Young Guns vs Grassroots

I've told you some about House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Trump Jr., Ted Cruz, and others hitting up their wealthy donors on behalf of my opponent. Well, they've made it official. The National Republican Congressional Committee just moved Alek Skarlatos to the top tier of their "Young Guns" …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 8:18 PM

I'm honored to have the support of the National Wildlife Federation in this fight.

I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the National Wildlife Federation. Protecting our environment and our oceans is one of my top priorities. This comes on the heels of a yet another Trump administration attack on the planet. Just last week, Trump bypassed Congress and common sense to reopen mo…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Mental Health Professionals For Mental Health Emergencies

Sending police to deal with someone in the midst of a mental health crisis makes even less sense than sending the fire department to get a cat out of a tree. If we're going to put a stop to racist policing in the United States, we need to stop sending police to handle problems they're not trained…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 12:29 AM

The closest race of my career

We knew this was coming. Republicans' foothold in Oregon's Fourth Congressional District has been growing for a while. They've been waiting for the day when they could get rid of me and install a right-wing partisan loyalist. Then, in 2016, Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump by just 554 votes. …

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Our best response to attacks on Roe v Wade: [Add your name]

Anti-choice extremists have been waiting for an opportunity to undermine Roe v Wade since it was decided in 1973. Since then, Congressional Republicans have made attacks on privacy rights a key strategy in their campaign playbook. From cutting funding from Planned Parenthood to forcing the danger…

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  Peter DeFazio · [email protected]

August 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Another Friday Night Massacre

Trump's political crony managing the United States Postal Service has made significant changes to postal operations, which has already slowed mail delivery across the country. Last night he went further and executed a Friday night massacre - firing USPS managers who run the day to day postal operati…

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