Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 10:31 PM

LAST CHANCE: help beat these four candidates

And elect four LGBTQ candidates! John, Today is the end of the first quarter, and we are still a bit short of our End of Quarter Fundraising Goal. But I know with your help, we can send these four bigots packing and elect four amazing LGBTQ candidates to replace them. Will you make one more g…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Throw normal out the window for now

We have to pivot to win. John, Last week, Roll Call published a pretty alarming report detailing all the ways COVID-19 could impact the 2020 elections. Here's a piece that caught my eye and it describes a lot of our LGBTQ candidates: Here's the reality: many of our candidates depend on a st…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 5:41 PM

The resources, advice and support our candidates need

We need you with us now. John, I’m just signing off from our March Campaign Update with Pennsylvania state House candidate Jessica Benham and Oregon Secretary of State candidate Jamie McLeod-Skinner. I hope you were able to join us! If not, here’s a quick update. Jamie and Jess are ready to m…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 4:02 PM

1 hour until the March Campaign Update!

Join Mayor Annise Parker, Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Jess Benham! John, Don't forget: our March Campaign Update starts in one hour. There's still time to submit questions for Jessica, Jamie and Mayor Parker - click here! Hope you can join the call! Elliot ---------------------------------------…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Beat these four candidates

And elect four LGBTQ candidates! John, with your help, we can send these four bigots packing in 2020. Will you make a symbolic donation of $20.20 or more to help our candidates win? Help double the number of LGBTQ members of Congress and make LGBTQ history in state legislatures across Americ…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Protect constituents? These bigots won't!

Not the leaders we need now. John, We wish we were making this up. While the country is struggling with an enormous health and safety crisis, bigots are using COVID-19 to target and harass the LGBTQ community. They're shameless, John, and it's beyond time they were removed from office. Will …

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Meet our 18 new endorsees, COVID's continuing impact and more!

WATCH: John Blair's newest ad!

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Did you watch, John?

Catch up on my update now! John, did you catch our Facebook Live yesterday? Don't worry if you missed it. You can still watch it here! As I mentioned, Victory Fund and our LGBTQ candidates are doing what we can to adjust to campaigning during COVID-19. Despite our new reality, we're working …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 4:25 PM

18 endorsed LGBTQ candidates

18 ways to make history! John, Yesterday morning, we made a big announcement: we're endorsing 18 more LGBTQ candidates! Even though it's only March, we've already endorsed 186 amazing candidates who are going to make LGBTQ history on Election Day. Chip in now to support our candidates and ens…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 2:20 PM

The 🌈leaders🌈 we need

Help make 🌈 history today! John, These are extremely trying times and we wanted to bring you a little good news. Take a look at the amazing headlines our LGBTQ candidates are generating, John. Want to keep seeing great headlines like these? Chip in NOW to help us keep working and winning! Tra…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

March Campaign Update: you're invited!

Join Mayor Annise Parker, Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Jess Benham! John, Hope you're staying safe and staying home if you are able to! If you're looking for a little social engagement or a short break from your daily routine, join us for the March Campaign Update on March 30th, open to all Victo…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 1:01 PM

We’ll keep fighting, John.

Never forget you are not alone. John, I wanted to reach out during these difficult times. COVID-19 is exposing the cracks in our system, the myriad of ways in which we are so deeply vulnerable. It might seem easy to slide into anxiety and panic, to stockpile and shelter. Alarming reports tel…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 1:01 PM

COVID rewrites campaign rules, LGBTQ candidates win and more!

COVID-19 throws off the primary calendar, LGBTQ candidates claim victory and more!

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Wanted to make sure you saw

2020 Campaign Update. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Sean's memo from Monday. We're living in an uncertain time and the rules of campaigning are being flipped upside down.  As our candidates update the political playbook, fight to flip state legislatures and change the face of government…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:17 PM

The good news?

We can beat these bigots. John, The news has been so bleak lately, we figured you might need something to celebrate: This November, we're going to send these bigots packing. Chip in now to give our LGBTQ candidates a head start against these homophobes! We know our candidates are viable. …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 12:46 PM

MEMO: We’re off to the races, John!

2020 Campaign Update. John, we’ve had a busy couple weeks here at Victory Fund! Now that the dust has settled from Super Tuesday and we’ve had time to adjust to Pete’s exit from the Democratic primary, I wanted to let you know what else Victory Fund has planned for the year. If you’re already…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 2:37 PM

LGBTQ candidates are still flipping seats and campaigning hard.

Make phone calls instead of shaking hands!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 4:43 PM

What we're up against in 2020

Everything's on the line. Bigotry never rests, John. Here are just some of the headlines we're seeing that show us we're up for one hell of a fight in 2020:  Advocates tracking over 200 active state bills targeting LGBTQ Americans “It feels like every state Legislature, every year, is tryin…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 5:52 PM

"Over 200 active state bills"

Targeting LGBTQ Americans John, Did you see this headline from NBC News? Advocates tracking over 200 active state bills targeting LGBTQ Americans. Far too many of these terrible bills are targeting trans youth, trying to limit kids from receiving trans-friendly healthcare or participating in …

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 2:02 PM

74% of Victory Fund's candidates won their races on Super Tuesday.

What's next? A lot. 

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 5:46 AM

Are you ready to flip the Texas House?

An anti-equality legislature… John, We have great news from Texas. On Super Tuesday, all five of our Texas House incumbents won their races, and new candidates Ann Johnson, Eric Holguin and Eliz Markowitz are advancing to the general election! But now, the real races begin. We must focus on r…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 4:55 AM

VICTORY IN TEXAS: GINA WINS

Texas’s 🌈historic🌈 first We’re ready to call Gina Ortiz Jones’s primary race: Gina won! She is just one general election win away from becoming the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from Texas! Now the hard part begins. In 2018, Gina lost to incumbent Republican Rep. Will Hurd by only 9…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 5:41 PM

We're so proud of Pete.

As you know by now, Pete Buttigieg suspended his campaign. John, As you know by now, Pete Buttigieg suspended his campaign and is no longer seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Victory Fund was proud to be Pete’s first national endorsement – announcing our support on the 50th anniv…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Pete's announcement tonight

Whatever comes next. John, We just heard the news: Pete Buttigieg is suspending his Presidential campaign tonight.  No matter who you were rooting for in this primary, take a second to remember the historic nature of Pete's campaign. He was the first openly LGBTQ person to ever win the Iowa p…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM

FWD: the OTHER Super Tuesday Candidates

41 LGBTQ candidates running, including Pete! John, We JUST emailed you about our amazing Super Tuesday candidates. Here's an update: we endorsed six more candidates in North Carolina, Texas and California!  Selena Alvarenga District Court Judge, 460th Judicial District (TX) Daryl Moore Harris…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Super Tuesday is NEXT TUESDAY, Bloomberg's staff caught, and more!

This is not a drill, people!

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  Jodi Kelber-Kaye · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 2:01 PM

My partner isn’t your typical candidate.

I honestly can’t think of anyone better to lead Baltimore. John, Like all good LGBTQ love stories, Mary Washington and I first met at Pride in 2006. As two political people, we moved in and out of each other’s lives for years. But it was a pot of lentil soup, a deep conversation and a handsha…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 6:01 PM

the OTHER Super Tuesday Candidates

33 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot Super Tuesday is just one week away, John. But voters aren't just deciding who the next Democratic nominee is - they're going to vote on a huge slate of LGBTQ candidates running at every level of government! Will you chip in $20.20 or more to support all our…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 4:58 PM

A good mayor changes a city

A gift for Mary Washington's anniversary John, Being an effective mayor is not easy – and anyone who implies otherwise discounts the hard work of countless city officials around the country. Mayors run your city, implementing policies and procedures that ensure your everyday life runs smooth…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 5:08 PM

FWD: Meet two history-making candidates!

Join John Blair and Marque Snow Wednesday! John, Head's up: our February membership call is this Wednesday! Don't miss your chance to hear from Game Changer candidate John Blair and Spotlight candidate Marque Snow. Victory Caucus Member February Call Wed, Feb 26, 2020 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Super Tuesday candidates make their cases, endorsements galore and more!

Early voting begins in certain Super Tuesday states, Nevada looms and more!

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 1:30 AM

"37-year-old gay guy kissing his husband on stage next to Mr. Man Donald Trump?"

"Rush, I just got to tell you something. Never apologize, don’t ever." John, This might not come as a shock, but Rush Limbaugh and Donald Trump are absolutely terrified of Pete's candidacy. So Rush went on a homophobic tirade against Pete and then Donald Trump called him to say not to apologi…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Pete's ready for tonight. Wish him good luck!

Sign his card and leave him a note: John, did you see Pete's town-hall on CNN last night? He had an amazing moment where he called out Donald Trump and Rush Limbaugh for their sanctimonious commentary on his marriage, saying: "One thing about my marriage is it's never involved me having to se…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 5:56 PM

Meet two history-making candidates!

You have questions, they have answers! John, our next Victory Fund Membership call is almost here! This month, we'll be hosting John Blair, running for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District and Marque Snow, running for the Nebraska Legislature, District 9! This month’s call is open to all V…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 4:05 PM

The OTHER Super Tuesdays, Pete takes second in NH, and more!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Only 3 hours left to order! Show your pride today!

John, we are not making this up. There are only three hours left to order your Victory for Pete t-shirts! And in order to receive your new t-shirt by Super Tuesday, we must place the order by 2:30pm ET. We stop this offer then! If you've been thinking about ordering our Victory for Pete t-sh…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM

LAST CHANCE: Victory for Pete tees!

Another historic moment for Team Pete last night in New Hampshire, John! We still can't believe we're on track to elect the first openly LGBTQ U.S. President. There's still time to grab your piece of presidential history. For one day only, you can donate $35 or more AND we’ll send you a FREE…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 4:07 AM

New Hampshire update (GREAT news!)

John, We’re not waiting to announce results this time around. Here’s the latest news: Pete just took second place in the New Hampshire primary! New Hampshire and Iowa voters are sick of reality-tv show politicians who scream from the debate stage while oversimplifying complex problems. Pete…

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  Andre Adeyemi · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 1:06 PM

WATCH: Who Pete REALLY is

John, I've known Pete Buttigieg for quite sometime. So as New Hampshire voters head to the polls, I wanted to share a personal story during my time working with him in South Bend. Over the past year, I've seen a lot of pundits and talking heads breakdown the details of his historic campaign,…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Grab your 🌈Victory for Pete🌈 t-shirt today!

Hey again John, We're so proud of Pete for winning the Iowa caucus and with a huge jump in the New Hampshire primary polls, we're confident that Pete's about to pull off another upset victory. Pete has a huge surge of momentum on his side, and with another big win, he'll be on track to be th…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Pete wins Iowa (with receipts), LGBTQ mayoral candidates keep killing it and more!

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 2:30 AM

Iowa Caucus count finally over and the winner is....

John, we FINALLY have results from the Iowa caucuses and it's FINALLY official. Pete is the first openly LGBTQ person to WIN the Iowa caucuses and is on-track to become the first openly gay president in U.S. history. The enormity of this moment cannot be overstated. Iowa has long been seen a…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 7:03 PM

What pro-equality state legislatures can do

John, A quick case study for you. In Virginia, anti-equality forces held a super-majority in both chambers until 2017 (the same year Danica Roem became the first openly trans state legislator ever elected!). The super-majority used their power to pass a ban on marriage equality and other ext…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Susan Collins is a coward.

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that she will vote to acquit President Trump despite his "wrong" behavior. Once again, Collins has put party over people, and shown that she does not deserve to hold public office. She's a coward, plain and simple. We must ensure she loses in N…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Will YOU win a signed Pete poster?!

Hey again John, We're still buzzing from the amazing results in Iowa - we were so excited for Pete we could hardly sleep! And we figured many of you feel the same, so we thought it was as good a time as any to give up one of our coveted campaign posters signed by Pete! Make a donation of any…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 11:11 PM

BREAKING UPDATE: 💥 Iowa Caucus results 💥

With 62 percent of precincts reporting, we're ready to make a big announcement from Iowa, John. Pete is leading in state delegates and currently holds first place!! The results so far show we are well on our way to electing the first openly LGBTQ president in American history. It represents …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 6:09 AM

1am ET Iowa Update: Historic Night for Pete

Friend, For those of you still awake, you know what we know: zero percent of Iowa precincts are reporting at 1am ET, and the results of the Iowa caucuses remain in the air. But by all accounts, Pete Buttigieg appears to have had an extremely strong night – and we are very much on our way to …

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  Geoff Bell · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Live from Iowa, it's Caucus Night!

Hey John, I'm writing to you from Des Moines, Iowa, where caucus-goers are getting ready to choose their Democratic presidential candidate. I am on the ground with Team Pete as they prepare to make LGBTQ history, and there's a lot of excitement in the air. I thought I’d share that excitement…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VIDEO: Mayor Parker on today's historic Caucus ⬇️⬇️

John, Today's the day! After months (if not years!) of attending political rallies and listening to the candidates make their appeals, Iowa voters will finally caucus tonight. And this Caucus is particularly special: for the first time in American history, an openly LGBTQ candidate will appe…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

You're with Pete because...

John, Last week, we asked why YOU were supporting Pete in the 2020 Democratic primary. And over 1,000 people sent in a response! Sadly, we can't include everyone's response, but here are some of our favorites: We’re so excited to support Pete as the first openly LGBTQ Democratic Presidentia…

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