Mark Kelly · [email protected]

April 9, 2022 at 2:10 PM

I have about 15 minutes

I have about 15 minutes of free time in my schedule today. I know that doesn’t sound like an extraordinary amount of time   Friends — I have about 15 minutes of free time in my schedule today. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but with a schedule like mine I can assure you it’s a …

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Results (are in, and we get them)

The results of our Official VoteVets’ Priorities Survey are in, and here they are:   Friends - The results of our Official VoteVets’ Priorities Survey are in, and here they are: Top priority: Protect Congressional Majorities. Second priority: Fighting disinformation targeting veterans. Here’s t…

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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Fox News called Ukrainian President Zelensky “pathetic”

As bombs began raining down on Ukrainian cities, Donald Trump called into Fox News to blame – you guessed it – Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.   Hello, As bombs began raining down on Ukrainian cities, Donald Trump called into Fox News to blame – you guessed it – Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. As…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Oil companies are war profiteers

Oil companies are raking in huge profits while sitting on nearly 10,000 unused drilling permits.   Friends - Congress is holding a hearing this week to investigate soaring gas prices. But before they do, know this: oil companies are raking in huge profits while sitting on nearly 10,000 unused d…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

April 3, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Fox News

Every night, millions of people turn on Fox News and are fed far-right disinformation about the war abroad and about politics at home.   Friends — Every night, millions of people turn on Fox News and are fed far-right disinformation about the war abroad and about politics at home. Many of those…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Do you have 2 minutes for our Official Priorities Survey?

We were hoping you might answer a few questions about your priorities for our work in the year ahead:   Friends - We were hoping you might answer a few questions about your priorities for our work in the year ahead: How important is it that we elect progressive veterans? How should we prioriti…

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  Jon Soltz, VoteVets.org · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Please give me a chance to explain before midnight

The truth is, when I got back from Iraq, two things quickly became apparent to me.   Friends - In just a moment I am going to ask you to make a donation to VoteVets before our midnight FEC deadline ends. I hope you'll give me a chance to explain why this request is so important. The truth is, w…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Out of all the emails, why us? Give us a second to try to explain.

If you’re anything like us, you’re getting a lot of fundraising emails ahead of tomorrow’s FEC fundraising deadline.   Friends - If you’re anything like us, you’re getting a lot of fundraising emails ahead of tomorrow’s FEC fundraising deadline. Please let us give you the elevator pitch on why …

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 3:30 PM

we need to be direct with you

There are a lot of critical House and Senate races this year. Control of Congress is on the line.   Friends - Let us be direct: can you please make a $3 contribution to VoteVets before our FEC fundraising deadline comes to a close this Thursday at midnight? Here’s why: There are a lot of critic…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Eric Greitens

Lucas Kunce is a Marine veteran running as the Democrat in Missouri.   Friends - According to court records released last week, Eric Greitens’ wife said he was physically abusive, that he took her phone so she couldn’t call for help, took her wallet so she couldn’t leave, and beat his young chi…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 27, 2022 at 2:12 PM

$3

  $3. It may not seem like the kind of money that can compete with some of the largest spenders on the right each election. But VoteVets is one of the largest spenders on the left. Cycle after the cycle. And almost all of our donations come from people chipping in smaller amounts of money, lik…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Rick Scott

Rick Scott, Chairman of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, released a blueprint for his party’s rule should they take over the Senate.   Friends — Rick Scott, Chairman of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, released a blueprint for his party’s rule should they take over the…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Is there ANYTHING we can say here?

What if we told you Mark Kelly, a veteran, is involved in one of the most expensive and competitive races of the cycle and needs our help?   Friends — Is there ANYTHING we can say to convince you to split a contribution between VoteVets and Mark Kelly and Tammy Duckworth’s re-election campaigns…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 3:58 PM

Did you see what Nate Silver's 538 said about VoteVets?

“Notably, however, veterans endorsed by VoteVets do better than veterans the organization did not endorse (22 percent win rate).”   Friends — We are writing to ask if you could make a $3 contribution to VoteVets before our FEC fundraising deadline comes to an end. Why? Because we get results. T…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM

We are writing to ask you to contribute $3 to VoteVets today because we are one of the only progressive groups who can effectively run ads in swing states.

You may not know this, but every election VoteVets is one of the leading progressive organizations when it comes to outside spending.   Friends — You may not know this, but every election VoteVets is one of the leading progressive organizations when it comes to outside spending. One of the reas…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Putin’s favorite TV network

A few days ago, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Fox News as the only American network giving an alternative version about his country’s invasion of Ukraine.   Friends — A few days ago, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Fox News as the only American network giving an alte…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 19, 2022 at 2:50 PM

$3 to elect the next Tammy Duckworth?

Before the end of every quarter, we distribute checks to a number of veteran candidates running for office.   Friends — Before the end of every quarter, we distribute checks to a number of veteran candidates running for office. Think about people like Tammy Duckworth, Ruben Gallego, Ted Lieu an…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Party of Putin

Donald Trump NEVER says a bad word about Vladimir Putin. Even as Ukraine was invaded, he called him “very savvy.”   Friends - Donald Trump NEVER says a bad word about Vladimir Putin. Even as Ukraine was invaded, he called him “very savvy.” When Trump was impeached for trying to extort Ukrainian…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:20 PM

We’re asking you to make a donation before midnight. Here’s why:

Tonight at midnight we close the books on an important mid-month fundraising drive   Friends — Tonight at midnight we close the books on an important mid-month fundraising drive. Especially important because this is an FEC deadline month. So we’re asking you to make a contribution before. We’ve…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Give us a chance to explain

Turn on Fox News every night and you’ll see Tucker Carlson parroting Russian disinformation to the American people.   Friends — In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make your first contribution to VoteVets before our mid-month fundraising drive ends tomorrow at midnight. Please let us e…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 13, 2022 at 4:21 PM

What side are these Republicans on?

There is a fight for democracy happening in Ukraine and it’s not all that clear what side many Republicans are on.   Friends — There is a fight for democracy happening in Ukraine and it’s not all that clear what side many Republicans are on. Earlier this week, 31 Republican Senators voted again…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Greenwald

Last night, Russia and China conspired to flood the internet with disinformation about Ukraine   Friends — Last night, Russia and China conspired to flood the internet with disinformation about Ukraine (with American assistance) getting ready to use chemical weapons against Russian troops. The …

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 3:03 PM

we’re asking for $3 because General Clark says there is no more decisive organization than VoteVets when we get involved

We’re asking because we’re going to put your donation to work. Immediately. On stuff that makes a difference.   Friends — In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a donation to VoteVets today. We’re asking because we’re going to put your donation to work. Immediately. On stuff that mak…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Republican disinformation

Disinformation comes in many flavors. Here’s one:   Friends — Disinformation comes in many flavors. Here’s one: When Donald Trump was impeached for threatening to withhold military aid to Ukraine unless they shared dirt on Hunter Biden — aid they needed to hold off Russian aggression — only one…

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  Rachel Vindman · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene

This morning, Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked my husband, Alex Vindman.   Friends — This morning, Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked my husband, Alex Vindman. She said he wanted to drag the US into war with Russia through his “tough tweets.” She said that he should go fight himself since he is fro…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 6, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Contribute $35+ to get our new VoteVets “We’ve got your six” Ukraine shirt.

In short, we’ve got your six, Ukrainians. So we made a VoteVets shirt to show it.   Friends - Since the start of the war in Ukraine, VoteVets and the Vet Voice Foundation have raised more than $450,000 for charities supporting civilians impacted by the conflict. The money goes to refugees, it g…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Quaye Quartey. Quaye Quartey. Quaye Quartey. Quaye Quartey. Quaye Quartey.

Please remember the name.   Quaye Quartey. Please remember the name. Quaye was an active duty intelligence officer in the Navy for more than 20 years and is currently running in a very flippable House race in California. One of the few flippable seats for Democrats this November. He is a progre…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 6:35 PM

$100,000 MATCH to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund

We have some unexpected, extraordinary news.   Friends - So far, more than 3,000 people have contributed $86,949 to Vet Voice Foundation over the last three days — money we will be contributing to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund, aiming to reach 4 million with immediate aid, food, water, hygiene kit…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Lauren Boebert

There was a moment during Joe Biden’s first State of the Union that you may have missed:   Friends — There was a moment during Joe Biden’s first State of the Union that you may have missed: Joe Biden began to honor dead service members, including his own son Beau who died because of cancer th…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 4:28 PM

LAST CHANCE: Get your “I need ammunition, not a ride” sticker before we donate to CARE's Ukraine Crisis Fund tomorrow

Looking for a way to help and show your love and support for the courageous Ukrainians standing up to the Russian invasion?   LAST CHANCE: Vet Voice Foundation will make their first donation to CARE's Ukraine Crisis Fund tomorrow. So make a donation of any amount you can afford, help Ukrainians…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 5:11 PM

[Sticker] “I need ammunition, not a ride” → All proceeds to Ukrainian charity

Looking for a way to help and show your love and support for the courageous Ukrainians standing up to the Russian invasion?   Friends - When the U.S. offered to evacuate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, his response was “I need ammunition, not a ride.” What bravery. Donald Trump mobilize…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 6:25 PM

if you knew

If you knew $3 would save one veteran from the right-wing disinformation efforts that drove so many vets to the Capitol on 1/6, wouldn’t you contribute it?   $3. If you knew $3 would save one veteran from the right-wing disinformation efforts that drove so many vets to the Capitol on 1/6, would…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 2:25 PM

can you contribute $3 before tomorrow’s deadline to help VoteVets run ads in states most progressive groups can’t?

You may not know this, but VoteVets is one of the largest outside spending groups in all of politics.   Friends — You may not know this, but VoteVets is one of the largest outside spending groups in all of politics. Every election, we take on conservative heavy-hitters like Americans for Prospe…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Contribute $5 to defeat Republicans who defended Trump as he threatened to deny anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

While we watch Republicans curse Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and attack Joe Biden for being weak, we must never forget one fact:   Friends - Never — ever — forget: While we watch Republicans curse Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and attack Joe Biden for being weak, we must never f…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Fighting disinformation during the war in Ukraine

Turn on the television or get on the Internet and you will see a FLOOD of Russian propaganda and misinformation.   Friends — In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a contribution to VoteVets. Please give us a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Tu…

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  Lt. Colonel (ret.) Alexander Vindman · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Trump, Tucker, and Russia.

For more than two decades, Putin has been trending authoritarian. He destroyed Russia’s fledgling democracy.   Friends — Last night Russia launched an invasion into Ukraine. Despite what people like Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump tell you, there are several reasons the U.S. faces the prospect …

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

The Russian invasion of Ukraine

Two videos you have to see that quickly explain how we got here, and what comes next.   Friends — Now that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is underway, there are two videos you need to see: First, a video from Senator Chris Murphy explaining how we got to this point. Second, a video from Lieut…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 11:32 PM

$3 to help us defend President Biden from Republican attacks on Ukraine

No matter what happens with Russia and Ukraine, Republicans are going to play politics and use it as a hammer to hit President Biden with.   Friends — In just a moment, we’re going to ask you to make a donation to VoteVets. It’s important. Here’s why: Here’s the truth: No matter what happens wi…

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  Lt. Colonel (ret.) Alexander Vindman · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 6:54 PM

I heard the call with Trump and Ukraine

Donald Trump was impeached because he denied anti-tank weapons to Ukraine because they wouldn’t provide information about Hunter Biden.   Friends — Turn on the television or get on Twitter and you will see Republican after Republican talking about Joe Biden being weak on Russia. I need to make …

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 20, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Contribute $3 - help us hold Trump accountable for taking classified and top secret info to Mar-a-lago

For years, Donald Trump and right-wing Republicans were calling for Hillary Clinton to be jailed because she used a personal email address.   Friends - For years, Donald Trump and right-wing Republicans were calling for Hillary Clinton to be jailed because she used a personal email address. Mea…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Chip in $3 to beat Eric Greitens, a leading Republican candidate for Senate so deplorable that even Trump is repelled by him.

It looks increasingly like Lucas Kunce will be running against Republican Eric Greitens   Friends - In just a moment, we are going to ask you to split a donation between Marine veteran Lucas Kunce running for Senate in Missouri and VoteVets. Please let us explain why this request is so importa…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Your $3 donation to VoteVets helps us make veterans voices heard on avoiding war abroad and protecting democracy at home

Think about the critical issues of the day: particularly war in Ukraine and protecting voting rights for Americans.   Friends - We are writing to ask if there’s anything we can say to convince you to make a contribution to VoteVets today? Think about the critical issues of the day – particularl…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Ukraine

Any military action in Europe requires direct consent and authorization from the United States Congress.   Friends — If you’ve been following the news about Putin’s inevitable march to war in Ukraine and U.S. troop deployments in Europe, it’s understandable to be concerned. No one wants more wa…

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  VetVoice Foundation · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Tell President Biden – Protect Castner Range Forever

Veterans and military families have long been central figures in efforts to create, expand, and safeguard our nation’s greatest treasures – our public lands and waters.   Big news, friends Last week, eight retired general and flag officers sent a letter to President Biden urging him to designat…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Quaye

What if we told you Quaye is running against a Republican congressman, Mike Garcia, who voted to overturn the results of the presidential election?   Friends - Is there ANYTHING we can say to convince you to make a donation to Quaye Quartey’s campaign for Congress in California? What if we told…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 3:26 PM

We needed background checks to carry weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan

Four years ago next week, a kid walked into a Florida high school with an AR-15 and killed almost 20 of his classmates while wounding many others.   Friends — Four years ago next week, a kid walked into a Florida high school with an AR-15 and killed almost 20 of his classmates while wounding ma…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 3:53 PM

sad sad sad truth

Veterans talking to veterans. We have to get them back. We’re not leaving any vet behind in this effort.   Friends — Chances are, you’ll never forget this photo or this day: But the sad sad sad truth is that a shocking number of veterans participated in the Capitol insurrection on January 6. M…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 2:35 PM

They fought for our freedoms, even when those freedoms didn’t always entirely include them

From the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, generations of Black patriots have fought in every American battle — in every war.   From the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, generations of Black patriots have fought in every American battle — in every war.…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

“legitimate political discourse”

It’s hard to overstate how important VoteVets’ role in the coming election will be.   Friends - It’s hard to overstate how important VoteVets’ role in the coming election will be. Control of the Senate is on the line. Control of the House is on the line. And when Republicans refuse to accept th…

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  VoteVets · [email protected]

February 5, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Sorry

Tammy Duckworth. Mark Kelly. Both veterans. Both up for election.   Friends — In just a moment, we are going to ask you to split a donation between two veteran Senate candidates and VoteVets. Please let us explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Tammy Duckworth. Mark Kell…

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