Josh · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM

I have a decision to make

Help. John, Over the past few weeks, my team has been raising the alarm about a brand new five figure attack blitz against me by Kevin McCarthy’s PAC. We immediately launched response ads on Google and have been happy with the engagement they’ve been receiving. However, this week I had a decision …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plan

This is crazy.  John, This is crazy: In response to Donald Trump’s indictment, Marjorie Taylor Greene says she wants to defund the Department of Justice. MAGA world really has gone off the deep end. This is the same party that then says it supports law enforcement? It makes no l…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Trump arrested

Sharing my thoughts.   Hey John, Did you see the pictures coming out of Miami yesterday at Donald Trump’s arrest? And then did you see the MAGA spin on it? Donald Trump is now the first President to have federal charges against him (37 to be exact), and yesterday was a complete ci…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

June 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM

📊 polling update

Democrats are down by 1 point.   Hey John, As you know, Josh was recently hit with a whopping five-figure attack ad from Kevin McCarthy’s Super PAC. But the truth is, we really don’t know how much this is impacting our voters because there is no public polling in our race right…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 9:04 PM

You can’t even see the Washington Monument

This smoke is so bad.  Hi John, If you are reading this from the East Coast, I hope you and your family and staying safe with all this terrible smoke. I was in DC this week, and I literally couldn’t see the Washington Monument because of all the smoke. It was pretty unnerving. …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 7:18 PM

What just happened

They want revenge.  John, I almost can’t believe what just happened… After last week’s chaos with the debt ceiling, this week was supposed to be a semi-normal one on the House Floor. Boy was I wrong… It all started on Monday evening when we got rumblings that something was wrong …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 11:22 PM

an email about chapstick

Not an article from The Onion.   John, Are you ready to hear a crazy, but true story? We promise you this is a headline from Forbes, not The Onion: Yep, in a closed door meeting, Kevin McCarthy auctioned off his used chapstick to raise money for attack ads. And if that was the …

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  Evelyn, Team Harder · [email protected]

June 3, 2023 at 6:40 PM

I’m the newest member of the team!

Introducing myself.  Hi John – I’m Evelyn, the newest member of Team Harder! Last cycle I was a field organizer for Katie Porter where I oversaw AAPI outreach, and I’m thrilled to now be on board as a fundraising associate for Josh. I got into this work because I’m passionate abo…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Don't get eaten alive

bzzzzzzzzzz                                                         John, I think we can all agree that there is nothing worse than getting eaten alive by mosquitoes when you’re walking the dog or watching your kids at the playground. But here in the Valley, we’re facing a new pro…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 12:06 AM

(no subject)

Quick message. Hey John, I’m about to head to the Floor to vote on the debt ceiling bill. But I wanted to reach out one more time before the end-of-month deadline tonight… we’re unfortunately still falling short of our goal. I won’t have any time to make any calls before the deadline, so it would…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 5:38 PM

crazy 24 hours!

150,000+ views and counting  Hey John, Tonight is our end-of-month deadline and I’m going to ask you to chip in to help us raise the final $5,500 we need to reach our goal. I’ll leave a link here, but first let me explain why the past week has been so crazy. In the past few days …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 2:04 AM

Spotted on MSNBC

Exciting!  John, Have you seen this? Josh is going viral for an interview he did with MSNBC! Josh has been clear from day one that a default would be the worst-case scenario because millions of seniors won’t receive their Social Security benefits and our military wouldn’t see th…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 28, 2023 at 8:04 PM

our new ads!

We think this is a smart investment.   Hey John, As you know, Republicans are currently spending FIVE FIGURES in attack ads against me. So today I want to talk about one of the innovative ways we’re fighting back - our new Google search ads. Allow me to explain why these ads ar…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 8:31 PM

attacks over Memorial Day weekend

Updates from my meeting with Josh.   Hey John, I just got out of an urgent meeting with Josh where we discussed the attacks we’re facing over Memorial Day weekend and our end-of-month fundraising goal. The big takeaway is that we’re still $10,000 behind where we need to be right…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 9:59 PM

what happens if we default on our debt?

Time is running out quickly.   John, I thought it would be helpful to give an update on where we're at with the debt ceiling and negotiations. Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that if we don’t raise the debt ceiling by June 1st, we could go into default on our debt. Let…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 12:24 AM

re: Ron DeSantis

Toplines so you don’t have to watch. John, Did you watch Ron DeSantis and Elon Musk today? Honestly, I hope for your sake you skipped it. Unfortunately I don’t have that luxury, so here’s what you missed: DeSantis is running for president (duh). And there were major technical issues …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 8:37 PM

protecting puppies

It’s disgusting what some of these puppy mills are doing.   John, As you know, I love dogs. You might remember our campaign dog Cali - she’s as cute as ever and still very interested in treats. Dogs are a huge part of my life, Pam and I have fostered dozens of pups the past few year…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 7:02 PM

I'm their target

The Republicans aren’t even keeping it a secret who they’re targeting - it’s me.   Hi John, it's Josh.  I hate to say it, but this has been one of the hardest weeks on the campaign so far. After being hit with a brand new 5 figure ad blitz by the GOP’s biggest Super PAC, the Republicans put out a…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 8:46 PM

“the most vulnerable California Democrat”

The Republicans have made it clear who their target is. John, Look at this: after launching a brand new 5 figure attack campaign against Josh, the Republicans are now calling him “the most vulnerable California Democrat” in 2024! Will you please rush in a rapid response donation tod…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 9:43 PM

This is serious

As Josh explained yesterday, we are currently being hit with a 5 figure attack campaign from one of the GOP’s biggest groups - and earlier than we ever expected. Hi John, As Josh explained yesterday, we are currently being hit with a 5 figure attack campaign from one of the GOP’s big…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 7:35 PM

BREAKING: GOP ad blitz

I have terrible news: Republicans just launched a brand new five-figure attack ad against me. Hi John, I have some really bad news: the National Republican Congressional Committee just launched a brand new five-figure attack ad campaign against me. This is an incredibly large ad buy…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Our kids’ mental health

I’m introducing a new bill called the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act. John, Today I want to talk about something that’s on the minds of a lot of parents: our kids’ mental health. I spend a lot of time with parents these days and the number one thing I hear is concern about t…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 8:24 PM

we can't lose this race

Josh is NUMBER TWO on Kevin McCarthy's target list, we're facing NONSTOP ATTACKS from the NRCC, and the GOP is SPREADING MISINFORMATION to Latino voters in our district.   You are receiving this email because Congressman Josh Harder is one of our last lines of defense to pr…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 10:54 PM

My thoughts on Trump and George Santos

Yesterday was a bad day to be a corrupt Republican. John, Yesterday was a bad day to be a corrupt Republican. First, a jury found that Donald Trump was liable for sexual abuse and defamation. I believe what E Jean Carroll did was incredibly brave, and I’m grateful she’s seeing justic…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 10:35 PM

new report: GOP attacks

Did you see this? Martin from my team put together an opposition report.   John, Did you see this? Martin from my team put together an opposition report (below) that explains what we’re up against this cycle - from GOP attacks, to a new opponent, and misinformation in Spanish. I hope…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 10:27 PM

opposition research

A look at our initial opposition research report. John, As you know, Kevin McCarthy is desperately trying to flip Josh’s seat red. That’s why opposition research is such an important part of our strategy. We have to know what the GOP is doing at all times so we can respond effectivel…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

May 6, 2023 at 8:02 PM

2024 election poll

The Republican clown car is… very full. John, It seems like every week there’s a new Republican jumping in to run for President (and even more rumors about who’s thinking about it). No matter who ends up going against President Biden, one thing we know for sure is it’s going to have…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 9:04 PM

my 2024 endorsement

I’m proud to share that today I am endorsing President Biden for President.   John, I’m proud to share that today I am endorsing Joe Biden for President. When President Biden says we’re in the fight for the soul of our nation, I agree. Our freedom and democracy are under attack by ex…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 7:28 PM

May the force be with you...

Today is May the 4th - and as you know, I’m a huge Star Wars fan. Hi John, Today is May the 4th - and as you know, I’m a huge Star Wars fan. I’ve been practicing my Jedi training for the last 365 days, so let’s see if the force is with me to get you to donate to my campaign… DONAT…

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  Josh (personal) · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 12:04 AM

(no subject)

Hey John, I’m reaching out one more time before tonight’s end-of-month deadline because I could really use your help. Hey John, I’m reaching out one more time before tonight’s end-of-month deadline because I could really use your help. You can make a donation here - and this is why I need your su…

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  Pam Harder · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 7:01 PM

our daughter's future

I’m writing to you from our living room which is currently filled with Lillian’s menagerie of stuffed animals and books (she is now a one-year-old!). I also hear Josh doing some sort of call with his team right now?   Hi John, it’s Pam! I’m writing to you from our living room which i…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 9:18 PM

why California is a swing state

California isn’t usually considered a “swing state,” but in 2024, it actually will be the state that decides which party takes control of Congress. Let me explain: John, California isn’t usually considered a “swing state,” but in 2024, it actually will be the state that decides whic…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 7:58 PM

re: 2024

The 2024 election cycle is heating up quickly and it feels like everyone from President Biden to crazy Republicans like George Santos are announcing their campaigns for re-election. Hi John, how have you been? The 2024 election cycle is heating up quickly and it feels like everyone f…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Bye bye, Tucker!

You’ve probably heard the news by now… Tucker Carlson is officially OUT at FOX News. We never thought we’d see the day. John, You’ve probably heard the news by now… Tucker Carlson is officially OUT at FOX News. We never thought we’d see the day. What frustrates us though, is that he …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 23, 2023 at 10:11 PM

a “zombie drug”

I try not to send too many “hair on fire emails” but I wanted to make sure I was informing you about a major issue in my district that is spreading fast. John, I try not to send too many “hair on fire emails” but I wanted to make sure I was informing you about a major issue in my di…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 9:29 PM

my meeting with Josh

I just got out of my weekly meeting with Josh and I want to let you know what’s happening. If you can chip in to help keep this seat blue, I’ll leave a link here. Let me explain. John, I just got out of my weekly meeting with Josh and I want to let you know what’s happening. If you …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 12:25 AM

the lies at FOX News

$787.5 million - that’s how much FOX News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems for lying about the 2020 election being stolen from Donald Trump. John, $787.5 million - that’s how much FOX News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems for lying about the 2020 election being stolen from…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 7:24 PM

my thoughts on Clarence Thomas scandal

Undisclosed gifts like superyachts, private resorts, even buying his mother’s house? The fact that the public had no knowledge a GOP activist is bankrolling a Supreme Court Justice for decades is absolutely unacceptable. John, I’m still in a state of disbelief with all these stories …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 15, 2023 at 5:43 PM

100 days of McCarthy

Today marks 100 days of Kevin McCarthy and Republicans in charge of the House. And I’ll be honest, as someone who had very low expectations going into it, they’ve somehow gotten even less done than I thought. John, Today marks 100 days of Kevin McCarthy and the GOP in charge of the H…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 9:26 PM

mifepristone

You’ve probably heard the news about a judge blocking the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication. I wanted to reach out to explain what’s happening and why it matters. Disclaimer: Abortion medication is still legal and accessible in California. John, You’…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 12:48 AM

the power of Latino organizing

Their reporters were looking into Kevin McCarthy’s 37 target districts and noticed a trend: he’s going after districts like ours where Latino voters will be key! John, Our race was just highlighted in Newsweek, and not for good reasons. Their reporters were looking into Kevin McCarth…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 6:12 PM

I’m being attacked by Kevin McCarthy!

After Kevin McCarthy put me at the top of his target list for 2024, the attacks have begun! John, After Kevin McCarthy put me at the top of his target list for 2024, the attacks have begun! Over the past week, the National Republican Committee has put out not one, not two, not three,…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Republicans are attacking Josh!

🚨BREAKING NEWS: We told you Josh was added to Kevin McCarthy’s target list, and now the National Republican Committee is coming at him with all the’ve got. John, 🚨BREAKING NEWS: We told you Josh was added to Kevin McCarthy’s target list, and now the National Republican Committee is c…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene's 60 Minutes interview

I can’t decide what was worse about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 60 minutes interview: the fact that she called me and my fellow Democrats “pedophiles” … or the fact that she’s going on a media tour to make her extremism seem like it’s more mainstream. John, I can’t decide what was wors…

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  Josh · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 2:32 AM

(no subject)

Hey, it’s Josh. I hate to bother you so late, but we’re only hours away from the first FEC filing deadline of the campaign… and we’re still over $8,000 away from our goal. Hey, it’s Josh. I hate to bother you so late, but we’re only hours away from the first FEC filing deadline of the campaign… a…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 4:36 PM

My thoughts on Trump’s indictment

It’s official: A grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump for a felony. This is the first time in American history that a President will face criminal charges, and I honestly never thought I would see this in my lifetime, but here we are. John, It’s official: A grand jury has vot…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 11:35 PM

Don’t get tricked this end-of-quarter

From day one, Josh knew that if he ran for office against a sitting Republican Congressman, corporate interests would spend millions of dollars to protect the status quo. So Josh decided to run his campaign a different way: by refusing to take a single dime of corporate PAC money. J…

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  Josh · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM

a major decision

Hi All - I just got out of a meeting with my campaign team and wanted to share a few takeaways with you. Hi All - I just got out of a meeting with my campaign team and wanted to share a few takeaways with you. Where we stand: This Friday is our first end-of-quarter deadline of this campaign. Righ…

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  Martin Glusker · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 11:27 PM

how Josh’s opponent impacts our campaign strategy

I have an update and it’s not good: Right now we’re only 50% of the way to Josh’s end-of-quarter goal. If we don’t pick up the pace, there is NO WAY we’re going to reach 100% by our FEC deadline. John, I have an update and it’s not good: Right now we’re only 50% of the way to Josh’s…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 7:38 PM

my new GOP opponent

It’s official: I have a new Republican opponent and our race has officially started! And to be honest, the timing isn’t ideal either… This comes right before our end-of-quarter deadline when we’ll have to report our fundraising numbers to the FEC for all the public – including my opponent – to se…

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