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  Major General (Ret.) Paul Eaton · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Top Secret / SCI

There has been a lot of talk about the FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago, including calls for violence and to defund the FBI. Friends - There has been a lot of talk about the FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago, including calls for violence and to defund the FBI. So I thought it important to reach out and explain…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

It’s true this time...

People often toss around the phrases like, “this is the most important midterm election of our lifetimes.” Friends - People often toss around the phrases like, “this is the most important midterm election of our lifetimes.” This time, it’s true. Think about it. What is going to happen if Repub…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Our democracy is under assault

“As I stand here tonight, equality and democracy are under assault. We do ourselves no favors to pretend otherwise.” Friends - Did you see President Biden’s speech last week on MAGA extremism? We want to flag this line: “As I stand here tonight, equality and democracy are under assault. We do …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 3:31 PM

never

Do you think that even if Joe Biden won by hundreds of thousands of voters, Republicans would certify the state for him? Friends - Let us ask you a question: Do you think for a second that if Republicans win in states like Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania they will ever certify an electio…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 6:05 PM

sharing something absolutely unprecedented

These are the results of an ad we just got done testing for a key Senate race (can’t say which, sorry). Friends - Hopefully this can convince you to make your first online contribution to VoteVets before the holiday. These are the results of an ad we just got done testing for a key Senate rac…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Before you go

Like we’ve shared, we have some good ads in the can — ads we’ve tested that move voters, but we lack the budget to run our full plan. Friends - We’re coming down to the wire on some pretty important budget decisions about the upcoming election. Like we’ve shared, we have some good ads in the …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

New sticker + Yard Sign

Two new items in the VoteVets’ store that we’d like to get out to you before Election Day. Friends - Two new items in the VoteVets store that we’d like to get out to you before Election Day. Veterans and Military Families Vote Blue Sticker (2 pack) January 6 Never Forget Yard Sign Order tod…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 4:31 PM

LAST CALL: please donate before midnight. Here’s why

Yesterday we shared news that we have an ad we’re testing right now that moves the polls more than 5% among people who see it. Friends - When our August fundraising drive ends at midnight tonight, we’re going to take stock of where we’re at financially and make some critical budget decisions. …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 4:16 PM

LAST CALL: please donate before midnight. Here’s why

Yesterday we shared news that we have an ad we’re testing right now that moves the polls more than 5% among people who see it. Friends - When our August fundraising drive ends at midnight tonight, we’re going to take stock of where we’re at financially and make some critical budget decisions. …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 3:46 PM

sharing something unprecedented with you today

These are the results of an ad we’re testing right now. Friends - We had hoped our fundraising would have picked up before tomorrow’s fundraising deadline ends, but it hasn’t. So we want to do something we’ve never done before. These are the results of an ad we’re testing right now. One we wan…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM

What else can we say?

We ran our ads in Georgia, and Raphael Warnock moved from a dead-heat to the lead. Friends - We ran our ads in Georgia, and Raphael Warnock moved from a dead-heat to the lead. We ran our ads in the New York special election and helped win a seat for House Democrats most people thought was impo…
  LTC (Ret.) Alex Vindman · [email protected]
August 28, 2022 at 2:42 PM

Humbly asking you to make a $3 donation to VoteVets today to help defend our democracy.

I've witnessed firsthand the corruption and vitriol that Trump brought to our nation's highest level of government. Friends - I've witnessed firsthand the corruption and vitriol that Trump brought to our nation's highest office. And none of us can be naive enough to think that the threat of …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 2:09 PM

We’re sorry

Think far-right Republicans would do anything other than declare Trump the winner of those states in 2024? Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Election-denying Republicans are in charge in states like Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Think far-right Republicans would do anything other …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 4:09 PM

The sad reality...

Remember this? Remember this photo? You’ll probably never forget it. But the sad reality is that there are a good number of Veterans and military family members in the picture. That’s because Veterans have long been the target of far-right disinformation. Do you remember the Swift Boat Veteran…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Republicans in WI, PA would NEVER certify a Dem nominee in 2024.

Let’s be honest here… Friends - It’s not just the House and Senate up for grabs in 2022. Let’s be honest here... If Republicans win in Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and more those states will never certify a Democratic nominee for president in 2024. You know it. Th…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 2:40 PM

WE did it last night. You HAVE to see this.

There was a special election for Congress in NY-19 last night. Democrat vs. Republican. Friends - There was a special election for Congress in NY-19 last night. Democrat vs. Republican. It was a district Joe Biden won by 1 point in 2020. Trump won it in 2016. Most people wrote this race off. T…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Show ‘em

The far-right has long-tried to make people believe Veterans and military families only vote Republican. The far-right has long tried to make people believe Veterans and military families only vote Republican. It’s not true. Show ‘em. Order our Veterans and Military Families Vote Blue yard sig…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 7:11 PM

“threats to democracy”

NBC NEWS released a new poll yesterday, and the most important issue to voters wasn’t an economic issue, or guns, or abortion… Friends - NBC NEWS released a new poll yesterday, and the most important issue to voters wasn’t an economic issue, or guns, or abortion... It was “Threats to Democracy…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Please give us a chance to explain

VoteVets runs some of the most powerful ads every election cycle. We move numbers. We do it in places most other organizations can’t. Friends - In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a contribution to VoteVets before our critical fundraising drive ends. Please give us a chance to exp…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 2:08 PM

sad

The day after the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, a Navy and National Guard Veteran tried to break into the FBI’s Cincinnati office and died hours later after a standoff with officers. Friends - The day after the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, a Navy and National Guard Veteran tried to break into the FBI’s Ci…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Forget that

For far too long, Republicans have tried to claim the mantle of patriotism. Friends - For far too long, Republicans have tried to claim the mantle of patriotism. They have tarred and smeared Veteran candidates (Swift Boat Veterans) and tried to make service synonymous with conservatism. They do…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Do you want a VoteVets yard sign?

We just put a bunch of yard signs in the VoteVets store and we thought you’d want to get a look: Friends - We just put a bunch of yard signs in the VoteVets store and we thought you’d want to get a look: Vote Blue Yard Signs: Candidate Yard Signs: Order yours today and we’ll have it delivered…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Is there ANYTHING we can say?

What if we told you our ads are moving the polls in key Senate and House races? Friends - Is there ANYTHING we can say to convince you to make your first $3 contribution to VoteVets before our mid-month fundraising drive comes to an end at midnight tonight? What if we told you our ads are movin…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 14, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Asking for your first online donation today. Please let us explain why.

We were contributing to Tammy Duckworth before most people knew who she was. Friends - When we think back over our success stories over the years, it’s the people who have stepped up to contribute who helped make those possible. We were contributing to Tammy Duckworth before most people knew wh…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Make Ron Johnson pay

Ron Johnson is the one Senator up for re-election who voted against the PACT Act. Friends - Ron Johnson is the one Senator up for re-election who voted against the PACT Act. He voted NO on a bill that would get veterans exposed to Agent Orange and toxic burn pits the care they need. He voted NO…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 2:20 PM

“America’s Hitler.”

J.D. Vance once worried Donald Trump could become “America’s Hitler.” Friends — J.D. Vance once worried Donald Trump could become “America’s Hitler.” Then he decided he wanted to run for Senate in Ohio, and he went from Never Trump to Full Trump. All with the help of Tucker Carlson — who direc…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 2:31 PM

our apologies

Think far-right Republicans would do anything other than declare Trump the winner of those states in 2024? Friends — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Election-denying Republicans in charge in states like Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Think …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Did you happen to see what Nate Silver’s 538 said about VoteVets?

Our work is central to the efforts to hold the Senate and retain the House in this election. Friends — We are writing to ask if you could make a $3 contribution to VoteVets before our mid-month fundraising deadline comes to an end. Why? Because we get results. This is from a previous election …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 2:11 PM

$1

That is the donation VoteVets is asking you to make today. $1. That is the donation VoteVets is asking you to make today. $1 to help us run the most effective ads that will elect Democrats in close House and Senate races. $1 to help us hold Republicans accountable who voted against helping vete…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 2:26 PM

PLEASE give us a chance to explain

Here is the truth: Friends - In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a contribution to help power our work in these closing months. Please give us a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here is the truth: We are in the final sprint of campaign seaso…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Can you take just 2 minutes to complete our priorities survey?

We wanted to take a moment to pause and instead of just telling you what VoteVets is doing, ask what your priorities are for this election cycle. Friends - We wanted to take a moment to pause and instead of just telling you what VoteVets is doing, ask what your priorities are for this election …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Ted Cruz fist-bumped after stopping burn pit bill

What did Ted Cruz do after helping lead a filibuster to stop legislation protecting veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan? Friends - What did Ted Cruz do after helping lead a filibuster to stop legislation protecting veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan? He fis…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 2:10 PM

HerschelWalker.gif

We’re holding him accountable in a major way Friends - Our ads holding Herschel Walker for his role with a group that scammed veterans are making a difference. Since it ran, polling has moved 10 points against him. Herschel Walker’s campaign is even running their own ads targeting ours. That’s…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 2:11 PM

impossible decisions

What winnable race would you cut? Friends - As you know, we’ve announced a plan to spend $20 million this general election. We’ll run some of the most effective ads of the cycle with that money. Candidates will win, or they will lose, based on what we can and cannot afford. That means we have …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Reprehensible

Last month, the United States Senate voted to pass legislation that will cover health care costs for veterans suffering respiratory illnesses linked to exposure to toxic burn pits. Friends - Last month, the United States Senate voted to pass legislation that will cover health care for veterans …
  Lt. Colonel (ret.) Alexander Vindman · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 3:59 PM

I am sick and tired of the lies and need your help to fight back

If you've been following the January 6th hearings, then you are probably as frustrated as I am. Hi, friends. Alexander Vindman here. If you've been following the January 6th hearings, then you are probably as frustrated as I am. I am so tired of the lies and disinformation that has come from fa…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Impact

We share these results because you deserve to know the impact of the work we’re asking you to fund. So please: Friends - Our work is funded primarily through donations made by lots of people responding to emails like this one. Here’s the impact we’ve had: * In Georgia, we’ve run millions of dol…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Confidential poll update on the impact of our VA-2 ad buy

We’ve run some tests measuring the voter-intent of people who have seen our ad and people who have not. Friends - As you know, we’re running ads supporting 5 Democratic women incumbent House members who are either veterans or have national security experience. One of those races is VA-2. The ca…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 4:37 PM

$3 to “move the needle”

Take it from President Joe Biden’s former Campaign Manager: Friends - As you know, we’ve started our $20 million general election ad campaign. Ads that will get results. Take it from President Joe Biden’s former Campaign Manager: Take it from Brandon Friedman: But we can’t move the needle alo…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 4:31 PM

We’re going to spend at least $20 million

Last week we announced our plans to spend between $20 and $25 million in general election ads before November.   Friends - Last week we announced our plans to spend between $20 and $25 million in general election ads before November. The campaign starts with a big ad buy supporting five incumbe…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 17, 2022 at 2:10 PM

We’re going BIG for 5 women veterans and military family members in TOUGH races.

This week, we launched a massive ad campaign supporting five Democrats in close House races.   Friends - This week, we launched a massive ad campaign supporting five Democrats in close House races. All five are women. All five are incumbents. All five are either veterans or national security ex…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Humbly asking you to make an important $3 contribution before our mid-month fundraising drive ends at midnight.

So when our mid-month deadline ends, we’ll once again look at what we’ve raised and make some tough choices.   Friends - Tonight at midnight, we close the books on a mid-month fundraising drive. One of the most important times of the year for us. You already know about our ad campaign in Georgi…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Writing to ask if you can contribute $3 to our Emergency Expand the Map Fundraising drive today

When we think of some of VoteVets top supporters, it isn’t the people who write the biggest checks to the organization.   Friends - When we think of some of VoteVets top supporters, it isn’t the people who write the biggest checks to the organization. It’s the people who step up when we need it…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 2:46 PM

NEW Herschel Walker ad. Hell no, we’re not letting go.

The first ad we ran against Herschel Walker moved the polls in Georgia.   Friends - The first ad we ran against Herschel Walker moved the polls in Georgia. We’re not letting go. Hell no. Not after Herschel Walker made a fortune from a company that scammed veterans who needed help. Watch our ne…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 2:09 PM

not the news we were hoping to share

We had hoped the news of our ad leading to a 10 point shift in Georgia would inspire a lot more donations to help us expand the map to other critical states.   Friends - We had hoped the news of our ad leading to a 10 point shift in Georgia would inspire a lot more donations to help us expand …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 2:08 PM

you deserve an honest explanation

VoteVets is one of the largest outside spending organizations every election cycle.   Friends - In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a contribution to VoteVets before we have to make some tough budget decisions. Here’s the honest truth about why this request is so important. Here …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Impossible choices

We want to run ads in more states, many more states. But we may not have enough resources to get it done.   Friends - Our ads are effective. We know this. They reach persuadable voters and move the polls. We see it time and time again. We’re seeing it in Georgia right now. We want to run ads i…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 3:04 PM

3

If you’re looking for the most effective place to make your donation before this election, we hope you believe VoteVets is the place.   Friends - $3. That is the donation we are asking you to make today. Yes, $3. $3 to help us elect progressive veterans in close races this November. $3 to hel…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:05 PM

we need to be direct

We went on the air with a HUGE $3 million buy attacking Herschel Walker for his role with a company that scammed veterans.   Friends - Let us be as direct as we can be here: Herschel Walker was tied with Raphael Warnock. We went on the air with a HUGE $3 million buy attacking Herschel Walker …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Man down! Our ad has SERIOUSLY hurt Herschel Walker in Georgia. You gotta see this.

On June 9, a poll of 868 Georgia registered voters showed Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock in a tie: 46 to 46.   Friends - On June 9, a poll of 868 Georgia registered voters showed Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock in a tie: 46 to 46. VoteVets started our $3 million ad buy in Georgia that…