Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Wish I had better news on the campaign front

Hi John,   Ben here. I wanted to give you a quick update on the campaign for Mary Gay.    We’ve built a powerful operation here in southeast Pennsylvania with talented staff and organizers who have dedicated themselves to doing whatever it takes to keep Mary Gay in Congress. But we know that …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Be good to yourself

      Hi John,    I just wanted to check in and share an update with all of you.   I know the past few weeks have been really challenging, but the acts of kindness from our neighbors and the bravery of our essential workers represents the very best of who w…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Vote-by-mail reminder!

      Hi John -- Don’t forget to get your application in so you can vote-by-mail. You have 13 days to get your request in.   SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!   Thank you for doing your civic duty.   Stay safe, MG       DONAT…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Test your census knowledge!

      Hi John,   Your participation in the 2020 census is critically important -- and we’re hoping we can count on you to complete the census today if you haven’t already. You should have already received your form in the mail, but if you don’t think you rec…

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  Casey Stewart · [email protected]

May 10, 2020 at 2:01 PM

My mom, Mary Gay

      Hi John,    To all of the moms and mom-figures reading this message, I want to take a moment to say Happy Mother's Day.    This is surely a challenging time, a weekend that many of us are forced to spend apart from our families for the first time. But…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Will you vote by mail?

      Hi John,   For the first time, Pennsylvanians can now vote by mail -- so at Team Scanlon, we’re working to make sure every voter we need to re-elect Mary Gay this November gets their ballot request in.    Today, we’re wondering if we can count on you…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Checking in with an update

      Hi John,    For the past few weeks, I’ve been focused on passing legislation and working directly with members of our community to ensure that we provide critical relief to our essential workers, families, and business owners during these challenging ti…

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  Chrissy & Madeleine & Mary Gay & Susan · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 10:31 PM

women’s rights

      Hey John, it’s Chrissy & Madeleine & Mary Gay & Susan here.   Women have long been denied full and equal access to healthcare due to higher costs and discriminatory coverage.    In Congress, we work tirelessly as advocates for women’s rig…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Following up for Mary Gay and the team

Hi John -- Ben again. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped us chip away at our end of the month goal.    We couldn’t do this work without you.   Currently, we have just $1,280 more to raise by midnight.    Think I can count on you to make your first donation to our camp…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Budget shortfall

Hi John -- I wanted to keep you in the loop about Mary Gay’s re-election campaign. I just finished reviewing our April fundraising budget, and right now, we’re still a little more than $4,750 short of where we need to be this month.   As you know, Mary Gay’s commitment to serving families in so…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 10:02 PM

We can flip Pennsylvania blue this November

      Hi John,    Good news: Pennsylvanians can now vote-by-mail in our upcoming elections. Bad news: Not every Pennsylvania Democrat knows that they can vote-by-mail.   We can help change that though.   Considering the risks that voting in-person could…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 4:31 PM

For the kids (and you, too!)

      Hi John,    With Pennsylvania schools now closed for the remainder of the year, I asked my team to gather some resources for children, teens, and parents navigating these strange times.   Take a look and see if there are any that might be of interest…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Earth Day’s 50th anniversary

      Hi John,    I grew up in a time when protecting the environment was recognized as a responsible, bipartisan goal for our government. But President Trump poses a greater threat to our environment than any president in American history.   He has pulled…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

a MAJOR dose of good news for our region

      Hi John,    I am thrilled to share this wonderful news with you: after a year of negotiating and advocating, we have secured a $630 million contract for the Philadelphia Shipyard.   This effort will bring nearly 1,200 jobs back to Southeast Pennsylva…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

April 19, 2020 at 9:01 PM

John: you still have time to be counted!

Hey John -- Mary Gay asked me to send you a reminder about participating in the census. We’ve got to make sure every person is counted in SEPA and in communities across the country. You should have received your form in the mail, but if not, you can also fill it out online here: https://my2020cen…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Checking in with you

      Hi John,   These past few weeks have been challenging, but I have faith that we will get through this. This morning, I was wondering how you are doing now, so I asked my team to help me prepare a short survey so you can tell me. If you would like to sh…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Here’s what Mary Gay has been doing

      Hi John,    Mary Gay has been hard at work leading the fight to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and ensure families here in southeastern Pennsylvania and across the country have access to the resources they need to stay healthy and safe.   We know we…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Primary election notice

Hi John,   Hope you’re doing well. I wanted to check in with an update regarding the upcoming election here in Pennsylvania. The date of the primary has officially been changed to June 2, and we highly recommend you apply for a mail-in-ballot.    If you aren’t registered to vote, the new voter…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Hi John

      The acts of kindness from our neighbors and the bravery of our essential workers have filled me with hope as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.    I have been working closely with my colleagues in the House, Governor Wolf, and our incredible public he…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 4:01 PM

You can now vote by mail in PA

      Hi John,   These are confusing times -- and with the 2020 primary and general election right around the corner, I know many Pennsylvanians are worried about how they’ll do their part and vote.   If you’re one of those citizens concerned about voting,…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Something for you to do

      Hi John,   The stay-at-home order in Delaware and Montgomery Counties (and other counties across Pennsylvania) has been extended until April 30.    I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe at home during these strange times. Our team…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Our local distillers

      Hi John,   Much-needed medical supplies have been out of stock since the beginning of this public health crisis -- especially items such as hand sanitizer.   So last week, I joined forces with some of my colleagues in the 116th Congress and state sena…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

These past few weeks

      Hi John -- The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us. I hope you’re holding up alright, staying safe, and continuing to follow the guidelines set by the CDC.   Several counties in Pennsylvania are under stay-at-home-orders by the governor. Bu…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Looking for ways to help out in our community?

      Hi John,   In these times of uncertainty, we must come together to support and look out for one another.    If you have been practicing social distancing, thank you. Your efforts are saving lives. You might, however, be looking for a way you can make…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 11:45 PM

A note to you and your family

      Dear John,   I wanted to take a few minutes to check in with you regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the statewide lockdown. The situation is changing rapidly -- and I understand the anxieties and stress many of us are experiencing now.   The past few …

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 2:16 PM

John, just checking in for MG

Happy Friday!    We’re so lucky to have supporters like you on our team! Our first FEC filing deadline is March 31st, and we’re just $430 short of this week’s goal.    Seriously, thank you so much to all the generous folks who pitched in after MG wrote earlier this week -- thanks to you, I th…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Trump’s budget is a debt sentence

      Hi John,   I’ve been thinking a lot about the implications Trump’s 2021 budget will have on our families and students.   Right now, 45 million Americans carry a total of $1.6 trillion and counting in student loan debt, with Pennsylvania grads having t…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Not the email I wanted to send you this morning

Hi John -- Ben here. Reaching out with some unfortunate news. Yesterday, we missed our fundraising target, and right now, we’re not on track to hit our goal for the March 31 FEC filing deadline. Our systems show that you didn’t make a contribution yesterday. (If that isn’t accurate, please let us …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Healthcare is a human right

      Hi John,   Two days before Donald Trump announced his 2021 budget, he said: "We will not be touching your Social Security or Medicare in Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.”   He was lying. Trump’s budget proposes a total of $800 billion in cuts to the popular …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Abortion rights are heading to the Supreme Court today

      John,   Today, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of June Medical v. Russo, a case challenging a law that would require doctors who perform abortions to obtain admitting privileges at a nearby hospital despite the procedure being sa…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 6:02 PM

John, we couldn’t do this without you

      Hi John,   I know I’ve asked a lot of you -- and I want you to know how grateful I am that you are in this fight with us. Your investment in our campaign is an investment in the future of Southeast Pennsylvania and our country.   Thank you for support…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Still need $1,746 to meet our goal

John -- here to give a quick update on our end-of-month fundraising push. Right now, we’re coming up on tonight’s deadline and are $1,746 away from meeting our goal. I know this team has my back and that we can make up the difference before midnight -- but I need our online network of supporters …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Closing in on our end-of-month deadline -- can you help?

Hi John,   Earlier this week, my team and I sent around a survey about the security of this year’s elections. I heard from dozens of people about their concerns over votes being counted, interference from foreign countries, and disinformation by special interests groups wanting to influence the…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Election interference

      Hi John,   Last week, members of the House Intel Committee were briefed by intelligence officials on Russia’s efforts to meddle in the upcoming election. Not only does Russia plan to interfere in the general election but in the Democratic primaries, to…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Checking in about our February fundraising

John -- It’s been a busy few weeks. We launched our re-election campaign, got my name on the ballot (thank you if you signed a petition by the way), and, as you might have heard, learned that AG William Barr will testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee at the end of next month. Between …

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Making sure Mary Gay and the team are starting the week off strong

Morning, John!   Ben here with a quick Presidents Day check-in! This month, Mary Gay launched her 2020 bid for re-election and petition season is upon us, so we’ve all been busy over here at Team Scanlon. I wanted to check in this morning with you personally to make sure we start the week off s…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 5:46 PM

I’m ready to keep fighting

      Hi John,   Two years ago, I decided to run for Congress for the first time. And now, I’m officially running for re-election to continue my service to families in southeast Pennsylvania.    We’ve accomplished so much together -- but our work is far fro…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 11:01 PM

I need to know

      Hi John,   I’m disappointed, but not surprised, by last week’s Senate vote to acquit Donald Trump despite the evidence my colleagues and I brought forward. Now, it’s up to us to continue holding the president accountable. This November, we MUST turn ou…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Did you catch Mary Gay’s note this morning?

Hi John,   Ben here. Please excuse the brevity of this email -- I’m running around collecting signatures to get Mary Gay on the ballot but wanted to check in to make sure you saw MG’s note from earlier. We’re still $480 short. Could you pitch in now to keep our team working our tails off in the…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Still need $1,140 to meet our goal

Hi John -- here to give a quick update on our end-of-week fundraising push. Right now, we’re just hours from our deadline and $1,140 away from meeting our goal! I know this team has my back and that we can make up the difference before midnight -- I just need our online network of supporters to st…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 10:05 PM

We cannot lose hope

      Dear John,    Just two years ago this week, I announced to all of you that I was running for Congress. After nearly three decades of working as a public interest lawyer, I saw the issues I had been working on -- the progress we'd made -- upended by this a…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Checking in for Ben

Hi John,   I know Ben emailed you this morning -- and I know that it’s normally him checking in for me and the team -- but he just let me know that we’re $1,450 short of hitting our January fundraising goal.    As Ben mentioned, I know it’s more than just my name on the ballot this November. …

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Mary Gay and I could use a hand

Hi John,   Happy Friday and End-of-Month! I wanted to check back in with you regarding Mary Gay’s January fundraising numbers.   Mary Gay has been focused on passing and introducing legislation that will help Pennsylvania families, make our communities safer from gun violence, lower the cost …

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Update on Mary Gay’s January fundraising

Morning, John!   You know about the powerful organizing effort we’ve been building in PA-05 to ensure Mary Gay has the support she needs to win re-election, so I wanted to check in with an update before tomorrow’s end-of-month deadline.   Right now, we’re $7,490 short of our goal, and I am ho…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 5:31 PM

About the impeachment trial in the Senate

      Hi John,   Mary Gay didn’t run for Congress to impeach Trump -- she ran to fight for Pennsylvanians and families across the country. She’s been working tirelessly to answer the concerns of her constituents about healthcare, gun safety, student loans, a…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Checking back with you for Mary Gay

Hi John,   Ben here. This is admittedly not the email I wanted to send you on a Friday morning, but with all the impeachment news this week on top of the work Mary Gay has been focused on, we’re still short of this week’s fundraising goal.   We’ve built a powerful operation out of PA-05 with …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Advocating for our children

      Hi John,   Last week, my Republican colleague from western PA and I worked together to introduce the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act.    This is a bipartisan bill that will provide stronger support for family members who have stepped up to be…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 3:31 PM

John, reaching out quickly

Right now, we’re still $2,810 short of tonight’s January fundraising goal that will help us counter the GOP attacks from my far-right opponent and national Republican groups like the RNC. Keeping PA-05 blue is critical in protecting the House majority and our progress -- that’s why I’m asking for …

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  Ben Termaat · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Checking back in for Mary Gay and our team

Hi John,   Wanted to send you a quick thanks for all that you do for our team -- it’s your contributions that make it possible for us to defend PA-05 in November.    We’ve built a dedicated team who are working day in and day out to ensure we have the resources we need to keep Mary Gay in off…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 2:46 PM

There’s a lot of work ahead of us

      Hi John,   Last week, I got back to work on the Hill after a couple weeks back at home in PA-05 for the holidays.   In the first House Rules Committee hearing of 2020, we set the guidelines for upcoming votes on the floor, including on H.R. 535, The P…

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