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Mary Gay Scanlon

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 10:01 PM

We’re $850 short of tonight’s goal. Will you pitch in now to help us launch our Voter Empowerment Strategy?

Hi John,   I am so grateful to have you on this team -- and I know Mary Gay feels the same.    We couldn’t do this work to expand access to the polls without you. Your support is what will help us launch our first direct mail campaign to ensure voters know how to request their mail-in ballots…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 11:55 AM

John, here with an update

Checking back in. The first direct mail campaign of Mary Gay’s 2020 Voter Empowerment Strategy is nearly funded, but to get to 100% to goal, we need to bring in $3,680 more before tonight’s end of month deadline. We’ve got to make sure people know the facts about voting by mail and how to make s…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Mary Gay’s 2020 Voter Empowerment Strategy

Hi John,   On Tuesday, Attorney General Bill Barr testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee and Mary Gay had quite a few questions for him (I was so proud of her).    You see, Barr and Trump have been peddling misinformation about mail-in ballots, even while they have voted by mail,…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Mask up, Pennsylvania!

      Hi John,   As we continue to deal with challenges of COVID-19, Governor Wolf has rolled out new restrictions to keep our families in Pennsylvania safe and ensure we can get our economy back up and running. To reduce the spread of the virus, we need to…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 10:01 PM

We need to protect the USPS from Trump and his cronies

      Hi John,   Americans depend on the Postal Service to get their medications and other critical supplies -- and any delay in mail could cause serious problems for families. This November, voters will also rely on it to get their mail-in ballots to their…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Your plans to support Joe Biden this November

      Hi John,   During the 2016 election, Donald Trump won Pennsylvania -- but the margin was narrow. Of the 6.1 million voters who turned out, 44,292 voters determined the winner. Since then, Trump has been impeached in the House for his high crimes and m…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 25, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Following up on our voter empowerment strategy

Hi John,   I wanted to check back in with you after my message yesterday. We got SO close to our goal, but we fell just $180 short. Our team knows we can make up the difference today, so we're tacking it onto today's daily goal -- and if you didn't pitch in yesterday, I hope you will give what …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM

We can't empower voters without you!

Hi John,   We're up against a far-right Trump-pick GOP opponent this November -- and with the switch to mail-in voting to keep our communities safe, we're expecting national Republican groups to run massive voter suppression campaigns to stop our progress.   The president has already claimed t…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Something we can look forward to

      Hi John,   Earlier this year, Mary Gay proudly endorsed Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee. As we get closer to the election, we’re getting excited about who the former Vice President will choose as his running mate -- and we can expect him to make…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 19, 2020 at 3:15 PM

John, reaching out to you quickly

Right now, we’re still $1,810 short of tonight’s fundraising goal that will help us counter attacks from my far-right, Trump-picked opponent and national Republican groups like the RNC that are trying to stop the work we’re doing for families. Keeping PA-05 blue is critical in protecting the Hou…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 3:01 PM

We deserve so much better

Hi John,   In the five years since Donald Trump announced that he was running for president, the only health care plan that he has pursued is to repeal the ACA with no path forward on how to replace it. That’s not leadership.   Right now, we need representatives who aren’t afraid to stand up …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 12, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Checking in with you regarding your plans to vote in 2020

      Hi John,   During the 2016 election, Donald Trump won Pennsylvania -- but the margin was narrow. Of the 6.1 million voters who turned out, 44,292 voters determined the winner.    Since then, Trump has been impeached in the House for his high crimes a…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Roger Stone

      John, Donald Trump commuted Roger Stone’s sentence, feeding the cycle of this administration’s corruption, collusion, and coverups.    Stone was just days away from surrendering to authorities to serve his sentence in federal prison for running a coveru…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Hi John, can you help us empower voters?

This November, voters will rely on absentee and mail-in ballots to make sure their voices are heard. To ensure every person in southeast Pennsylvania can vote without any challenges, Ben built a direct mail strategy that will put resources directly in the hands of our voters. We’d like to have th…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Rolling out our strategy to re-elect Mary Gay

Hi John,   Mary Gay’s opponent is a far-right Trump pick -- and we’re expecting the national Republicans to run a massive voter suppression campaign this fall to stop the progress Mary Gay and the 116th Congress has made. We’ve got to be ready for anything, and more importantly, we’ve got to be…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 5, 2020 at 9:01 PM

A legislative update

      Hi John,   Our nation is at a turning point, one that’s been building for years.   People have been powering this movement in every corner of the country. I learned last week that nearly every county in Pennsylvania had a protest for justice -- a call…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Just wanted to say thanks

      Good afternoon, John. Happy July! I’m reaching out with a quick note of thanks for all you do for our team.    Last night, we closed the books on our second quarter of 2020 -- thank you to all who pitched in up until the last minute to help us reach our…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 11:03 PM

John, we’re $1,250 short of tonight’s FEC deadline goal. Will you pitch in now to help us finish the quarter strong?

We can’t do this without you. Your support is what will power us across the finish line in November.    We are just $1,250 short -- and I know with the support of this incredible team, we can hit our goal.    Our campaign is powered by you, and it means so much to see this incredible grassro…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Checking back for Ben and the rest of our team

Good morning, John!   It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of June. These past few months have been challenging -- but I want you to know that I will never stop fighting for our shared values of equality and justice.    We have so much work ahead of us in our continued work fo…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Following up with you for Mary Gay and our team

Hi John -- On Tuesday, we’re going to show everyone just how strong our team in PA-05 is. We’re closing in on our Q2 fundraising goal, and it’s all thanks to you that we’re going to hit this goal and make sure our field team is able to run the strategy that will deliver Mary Gay a second term. We…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 27, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Mary Gay’s FEC deadline is on Tuesday

      Hi John,   Mary Gay has been working long days on behalf of families across Southeast Pennsylvania and the country. She’s demanding justice, reform, and equality, and leading by example. We’re honored to be working to keep Mary Gay serving, and we are s…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Add your name to ensure EVERYONE can vote

      Hi John,   These are challenging times -- and with the 2020 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, I’ve got…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

We need to ratify the ERA

      Hi John,   In the House, Mary Gay and her colleagues eliminated the arbitrary deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), but Mitch McConnell’s GOP-led Senate has failed to do the same. The ERA would guarantee gender equality nationwide and …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 10:03 PM

There is still time to be counted

      Hi John,   Your participation in the 2020 census is critically important.   This year’s census will help determine how district lines are drawn, inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are distributed, and provide data that wil…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 4:02 PM

John, will you vote in this November’s election?

      Hi John,   2020 is the most important election in our lifetime -- and the implications will be felt by generations to come. Mary Gay and our team wanted to check in with you to see if you’ve made a plan to ensure your voice will be heard this November,…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 3:31 PM

The attacks on the press

      Hi John -- We need to hear from you.    Over the past few weeks, our members of the press have been met with violence at the hands of the police while covering the mass protests on the ground in cities across the country. Mary Gay has taken a stand to …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 1:02 PM

I wouldn’t be where I am without my dad

      Hi John,    Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures out there who go the extra mile for the people they love.   Growing up, my dad taught us to always do unto others and to find the joy in the little things. He instilled in us the value of publi…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Families should not go hungry

      Hi John,   Throughout the pandemic response, I’ve called on my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure the next COVID-19 relief legislation addresses food insecurity across the country.   During these challenging times, it is critical that we ens…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Violence against the press must be stopped

      Hi John,   In the past few weeks, we’ve seen members of law enforcement in cities across the country attack, arrest, and intimidate journalists and reporters who are covering the protests against police brutality on Black Americans.   Some of these …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 8:35 PM

A major win for LGBTQ Americans

      Hi John,   Today’s SCOTUS decision is a major victory in our continuous fight for LGBTQ equality.   In a 6-3 decision, the justices declared that LGBTQ employees are protected from gender identity and sexual orientation-based discriminations under Ti…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Checking in about our June budget this morning

      Morning, John. Last night I reviewed our June budget (can you believe we’re already halfway through the month?) and found some areas where we can grow our resources to ensure Mary Gay wins her re-election this November.   John, voting rights, gun safety…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Ratify the ERA

      Hi John,   In the House, Mary Gay and her colleagues eliminated the arbitrary deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), but Mitch McConnell’s GOP-led Senate has failed to do the same. The ERA would guarantee gender equality nationwide and …
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Just $1,250 left to reach our weekly goal

John,   This November, our values in PA-05 are on the line. We need to continue fighting for better health care, commonsense gun safety measures, lower prescription drug costs, and transparency in our government.   But we can’t do this without you.    Whether you volunteer, talk to your fa…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Good morning, John!

Ben just gave us an update on this week’s fundraising, and we are still $3,380 short of our goal.   With a far-right, Trump-picked opponent in this race to unseat Mary Gay and stop our progress for families in southeast Pennsylvania, we need all hands on deck, and we know we can count on you.  …
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Wanted to check in before I talk to Mary Gay

Hi John -- I wanted to provide you with an update on Mary Gay’s re-election campaign. After reviewing our June fundraising budget, it looks like we’re still a little more than $6,750 short of where we need to be this week.   Mary Gay’s commitment to improving our health care, fighting for justi…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Black lives matter

      Hi John,   I want to be very clear with you about where I stand: Black lives matter. No person should live in a state of constant fear -- that’s why I am committed to continuing to learn from you, fight for and alongside you, and do my part to see just…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 9:01 PM

🌈 Happy Pride Month, John xxxxxx!

      June marks the beginning of Pride Month -- a celebration of our LGBTQ community and just how far we’ve come in our fight for equality, inclusivity, and justice.    As the Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and member of the Transgender Equality Task…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Did you vote?

      Hi John,   It’s primary day in Pennsylvania!   Mary Gay and our team wanted to check in with you to see if you’ve made your voice heard this election, whether by mail-in ballot or by voting in-person. Will you take our live poll now?    Did you v…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Important voting information for June 2 PA primary

      Hi John,   We are hearing a lot of questions about how you can vote in the June 2 primary, so here is the most up-to-date information you need to ensure your vote counts!   If you did not request a mail-in ballot, you can still vote in person on Tuesd…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Following up with you for Mary Gay and the team

Hi John,   Thank you to every person who has pitched in to help close in on our May fundraising goal. Every contribution will help us show more voters all the good that Mary Gay has done in this district, and every voter we reach will help us re-elect Mary Gay in November.   I do not say this…
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

We need to stay in this fight...

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 office, but as the team noted yesterday, we’re short of our May fundraising goal.    Mary Gay has proven to be a relentless advocate for children and families, and she has…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 9:31 PM

We’re counting on you to turn PA blue

      Hi John,   In 2016, we were devastated to see Pennsylvania go red. But then, we got to work to elect Mary Gay in 2018, along with a wave of progressive democrats across southeastern PA.    Now, we’re putting in the hours day in and day out to ensure M…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Amanda Cappelletti Needs Your Support

    Hi John, Good news!  I am so pleased to share with you that rising star, Amanda Cappelletti, the candidate that I have endorsed for Pennsylvania’s 17th Senatorial District, has just received the Philadelphia Inquirer’s endorsement!  You can read it here:  Amanda Cappelletti is a fresh o…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 2:03 PM

5 p.m. Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot

      Hi John,   The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot to vote in the June 2 Pennsylvania Primary is 5 p.m. today. If you have not requested a ballot yet, please take two minutes to complete the application at this link: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.go…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:31 PM

A somber day of reflection

      Hi John,   On Memorial Day and every day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice -- choosing to put service to our country before self. I hope you will take some time to reflect on our shared American values and recommit to the work…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 10:00 PM

How we can expand voting access together

      Hi John,   Pennsylvanians can now vote-by-mail in our upcoming primary and general election, but not everyone knows about this change to our election process.    Thankfully, there are groups working to ensure every voter knows how to make their vote h…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Sign now to save our local post offices

      Hi John,   As a majority of our world has come to a seeming halt these past few months, our USPS workers and mail carriers nationwide have continued putting their health and safety on the line to keep us all connected.   Our postal workers serve a cri…
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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Will you vote by mail?

      Hi John,   For the first time, all Pennsylvanians can vote by mail without an excuse for being absentee -- so we’re working to make sure every voter we need this November gets their ballot request in. Today, we’re wondering if we can count on you to vo…
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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM

In this together

      Hi John,   We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well during this unprecedented time of uncertainty.    In the midst of a global pandemic, Mary Gay is working hard to ensure that the next COVID-19 relief legislation addresses food insecurity in …
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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Mary Gay asked me to check in with you this afternoon to make sure you can vote safely

      Hi John! Ben here.   I was chatting with Mary Gay this morning about the upcoming June 2, 2020 primary here in Pennsylvania and the changes to voting this year. Pennsylvania now has no-excuse absentee voting -- and we’re so grateful for that!    Mary …
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