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  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 1:36 AM

It’s time for the State of the Union

Team – Soon, President Biden will enter the House chamber for the 2024 State of the Union. Tonight, he’ll talk about everything his administration has done for the American people, from achieving historic economic growth to rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. But befo…
  WisDems · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 5:47 PM

TUNE IN: President Biden’s State of the Union

WisDems wants you to tune into the State of the Union Address and give us your thoughts on what you see. Tune in to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight at 8 PM CT, President Joe Biden will be delivering a historic State of the Union address. Ahead …
  WisDems · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Flash vs. substance

President Biden is getting it done In politics, there are hot button issues and then there’s everything else. Global manufacturing distribution tends to fall under “everything else” – but today, we want to talk about it: President Biden has increased domestic manufacturi…
  Reproductive Rights Team (via WisDems) · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Abortion is on the ballot (again)

If Trump wins, reproductive freedom is over Donald Trump has said that he’d push for a NATIONAL ABORTION BAN if he wins in November. Rush a $24 donation to keep him out of the White House and protect abortion rights » If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue …
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 12:25 AM

8 months

We have a LOT to get done We’re 8 months out from the November election, friend. And we need to make every one of them count. On the organizing front, that means: ✅ Hiring field organizers across Wisconsin ✅ Targeting the voters who will make up our margin of victory ✅ Spr…
  Ben Wikler (via WisDems) · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 8:35 PM

I’m worried, friend

We can’t let Trump win this November. Team – over the weekend, we saw some pretty scary poll numbers come out, showing that Donald Trump could very well win this November. And I’ll be honest with you, team, that scares me. After Donald Trump incited an insurrection, attack…
  WisDems · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM

They’re coming after IVF – just like we said they would

The consequences of Dobbs just keep coming When the extreme, far-right majority on the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, they didn’t just put abortion rights at risk. Everything from same-sex marriage to birth control was put at risk. And now, we’re seeing t…
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 3:25 PM

We have to talk about the stakes this Women’s History Month:

Despite all our work, they want to work overtime undoing every single piece of it. This month marks Women's History Month, and despite our collective progress, Republicans are still attacking women and reproductive rights. Before we talk about it, can you chip in $24 to fund…
  WisDems Merch Team · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 2:18 AM

Last call! 📣

Order your Hovde for California shirts TODAY! LAST CALL: Get your limited edition Eric Hovde for California shirt before time runs out » Order Today Last week, Eric Hovde announced that he’s running against Senator Tammy Baldwin. But there’s a pro…
  WisDems · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Women’s History Month

Will you sign on? » Today marks the start of Women’s History Month, friend. This month is dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and struggles of women throughout history. As we kick off Women's History Month, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the work that rem…
  Tina, WisDems Finance Director · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 2:40 AM

I wish we had more time to chat, but...

It’s almost midnight Hey friend – I wish I had a bit more time to chat with you tonight, but it’s a short month, and we’re just a few short hours away from our midnight deadline. So let’s just pretend that I wrote a really clever joke, or told a powerful story about values-d…
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Less than 8 hours

There’s two possible scenarios depending on how folks respond. Hey folks, we have less than 8 hours to meet our February goal. Here’s what happens if we hit our goal: Our team will have the resources we need to continue building out a large team and defeat Republicans this…
  Tammy · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM

I wish I had better news

Hi friend, Tammy here. I wish I had better news, but my team just notified me that my Republican opponent, Eric Hovde, is up on the airwaves with his first round of TV ads. Hovde has pledged to spend at least $20 million of his own personal fortune to flip my seat, and he’…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 1:31 PM

What the WisGOP is trying to do:

It’s a leap day, friend, and while WisDems are working overtime to leap us forward, the WisGOP wants to leap us back in time with far-right extremism. Can you chip in $24 to uplift progressive values and defeat far-right extremism? » Stop Extremism T…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 12:22 AM

We have the chance to reshape WI this year

We need our grassroots team to step up. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately: Donate $10 Now Donate $24 Now Donate $50 Now …
  🚨MAJOR Senate Update 🚨 · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Mitch McConnell is LEAVING

We won’t miss him! BREAKING: Mitch McConnell announces he’s stepping down as Senate Majority Leader after the November elections. Rush a $24 donation to take advantage of this moment and elect Democrats who will prevent another extremist Senate majority leader. If you…
  Team Democracy (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 10:21 PM

The struggle for democracy is a fight worth winning

We can’t let up now. For years, it felt like we were fighting a losing battle for democracy in Wisconsin. The WisGOP gerrymandered our maps so thoroughly that Governor Evers was the one thing standing between our state and their extremist agenda. But one week ago, all of t…
  Ben (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 6:48 PM

could vs. will

We’re counting on a surge of support from our grassroots team, like you. There’s a stark difference in messaging I want to tell you about, friend. Ever since new, fair legislative maps became law of the land ending GOP gerrymandering, we’ve been saying we could save democrac…
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM

First. Then. Now.

The era of partisan gerrymandering is over. FIRST: In 2011, Republican lawmakers created one of the worst gerrymanders in U.S. history by meeting behind closed doors to draw rigged maps that guaranteed that even landslide election losses wouldn’t cost them their majorities. …
  Ben Wikler (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 9:31 PM

This is a sea-change moment, friend

This is what we’ve been fighting for: Gov. Evers signed new and fair legislative maps into law last week, tripling the number of competitive races in WI in 2024. Will you rush a $24 donation to help us win in every corner of the state » I’ve been waiting to write this email …
  WisDems Chair Ben Wikler · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 7:10 PM

do you have 30 seconds?

I’m hoping to hear back from you soon, friend. Team, it’s WisDems Chair Ben Wikler. I’m about to head into our weekly meeting and I need to know if you’re willing to do everything possible to take back the Wisconsin legislature with these new maps? My team and I are counti…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 10:05 PM

How we got here

For 13 years Republicans had an iron grasp over Wisconsin because in 2011 they built a legislative map that would protect their majorities despite landslide losses statewide. But our team of grassroots supporters persisted and kept hope in the face of unfettered GOP power. A…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Tripled

Folks are asking us what’s next. Here’s what we’re saying: The era of gerrymandering in Wisconsin is over, friend. But what’s next? Ever since fair legislative maps were signed into law Monday, folks have been asking what’s our plan now? We’re going to give you a quick l…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Hovde for California 👕

Every shirt purchase will directly benefit Tammy Baldwin’s reelection campaign and the WisDems organizing program. Eric Hovde, California bank owner and megamillionaire, is officially running against Senator Tammy Baldwin. He’s far from a true Wisconsinite, friend. In fact, …
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Triple

This is the most important news this week: Have you heard yet, friend? Gov. Evers signed new and fair legislative maps into law on Monday, tripling the number of competitive races in WI in 2024. The era of GOP gerrymandering is over. Voters will finally have the opportunit…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

It’s official

Breaking news, friend: Republican megamillionaire Eric Hovde just launched his Senate campaign to defeat me. With Mitch McConnell’s #1 recruit in the race now, our path toward winning Wisconsin’s toss-up Senate seat and defending our Democratic Senate majority just became mu…
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Who’s this Californian running against Tammy Baldwin?

Since Eric Hovde announced he’s running against Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate, folks have been asking who he is. The short answer: he’s a California bank owner and megamillionaire who’s using this race to push an extremist agenda and line his pocket book. Chip in a $24 spl…
  BREAKING (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 9:20 PM

the first Republican candidate for Senate...

He’s been running a shadow campaign for months but we already know who Eric Hovde is. BREAKING: California-based GOP millionaire Eric Hovde is officially running against Senator Tammy Baldwin! Will you chip in a $24 split donation right now between WisDems and Tammy Baldwin …
  Breaking News (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 8:20 PM

BREAKING: new district maps for the WI legislature.

The Republican power grab on Wisconsin is finally loosening up. BREAKING: Governor Evers signed new district maps for the Wisconsin State Legislature into law this morning. Will you take 30 seconds to sign on and commit to taking back the Wisconsin legislature and elect Demo…
  Ben Wikler · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The nightmare of gerrymandering is over. Fair maps are here. WOW

Republicans rigged the state. But democracy is back. Dear fellow Wisconsin Democrats, The long, dark night of ultra-partisan gerrymandering is over, and a new day for democracy now dawns in the Badger State. A few minutes ago, Governor Evers signed a new set of state le…
  Democracy Protection Alert (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM

The GOP is ready to burn it all down

Protect our democracy from the extremist GOP » The past few years have made one thing crystal clear: The GOP would rather watch the end of our democracy than accept the kind of progress voters want to see. From trying to overturn the 2020 election to passing blatant voter…
  Mobilization Update (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Voting is a habit

Help us build a wave of Democratic turnout FIRST 2024 Election Countdown: 3 DAYS LEFT Every dollar you donate will help us get voters to the polls in February, in April, and in November. Help us build a Democratic wave in 2024. Chip in $24 today! » Strong Democratic tu…
  Ben (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Wisconsin values:

It's National Wisconsin Day and I want to take a moment to tell you about the values-driven work my team and I are doing, with your help, to save Wisconsin. Democracy in Wisconsin has been under threat. The moment that crumbles, Wisconsinites' lives will never be the same. …
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Forward

Our state is worth fighting for. Friend – it’s National Wisconsin Day! 🧀 Today, we celebrate what makes our state such a special place to live – from beer and cheese to Friday fish fry. But those aren't the only things that make our state special, friend. Wisconsinites a…
  Ben (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 8:01 PM

I love this state, friend

Can you help us share the love? Hey friend, First off, I want to wish you all a very happy Valentine’s Day! While I am reaching out to ask you to chip in $24 before our mid-month deadline, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I also want to share the things I love about the great…
  Your Secret Admirer (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM

INSIDE: A Valentine for our team

Help us spread the love! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately: Donate $10 Now Donate $24 Now Donate $50 Now Donate $100…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Mike Gallagher is not seeking reelection.

Our plan to take advantage of this opportunity? Raise $10,000 in 24 hours: BREAKING: Republican Mike Gallagher will not seek reelection in Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district! GOAL: $10,000 Flip WI CD-08 After weeks of Republican chaos and dysf…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Dear democracy, it’s the WisDems ❤️

Two things are happening this week, friend: Valentine’s Day and our mid-month fundraising deadline. So we thought we’d write a little love letter – not to a Valentine, but to our democracy, because with Donald Trump on the ballot again this year, our democracy needs a whole …
  Special Election Alerts via WisDems · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 8:32 PM

CNN: NY-03 will affect the entire nation

2024 could come down to this Team, Jake Tapper just laid out the stakes of the NY-03 special election on February 13, and they couldn’t be higher! Here’s what he said. “Santos’ vacant seat is not only important for the balance of power in the House, where Republican…
  David Hogg, Leaders We Deserve · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 2:04 PM

We’re rising up

I’m here to tell you that young people won’t accept the status quo. Friend, here’s the unfortunate truth: Special interest groups, far-right extremists, and those hoarding power have done everything they can to preserve the status quo—and this is what it’s gotten us: Chi…
  Protect Trans Kids (via WisDems) · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Does our team support trans youth?

Add your name → From Florida to Ohio, the GOP is attacking transgender kids and they’re succeeding. They’ve banned life-saving gender-affirming care, forced teachers to out gender non-conforming students, and denied safe spaces for trans youth. Bottom line: state legislat…
  WisDems HQ · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 9:13 PM

officially tied

Results inside: BREAKING: President Biden tied with Trump in new Marquette Poll of Wisconsin voters: URGENT ACTION GOAL: $25,000 Rush a Donation Marquette Law School’s new poll has Trump and Biden in a tie among Wisconsin registered voters. H…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Coming out

Folks, can I share something with you? When I came out in college, I knew I was interested in a career in public service, but I feared that I would have to face a serious choice between pursuing the field of my dreams or living my authentic life openly. Seeing others i…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Momentum, momentum, momentum

It all starts in two weeks. We have a real chance to turn the tides this year, friend. Check it out: Build Our Momentum For over a decade, the WisGOP has had an iron grip on our state. From gerrymandered maps to the Scott Walker era of hyper-extr…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 6:31 PM

RE: investing in infrastructure

This is what we’ve been waiting for. For four years, Donald Trump promised to fix our crumbling infrastructure. And we got nothing. But with President Biden in the Oval Office, this is what we have now: Reelect President Biden President Biden ha…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 12:31 AM

It’s a short month

February is our shortest fundraising month We made it through January, team! And with your help, we raised enough money to get 2024 off to a great start. But the work doesn’t stop here. We have two elections coming up over the next two months, not to mention a make-or-break …
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Here we go again

Haven’t they done enough? IMPORTANT NEWS: Wisconsin GOP attempts to RESTRICT Gov. Evers’ veto power! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately as a split contribution between the Democratic Party of Wiscons…
  WisDems · [email protected]
February 3, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Help feed our volunteers →

(They’re hungry!) Team – right now, our incredible team of volunteers is out there knocking on doors, making calls, and firing up voters for our 60 Days to Victory Weekend of Action. And it’s hungry work! For the next 60 days, our volunteers will knock on thousands of door…
  Ben Wikler, WisDems Chair · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 6:32 PM

The Spring election does two things:

If we’re going to win in November, we need to win this Spring. We’re officially 60 days out from the Spring election, friend. And I’m going to ask you to chip in $24 right now, but not for the reason you think. In 60 days, Wisconsinites will elect the local leaders who wil…
  WisDems · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:42 PM

three sentences

The path to the White House goes straight through WI. Stop Donald Trump. Support WisDems. Chip in $24 before midnight. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately: Donate $10 Now …