Jon Tester · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 8:30 PM

quick survey

  Hey there, I’m back on the farm this weekend helping my son work on a couple of old cars. We still have some grain to haul but I did get the hay moved before we got too far into January. But before I head into the shop I wanted to check in with you. While I’m meeting with folks at h…

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January 8, 2020 at 10:01 PM

show McConnell our government can’t be bought

  Folks, As we enter one of the most critical election years of our lifetimes, I’m asking you to add your first donation of 2020 to our efforts to take back the Senate. Here’s why: I first ran for office because I was sick and tired of people like Mitch McConnell holding our governmen…

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January 6, 2020 at 10:30 PM

No war with Iran.

  Team, A few days ago, the Trump Administration ordered airstrikes in Iraq that killed the top Iranian military commander among others. All without Congressional approval. Let’s be clear: This Iranian official was responsible for attacks on Americans and an enemy to peace around the …

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January 2, 2020 at 10:02 PM

full swing

  Folks, Not only did we reach our FEC goal on Tuesday, we had our best fundraising month all year. And when our report becomes public, everyone will get to see the strength of this grassroots campaign. So, thank you. Together, we’re standing up to dark money groups and proving we can…

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January 1, 2020 at 1:33 AM

what’s your New Year’s resolution?

  What’s your New Year’s resolution, folks? Mine is to take back the U.S. Senate. I’m committed to helping Democrats across the country win their tough races. But if we want any chance of flipping the chamber, we need to start 2020 in the strongest position possible. Once the ball dro…

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December 31, 2019 at 5:25 PM

tonight

  Team -- We've seen a surge of grassroots donations since Jon sent his email yesterday. So, we wanted to make sure you had a chance to read it.  Jon's not like most politicians. He's just a dirt farmer trying to do what’s right. Because of that, we don’t rely on big donors or shady…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:15 PM

When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand grinding meat in our family’s butcher shop.

  Folks, you’ve been putting up with a lot of fundraising emails lately, so I wanted to take a break from all that and say thank you. I have lived my entire life on my family’s farm. That explains a lot about me. When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand grinding meat in …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 4:19 PM

stuck on the phones

  If you know anything about me, folks, you know I hate making those damn fundraising calls. I’d much rather be focused on doing my job in the Senate than stuck in a room dialing for dollars. Especially with so much going on in Washington lately. But my finance teams says I might be f…

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December 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM

last we checked

  Folks -- Next week, we’ll close the books on our year-end fundraising for 2019. Last we checked, we’re still a bit behind where we need to be. Jon’s hoping you’ll be able to help us out with a donation or two before the deadline -- but first, let us explain why this matters: Every q…

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December 26, 2019 at 8:28 PM

an update on our goal

  Hey there, We missed the mark on our 48-hour emergency fundraising goal, so my team asked if I would personally reach out to some folks. I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather be sitting on the couch in front of a fire playing charades with my daughter than reading another emai…

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December 24, 2019 at 3:08 PM

you don’t need ten fingers to know right from wrong

  Folks, do you know how many days there are until the end of the year? I do: (Seven — get it?) You’ve heard me say it before, but here’s the truth: you don’t need ten fingers to know right from wrong. Seven is more than enough to know it’s wrong for wealthy billionaires to spend so …

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December 23, 2019 at 4:55 PM

our numbers took a significant dip over the weekend

  Folks, With everyone traveling for the holidays, our numbers took a significant dip over the weekend. That’s why we’re launching a 48-hour emergency goal to get us back on track. We ran the numbers and unless we catch up to this target soon, we’ll be off-pace for our most important …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 22, 2019 at 5:01 PM

the GOP’s tax scam

  My parents always taught me not to count your chickens before they hatch, you see. Meaning, don’t count on something happening before it has happened. Remember when the GOP promised a tax break to everyday families? Instead, the GOP passed a tax scam two years ago today that deepene…

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December 20, 2019 at 6:16 PM

my very first bill

  Got some pretty exciting news for ya, folks: Just this week, the very first bill I ever introduced finally passed in the Senate. Way back in 2007, I introduced the Little Shell Tribal Recognition bill to federally recognize the Little Shell Tribe in Montana. Because of your support,…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 7:38 PM

“Do Not Call” list

  Team, I’m on a “Do Not Call” list, but I still get the damn calls. You know the ones -- from unknown numbers with robotic voices on the other end of the line. They’re constant. Last year, Americans put up with 48 billion robocalls. And almost half of all calls this year will be spam…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 5:34 PM

we missed it

  We’ve got good news and bad news, folks. First, the bad news: we missed our mid-month goal. Not by much, but enough to throw off our projections for the year. With the holidays coming up, missing a goal -- even by a smidgen -- jeopardizes our plans for 2020. If we can raise $2,489.5…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 6:32 PM

straight to the point

  I’ll cut straight to the point, folks: we’re not on track to meet our mid-month deadline tonight, which means we’re not on track to meet our end-of-year FEC goal in about two weeks. Now, I hate these fundraising deadlines as much as anyone, but they’re important. So, I have to ask: …

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December 15, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Monday

  How ya doing, folks? I’m back in Big Sandy this weekend. The growing season is just about over, so I’ve had more time to slow down and tidy up around the farm. Now, I’m just taking a quick break from all that humdrum to send you a quick note. It looks like our fundraising has slowed…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 8:00 PM

re: an update on our numbers

  Team -- Did you see Jon’s email from yesterday? We're facing our biggest FEC deadline of the entire year in a few weeks and we still need to raise another $4,742 by Monday to get us back on track for the month. Can you rush a contribution now to help us meet our critical $10,000 …

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December 12, 2019 at 7:01 PM

an update on our numbers

  Wanted to give you a quick update on our numbers, folks. My team set a weekly goal of raising $10,000 by midnight on Monday to get us back on track for our most important FEC deadline of the year. With just four days to go, we’re still about $6,012 behind. Can I count on you to help…

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December 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM

North Carolina is a toss-up

  Democrats only need to flip four seats to win back the Senate, folks, and our best chance to secure one of those seats is in North Carolina. My friend, Cal Cunningham, is running to defeat Senator Mitch McConnell’s irresponsible agenda and help us take back the Senate. And get this …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Monday’s budget meeting

  Hey there, folks. Hope your week is starting off right. I just got out of our Monday budget meeting and I hate to say it, but I got some bad news. Our biggest FEC deadline of the year is just a few weeks away and we’re not on pace to hit it. Once the clock strikes midnight on Decemb…

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December 5, 2019 at 6:31 PM

Demand Major League Baseball keep its ties to Montana

  Nothing beats baseball, team. Since the 1980s, I would watch my favorite team, the Montreal Expos, (now known as your World Champion Washington Nationals) after long days working on the farm in Big Sandy. But did you know that Montana is one of only two states that does not have a s…

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December 3, 2019 at 11:19 PM

quick note about today

  Hey there, team. I wanted to write you a quick note about Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a chance for folks to invest in their communities and come together around common values. It does not take much for us to make a difference when we work together. I think one of the best ways…

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December 2, 2019 at 9:31 PM

what’s on your mind?

  Hey team, Just left the farm in Big Sandy and I’m back in Washington -- rested and ready to fight for our progressive agenda. I’ve gotta say all of the support this team has shown me last week has blown me away. Not only did we reach our November end-of-month goal, we blew it out of…

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November 30, 2019 at 11:17 PM

tonight

  Here’s the deal, team: We have just a few hours to go before our important November fundraising deadline. I just heard from the folks on our fundraising team, and it looks like we’re not on track to reach our goal before midnight. So, I’ve gotta ask ya: Can you pitch in today? Anyth…

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November 30, 2019 at 3:08 PM

20 points

  Team, Trump won Montana by a whopping 20 points in 2016. Yet, not only was I re-elected in 2018, I was one of only two Democratic Senators to win re-election in a red state. You see, I knew the American people would rather side with an everyday dirt farmer who shares the same concer…

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November 29, 2019 at 5:42 PM

[image attached]

  Team -- see this guy? That’s Mitch McConnell. He has stonewalled progress and blocked over 100 bills on the Senate floor. Him and his special interest buddies have amassed a $190 million war chest to attack vulnerable Democrats and keep their grip on Senate control. Now, here’s Jon…

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November 27, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Sharla and I are back on the farm

  Hey there, team -- I know you’re probably busy, especially with the holiday coming up tomorrow. Sharla and I are getting some work done on the farm and I realize it's a busy week for everyone. So, I want you to know right off the bat how much I appreciate you opening this email in t…

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November 26, 2019 at 10:01 PM

some numbers

  Team, Jon’s not like most Washington politicians. He didn’t run for the money, fame, or power. He ran because he didn’t see anyone sticking up for dirt farmers like him. That’s why we do things a little differently. We count on support from grassroots folks like you to power everyth…

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November 26, 2019 at 12:01 AM

Keeping Illinois blue is critical to taking back the Senate

  Team As you know, I’m doing everything I can to help Democrats take back the Senate next year. We need to pick up just four seats to flip the chamber -- but only if we protect every Democratic incumbent Senator already there. My good friend and colleague, Dick Durbin, is officially …

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November 25, 2019 at 7:03 PM

I hate these emails.

  I hate sending these emails, team. I know you have better things to do than read emails from me three, four, sometimes even five times a week. Trust me, if I could go without it, you bet I would (just ask my finance team!). But our end-of-month deadline is less than a week away, and…

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November 22, 2019 at 7:01 PM

I could use your help

  Hello from Montana, team. I’m in Kalispell for another town hall, talking to folks from all over and making sure I’m representing Montanans as best I can in Washington. Whether you’re from a big city or live on a family farm like me, I think there are things we can all agree on. Lik…

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November 21, 2019 at 5:01 PM

last night’s debate

  Team, Last night, millions of Americans watched the fifth Democratic presidential debate to hear from the candidates seeking to defeat President Donald Trump next year. We can win the White House, but to be honest -- that ain’t enough. If we want to deliver on our progressive agenda…

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November 19, 2019 at 9:15 PM

backwards and brainwashed

  Get a load of this, folks -- In the latest attempt to harm our public lands, the Environmental Protection Agency is flat out ignoring science. According to their new policy, unless scientists give up all raw data -- including confidential medical records -- the EPA will ignore any a…

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November 18, 2019 at 6:08 PM

we missed our goal.

  We missed our goal this weekend, team. Not by a lot -- but enough to make a difference. You see, this past weekend marked half way through the financial quarter. Which means if we don’t catch up by midnight, we’ll be behind for the entire quarter. But here’s the good news: if we can…

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November 15, 2019 at 10:32 PM

tonight

  Team, I’m not trying to waste your time, so I’ll cut to the chase: Our critical mid-month fundraising deadline is in just a few hours and right now, we’re not on track to reach it. Will you donate $5 or more to push us over the finish line? DONATE Every donation matters to me person…

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November 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM

literally

  Team: wanted to make sure you saw Jon’s email from yesterday. Our mid-month deadline is tonight at midnight and we’re still behind where we need to be. Jon’s not like most Washington politicians. He relies on grassroots donors to fuel his campaign -- not wealthy special interests …

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November 14, 2019 at 5:01 PM

80% less

  Hey team, In a minute, I’m going to ask you to pitch in whatever you can to help us reach our mid-month goal tomorrow, but first, let me explain why I even have to ask. November can be a tough month for fundraising. The holidays are coming up and people are busy spending time with t…

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November 12, 2019 at 8:46 PM

quick question

  Hey team, I just finished another productive trip through Montana. It’s always nice being home and hearing directly from the people I serve. I’ve been busy talking to folks across the state and working on my resolution to properly label Montana beef and pork. While I was meeting wit…

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November 8, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Jeff Sessions just announced his run for Senate against Doug Jones

  Huge news, team -- Trump’s hand-picked former Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, just announced a run for U.S. Senate against my friend, Doug Jones. Here’s the truth: we cannot afford to lose this race if we’re going to take back the Senate in 2020. McConnell’s allies are already pour…

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November 6, 2019 at 6:14 PM

FWD: re: Kentucky

  We can't believe it, team. Last night, Kentucky shocked the nation and elected a Democratic governor. It's clear we have the energy and momentum to send Republicans like Mitch McConnell packing in 2020. Amy McGrath is our best chance to defeat Mitch in 2020. Can you rush a split …

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November 6, 2019 at 3:49 AM

re: Kentucky

  Results are in, team. A Democrat just won Kentucky’s governor’s race. You read that right: a Democrat just won Kentucky’s governor’s race! You know what this means? Kentucky is winnable -- and we can send Mitch McConnell packing in 2020. Amy McGrath -- a former Marine fighter pilot …

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November 4, 2019 at 8:41 PM

so grateful

  Thank you, team. Not only did we reach our end-of-month goal last week, October was our best fundraising month all cycle. If you know me, you know I hate asking for money. So when I do, you know it’s serious. That’s why I’m so grateful I can count on folks like you to step up when i…

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October 31, 2019 at 4:46 PM

seven-fingered farmer

  Happy Halloween, team! You know what I’m dressing up as? A seven-fingered dirt farmer. HA. ✋🤙 I’ll tell ya, though, it’s a lot better than Republicans in Washington pretending to serve hard working folks while big corporations and lobbyists call all the shots from behind the scenes.…

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October 30, 2019 at 5:34 PM

still a ways away

  It’s clear, team -- Mitch McConnell and Republicans are scared of losing the Senate. That’s why McConnell’s dark money network has amassed a $190 million war chest to attack Democrats in vulnerable districts next year. Americans are fed up with the lack of progress coming out of Was…

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October 29, 2019 at 5:14 PM

only working farmer

  We need your help, team -- Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is in three days and we’re still tracking behind our goal. Jon’s not like most politicians in Washington. He’s the only working farmer in the Senate and he sure as heck doesn’t let dark money mega-donors boss him aroun…

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October 28, 2019 at 4:57 PM

I’m asking you to make a contribution to my campaign. Here’s why:

  I’ll be straight with ya, team -- I’m asking you to make a contribution to my campaign. Here’s why your support is so important right now. Every month, our team sets internal goals to help determine our budget and priorities. Every dollar we raise and the number of people who give s…

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October 24, 2019 at 6:53 PM

Mark Kelly in Arizona

  Team -- Did you see Jon’s email? Mark Kelly is running for U.S. Senate to flip Arizona blue and take back the Senate for Democrats. But he needs our help to fight off the GOP's attacks. There is no path to taking back the Senate without electing Mark Kelly in Arizona. Can you rus…

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October 23, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Here’s how we take back the Senate

  I’ve got three things I want you to know, team: Arizona is a must-win seat if Democrats want to take back the Senate next year. Democrat Mark Kelly is running to take back the Senate from GOP rubber stamp Senator Mitch McConnell and is only behind by one point. Mark is running a …

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