Kate Martin · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 9:41 PM

FWD: Join us for our Climate Town Hall

    Hi John, I want to make sure you received our invitation to tomorrow's Climate Town Hall. Abigail will be sitting down with Todd Stern, President Obama's chief climate negotiator who led the U.S. effort in negotiating the Paris Agreement, to discuss climate change, conser…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:06 PM

A New Ad is Brewing

  John, Central Virginia’s small businesses – including its craft breweries – are facing massive challenges right now amid the pandemic, and Abigail is working hard to give them the support they need to survive this health and economic crisis.  That’s the focus of our late…

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  Jasmine (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Help us replace ruined yard signs

  John, We’ve been facing an ongoing issue here in Central Virginia: our supporters’ yard signs are being damaged and stolen. Yard signs are a huge part of our campaign – we’ve given out thousands so far and continue to get requests every day. In order to keep up w…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

October 4, 2020 at 5:14 PM

30 Days till the Election..

  John, We only have 30 days until the election! CONTRIBUTE NOW Since she was sworn in, Abigail has been doing all she can to help families across the district, like lowering prescription drug costs, increasing access to high-speed internet, ensuring our …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Thank you

  John, Thank you. On Wednesday, our campaign closed the books for our third quarter fundraising report. It was the final deadline of its kind before the election, and thanks to you, we not only met but surpassed the goal we set for our campaign again. Every single contribution, regard…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Join us for our Climate Town Hall

    John, Please join us next Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00 PM for a virtual town hall on climate change, conservation, and the environment!  Representative Spanberger will be joined by featured guest Todd Stern, who served as the United States Special Envoy for Climate Cha…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Almost there

  John, As we come to the end of this campaign quarter, I wanted to share with you a few moments that have inspired and driven me over the last few weeks. Our country is facing challenging times, but these moments are the fuel that keep me fighting every day for our nation.…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Our new ad fighting back

  John, Last week and again yesterday, we told you about the latest outrageous attacks from the National Republican Congressional Committee, in which they smeared Abigail’s record of service, and attempted to link Abigail to terrorism. Now we’re fighting back. Watch our ne…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 10:36 PM

This moment is crucial

  John, This is our final end-of-quarter deadline before Election Day. We are running a strong campaign because we are focusing on the issues that matter to the people here in the district and building broad coalitions of support from people across our district. But we nee…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 3:51 PM

They’re trying to link me to terrorism (again).

  Dear John, I am a former CIA case officer. I worked at home and abroad to keep our country safe and fight the threat of terrorism. And yet, the National Republican Congressional Committee is hitting me with another attack ad, again linking me to terrorism. They are ques…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 7:56 PM

FWD: Did you see Sec. Albright's note?

  John, Did you see the email Secretary Albright sent on my behalf? Her words meant the world to me, as I have long admired her, her intellect, her sense of humor, and her service to our great nation. I am honored to have her support, her friendship, and her mentorship, eve…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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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