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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
September 27, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Can we reach our goal by the deadline?

  John, We’re quickly approaching the end of the quarter deadline at the end of the month, and we have a lot to do before it passes. The NRCC has been flooding the airwaves with their outside money, launching extreme attack ads against Abigail filled with lies. Bettina an…
  Madeleine Albright · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 11:07 PM

John, join me in helping Abigail

  John, Our country is at a crossroads. We are living through one of the most complicated and perilous periods in our history, and I fear for what could happen if we do not elect strong, competent leaders nationally and locally this November. One leader whom I know and tru…
  Michael Keegan (The Sign Guy) · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 2:06 PM

We’ve delivered thousands of yard signs!

  John, My name is Michael, and I have been the yard sign coordinator with the Spanberger campaign since 2018. Throughout my time working with the team, I have organized the deliveries of thousands of yard signs to supporters across the district. Yard signs are instrumenta…
  Kate Martin · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 2:09 AM

FWD: BREAKING: President Trump Appearing with Our Opponent

  John, President Trump just gave our opponent a shoutout at his rally in Newport News, Virginia.  He said:  "And congressional candidates Nick Freitas...oh look at him! We had a call the other day, very successful call, right? Great call, thanks Nick." That Trump and Fr…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 10:39 PM

BREAKING: President Trump Appearing with Our Opponent

  John, President Trump is holding a rally in Virginia tonight, and in just a few hours our opponent will join him on the stage.  Virginia - and our country - do not need any more of the President’s angry, divisive rhetoric, and we certainly don’t need any more politicia…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 7:22 PM

The extreme attacks won't stop

  John, Earlier this week, the National Republican Congressional Committee went too far with their extreme lies against Abigail, attempting to link her to terrorism. This smear campaign came as no surprise, as we faced the same attacks in 2018. As a former CIA officer, Abi…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 8:13 PM

National Voter Registration Day!

  John, In case you didn’t know, today is National Voter Registration Day! Our team wanted to reach out to you to let you know and remind you of just how big of an impact you can make in your community. If you haven’t already, make sure to have conversations with your fami…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 4:18 PM

VA-07 ALERT: Super PACs stoking fear in latest attack

  John, Let me be direct – Abigail served in the CIA fighting terrorism. And yet, this morning, the National Republican Congressional Committee launched a new ad attacking Abigail’s character, attempting to link her to terrorism, and stoking fear. It’s disappointing, but…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 12:41 AM

A fight for healthcare

  John, Abigail’s commitment to improving our country’s healthcare system is one of the many reasons I’m proud to work on this campaign. She believes no family should worry about going into debt from a hospital visit or about whether they can afford their child’s next round…
  Spanberger for Congress · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 2:34 AM

Thanks for joining the team!

Dear Friends,   Thank you so much for joining our campaign newsletter. In 2018, we wanted to change the representation we had here in Central Virginia. We were driven by the hope that we could bring a voice to the issues that are important to us. Our entire team worked tirelessly to engage v…
  Ben Sagritalo (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]
September 20, 2020 at 12:32 PM

FWD: More yard signs!

  John, Did you see the email from Jasmine from Team Spanberger about our yard signs? We are about to place our next order, and wanted to see if you can contribute to our campaign today to help us with future orders. CONTRIBUTE Our supporters are energ…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Did you see Abigail on MSNBC?

  John, Did you see Abigail on MSNBC this afternoon? Click here to watch the full interview. She discussed early voting, the Postal Service, and the life and legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  As I sat at my desk watching the interview, I was …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Earnestly in this fight

  Dear John, At this moment, I wanted to speak with you personally about just how urgently and earnestly we must all fight for this election. Yesterday morning, I voted early with my family by my side at the Henrico County Registrar. To see so many people show up on the ve…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 8:47 PM

We've got Trump's attention

  John, Abigail’s opponent has made it clear that he will always put the interests of the president and his party before the needs of the Seventh District. Now, the president has taken to Twitter to try and drive up support. Trump’s tweet just opened a floodgate of nation…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Breaking: Joe Endorses Abigail

  Dear John, Today, I am proud to share that I’ve earned the endorsement of Vice President Joe Biden. Everything I do is driven by service to the people of our district. Your stories inspire me and motivate me to work every day for this country. I’ll keep giving everythi…
  Jasmine (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 8:17 PM

More yard signs!

  John, Our incredible volunteers have been distributing yard signs to supporters all across the district! As yard signs continue to go out, more requests come in, so we are about to place an order for more! We have energized supporters and volunteers in every…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Did you see Abigail in the Washington Post?

  Dear John, A new story about our race here in Virginia’s 7th district was featured in this weekend’s Washington Post, and I wanted to touch base with a quick recap: Abigail is running a campaign that emphasizes her strong record of reaching across the aisle and focuses o…
  Martin Sheen · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Abigail needs our support

  Hello John, My name is Martin Sheen, though you may remember me as President Bartlet on The West Wing. I don’t have the kind of (fictional) power that I used to have as a (fictional) president. But I’ve devoted my life outside of acting to political activism by doing eve…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Spread the word: 1 month to register to vote!

  John, In one month, registrars across Virginia will close the voter rolls. The next thirty days are vital to ensuring that every eligible voter is registered. Our field organizers are working with local community leaders, student organizers, and other civic engagement gr…
  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Reaching every corner of VA-07

  John, Our team has been working around the clock to reach everyone we can in the district and let them know about Abigail’s track record of fighting for VA-07, and we are grateful for the work of our volunteers! ➞ Our volunteers are making thousands of calls to voters eac…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Virtual Town Hall on Veterans Issues with Secretary Shulkin and Congressman Brown

  John, Please join Abigail Spanberger and Common Defense for a virtual town hall focusing on veterans issues tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm. Representative Spanberger will be joined by special guests Former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin and Congre…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 7, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Fighting for Central Virginia Workers

  John, As we celebrate Labor Day today, we remember how America’s unions and their members have pushed for better working conditions, better pay, and better standards of living for their families. And this year, we reflect on how frontline and essential workers are working…
  Kate Martin · [email protected]
September 6, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Hearing from you

  John, Since launching her campaign in 2018, Abigail has ensured that transparency and accessibility are at the forefront of everything we do. That’s why we prioritize reaching out to and hearing from people across our district. Last Thursday, Abigail hosted a telephone to…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Virtual Town Hall with Former Sec. of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin

  John, Please join Team Spanberger and Common Defense for a virtual town hall focusing on veterans issues. Representative Spanberger will be joined by special guest Former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin for a conversation on protecting and reform…
  Bettina (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 9:43 PM

TRUE: our opponent wants to dismantle our healthcare system

  John, A report from Politifact just confirmed what we already knew: Our opponent supports letting insurance companies deny coverage to our neighbors and family members with pre-existing conditions, like asthma or diabetes. More than 185,000 people have died from …
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…