Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 11:15 PM

We can't lose this critical blue Senate seat

Friend, Election Day is quickly approaching, and we can't afford to lose a single Senate seat as we fight to win back our Democratic majority. That's why I'm personally asking you to support my friend and colleague Ed Markey's campaign for re-election today. The need for stro…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Re: Trump's Tulsa Rally

Friend, Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a day when we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States – an especially important day this year as millions of Americans demand the long overdue justice and equality still denied since the close of that dark chapter in our country's …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 10:26 PM

AG Barr is weaponizing the U.S. military against Americans

Friend, Attorney General William Barr gave the order for Americans peacefully protesting centuries of racist oppression to be tear-gassed and shot with rubber bullets. Then, Barr focused his attention on deploying battalions of U.S. troops to the streets of the nation's capi…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 11:36 PM

How we stop Trump from weaponizing the U.S. military:

Friend, Donald Trump's threats to "dominate" protestors using military force under the Insurrection Act are a clear and present danger to our most fundamental constitutional rights. This law has been invoked by past presidents to advance and support desegregation – a necess…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 9:14 PM

We all share the responsibility to fight racial injustice

Friend – Control of the U.S. Senate may come down to Democrats winning North Carolina. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Re: Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight rating of North Carolina

Friend – Control of the U.S. Senate may come down to Democrats winning North Carolina. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Reverend Warnock · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 1:14 PM

I'm running to flip Georgia blue

To stop the spread of the coronavirus, states shut down schools for 30 million students across the country – and for hundreds of thousands of students right here in Connecticut. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Delivering books to children in need

To stop the spread of the coronavirus, states shut down schools for 30 million students across the country – and for hundreds of thousands of students right here in Connecticut. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 2:13 PM

The USPS is on the brink of bankruptcy

Friend, The U.S. Postal Service has always been a lifeline for millions of Americans – and that's never been more true than during this pandemic. But this crisis has put the Postal Service on the brink of bankruptcy, and it could cease to exist altogether if the Trump adminis…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 11:23 PM

The heartless campaign to destroy the ACA

Friend, Never in our history has access to healthcare been more important. But not even a global pandemic has stopped Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress from relentlessly attacking the Affordable Care Act – and jeopardizing the lives of millions of Americans in the proc…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Airlines and cruise lines are screwing taxpayers

Friend, From airlines to cruise lines, big industries seem to have no shame. As our country endures the devastating impacts of the coronavirus, they've put profits over people at every turn. American families are struggling. That's why I'm doing everything in my power to brin…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Re: Michael Flynn

This is the darkest day in recent Department of Justice history, Friend – and that is saying something. While our country is focused on the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, Attorney General William Barr's Justice Department has dropped the criminal case against Donald…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 1:10 PM

My thoughts on President Trump's COVID-19 response:

Friend, It's been a difficult time for all of us. I want you to know that my thoughts are with each and every one of you, and I will continue doing everything I can to make sure you and your loved ones have what you need to stay healthy and safe during this pandemic. My thoug…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 5:12 PM

We need oversight over Trump's pandemic response

Friend, Since the day he was inaugurated, Donald Trump has led a dangerous and calculated effort to skirt any and all accountability for himself and his administration. Now, during this heartbreaking health crisis, his reckless disregard for oversight has only become more ala…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 9:13 PM

RE: Arizona Senate race (new poll)

Friend: Mark Kelly is rare. Engineer, astronaut, U.S. Navy captain, he knows the meaning of service. Author and aerospace expert, he not only understands bold concepts, but how to communicate them. I need him as a colleague in the U.S. Senate. And he needs our help in Arizona…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:12 PM

How you can help defeat Mitch McConnell

Friend, I’ll be blunt: The events of the past few months make it very clear that it’s never been more important for Democrats to take back the Senate. Election experts at the Cook Political Report just said the race for Senate control is at nearly “50-50 odds,” and one of the most cri…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Attacking your healthcare in a pandemic

Friend, As our country grapples with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump and Republicans in Congress are still continuing their despicable campaign to destroy the Affordable Care Act. Their lawsuit in the Supreme Court could destroy this crucial, lifesavi…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 10:27 PM

Steve Bullock needs urgent support

Friend, This is really exciting news: Gov. Steve Bullock just announced he's running for U.S. Senate in Montana.Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight says that Senate control is up for grabs this cycle. And now, with Steve Bullock in this race to flip a critical red seat blue, we've got a better…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Senate control hinges on Montana

Friend, This is really exciting news: Gov. Steve Bullock just announced he's running for U.S. Senate in Montana.Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight says that Senate control is up for grabs this cycle. And now, with Steve Bullock in this race to flip a critical red seat blue, we've got a better…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 3:12 PM

RE: The relentless threats to reproductive rights

I won’t mince words with you, Friend: Right-wing extremists are attacking Roe v. Wade on all fronts. This week the Supreme Court will hear opening arguments in a case that could not only limit women’s access to legal abortion but also be the vehicle for ultraconservatives to…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Political henchman

Friend, First Roger Stone. Now Michael Flynn. Instead of supporting his dedicated prosecutors, Attorney General William Barr is interfering with the work of his own department ... and is delighted to act as Donald Trump’s personal henchman. I’m calling for Attorney General Wi…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 11:12 PM

New attack on Roe v. Wade (need your immediate signature)

It’s up to all of us to take a stand for Roe v. Wade. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 2:47 PM

We need to stand up for Doug Jones today

Friend, My friend Sen. Doug Jones’s vote to convict Donald Trump was nothing short of a profile in courage.  I wanted to take a quick moment today to ask you to support Doug, because he is facing an uphill battle to get re-elected in Alabama.  Doug bravely stood up for accountability, …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Absolute betrayal of our constitutional obligations

Friend, Today, I voted to impeach President Trump for his brazen abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. As I sat in the Senate chamber, I could not help but watch in dismay as colleagues voted to acquit the President – betraying their constitutional obligation to uphold…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Land of legal absurdity

Friend – led by Alan Dershowitz, the White House defense team’s case is venturing into the land of legal absurdity. With their arguments changing every day, I wanted to share what’s been going on: First, they complained about the lack of evidence – specifically, a lack of dir…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 5:51 PM

A bubble of denial

Friend, The White House lawyers are arguing their case within a bubble of denial: While the country is fixated on John Bolton’s revealing book draft memoir, President Trump’s attorneys have completely ignored him. Not a single shred of evidence was produced to address Bolton’…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 25, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Facts speak for themselves

Friend, There’s a thought that’s been ringing in my head since it was expressed so perfectly during today’s Senate impeachment proceedings: “Truth crushed to the ground will rise up.” Even as the Trump administration and Mitch McConnell continue to work in lockstep stonewalli…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 5:47 PM

My thoughts on the Senate impeachment trial

Friend, It’s been a long few days. But with the impeachment trial fully underway in the Senate, I felt it was important to write to you and share some of my thoughts during this solemn and critical time for our country. I’ve been awestruck by the sense of purpose and history …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Missing response

Friend, It’s been nearly two weeks since President Trump recklessly brought us to the brink of war with Iran. Since then he has failed to provide a shred of evidence of an imminent threat to justify that use of force. And he continues to make contradictory and logic-defying c…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Chaos

Friend, From soliciting a political bribe from the Ukrainian President to impulsively bringing us to the brink of a reckless war with Iran, President Trump has shown a dangerous and criminal disregard for the safety and security of our country at every turn. All the while, M…

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  Richard and Cynthia Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Happy New Year, Friend!

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM

Did you get my note?

Friend – I wanted to make sure you saw the survey I sent around a few days ago (below). With President Trump’s impeachment trial looming and the critical 2020 election on the horizon, it’s never been more important for me to hear what’s on your mind. Already, thousands have shared their thoug…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 4:17 PM

RE: your survey responses

Friend, This is one of the most critical moments in our nation's history – and with our democracy in crisis, the stakes in the 2020 election couldn't be higher. Before we officially enter this crucial election year, I need to hear what issues are most important to you and you…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Delusional (need your eyes on this)

Friend, Attorney General William Barr has abandoned all pretense of independent law enforcement. While evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election is beyond dispute, Barr apparently believes "the FBI investigation into Russian collusio…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 4:47 PM

RE: Impeachment (please read)

Friend, Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi and leaders in the House announced that they will bring two searing articles of impeachment against the President, bringing us one step closer to ending Trump's ongoing and brazen abuses of power. One thing is crystal clear: President Trump i…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

December 7, 2019 at 2:13 PM

The Trump family hasn't stopped profiting off of the presidency

Friend, The President’s sons claimed that they “literally stopped” enriching themselves through foreign business deals once their father took office. That’s a lie. No matter how many times the Trump family says otherwise, the fact is this: Their illegal self-enrichment spans …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 3:24 PM

We must not turn away

Friend, I was speaking on the Senate floor recently about the need for universal background checks – moments after Republicans again blocked a vote on the issue – when I was handed a devastating note: In real time, across the country, yet another school shooting was taking tw…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Cozying up to dictators

Friend, With so much chaos coming out of Washington these days, I know it can be hard to keep up with every news story. That’s why I wanted to take a moment to write to you about one that’s been weighing heavy on my mind. President Trump has demonstrated a dangerous pattern …

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  Richard · [email protected]

November 10, 2019 at 3:18 PM

RE: Roe v. Wade

Right-wing extremists across the country are orchestrating a coordinated attack on women’s constitutional right to control their own bodies. Friend, Right-wing extremists across the country are orchestrating a coordinated attack on women’s constitutional right to control thei…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Boeing put profits over safety

Friend, Boeing executives came to my office after the 737 MAX crashes and said they were the result of pilot error. But our Senate investigation revealed the ugly truth: Boeing concealed key design flaws and put corporate profits ahead of public safety. Boeing’s pilots – and …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 1:21 PM

President Trump: Lead or get out of the way

I’m fiercely committed to passing lifesaving gun reform, and I need to know if you’re with me.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Richard · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 12:19 AM

There's nothing "phony" about our Constitution

Friend – in a cabinet meeting yesterday, President Trump called the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution “phony.” Let’s be clear: There’s nothing “phony” about the Constitution. These are the very rules our Founding Fathers created to protect our new nation. And to prevent any president …

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 2:26 PM

Another reason I'm suing Trump:

Friend – Our Founding Fathers are rolling over in their graves.The White House just announced that President Trump will host next year’s G7 Summit at his luxury Miami golf club. That means money from the world leaders attending, as well as free promotion from this international event, wi…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 10:21 PM

President Trump doesn't like our lawsuit against him

Friend, President Trump is actively abusing the power of the presidency to accept payments from foreign governments. I’m suing Trump to hold him accountable for his corruption – and it’s clear we’re getting under his skin. Just take a look at his ranting and raving at a recen…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

October 10, 2019 at 10:20 PM

Big Tobacco 2.0

Friend, Alabama. California. Connecticut. Delaware. Florida. Georgia. Illinois. Indiana. Kansas. Massachusetts. Michigan. Minnesota. Mississippi. Missouri. Nebraska. New Jersey. New York. Oregon. Pennsylvania. Texas. Virginia. As of today, there are 26 confirmed vaping deaths…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 4:46 PM

We need to impeach President Trump

Friend, Yesterday, I called for a House Committee to investigate and move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Trump. I’ve reached this decision with great sadness for our nation, but also with great anger on behalf of our nation. The fact is that Donald Tr…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 2:47 PM

Leading the retreat

Friend, Last Friday, more than 4 million young people across our country – and across the globe – took to the streets to call for action confronting climate change. This is an existential crisis. Nearly daily there is new evidence from scientists that time is running out to con…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 9:18 PM

FWD: I'm suing Trump. Are you with me?

Friend: President Trump is actively using the office of the presidency for his own financial gain – and administration cronies like Vice President Pence are in lock-step with his selfish agenda. During a recent visit to Ireland, Pence stayed 181 miles from where his scheduled meetings were loc…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 12:14 PM

Firing scientists over a Sharpie edit

Will you add your voice alongside mine in demanding accountability from the Trump administration?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Richard Blumenthal · [email protected]

September 7, 2019 at 3:13 PM

President Trump's thirst for self-enrichment

President Trump’s thirst for self-enrichment knows no bounds. Speak out now to hold Trump accountable for his rampant corruption: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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