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  Jasmine (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 12:35 AM

FWD: updates on our work

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pa…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 8:26 PM

updates on our work

  John, The threat posed by COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. It has altered the daily routine for Americans across the country and is quickly taking lives and devastating families here in Central Virginia. I’d like to share some important updates with you today about our efforts…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 7:51 PM

The end of quarter is approaching

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pau…
  Gabe Kohrman · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 12:35 AM

moving our campaign forward

  John, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Gabe, and I’m the campaign’s Field Director. Under normal circumstances, I’d be spending my days training volunteers in our office, setting up phone banks and canvass launches. But during this time of national crisis, like yo…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 1:35 AM

working from home

  John, Today, as we fight the coronavirus pandemic, millions of American families are facing the challenge of working from home AND trying to keep their children educated and engaged. At my house, I’m balancing making calls to our supporters, creating a finance plan for ou…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 11:46 PM

now is the time to come together

  John, These are trying times. In this national emergency, healthcare workers, delivery drivers, grocers, and first responders are all on the front lines working to fight coronavirus and keep our society moving. Now is the time for all of us to come together. I wanted to…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 10:35 PM

a steady hand

  John, I hope you’re doing okay during this very uncertain time. Our campaign team is all working remotely and we’ve been working to master the video-chat-meeting. It’s no secret: these are very uncertain times. And in these uncertain times, we need principled leadership …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Stay up to date with the campaign!

  John, As you know (because you receive them!) email is a vital way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters across Virginia and the rest of the country. Did you know that our campaign also shares news, updates, and announcements on our social media channels? I…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Campaign changes in response to COVID-19

  John, I wanted to check in with you because I know there is a lot of uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has greatly changed Americans’ daily routines and our campaign is adapting to this ever-changing situation. Right now, my teams are working remotely and we have asked our wonderf…
  Bettina, Whitney, and Jasmine · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM

VA-07 in Women's History

  John, We wanted to tell you why we are a part of Team Spanberger in honor of Women's History Month. In these uncertain times, we need principled and steady leadership. That's why we are proud to work for such a strong, smart, and accomplished woman. Abigail is passionate …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Protecting our telecom infrastructure

  John, It’s official - the House and Senate have both passed my bill, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act. It is headed to the president's desk imminently to be signed into law. The market dominance of firms, like Huawei and ZTE, that have strong ties to foreign intelligence and military ser…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Stay informed and be prepared

  John, With the COVID-19 Coronavirus spreading across the country, and its recent arrival in Virginia, it’s crucial for everyone to stay informed and be prepared. If you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, contact your doct…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM

did you see NYT’s top story?

  John, This was the New York Times’ top story this weekend: I didn’t need to read the story to know exactly what it was about because my 2018 campaign was targeted and the Times detailed it. This is what we’re up against. Instead of campaigning on ideas and solutions to our n…
  Gabby Giffords · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Help me support Abigail Spanberger’s campaign

  John, I'm proud that Giffords PAC has endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger. She’s a proven champion on gun safety and we must help her keep her seat in 2020. There is so much at stake this year: we need to hold and increase the gun safety majority we elected to the House; we need to flip …
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 10:36 PM

We had a great February!

  John, Thanks to all of our great supporters, we had an amazing month in February! We were able to hit our fundraising goals AND reconnect with our amazing volunteers during phone banks, voter registration efforts, and more. Because of your hard work, this campaign is on t…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 11:55 PM

before the end of the day

  John, In 2018, I became the first Democrat to win Virginia’s 7th district since 1968. I won because I listened and heard the stories, concerns, and hopes of those I hoped to represent, and I let their stories drive me on the campaign trail and in my work in Congress. I met people wher…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 2:56 PM

29 seconds

  John, We know you’re busy, but this will only take 29 seconds (or less) to read. Abigail’s end-of-month deadline is in just a few hours. We are still short of our goal. Before midnight, can you make a contribution to Abigail’s re-election campaign for Congress? …
  Whitney H. · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:21 PM

falling behind

  John, We’re just a day away from our end-of-month fundraising deadline and we’re falling behind on our goal. Can you make a contribution of anything you can (even $5 helps) before tomorrow’s midnight deadline to help us catch up? CONTRIBUTE Abigail is o…
  B.W. · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 1:21 AM

RE: it’s my birthday 🎉

  John, We’re wrapping up the day and Whitney just gave me an update: we’re on track to reach our goal, but we’re not quite there yet. February is a short month, and we need to do everything we can to hit our goals and make Whitney’s birthday one to remember! Can you take a moment righ…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 8:51 PM

it’s my birthday 🎉

  Hi John, We’re celebrating a lot today! Not only is it my birthday, but we are also making great progress towards our end-of-month goal. Abigail’s facing one of the most competitive congressional races in the country this November. Several Republicans have already stepped…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 11:41 PM

check out this chart

  John, As you know, each month we have ambitious fundraising goals to achieve. February is a short month, and because of that, we have a lot of ground to make up before this weekend. We need to raise $26,195 before the end of this week to hit our goal. I know that…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Trump’s budget

  John, Budgets are a reflection of values. We were disturbed by what we found when we dug into the budget that President Trump's administration put out earlier this month. The new budget proposes massive cuts to many vital programs that help the people of Virginia’s 7th an…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 10:36 PM

A personal update

  John, Election Day is less than 10 months away. Our campaign is growing stronger each day, and I wanted to give you an update. Earlier this month, we welcomed our volunteers back to the campaign office for an energetic day of volunteer activities and reunions. It was great to see so m…
  Jasmine Smith (Spanberger Team) · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 9:36 PM

I’m new to the team

  John, I wanted to introduce myself: I’m Jasmine Smith and I’m the new Finance Associate on the Spanberger team. I’m working closely with Whitney and Bettina on our fundraising efforts. Our team is laser-focused on one thing: Making sure that our campaign has the r…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM

covert access to our telecommunications

  John, Did you see the news from the Wall Street Journal this week? Even before stories like this, I have been urging the Senate to pass my bill, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act, so that we can have a national strategy to protect our telecommunications infrastructure. Without thi…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 7:47 PM

goals, goals, goals

  John, As the Finance Director, I'm constantly updating our fundraising plans and reports. Abigail, Bettina, and I review where we are on our goals, and we make plans for the days, weeks, and months ahead. Right now, we’re behind on our grassroots donor goal. These donati…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Valentine’s Day!

  Hi Everyone - It’s Team Spanberger! We're giving Abigail a card to show her how much we appreciate her. Please sign our card and wish her a Happy Valentine’s Day with us!  SIGN YOUR NAME Thanks! Team Spanberger   Paid fo…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 11:45 PM

fighting for quality, affordable healthcare

  John, Everywhere I go, in all 10 counties across Virginia's 7th district, I ask my constituents what issue is most pressing to them. Do you know what they say? Healthcare. For some families, the cost of necessary medications, like insulin, can put an enormous strain on the family bud…
  Bettina (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM

“disgraces”?!

  John, Just a few days ago, Republicans launched another round of attacks against us. This so-called “disgrace” is an image of Democratic representatives holding up three fingers in support of H.R. 3, the bipartisan “Lower Drug Costs Now Act”, which would give Medicare t…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 11:26 PM

it was great to see you!

  Hi John, We had a HUGE turnout on Saturday! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces back in the campaign office.  If you weren’t able to come, don’t worry! We will have many more opportunities in the coming weeks to volunteer and participate. We have sever…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 12:21 AM

Our new store!

  John, I’m excited to share with you that we’ve launched our campaign store! CHECK IT OUT Our new online store has t-shirts, hats, buttons… all of the Spanberger for Congress gear that you’re looking for! SHOP NOW If you’re looking …
  2020 Survey · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 12:51 AM

Team Spanberger Survey

  John, As our re-election campaign picks up speed, we want to know what’s on your mind. Your input is important to us and informs our overall 2020 strategy. Can you please take a moment now to complete this 2020 election survey?  This survey will take less than 5 minutes …
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Groundhog day

  John, Do you remember how you felt on November 9th, 2016 - the day after the last Presidential Election? Yeah… If you don’t want a repeat of that day, one of the most important things you can do is help us win this district for Abigail in November! The results here …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 11:17 PM

final hours

  John, Our January fundraising deadline is just a few hours away. Last night, I spoke with Whitney and she told me how we’ve made so much progress in the past week. Grassroots support has always been one of our greatest strengths. It’s what helped us win in 2018 and will propel us to v…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 11:17 PM

We’re still not to our goal!

  John, We only have two days left to hit our January goal! I’m going to ask you to contribute to this campaign, but first, let me tell you why it’s so critical. The race in 2018 was not easy. In fact, many national pundits didn’t think we could win. The district had elected Do…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 12:51 AM

$68 Million

  John, Our January deadline is almost here. We just learned that Republican outside groups are raising record amounts. Can you contribute today? National Republican groups are breaking records in their fundraising this cycle. They’ve already spent almost a million dollar…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 6:51 PM

updated: our January goal

  John, We’ve got only 4 days left to meet our January goal! Our team has been crunching the numbers and we’re still $7,432 from meeting our goal this month. Can you contribute to help us close the gap? Your support will help us win this race! Team Spanberger …
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 8:28 PM

common sense > extremism

  John, In November, voters in Central Virginia will face a choice: reelect Abigail and her approach to solving problems through listening and finding common ground OR choose a representative who puts partisanship over the needs of Virginians. There are now nine Republicans…
  RACE ALERT · [email protected]
January 26, 2020 at 8:24 PM

VA07: Republican candidate update

  John, Outside groups have already run more than half-a-million dollars in negative ads against Abigail’s campaign, and now the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC)  just announced three new candidates in VA-07 are “on the radar” in their “young guns” program. Why…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 11:56 PM

a new law that changes our plans

  John, This November, for the first time in the Commonwealth, Virginians will be able to cast a ballot early without providing an excuse. This so-called “no excuse” absentee voting will be a game-changer in this next election, allowing voters more flexibility around when th…
  W. H. (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 10:56 PM

going over this month’s numbers

  John, Late yesterday, Bettina and I were going through this month’s fundraising goals together. This is the first month of 2020, and we have some pretty ambitious goals. But as of last night, we’re $17,545 from our January goal. Election year = Ambitious goals. …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 11:53 PM

[SURVEY] Healthcare Affordability

  John, If you have 2-3 minutes to complete the survey below, we’ll share the results with Abigail’s leadership team. Your responses are important, are kept confidential, and help us understand how supporters think about healthcare. Q1. Do you believe that healthcare…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Darkness cannot drive out darkness

  John, In the Commonwealth of Virginia, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by practicing civic engagement, speaking truth to power, and advocating for the issues most important to us. Historically, Virginia’s Lobby Day is a time for citizens to s…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 19, 2020 at 9:31 PM

More Attacks

  Hello, A super PAC just launched another round of new TV ads against me. In them, a woman named “Stacy” purports to be disappointed in my work as her representative. The only problem is that she seems to be disappointed in quite a few of her representatives. She appear…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 9:20 PM

1 year and 15 days

  John, It’s been one year and 15 days since I was sworn in to represent the people of Virginia’s Seventh District. This past year we’ve had some enormous victories, including passing legislation that will have a real impact on the lives of Virginians. But in some ways, it’…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 9:58 PM

National Security

  John, Did you see the news earlier this week coming from Russia? It appears that Vladimir Putin is making efforts to further consolidate his power there. And there are indications that hostile foreign powers are already making efforts to sew division and chaos in the 202…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 9:31 PM

It’s game time.

  John, It’s January 15th. Do you know what that means? There are only 293 days until Election Day! Contribute It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since Abigail was sworn in. Since then, she’s been working hard on the…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 12:17 AM

what’s happening in Australia

  John, Right now, millions of acres of land in Australia are burning. Australians have lost their lives, their homes, and estimates are that some nearly 500,000,000 animals have been killed as well. This is a crisis. And this crisis is made worse by climate change. Whether the effects…
  Mikie Sherrill · [email protected]
January 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Our races could determine control of the House

When I entered Congress, I instantly found common ground with my friend and colleague, Rep. Abigail Spanberger. (We even live in the same building when we’re in Washington!) John, Abigail has served our country multiple times over. Before entering Congress, she was a CIA officer who worked u…
  Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 8:56 PM

What we have in common:

Hi John, it’s Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. When we entered Congress, we quickly discovered we had a lot in common: We both served our country overseas We both have young children We both flipped seats essential to taking back the House And we even live in the same building in Wa…