Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Hoping we can stop operating month-to-month

Hi John,   For the past few months, I've been struggling to meet our fundraising needs to pay my team which has resulted in several emails to some of our top supporters. (I know you've gotten a few of those messages from me, too, because you are someone who consistently reads our emails, signs ou…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 11:02 PM

My newest role in Congress

Hi John,   I wanted to check in with you about one of my newest roles in Congress.   My colleagues unanimously elected me to serve as the vice chair of the Committee on House Administration. Along with several other members, I'll be responsible for managing House operations, providing oversight…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 6:01 PM

I would love your input today

      Hi John,   As the national discussion shifts away from the Senate trial, we've got to stay focused on delivering relief to the American people, improving the vaccine rollout, and overhauling our health care infrastructure. I will never stop advocating f…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 20, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Saturday morning request

      Hi John,   Good morning! I know you're someone who regularly reads our emails, so there is a good chance that you already understand how important my team is to me -- and in the months following the 2020 election, our fundraising that covers our staffin…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 20, 2021 at 12:01 AM

One check does not cut it

       Hi John,   I have joined forces with several colleagues to urge the Biden administration to offer monthly payments to the American people until the pandemic is over.   As you may remember, then-senator and now Vice President Kamala Harris proposed recu…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM

A chance for me to hear from you

      Hi John,   As I mentioned a few days ago, we held our first town hall last month. It was over the phone to prevent people from gathering in-person and to keep our community safe. There's no question that I miss speaking face to face with my constituents…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 11:06 PM

About the Senate trials

      Hi John.   Last week, more than 370 Democratic congressional staffers added their names to an open letter urging Senate leaders to convict Donald Trump for the lies he spread that incited the violent and traumatic January 6 attack on our Capitol.   The…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 2:15 PM

John -- do you have a moment?

      Hi John,   I want to check in with you about the attacks on our democracy. From working to undermine the electoral college count to instituting strict voter ID laws to gerrymandering districts, the Republicans have built their political power by stickin…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Our first town hall of the year

      Hi John,   Last month, we had our first town hall of the year. With COVID-19 and public health guidelines still in place, we had to do this town hall over the phone.   I had the chance to talk to voters, update them on my work in Washington, and take s…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 11:01 PM

This is exactly why we need to act now

Hi John,   One of my colleagues from western Pennsylvania played an integral role in the GOP's attempt to undermine our elections and perpetuate the lies which fueled the attack on our Capitol. He tried to oust the acting attorney general -- and the fact is, his efforts to politicize the DOJ were…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Sharing the letter from our congressional staffers

      Hi John,   I wanted to share a letter from congressional staffers I read to Senate leaders on the House floor calling on them to convict Donald Trump. By reading this letter, their experiences and their stories of the January 6 attack on our Capitol wil…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 4:45 PM

One of my top concerns

Hi John,   I hope all is well in Washington. Today, I am reaching out to some of our most engaged supporters -- people like you who read all of our updates -- to ask for a favor.   As you know, we have a real opportunity to get our nation and communities back on a path toward progress. Doing so…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Your thoughts on the future of Roe v. Wade

      Hi John,   You and I both know that Roe v. Wade is settled law. But with a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court, we need to make it clear that we cannot -- and will not -- go back.   Today, I want to hear from you to see where you stand on re…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Thanks for all your help. Do you have a minute?

Hi John,   Great news: We hit our January fundraising goal -- and we're on track to begin February strong.   If you were one of the people who pitched in last month, thank you. I am proud to have you with me in the fight for progress. Right now, my colleagues and I are moving quickly to undo th…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Just need a minute

Good morning, John! I'm following up quickly regarding our January fundraising goal. The good news is we're VERY close to our goal with only $490 left to raise. I know you have never contributed to our campaign before, but I'm hoping today you will consider a contribution of $5, $10, or any amount …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 30, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Falling a bit behind

Hi John,   We have a lot of work ahead of us. And if we're going to be successful in our efforts to advance policies that will ensure social, environmental, and economic justice for all, then I need a team of dedicated staffers working alongside me. I know how important better health care, voting…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 11:02 PM

Keeping our records up to date!

      Hi John,   We're one week into a new administration under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.   Today, my team and I are updating our supporter records at this new beginning. I'd like to hear from you directly about the issues that yo…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 8:30 PM

I need to hear from you before the Senate trial

      Hi John,   The House has delivered the article of impeachment against the 45th president to the Senate, but a recent poll shows that just over half of Americans support our efforts to hold Trump accountable for his incitement of a violent mob at our C…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 12:00 AM

What are your priorities for 2021 and beyond?

      Hi John -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are sworn in and hit the ground running to get us back on track. Right now, Democrats hold the majority in the Senate and the House -- and we're in a position to make historic progress on vo…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Protecting our election officials

      Hi John,   I wanted to share an update with you.   After we certified the 2020 election, I introduced a bill that will make threatening and intimidating election officials a federal crime.   At polling locations across the county, there were several a…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Will you help me keep my team on the payroll?

Hi John -- If you have ever volunteered for our campaign in the past, you've seen how dedicated my team is to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians. While I am in Washington advocating on behalf of you, your family, and our neighbors, my team is focused on building the strategy that will allow us t…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 3:16 PM

One of our biggest challenges

      Hi John,   I want to be clear with you about where we're at now that Democrats have gained control of the White House, Senate, and the House.   With redistricting on the horizon, we need to ensure that southeast Pennsylvania stays blue. We know Republi…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 8:01 PM

A good day for our democracy

      Hi John,   Today is a good day for our democracy. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been inaugurated, and now, we've got work to do.   I am thrilled to have allies in the White House as we tackle the pressing issues of our time …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 12:15 AM

We've just reached 10,000 followers

      Hi John,   My team and I are celebrating a campaign milestone. We've officially reached 10,000 followers on Twitter -- if one of those is you, thanks for following along with our efforts.   But if you aren't following us, I'm hoping you'll join the tho…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 8:31 PM

I would really like to hear directly from you today

      Hi John -- Tomorrow, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in. Right now, Democrats hold the majority in the Senate and the House -- and we're in a position to make historic progress on voting rights, election int…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 10:45 PM

I'd really like to hear directly from you today

      Hi John -- In two days, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in. Right now, Democrats hold the majority in the Senate and the House -- and we're in a position to make historic progress on voting rights, election …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 16, 2021 at 5:03 PM

I'd like to hear directly from you today

      Hi John -- In four days, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in. Right now, Democrats hold the majority in the Senate and the House -- and we're in a position to make historic progress on voting rights, election…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Gun violence in Philadelphia

        Hi John,   Earlier this month, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that 499 people were killed and more than 2,240 shot in the city in 2020.   Gun violence is a public health crisis, and it is time we treat it as such. We cannot wait any longer for c…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 8:02 PM

I need to hear from you before I head to the floor

      Hi John,   Today, the House plans to vote to impeach Donald Trump. A recent poll shows that 52 percent of Americans support our efforts to hold Trump accountable for his incitement of a violent mob at our Capitol.   My team put together this short su…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Another follow up with you regarding impeachment

Hi John,   Donald Trump remains a danger to our democracy. I have called on him to resign and for Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, but if they both fail to meet these demands, the House will vote to impeach Trump for his high crimes and misdemeanors.   The sitting president us…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 1:03 AM

Following up with you regarding impeachment

Hi John,   Donald Trump remains a danger to our democracy. I have called on him to resign and for Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, but if they both fail to meet these demands, the House will vote to impeach Trump for his high crimes and misdemeanors.   The sitting president us…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Mary Gay is leading the effort to impeach Trump

      John, Mary Gay did not run for Congress to impeach Trump; she ran to fight for Pennsylvanians and families across the country. But now, because of Trump's horrific actions, Mary Gay is leading the effort to impeach Donald Trump for high crimes and misdem…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 9, 2021 at 12:46 AM

I am prepared to hold Donald Trump accountable again

      Hi John,   On Wednesday, I was in my office in the Longworth House Office Building preparing to debate a challenge to Pennsylvania’s electoral college votes.   I had CSPAN on as I prepared to protect the decision of PA voters. (To certify an election, …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Could you give my team a hand with something?

Hi John,   One of my biggest stressors on the campaign front at the moment is our staffing budget. As I’m sure you know, we’ve got a dedicated team working every day to keep voters engaged and grow our volunteer network. Our team is building the strategy necessary to exponentially increase the nu…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 3, 2021 at 6:01 PM

We’re updating our supporter records

      Hi John,   Today we entered a new session of Congress, and in 17 days, Joe Biden will be president. I’m looking forward to the progress we’re going to make on beating the virus, securing better health care for our families, and making voting more access…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Happy New Year!

      Hi John,   Happy New Year! Thank you to each and every person who pitched in to help us finish 2020 strong.   I am proud of this team always and am looking forward to what we will continue to accomplish on behalf of working families and children, here …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 6:05 PM

We're close!

John: Yesterday I wasn't so sure we'd reach tonight's FEC filing goal, but DOZENS of people stepped up. The whole team and I have been working hard to get back on track today.   We're $830 short now -- will you rush us $5, $10, $25, or whatever you can now to help us close the gap and finish our …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 10:16 PM

$2,840 left to raise

Hi John -- I'm sorry for the short email, but Ben just let me know we're still VERY short of tomorrow night's goal, and I am very concerned about falling behind.   This is our first chance to prove the strength of our grassroots effort in PA-05. What we raise now will have a direct impact on the …

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Mary Gay asked me to check back in with you this morning

Hi John,   Here's the deal: 2021 is a redistricting year, which means the GOP is going to do whatever they can to gerrymander districts all across the state to suppress the vote and secure their election victories for the next decade.   From the start, our team has been focused on making sure e…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 11:02 PM

I just talked to Ben

Hi John -- Ben and I just got off the phone. He and I are both concerned about Thursday night's FEC filing goal, so he asked me to write to you and ask for your help. If our records are correct, you haven't given yet -- but I'm hoping I can count on you now because we are still short of our FEC goa…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 12:05 AM

It's been rough

John -- Ben here! I won't beat around the bush. December has been a tough month for Mary Gay and the team.   This is our first filing deadline post-election, and we know we've got to stay on our toes with redistricting happening in the new year. I know Mary Gay is worried we won't hit Thursday ni…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 4:15 PM

I am hoping I can count on you

Hi John,   We have 23 days until President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris enter the White House and have a week until we begin a new session in the House. But right now, we're up against our last test of 2020. Our final public FEC filing deadline is on Thursday night. As I've mentione…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 10:46 PM

A bill I recently introduced with you in mind

      Hi John,   Before the holiday, I introduced the Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020 with my colleagues in the House.   This bill will aim to prevent Americans from having their drivers licenses suspended due to court fines and fees. Millions of America…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Happy Holidays from the dogs and me!

      Hi John,   The Scanlon pups Abby and Emma are feeling the holiday cheer -- and I had to make sure you didn't miss this year's photo of the girls.     May you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe this holiday season.    Warmest regards,   M…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Before the holidays

Hi John -- As we close out on 2020 and prepare to enter 2021, my team knows we have some challenges ahead. We'll have to stay on our toes to combat any and all attempts to suppress the vote in the next round of redistricting and be ready to counter the GOP's continued attacks against me as I advoca…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 11:03 PM

We must continue to be cautious

      Hi John,   I wanted to check in with you regarding the pandemic. For the past several months, I've remained in close contact with public health experts, frontline workers, and fellow leaders about what we must do to beat this outbreak together.   As I'…

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  Ben TerMaat · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 10:16 PM

$2,110 left to raise for Georgia

Hi John -- Ben here. First, I’ve got to thank you all. In the past couple of days, we have raised THOUSANDS of dollars toward our PA-05 x GA Fund. We’ve got $2,110 left to raise toward our goal -- and if you haven’t pitched in yet, we’re counting on you now.   Mary Gay and our team know that vote…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 3:47 PM

16 days until the runoff -- we need your help!

      Hi John,   On January 5, Georgia will decide the future of the Senate. Democrats will either flip the Senate blue or Mitch McConnell will continue to stand in the way of better health care, voting rights, election integrity, gun safety, COVID relief, an…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 12:02 AM

You’ve been asking what you can do

Hi John -- I’ve heard from TONS of friends, family, and supporters who asked me what they should be doing to help Democrats win the runoffs in Georgia and flip the Senate blue, so I’m writing now with something you can do.   You and I both know there is SO much at stake. If Jon Ossoff and Rev. Ra…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

December 19, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Fair Fight Action and the New Georgia Project need our help

      Hi John,   Hope you’re ready to get back in the fight! Our team has one focus this weekend -- and it’s raising $15,000 for our PA-05 x Georgia Fund to ensure that we flip the Senate on January 5.   Mary Gay is committed to supporting organizers on the …

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