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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 2:45 PM

It’s about all of us

We wanted to make sure you saw Luke’s message from yesterday. Here on Team Scanlon, we know how important it is to work together, and “together” includes you. Your support keeps us going and your donations power our work — nothing on Team Scanlon would be possible without you. With that, we…
  Luke O'Connell · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Whatever you can

John — I want to be clear about what we’re seeing on the ground here in PA: the GOP knows Democrats have momentum going into November and they’re setting their sights on districts like ours. In fact, the GOP has made it clear that they will stop at nothing to try to flip the House and the…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM

Why we need you

My team has shared with you exactly what’s going on in the PA GOP right now… They’re desperate and well-funded – a dangerous combination. But with your support, we’ll be able to take on whatever battle the GOP throws our way next. Wednesday is our last summer fundraising deadline ahead of…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
August 28, 2022 at 4:40 PM

3 minutes

We know it’s the weekend — all we need is 3 minutes! Three minutes to tell you that we’ve got PA’s GOP right where we want them — desperate. They know Democrats like Mary Gay are doing everything to defend the House majority and keep PA blue. We have momentum on our side but we can’t let …
  Luke O'Connell · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 6:40 PM

We’re delivering results

John — The far-right GOP is running scared. Democrats are delivering results to the Commonwealth and our opponents see our strength. This might sound like great news, but there are still more than 2 months until Election Day and anything can happen. Mary Gay understands what this means fo…
  Luke O'Connell · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 4:55 PM

It’s that time of year...

It’s back to school season! And it’s Mary Gay’s birthday month, so we are talking all Mary Gay all the time. A couple weeks ago we shared some of her accomplishments this year and now we’re back — this time with Mary Gay’s education and child care work! A career advocate for children, Mary…
  Luke O'Connell · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Did you read this?

No really, did you read this? Monday our team sent a message about the dark money that is flooding PA ahead of the midterm elections this fall. But did you also hear that PA’s Republican governor candidate has been subpoenaed by the Jan 6th committee?!? Y’all the stakes couldn’t be higher …
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 8:08 PM

defending PA together

We are less than three months away from the midterms and all eyes are on Democrats as we work to defend and expand our House majority — especially while the GOP is attempting to buy seats at the table. In 2022, Pennsylvania is the battleground. From the top of the ticket to down-ballot ra…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 3:05 PM

I need you to read this email

We have been hard at work this summer and so I wanted to take a moment to catch up with you. Election Day is in less than 3 months — in under 90 days voters will go to the polls and the fate of our Democratic majority (and our country and democracy) will be in your hands. Time is nearly u…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Exciting news inside!!

Did you see the news? Moments ago, my Democratic colleagues and I passed the Inflation Reduction Act! I can’t stress this enough – this legislation is A. BIG. DEAL. I’ll keep my enthusiasm brief for the moment and quickly share just two of the details of the IRA I’m most excited about. Fir…
  Luke · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM

This work is getting done.

To wrap up our week rounding up some of Mary Gay’s accomplishments we are highlighting funding, job creation, and more that she has brought to PA-05! During the appropriations process, Mary Gay successfully advocated for major funding. She knows that these federal resources are critical t…
  Luke · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Signed into law, by Joe! ✍️

Today, we’re sharing Mary Gay’s co-sponsored bills that were signed into law by the President! First up is the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act, and Mary Gay is particularly proud of this bill. Signed into law just last month the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) Fix secures fundin…
  Luke · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 7:50 PM

All the funds straight to PA-05!

This term has been a busy one for Mary Gay, so over the coming days, we’re going to catch you up on her work! Today we’re talking about the grant funds Mary Gay secured just for PA-05. Grant funding for social services and needs is made available in local districts via federal funding. Tha…
  Luke · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 6:25 PM

John - have we met?

Hi John — My name is Luke O’Connell and I’ve joined Team Scanlon as the new Campaign Manager! I’m honored and grateful to be on Mary Gay’s team heading into the critical 2022 midterms. Before we talk more about the election and what Mary Gay has been up to, I wanted to introduce myself a b…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 4:45 PM

I appreciate you

As you know, Sunday was our end-of-month deadline and because of donors like you we exceeded our goal! I can’t thank you enough, your support allows us to continue the hard work of turning out Dems in 2022. While the GOP continues to stand by the worst of their extremism and life-threateni…
  Scanlon, Mary Gay (personal) · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 12:32 AM

John

Tonight is our budget deadline and one of the best opportunities we have this summer to show our strength and send a clear message we are committed to working together to keep PA blue. Dems across the Commonwealth are facing some of the most extreme, far-right GOP candidates we’ve ever seen…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 2:25 PM

totally unhinged

If you’ve seen the news lately, you know the Republican party is completely out of step with the American people. So what happens if they succeed in flipping the House this November? We have a party in power that doesn't care at all about the majority opinion or needs of the people. The f…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM

The alarm you’ve been looking for

Hi John, Here we are at the end of another month and I’m reaching out again. I know it’s a lot, but I know you know how important this is. Right now, it’s us against hundreds of millions of dollars from the GOP. Seriously, during the 2022 cycle alone the National Republican Congressional…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 4:20 PM

We’re in it now

We wanted to pass along Mary Gay’s email from yesterday. She outlines what could happen if the GOP flips the House, and the outlook is …. not promising. The only sure way to keep more anti-choice Republicans, like our extremist opponent, out of the halls of Congress, is to support Democrats…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 3:21 PM

what could happen

John, November’s midterm elections have massive stakes. Let me tell you a little about who we’re facing if the GOP is successful in their attempt to flip the House. But first — my team tells me we need $8,953 more before Sunday’s critical budgeting deadline. I need you to chip in $20, or w…
  Mary Gay Scanlon (personal) · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 10:45 PM

One last ask

I just got off the phone with my team and was told we are only $395 away from our goal. Can you chip in to help us cross the finish line? Here’s a link my team pulled for you: https://secure.actblue.com/mgs_eom#John Let me tell you: the GOP fundraising numbers from June are alarming. We are…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Why we need Mary Gay

With less than 16 weeks until the election, I’m gonna tell you why we need Mary Gay in Congress. But before I do… we have a critical budget deadline coming up on Sunday. Can I count on you to chip in? Here’s a personalized link: https://secure.actblue.com/mgs_eom#John Mary Gay keeps deli…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 4:10 PM

It’s not just us...

Mary Gay isn’t the only Democrat who needs your support this election year. Our local elections for state representative and state senate are on the front line in defending the rights the GOP and their extremist Supreme Court are hellbent on revoking. For every high profile race there are…
  Grace and Riley (last but not least, MGS Fellows!) · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Big news!!

Hi John! We’re Grace and Riley – the final two Scanlon for Congress Democracy Summer Fellows! Before we get to share our news, we wanted to share a little about our experience during the Democracy Summer fellowship. We were asked where we imagine ourselves in five years and this was one of…
  Gavin, Mark, and Alison (MGS Fellows) · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Democracy Summer Fellowship Highlights

Hi John — We are the next group of Democracy Summer fellows and we’re so glad to be here! You’ve heard from the other 6 fellows and now you get to hear from us. We’re Gavin, Mark, and Alison and we’re excited to share some of the highlights of our experience as Democracy Summer fellows. T…
  Kyle, Kat, and Ellie (MGS Fellows) · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 8:44 PM

We want to tell you about Mary Gay

Hello hello! We’re Kyle, Kat and Ellie, yesterday you heard from some of our fellow Fellows (ha!) — there are eleven of us participating in the Democracy Summer fellowship and we are excited to say hi to you too! To lots of people our representatives in Congress probably seem inaccessible,…
  Josiah, Luke, and Madeleine (MGS Fellows) · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Glad to be on the team!

Hi John! We’re Josiah, Luke, and Madeleine, three of Mary Gay Scanlon’s Democracy Summer Fellows! Over the next week, our fellow interns will be bringing you up to speed on what’s new in Mary Gay’s campaign. We’ve all thought deeply about why we want to be involved in politics and are exci…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 6:10 PM

Hear from Mary Gay

Did you see Mary Gay’s message? This is important. With the GOP candidates pushing their extremist platform, we need your help to stop them in their tracks. Mary Gay knows Pennsylvanians need solutions-oriented policies that lower costs and support children and families, not abandon them in…
  Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 2:40 PM

This is our responsibility, John.

I wanted to take a moment and touch base with you about the upcoming midterms. Democrats only have a 6 seat majority in the House as we head into the November election. Since Republican controlled state legislatures have decimated fair representation by gerrymandering districts in their fa…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 5:38 PM

We need you with us

Pennsylvania is top of the list for Republicans in 2022. They have set their eyes on us and are sitting on a warchest, ready to flip seats. It's clear what the GOP's plan is: 🚫 A national abortion ban 🚫 Revisiting Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage and contraceptive access 🚫 Prom…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Let's talk

Mary Gay has always been a fighter. But, as is the case for so many of us, everything that’s been unfolding has Mary Gay at a whole new level determination. From abortion rights to voting rights to gun violence prevention and climate action, she knows the threats we face impact generations…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Once again, thank you!

Thank you, John! Your hard work and donations have paid off – Mary Gay exceeded her end-of-quarter goal so she is well on her way to a strong summer and securing a win in PA-05 this November. We couldn’t do this work without you – thank you! Celebrating our nation’s independence was not e…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:53 PM

so so close!

I just got off the phone with my campaign manager Sam. He told me we just need a few more grassroots donations to hit our internal goal for tonight’s filing. First, thank you for always being there to help when we need you the most! These are wild and difficult times, and we know it’s hard t…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Couldn't be clearer

  What Democrats are fighting for: ✅ Codify Roe and make it the law of the land ✅ Pass sweeping gun violence prevention legislation ✅ Secure our democracy against violent insurrectionists Meanwhile the GOP is focused on: ❌ Overturning Roe and eliminating the constitutional right to safe a…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Quick update

I wanted to bump Sam’s email from this morning, after checking we are only 19 donors away from reaching our end-of-quarter goal – I’m so impressed! We are so close, can I count on you to chip in and close the gap? You can give at this personalized link: https://secure.actblue.com/scanlon_eo…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 7:57 PM

On a mission

We are at a make or break moment. Democrats have to defend our majority in the House – too much is at stake. They already overturned Roe and now the GOP is on a destructive path headed for marriage equality and contraception access next. We’ve already seen what Republicans are up to: strip…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 3:21 PM

We need to be honest with you, John

Here on Team Scanlon, we aim to be honest and transparent, so here is what we are up against: ❌ Millions of dollars from the gun lobby and special interest groups ❌ Republicans spending millions of dollars to turn PA red ❌ Conservative controlled Supreme Court overturning Roe with threats…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM

I just need a moment

I had a moment between meetings and had to forward you Mary Gay’s note from yesterday. We are up against our FIRST public fundraising deadline since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. We know the right-wing pundits will be digging into our reports to show signs of weakness moving in…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 12:11 AM

It's not much

John — We are in the final stretch of the second quarter, and our campaign has our FIRST Federal Elections Commission (FEC) filing since the Supreme Court overturned Roe. This is a federal filing deadline, meaning every congressional candidates’ fundraising strength (or weakness) will be …
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Just the start

Last week, we watched in horror as the Supreme Court struck down decades of constitutional precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade. But they didn’t stop there. In his concurring opinion, Justice Thomas wrote that the legal reasoning the Supreme Court used to overturn Roe can be applied to o…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 3:24 PM

BREAKING: ROE OVERTURNED

We knew it was coming but now it’s official: The Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe. Here’s the situation: Dangerous so-called trigger laws will now ban abortions in 13 states 36 million women and pregnant people are now risking their lives simply for being pregnant Our only path to prote…
  Team Scanlon · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Happy Pride!

June is Pride month – a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on the past, and move towards progress and equity. Mary Gay attended Upper Darby’s Pride this month! Pride is a season of celebration, but it must be matched by a season of hard work. Mary Gay knows this as much as a…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Juneteenth is a time to reflect

Juneteenth honors June 19th, 1865, when a Union General finally informed enslaved people in Galveston, Texas that the Civil War had ended and they were free – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Long a holiday observed within Black communities around the country, the…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM

We need you

Before you sign off for the weekend, I wanted to reach out and thank you for helping us reach our budget deadline this week. Our campaign relies on grassroots donors like you to keep us going and we could not do this without you! Democrats are facing tough reelection challenges across the…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 2:43 PM

Mary Gay is fighting for you

Did you see Mary Gay’s message yesterday? The past few weeks have been busier than ever. Working so closely with Mary Gay, I’ve seen her fighting spirit first hand. I have no doubt that she is ready to take on her opponent and the GOP this fall. There is no one more dedicated to serving h…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 7:15 PM

let's talk

I wanted to touch base with you. It has been a busy few weeks and with Election Day less than 6 months away, I’m giving my all to keep PA blue. No matter what is going on in Washington, I am focused on fighting for Pennsylvania. We recently passed the COMPETES Act to give PA a jump star…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 5:12 PM

Re: Protecting Our Kids Act

Hi team — I wanted to make sure you saw my last email. I highlighted the bills included in the Protecting Our Kids Act that the House passed in the early hours of Thursday morning. After a long discussion and debate last week, Democrats were able to move swiftly in passing the Protecting O…
  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 4:49 PM

getting into the weeds

I wanted to reach out to you personally and share what’s going on with the Protecting Our Kids Act. We will be voting on this on the House floor this week. I know many of you may not have seen these details so I wanted to share. I serve on the House Judiciary Committee, and last Thursday …
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 9:25 PM

next steps

This weekend, there was another mass shooting in Philadelphia. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe. As we continue to recover from the mass-shootings that shook our nation last month, Mary Gay has been in Washington working on an absolutely essential gun violence prevention legi…
  Sam Thomas · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 2:52 PM

We appreciate you

After a long and difficult month, we are starting June ready to take on the summer and work hard electing Dems in PA. We could not do this work without your support, thank you to all those who donated before our fundraising deadline last month. And there’s a lot of work to do. Democrats li…