Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 6:57 PM

They’re lying about Abigail.

  John, They’re at it again… Another outside Republican group is funneling money into our district, launching new attacks against Abigail today. DEFEND ABIGAIL The latest ad from the Club for Growth — a pro-GOP super PAC — attempts to mislead Virginia…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Thank you, John

  Dear John, I am writing to thank you for your financial support of my campaign. During these unprecedented times, I continue to be inspired by the people I have met throughout Virginia, and people whom I want to continue serving in Congress. I thank you for supporting my …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 5:11 PM

John, can you join us?

  John, I’m sure you’re getting a barrage of end-of-month emails from a variety of different campaigns over the past few days, but I want to tell you why our request is so urgent. Here in Virginia, our state legislature just changed the law to allow for early voting! This …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

August 30, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Help us counter the attacks

  John, It’s not a secret: our district has been a top target for Republican super PACs since Abigail won in 2018. VA-07 is one of the most competitive districts in the country, and this seat could determine whether Democrats keep the majority in the House in 2020. We knew…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Voting starts in 20 days!

  John, You read the subject line of this email right! Early voting begins on September 18th in Virginia, so voters will begin casting their ballots in less than three weeks. There is no time to waste: we need to build on our momentum and accelerate our efforts to turn out…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 9:37 PM

From Abigail’s home office to your living room

    Dear John, A lot has changed this year. But one thing hasn’t: Abigail’s commitment to doing what’s best for the Seventh District and our country. That’s the message of our latest television ad. Watch here: We’re proud of this ad because it shows Abigail’s focus …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 11:27 PM

Making it work

  John, Working on a campaign during a global pandemic is hard. And parenting during a global pandemic is hard. And doing both at the same time? A new challenge altogether.  But we’re making it work.  Enjoy this photo of me and my youngest son hard at work for Team Span…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 1:19 PM

The attacks have started

  John, Last week, a top Republican super PAC announced that it would launch a huge $2.5 million ad blitz against Democratic incumbents, including Abigail. This morning, that Republican super PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund, officially launched their attacks against…

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  The Spanbergers (Sharon & Fran) · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 12:32 AM

What it’s like to have your daughter-in-law run for Congress

  John, People ask us all the time what it’s like to have our daughter-in-law, Abigail, running for Congress.  Well, we’re involved – to say the least! Here is a picture of us wearing our Spanberger t-shirts and homemade Spanberger face-masks standing next to our big Spanb…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Counter the CLF attacks

  John, This campaign has always prioritized being accessible and transparent. That’s why I wanted to let you know that a top House Republican super PAC has announced a $2.5 million ad blitz against a handful of Democratic incumbents -- including Abigail. This Super PAC, t…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 1:01 AM

FWD: The 2020 Ticket!

  Dear John, Our whole campaign team is excited about the Biden/Harris ticket, and we’re working hard to ensure success up and down the ballot, but here are the facts on the ground: President Trump won our district by almost seven points in 2016. Abigail won her seat by …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Early voting is fast approaching!

  John, The clock is ticking! Early voting begins exactly one month from today on September 18th. That means we have one month until Virginia voters begin casting their ballots. We have only 30 days to make sure voters know about Abigail’s legislative accomplishments and …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 12:03 PM

$7 for 77 days till the election

  John, In 2018, our campaign brought tens of thousands of organizers, volunteers, voters, and staff together and accomplished something truly historic. We elected Abigail in Virginia’s 7th district, a seat that hasn’t been held by a Democrat since 1968 – in a district tha…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 12:27 AM

We launched a new ad!

  John, This week, we launched our third TV ad! Our first two ads highlighted Abigail’s commitment to campaign finance reform, while this one focuses on her national security experience and some of her legislative accomplishments. This ad, titled “Safe” highlights …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Our opponent is on TV

  John, Our opponent just launched his first rounds of ads. Now that he’s on-air, we have to remain competitive in our communication with voters, ensuring they know who Abigail is, what she’s done for the district, and how to vote safely! Our district is one of the most co…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 8:04 PM

The 2020 Ticket!

  Dear John, I am excited about our 2020 ticket! Let me share two quick personal stories about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. When I was serving overseas, we had a lot of visitors and Congressional delegations come through our Embassy. Usually, their trips meant a flurry of …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 10:24 PM

We have an inexpensive media market; let me tell you what that means

  John, A major Republican Super PAC just announced that they have booked an additional $45 million in attack ads against Democratic candidates in the most competitive races nationwide - that’s us! In May of this year, three of them bought $2.6 million in TV ads for the fa…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

August 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Thank you.

  John, Thank you for the generosity of your support on my birthday! I am grateful for all of the kind words and contributions; they are vital to us building a strong campaign. As I spent the evening with Adam and our daughters, I was thinking about the people I am working…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 6:31 PM

FWD: help us wish Abigail Happy Birthday!

  John, Did you see Adam’s email? We are hoping to raise money from 410 grassroots donors to surprise Abigail for her 41st birthday. Today is her birthday, and that means it’s the last day to give a birthday contribution to our campaign! The response has been incre…

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  Adam Spanberger · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Abigail's 41st Birthday tomorrow

  Dear John, Thank you to the hundreds of people who signed Abigail’s virtual birthday card. I truly appreciate it. Abigail is laser-focused on serving all Central Virginians. We’re both working from home now, so I get to see first-hand the time and energy she spends liste…

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  Adam Spanberger · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 4:17 PM

It’s a surprise: wish Abigail a Happy Birthday

  John, Abby’s birthday is on Friday! Will you help us celebrate by signing her card?  Every year, the girls make her cards and a cake, and we celebrate with family and friends. Last year, we even gathered a fun crowd of more than 100 people from across the distric…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 7:11 PM

President Obama is on #TeamSpanberger

  John, Did you hear the great news? President Barack Obama endorsed me for re-election this morning! President Obama understands how important it is to be an accessible, empathetic leader – it is what guided his path from community organizer to eventually Presiden…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

August 2, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Abigail has been busy

    Dear John, Abigail fights tirelessly for the people of Central Virginia, and July was no different. Last month was a busy one for Team Spanberger, so I wanted to take the opportunity to fill you in on Abigail’s work.  Voter Registration Block Party in Orange La…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 11:17 PM

responsibility

  John, Last weekend, I attended a Voter Registration Block Party in Orange. The event was organized by two local high school students and focused on educating their neighbors about the voting process and empowering the youth vote. At the event, I was inspired by these …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:07 PM

FWD: Deadline

    John, Did you see the note from Bettina about our end of month goals yesterday? We only have a few hours left in July, and we need to start August on the best possible footing. Sometimes people think that campaigns are only ramped up right before the election in October and Novembe…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Deadline: Why we set high goals

  John, As July comes to a close, I want to share some of the achievements this campaign has made this month. This July we have: Launched our first television ad of the cycle Made thousands of phone calls and delivered hundreds of yard signs Expanded our team to include…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Protecting telehealth access during COVID-19

  John, As this pandemic continues throughout the country, I’m fighting to protect and expand access to lifesaving telehealth services for Central Virginia families, seniors, and veterans. Expanding reliable broadband internet access in Central Virginia has long been a top…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Lower drug costs, increased transparency

  John, One thing I know about Abigail is that she will always fight for high quality, affordable healthcare for Central Virginians. She believes that no one should have to decide between going bankrupt or getting sick, simply because they can’t afford their medication. Th…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 1:36 PM

Today’s Action Items: 100 days left

  John, With only 100 days until the election in November, our campaign is working in overdrive to give this race all we can. This race is going to come down to two things: turnout and enthusiasm. That’s why we need everyone ready to vote on November 3rd. What we each do i…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Bragging about outside spending!?

  John, Just a few days ago, our Republican opponent went on conservative radio and bragged about the outside spending that’s coming to his aid: John, we’ve always known that we’re facing a deluge of outside spending, but to hear our opponent talk about it on conse…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 1:19 AM

Bringing farmers to the table to talk Climate Change

  John, One of the most important roles I have in Congress is standing up for our farmers and rural communities across Central Virginia. I’m proud to serve on the Agriculture Committee and to bring the needs to Virginia’s farmers to Congress. Last week, I joined Agri-Pulse…

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  Kate Martin · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 1:15 AM

No one left behind

  John, There’s no way around it: our campaign looks different this year. Despite the obstacles, our core campaign values remain the same. We are still a community-focused campaign that prioritizes togetherness and fellowship, and that’s why digital communication is our mos…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Watch: Abigail’s new TV ad

  Dear John, Our campaign released our first television ad today, and I wanted you to be the first to see it: This ad, titled “Called to Serve,” focuses on Abigail’s record of public service and her commitment to serving the people of Central Virginia. We have one of th…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Now's the time, John

  John, Yesterday, Republican party insiders settled on their nominee after three rounds of voting, in a closed convention, miles outside of our district. Our district has long been a target for national Republican groups. Last year, they spent more than $1 million attacki…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 1:01 AM

It’s official: we know our Republican opponent.

  John, In a secretive, closed convention miles out of our district, Republican insiders settled on a nominee to face off against Abigail. Abigail’s new opponent is a state legislator who has a political career marked by obstructionism, special interests, and an inability …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Fighting for you

  John, By any account, 2020 has been a challenging year, unlike anything we’ve seen before. Times of national crisis in American history require us all, regardless of party, to work together to help those in need. Last week, my Virginia colleague Representative Wittman an…

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  Ben Sagritalo (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 10:53 PM

I wanted to introduce myself

  Hi John, I’m Ben, and I am so excited to let you know that I just joined Team Spanberger as a Finance Associate! Before joining this incredible team, I interned at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2018 ca…

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  Toby Cain, Field Director · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Delivering hundreds of Spanberger yard signs

  Dear John, Last week, our incredible Team Spanberger volunteer network hand-delivered hundreds of Spanberger Signs all across the 7th District. That’s incredible! I wanted to share a few photos of our awesome volunteers doing contactless delivery across the district: …

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  Jasmine · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Help us make history

  John, We’ve come such a long way since the beginning of this campaign. Thanks to supporters like you, our campaign has been able to fight back against the millions of dollars (and counting!) from outside groups flowing into this race. We can make history in November by re…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:36 PM

An important anniversary!

  John, Three years ago today, July 10th, 2017, I launched my first campaign for Congress! When I think back to that day, the day I stepped forward to say, “Yes I’m running,” I am filled with not only gratitude but also a sense of renewed conviction to our democracy. I re…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 6:13 PM

'Landmark' broadband funding

  John, As our campaign progresses, we’re proud of the milestones we have already met in terms of calls, texts, fundraising, and other important campaign metrics. But more than that, the reason we’re so passionate about this race is because Abigail is doing important work …

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  Kate Martin · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 11:36 PM

$7 to hold the 7th district

  John, When Virginia organizers, volunteers, and voters come together, they can do seemingly impossible things... ...Like elect Abigail in Virginia’s 7th district, a district that hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1968 and a district Trump won by 7 points! But we all know …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 12:21 AM

The Republican spending machine

  John, In the 2018 election, outside groups spent more than $3 million against Abigail – flooding the airwaves with bogus attack ads and using every trick in the book to attack her record and her character. In 2019, GOP groups spent almost $1 million against Abigail on TV…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 2:52 PM

This year's Fourth of July

Dear John, The Fourth of July has always been among my favorite days of the year. It is a day decorated with red, white, and blue, and marked by sparklers, sprinklers, barbecues, parades, and fireworks.  But this year, the trappings of the holiday and the way we celebrate mu…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 12:05 AM

an update on Abigail's work

  Dear John, I am writing to provide a quick update on what Abigail has been working on these last few days on Capitol Hill. Here's the recap:  Allegations of Russian Bounties There have been stunning reports in the news about a reported Russian effort to put bounties o…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Thank you

  John, On Tuesday night, we closed our second quarter fundraising report. Thanks to so many of you, we met the high goal we set for our campaign again. The fundraising goals we’ve set help us pay for the critical campaign infrastructure that we need to win in November. Ou…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 3:43 PM

talking about the important allegations

  John, There have been stunning reports in the news about a Russian effort to put bounties on the heads of American service members and civilian personnel in Afghanistan. Yesterday, I went to the White House with a small group of colleagues to discuss the threats and what c…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 9:29 PM

in a few hours

  John, Today is the last day of the quarter for us to meet our fundraising goals. After today, our report will go public and pundits, our opponents, and the media will use this report to evaluate the strength of this campaign. How do we show everyone that we have strength…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM

these final hours of June

  John, Our campaign team has reached out to you many times in the past several days, and I would like to make a final request. In the next few hours, the second quarter will close. After that, our fundraising report will be filed with the FEC and will be made public. Thes…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 11:33 PM

just today and tomorrow

  John, Last night, Abigail and I talked about how we’re doing on our Q2 fundraising goals and the good news is that we’re on the right track. The bad news is that we only have today and tomorrow to make sure we hit our goal. At this point, Jasmine and I are reviewing our…

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