Team Harder · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Speaker Trump?

Take our poll: John, After Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House yesterday, everyone in Washington is reeling about who the GOP will pick to replace him - and whether they can even get the votes to become Speaker.  Some MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene are eve…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 12:29 AM

I just voted to remove Kevin McCarthy

A wild day in history. John, I just left the House floor after voting to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. It passed with 216 votes, including 8 Republicans.  This is a historic moment. Never before has a Speaker been removed from office like this. Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to reign i…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

October 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

(no subject)

Hey, it’s Josh. There are only 4 hours until the FEC deadline at 9:00 PT and I could really use your help. We’re still $9,442 short of our goal. If you can please pitch in $25, $50, or $100 I’d really appreciate it. I’ll leave my personal link here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/JHCA-09-Email…

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  Josh · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 12:55 PM

Mornin'!

Start your day here. Josh Harder's End-of-Quarter Deadline: Good morning, John! I know it’s super early and you might not even be fully awake yet (unless you're an early bird like me apparently), but I want to catch you before your inbox is flooded with other end-of-quarter emails. …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 9:14 PM

I have a big decision to make

It all depends on this. Hey John, it's Josh. I just got out of a meeting with my finance team. They told me we’re still 27% below our grassroots fundraising goal and the deadline is tomorrow. My immediate thought was: “this is terrible!”  After this deadline, I will be making a big decision so if…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 8:29 PM

The circus is in California! 🤡

Hello Trump. John, California is the center of the Republican universe this week. Last night we had to live through hosting the Republican Presidential Debate. That was two hours I won’t get back. And the fun doesn’t stop! Today California has the unfortunate job of hosting Trump at …

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 9:25 PM

What would Kevin do?

McCarthy’s mini-me John, Kevin McCarthy and our GOP opponent Kevin Lincoln may have different last names, but they have one extreme agenda: We’re taking on both Kevins and we need your help. The FEC deadline is only 4 days away, but we’re falling behind our goal. So, will you please…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 12:39 AM

Our race by the numbers

These stick out to me. John, I’m a numbers guy. So here are a few data points that stick out to me right now: Democrats only need to win 4 more seats to take back the House and there are 7 competitive seats in California alone, including my seat. Republicans are currently spending …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 11:35 PM

I’m worried, John

Our deadline is almost here. Hi all, You know I’m not the one to send fake “sky is falling” emails - my campaign is always honest and transparent about our fundraising. So I’m going to tell it to you straight: we’re on track to be outraised by my GOP opponent. Kevin McCarthy has gone all in on hi…

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  Josh Harder HQ · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Is there anything we can say?

👋👋👋 Hi John, Is there anything we can say to get you to donate $25 or more to Josh’s campaign before our FEC end-of-quarter deadline? Right now Josh is under attack by Republican Super PACs, and Kevin McCarthy recruited the GOP’s “Dream Candidate” to run against him. Now McCarthy is…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 10:26 PM

A major issue 🚨

We just had to increase our goal. John, We have a major issue: Kevin McCarthy just blasted a text message begging his supporters to donate to Josh’s new GOP opponent before the FEC deadline in only 7 days. Because of this last minute influx of cash, we just had to increase our goal …

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy’s text message

Read it for yourself: John, I have breaking news: Kevin McCarthy just sent a text urging his supporters to donate to my opponent’s campaign before the FEC end-of-quarter deadline (in 7 days)!  He says the GOP House majority is riding on this “competitive, must-win seat”: I need your…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 8:44 PM

Me & Taylor Swift

It's happening. Hi John, I never thought I’d be able to share a (metaphoric) stage with Taylor Swift, but the world is a weird place. Here's what happened: It was supposed to be a big week for our campaign because it was National Voter Registration Day. Our team hoped to register 10…

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  Josh Harder HQ · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Kevin McCarthy’s mini-me

We don’t need another Kevin McCarthy. John, Kevin McCarthy hand-picked Josh’s new GOP opponent Kevin Lincoln and even helped him launch his campaign with a huge fundraiser. The last thing we need is mini-me Kevin McCarthy in Congress. But they could outraise us if we don’t pick up th…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 7:31 PM

My end-of-quarter deadline

Here’s our goal. Hey John, I need your help. We’re only 12 days away from the FEC end-of-quarter deadline, and my finance team says we’re still over $28,000 away from our goal. This could be the most important deadline I’ve ever had because Kevin McCarthy is raising thousands for my…

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  Team Harder · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM

California can fire Kevin McCarthy

Josh’s role. John, Want to know why Josh’s race is so important? Let’s ask Kevin McCarthy: Let’s break this down. Kevin McCarthy’s majority is now down to 4 seats. California has at least 7 swing seats this cycle (Josh’s Central Valley seat is one of them). If we can win in Califor…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 6:23 PM

My new legislative push in Congress

Click to read. John, I am excited to tell you about my new legislative push in Congress. I’ll give you a hint: it involves fair pay, climate change and never letting orange skies become the norm. If you live in California (or Hawaii or many other states) you know how bad wildfires …

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  Josh’s iPhone · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 9:27 PM

FWD: How we’re responding to GOP attacks

Hi John, I just want to make sure you saw this email from Evelyn. The Republicans are currently spending more than FIVE FIGURES on lies against me, and I need your help to execute our rapid response. We need to raise $10,000 so we can launch new digital ads and ramp up our organizing…

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  Evelyn, Team Harder · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 11:54 PM

How we’re responding to GOP attacks

We have to respond quickly. John, As you know, we’re dealing with a barrage of negative ads right now (thanks to our opponent’s mentor Kevin McCarthy). We know when attacks like this happen, it’s vital to respond quickly. So today I’m excited to share our plan of action. If you can p…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 10:18 PM

My thoughts on the GOP impeachment inquiry

The bigger picture John, I just saw the news that Kevin McCarthy has given into MAGA extremists and is opening up an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. I’ll let the legal analysts tell you why this is absurd (because it is). But I want to explain to you why this is happenin…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 1:38 AM

A text from my opponent

Here’s what it said. John, The other night, I was about to put Lillian to sleep when I saw this text from my Republican opponent: First off, he should check who’s on his texting list. But secondly, it was an important wake up call for our campaign. Our opponent is actively texting h…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM

My thoughts on the GOP’s “dream candidate”

Sigh. Hi John, I know my team has been emailing you a bunch about our new opponent, but it’s important to me that we don’t get too down about this. Yes, my opponent is the mayor of our largest city and he’s being branded as a “Dream Candidate” for Republicans. But, what national Republicans don’t…

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  Josh Harder HQ · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 7:47 PM

The GOP’s “dream candidate”

Josh's new opponent. John, Josh’s new Republican opponent, Kevin Lincoln, is being called the GOP’s “dream candidate.” Here’s why: He is the mayor of our largest city (Stockton) and he’s super close with none other than Kevin McCarthy (who represents a district over from ours). The…

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  Martin, Team Harder · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Nasty attack ads

Take a look. John, We finally got our hands on the attack ads Republicans are running in our district against Josh. Take a look for yourself: Pretty wild right? We need your help to fight back against these lies! Will you please rush in a donation right now to help us raise $10,000…

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  Josh Harder · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 5:17 PM

The biggest attack I’ve seen

Here’s what’s on my mind. Hey John, I hope you had a great weekend! I’m reaching out because I need your help … Republicans have launched new attack ads and billboards throughout my district. This is the biggest attack I’ve seen so early in an election cycle. We need to raise $10,000…

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  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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