Josh · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 2:31 AM

(no subject)

I’ve only got a couple of minutes Hey John, I’ve only got a couple minutes before I have to get Lillian to sleep, but I want to tell you why I need your help. The NRCC has just launched a massive attack campaign against me with new ads and billboards, and we’re still falling over $4,500 short of o…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 9:40 PM

BREAKING: new attacks

The biggest attacks we’ve faced. Hey John, I have breaking news: Republicans have just launched a massive ad campaign against Josh! They’re making it known that he’s their #1 target in California. Will you please rush in a donation right now to help us fight back before our end-of-m…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 10:43 PM

What a great event!

We had incredible turnout. Hey John, It was great seeing so many friendly faces at my annual Harder Friends and Family BBQ this past weekend - we had incredible turnout! We were joined by our three amazing Senate candidates - Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter. I’ve had the …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM

extreme heat warning

My new bill. John, Right now, we’re all feeling the effects of climate change. Extreme heat is raging throughout the country, wildfires are spreading rapidly, and this past week there was a hurricane barreling towards LA for the first time in 84 years. Meanwhile, Republican presiden…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Last night’s GOP debate

Here are the lowlights. Hey John, Last night’s GOP debate was really something. The Presidential candidates were all promoting crazy ideas like defunding the Department of Education, calling climate change a hoax, and passing a national abortion ban. And Donald Trump wasn’t even on t…

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  Debate Night · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 1:27 AM

Are you tuning in? 🍿

The worst reality show on television. John, Are you tuning in to the GOP Presidential debate tonight? Donald Trump is not be participating in the debate (instead, he’s planning to do an interview with Tucker Carlson), so tonight could either be a huge nothing-burger or just maybe the…

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  Josh Harder HQ · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 11:54 PM

The GOP is banking votes in California

We have to keep this seat blue. Hey John, Did you see what the GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel just announced? You read that right: The Republicans are going all-in to bank votes throughout California, and especially in swing districts like ours! As one of the GOP’s top targets in Cal…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 12:59 AM

My opponent could be the vote to ban abortion nationwide

We can’t let Kevin McCarthy’s top recruit flip this seat. Hey John, I don’t know about you, but I think it’s pretty crazy to be running for Congress when you can’t answer simple questions about your position on abortion rights or your own party’s extreme far-right agenda. But that’s …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Your book recommendations?

My summer reading challenge. Hey John, how’s the end of your summer going? As you can imagine, I’ve been reading a lot of baby books lately… it’s one of the few things that can actually get Lillian to sleep these days. But it’s no big deal to me because it’s helping us finish my summ…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Negative ads cost how much?

Look how nasty it got. Hey John, As Kevin McCarthy’s #1 target, the attacks against Josh are coming nonstop. In the past, they’ve spent millions against us - and look how nasty it got: So today I’m going to explain our TV strategy and if you can chip in anything you can to help us …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to defeat me

I’m the top target of extreme MAGA Republicans. Hey John, I seriously need your help. We just learned that Marjorie Taylor Greene has entered into a joint fundraising agreement with the National Republican Congressional Committee. That means she is going to be helping to fund the ne…

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  Josh Harder HQ · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Attacks paid for by Marjorie Taylor Greene 🚨

**this is not a drill** John, We have breaking news: Marjorie Taylor Greene just started a joint-fundraising committee with the National Republican Congressional Committee, who has been attacking Josh all year! This means Marjorie Taylor Greene will be funding Josh’s new extreme GOP …

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  Evelyn, Team Harder · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 5:16 PM

The power of Latino organizing

We can’t take any vote for granted. Hi John, Evelyn here. You may remember that before joining Team Harder I was an AAPI grassroots organizer. It’s a cause that’s close to my heart not just because it’s important equity work, but also because organizing communities of color is key t…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 9:16 PM

FWD: opposition memo

He’s just as extreme as I thought. John, Did you see this? My team put together an opposition memo on our new Republican opponent and he’s just as extreme as I thought. His record speaks for itself: apparently he supports defunding the police, because he’s actually done it! And he cou…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 9:05 PM

asking for $9

I don’t take a dime of corporate PAC money. Hey John, I’m one of the few members of Congress who doesn’t take a single dime or corporate PAC money. I rely strictly on grassroots supporters like you, John. Today is the 9th of August so I’m hoping you will donate $9 or more to my camp…

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  Protect CA-9 → · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 9:10 PM

opposition memo

Who is Josh’s new opponent? John, As you know, Josh has a brand new Republican opponent. Kevin McCarthy even flew to our district to help launch his campaign. We need your help to fight back so we’ll leave a link for you to donate here. So who is the GOP’s new “top recruit” for Congr…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Trump’s third indictment

Here are my thoughts. John, By now, you’ve heard that a grand jury has indicted Donald Trump for a third time. I believe these charges are the most serious yet - they allege that Trump engaged in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election and disrupt the peaceful transf…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 10:08 PM

The pros and cons of Facebook

Here is my decision: John, I’ve committed to always be transparent about where we’re spending campaign funds and our reasoning why. Today I want to talk about why I’ve decided to make Facebook ads a part of our campaign strategy. If you’d like to chip in to support our digital progra…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 10:49 PM

tonight's decision

I’ve got a big decision to make but can’t without hitting tonight’s fundraising goal. Hey there, John. It's Josh. Tonight is our first deadline since my new Republican opponent launched his campaign with the help of Kevin McCarthy and the NRCC. I’m reaching out to you for help. We’re still fallin…

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  Josh (sent from iPhone) · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 11:23 PM

FWD:

Hey John - I only have a minute, but this is really important. My opponent has officially launched his campaign with help from Kevin McCarthy and the NRCC. They just hosted a fundraiser and now they’ve launched a new round of attacks in the press - and that’s on top of the more than …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 6:18 PM

BREAKING: new attacks

The NRCC is ramping up their attacks against Josh. Hi John - Look at this: The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) was already targeting Josh, but now that Kevin McCarthy endorsed Josh’s new Republican opponent, they’re ramping up their attacks! We need your help to r…

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  Martin · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 9:26 PM

An update on Josh's race

We need to keep this seat blue. Hi John - It’s been a week since Josh’s new Republican opponent kicked off his campaign at a fancy fundraiser alongside Kevin McCarthy. After that, the Cook Political Report downgraded our race. Josh is more vulnerable than ever. Republicans were already spending fi…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Aliens?

I never expected this. Hi John - As you know, I’m a big science guy - but I never expected this: Yesterday, military officials delivered bombshell testimony in front of Congress about potential alien life and UFOs. Technology that defies physics? Non-human biologics? It sounds crazy…

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  Evelyn, Team Harder · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 9:04 PM

race downgraded

We will decide control of Congress. Hey John, The Cook Political Report just downgraded our race, making Josh’s seat one of the most competitive races in California! If we don’t keep his seat blue, we won’t be able to take back the House next year. Can you imagine letting Kevin McCa…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 6:25 PM

BREAKING: rating change

Our race was downgraded! Hi John - I have alarming news: Our race was just downgraded by the Cook Political Report because Republicans could have a real shot at flipping this seat red. After Kevin McCarthy hosted a big fundraiser for my new GOP opponent last week, I’m going to need e…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 8:22 PM

McCarthy’s fundraiser

Can you help Josh fight back? Hi John - In case you missed it, Kevin McCarthy came to our district yesterday to host a big, fancy fundraiser for Josh’s new Republican opponent. They were asking for donations up to $10,000 a person in order to beat Josh! We tried our best to raise as …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 12:46 AM

major update

Help us outraise Kevin McCarthy! Hey John - I really need your help tonight. Kevin McCarthy’s fundraiser for my new GOP opponent is starting in one hour and we’re trying to outraise them in grassroots donations! We’ve already raised over $5,000, but they’re literally charging $10,000 for tickets, …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 6:09 PM

BREAKING: McCarthy is coming!

They’re selling tickets for $10,000 Hi John - MAJOR NEWS: Kevin McCarthy is coming to our district tonight for a fancy fundraiser in support of Josh’s new GOP opponent! We got a hold of the invite and they’re charging people up to $10,000 to attend. 🤯 Will you please rush in a dona…

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  Josh (personal) · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 4:04 PM

the biggest race in the country

I really need your help. Hey team, I’m reaching out again because this moment demands urgency… the Republican mayor of Stockton just announced that he’s running for my seat! Kevin McCarthy personally recruited him to run against me and is already helping him raise money to flip this seat red. Now…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 8:29 PM

BREAKING: new opponent

I want you to hear this from me. Hi John - This news just broke and I want you to hear it from me: The Republican mayor of Stockton, the biggest city in my district, just announced he is running for my seat. This is a huge deal. He already has the backing of Kevin McCarthy, who is h…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM

We’re about to send in our report

Thank you. Hey John, I’m reaching out because we’re about to submit our latest FEC fundraising report and I just want to say thank you so much for all of the support.  Because of this amazing grassroots team, we reached 93% of our goal — and even though we fell a tiny bit short, I am confident our…

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  HarderForCongress.com · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Our plans this summer

Here's how you can help:   You are receiving this email because Congressman Josh Harder is one of our last lines of defense to protect our democracy against MAGA extremists like Donald Trump, Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Your early investment and support is …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Summer of action 😎

It's getting hot out here. John, I hope you’re staying cool, hydrated, and safe in this heat. Summer has arrived and we’re ready to put on our shades, apply some sunscreen, and get to work! We’re officially launching our summer of action, and now we need your help. Can you please chi…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene is OUT

The Freedom Caucus said goodbye. Hi John - Have you seen the latest news about Marjorie Taylor Greene? Her Republican colleagues kicked her out of the ultra-right Freedom Caucus - not because she made disgusting comments about the Holocaust, claimed several horrific mass shootings w…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM

A story about my childhood

Fresh, homemade dolmas. Hi John, I want to tell you a story about my childhood. One of my all-time favorite memories from when I was little was spending time after school with my Assyrian neighbor.  Her name was Nana, and she was like a grandmother to me. My brother and I would help …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

July 9, 2023 at 7:21 PM

POLL: What’s the first thing we should do?

John, The 2024 election is coming up quick and if Democrats show up to vote, we could win a big enough majority in Congress to make progress on the issues that matter to us most: healthcare, voting rights, campaign finance reform, and more.  There are so many issues we need to tackl…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM

My thoughts on the Supreme Court

I'm frustrated. Hey John, I wanted to reach out and share my thoughts following the Supreme Court's most recent appalling rulings. A year ago, the Supreme Court shattered decades of hard-fought progress when they stripped women of the right to abortion. This was a disgusting attack o…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 6:52 PM

1 in 8 kids

We need to tackle child hunger. John, I believe in the wealthiest country on Earth, no child should go to bed hungry.  But the truth is 1 out of every 8 kids in America are at risk of child hunger - and it’s even higher for Black and Latino communities.  That’s why I’m so concerned a…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

July 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

(no subject)

Hey John, I’m reaching out one last time before tonight’s end-of-quarter FEC deadline. We only have 4 hours until the deadline and I could really use your help. You can make a donation here - and this is why I need your support: Right now, I’m facing an onslaught of attacks by the National Republ…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Tonight I’m making a major decision

Can you help me out? Hey John, I know you’ve been hearing from our team a lot lately, but we’re just hours away from a major deadline. Our second end-of-quarter filing deadline is coming up tonight at 9 PM PT - I just checked the numbers and we’re falling $10,500 short of our goal.  …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Being honest about your donations

It's crucial we meet our end-of-quarter goal. John, Tomorrow is Josh’s second end-of-quarter FEC deadline and there’s a possibility we will fall short of our goal if we don’t raise another $15,000.  Before we get into the numbers, can you rush a donation to help us meet this critical…

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  Josh (personal) · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 12:16 AM

big decisions

I just got out of a meeting. Hi All - I just got out of a meeting with my campaign team and I want to share a few takeaways with you. As you read, I hope you’ll consider donating with this link. Here’s where we stand: As of today, we are only 3 days away from our second end-of-quarter deadline whe…

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  Cali · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM

I’m baaaaaaack!

Woof! Woof! Hiiiii John, Woof! Woof! Did you miss me? It's Cali, the official dog of Team Harder. I’ve been super busy playing fetch and digging holes recently, but I want to bark every time I see this guy Kevin McCarthy on the screen because he won’t leave my friend Josh alone! I’v…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 6:52 PM

IMPORTANT: California

Josh’s seat is critical. Hey John, we’ll get straight to the point: Our second end-of-quarter FEC deadline is coming up and we are $20,000 short of our fundraising goal. So before you read any further, if you can quickly donate, we will leave a link here. We can’t stress enough how…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM

update

Here’s where we are at.   Hey John - it’s Martin, Josh’s finance director. I wanted to reach out because we are less than a week away from our first end-of-quarter deadline since Republicans spent FIVE FIGURES attacking Josh - and based on what has come in through ActBlue, we’re s…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM

A year without Roe

We can’t stop fighting.  Hey John, Today is a sad day. June 24 marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and took away the constitutional right to abortion. Since the Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision, we have all seen the devastating outcomes. Abortion…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 10:16 PM

This is personal

My brother's story.  John, I want to tell you about my brother and his impact on my life. A few years after my parents had me, they decided to adopt my younger brother David. David was born 10 weeks premature and spent the first two years of his life in and out of hospitals. My …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 11:36 PM

My interview on Jake Tapper

Someone stole the show.   Hey John, I just made my debut on Jake Tapper’s show “The Lead” on CNN - but it was my daughter Lillian who really stole the show. We had a lot of fun talking about our new Congressional Dads Caucus which aims to tackle the most important issues facing …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 18, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Lillian won!

I'm one proud dad.  Hi All, Happy Father’s Day! Today is my second Father’s Day as a dad to Lillian. If you can believe it, she’s now 15 months old, and I’m elated to share her first words are “Da-Da” and “Doggie.” My hard work has clearly paid off. I heard that being a dad was…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

June 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM

This is an emergency

Code red.  Hey John, When the United Nations says we’re in a “code red for humanity,” they aren’t just being dramatic - climate change is getting worse and if we don’t act now, it could be too late to reverse it. That’s why I’m so excited to be reintroducing my landmark climate …

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