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  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Mitch McConnell stonewalling

  Hey there, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic, and I want you to know that I’m doing everything I can to keep our communities here in Montana and across the country safe. I’m fighting to make sure vulnerable Montanas have access to information about test kits, p…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 10:05 PM

my team is worried

  Hey there, folks -- I’m back in Montana all weekend, working on some old cars and straightening things up around the farm. I haven’t had a whole lot of time to worry about our fundraising while home, but my team just told me they’re really worried about hitting our big mid-month goa…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 3:28 PM

just $4 for 4 seats

  Folks -- we're asking you to chip in just $4 today. Here’s why: Four new polls show Democrats surging into the lead in four battleground states -- Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina -- the four seats we need to flip the Senate. These latest polls are the whole ballgame. No…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:23 PM

can I explain something real quick?

  Folks, I won’t BS ya -- I’m about to ask you for money. We’re coming up on our mid-month deadline and could use all the help we can get. But if you give me just a moment, I’ll explain why your support is so important right now. Every three months, candidates for federal office have …
  Blue Montana · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 4:46 PM

First...then...now...so

  Team: FIRST: A major poll showed Democrats surging into the lead in four battleground Senate races -- the same number of seats we need to flip to take back the Senate this year. THEN: Montana Governor Steve Bullock hopped into the race and now Montana has the chance to elect TWO Dem…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 3:13 PM

re: Steve Bullock

  Folks, Yesterday, my good friend, Steve Bullock launched his campaign for Senate. I knew he would need this incredible grassroots team and hoo boy, did you deliver. Folks like you stepped up like never before to help Steve build a strong campaign on Day One of his launch. But the ba…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 1:37 PM

First, Montana. Then the whole damn Senate.

  I know a thing or two about winning as a Democrat in a state Trump won by 20 points, folks. That’s how I know my good friend, Steve Bullock, can do the same. Today, Steve just launched his Senate campaign to flip Montana’s second Senate seat blue in what is expected to be the most c…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 5:34 PM

$4 for 4 seats

  Folks -- I’m asking you to chip in just $4 today. Here’s why: Four new polls show Democrats surging into the lead in four battleground states -- Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina -- the four seats we need to flip the Senate. These latest polls are the whole ballgame. Now’…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 7:32 PM

bones

  How’re you doing, folks? I’ve been out on the campaign trail all week talking with voters in Montana. It’s always nice to return home, see some familiar faces, and check in to see how things are holding up around here. Traveling around the state reminds me of how grateful I am for f…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Cal Cunningham

  Folks -- We know it. You know it. Trump knows it. Democrats only need to flip four seats to take back the Senate -- and our best chance to do that is with Cal Cunningham in North Carolina. That’s why Trump is on his way there right now to rally his right-wing base in support of Cal’…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 12:40 AM

loooooong week

  It’s been a long week, folks, so I’ll keep this short. Our critical end-of-month deadline ends tonight at midnight and we’re just a few hairs short of our goal. Can you afford to chip in a few bucks to help us out? Click here to make a donation. Thanks for everything, Jon Don…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 5:35 PM

running out of time!

  Team: our end-of-month deadline ends tonight at midnight and we are SO close to reaching our goal, your donation just might put us over the top. Can we count on you to donate $10 (or more!) right now to help us get back on track for the month? We’re running out of time to reach this…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:26 PM

surprise!

  Hey there, My team just gave me an update on our monthly fundraising goal and they’re a bit worried about missing it. So, I told them I’d reach out to this incredible grassroots team before the day ends. If you’ve got any change to spare, can you chip in toward our end-of-month goal…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:03 PM

$8,417

  Team, Last we checked, we’re about $8,417 behind where we need to be for February. If we miss our end-of-month goal tomorrow, we’ll be off track for the first financial quarter in this all-important election year. This afternoon, we’ll be sending Jon an update on our fundraising num…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 4:03 PM

I’ve just about had it

  I don’t know about you, folks, but I'm fed up. I am sick and tired of special interests and corporate billionaires trying to buy influence in our government. I’ve had enough of the GOP’s tax cuts for the wealthy while everyday folks get left in the dust. And I’m fed up with the corr…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 3:41 PM

Kentucky!!

  Did you see the latest poll, folks? Democratic challenger, Amy McGrath is TIED with Republican Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell. You know what this means? Kentucky is winnable -- and we can send Mitch McConnell packing in 2020. Rush a split contribution now to help Amy meet h…
  Blue Montana · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 6:17 PM

you won’t believe these numbers

  You won’t believe these numbers, folks -- In just one month, Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee raised over $60 million. That’s on top of the $200 million they already have on hand! This represents a new phase in the GOP’s efforts to attack vulnerable Democrats and t…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:09 PM

this is long, but I really need you to read this

  In a minute, I’m going to ask you to add a donation to our campaign before our end-of-month deadline ends this week. But if you give me just a moment, I’ll explain why your donation matters -- especially today. I’m not like most politicians, folks. Back when I was a kid, I even lost…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 6:57 PM

two ears and one mouth

  Hey there, I’m almost done making my rounds through Montana. Yesterday, I had a good chat with some folks in Helena about ensuring all Montanans had access to affordable housing and other issues that matter to everyday families. Before I head back to Washington, I want to make sure …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 7:54 PM

John Hickenlooper needs our help (Trump visit)

  Folks, My friend, John Hickenlooper, is running for Senate in Colorado and he needs our help right away. Here’s why: President Trump is flying to Colorado tomorrow to shore up his right-wing base and host a high-dollar fundraiser for John’s opponent — pulling out all the stops to ma…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 9:46 PM

don’t wanna leave you out

  Hey folks, I’m back on the farm and traveling around Montana this week, getting some work done and taking in another winter in Big Sky country. I’m also meeting with folks across the state to talk about what’s on their minds and hear their concerns. While I’m meeting with folks at h…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 9:57 PM

a few hairs short

  It’s been a long week, folks, so I’ll keep this short. Our critical mid-quarter deadline ends tonight at midnight and we’re just a few hairs short of our goal. Can you afford to chip in a few bucks to help us out? Click here to make a donation. Thanks for everything, Jon Dona…
  Montanans for Tester · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 3:07 PM

we do things a little differently

  Jon’s not like most politicians, folks. And it’s not hard to see why. Jon was a music teacher turned Senator, who decided to run for office because he didn’t see anyone sticking up for everyday folks like him. He still gets his signature $12 flattop haircut from his barber back home…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 11:34 PM

working on the farm

  Greetings from Big Sandy, folks! After a busy couple of weeks in Washington, it’s always nice to return home, put in some work on the farm, and check in to see how things are holding up here. But, as I’m sure you know, the work never stops. My team just reached out to me to let me k…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 3:57 PM

just pulled the numbers

  Folks, We just pulled the numbers, and it looks like we’re off track to reach our mid-quarter fundraising goal by tomorrow. Jon’s been busy in Washington protecting our public lands, defending health care, and making sure our government is working for everyday folks, so he hasn’t ha…
  Blue Montana · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 11:33 PM

the dirt farmer with only seven fingers from Big Sandy

  Folks, We all know Jon has what it takes to put up a tough fight. Back in 2018, he was one of only two Democratic Senators to win re-election in a red state. In fact, Trump won Montana by a whopping 20 points. But still, the dirt farmer with only seven fingers from Big Sandy kept Mo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 6:22 PM

give me a minute

  Folks, I’m about to ask you to pitch in whatever you can to help us reach our first mid-quarter fundraising goal of 2020, but if you give me just a minute, I’ll explain why I’m even asking. You see, it’s been a busy couple of weeks in Washington. I’ve been fighting hard to push back…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 10:41 PM

If Democrats want to take back the Senate, they’ll need Jon’s help

  Team -- FACT: Major election forecasters are saying the Senate is in play for Democrats. We only need to flip FOUR seats to win back the majority and key Senate races are being upgraded to “toss-ups." FACT: Mitch McConnell knows his time in power is running out, so he got his wealth…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Doug Jones

  This is important, folks -- Back in 2017, the people of Alabama elected Doug Jones because they trusted him to fight for what’s right. And yesterday, he proved everyone right. My good friend and colleague Doug put country above politics and voted alongside me to convict President Tr…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 4:31 PM

FWD: my vote on impeachment

  Team -- Yesterday, Senate Republicans showed the nation that they put party over country and are too weak to stand up for what's right. Now, it's on us to make sure these GOP yes-men are sent packing in November. Jon knows what it takes to win against the GOP in a competitive stat…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 9:33 PM

my vote on impeachment

  Folks, As a U.S. Senator, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution, defend our democracy, and ensure no one is above the law. This is an oath I take very seriously. Based on the evidence that was available to me during this trial, I believe President Trump abused his power by withh…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 4:01 PM

re: State of the Union

  What a week, folks. And it’s only Tuesday! Tonight, Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union Address. And if it’s anything like his presidency, we can assume it will be divisive and lack any clear, unifying message for our country. It’s clear that Trump’s priorities lie with…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 11:27 PM

so close!

  Folks, Today is our last chance to bump up our numbers before we close the books on our first end-of-month deadline in this all-important election year. We’re so close to hitting our goal (so close!), your donation just might be the one that puts us over the edge. Please, donate any…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 5:30 PM

tonight

  Look, I might not be on the ballot this year but I’ll tell you what is: This November we can vote for expanding quality health care, raising the minimum wage, protecting our public lands and combating climate change, passing sensible gun safety reforms, and more progressive issues t…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 11:28 PM

Breaking news out of Georgia

  Breaking news out of Georgia, team -- Reverend Raphael Warnock just announced his campaign for U.S. Senate to take on the GOP and finally flip Georgia blue! Earlier this month, the Republican Governor of Georgia appointed Kelly Loeffler, a GOP mega-donor, to the vacated U.S. Senate …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

morning

  Wanted to give you a quick update on our numbers before I head into work, folks. While I’ve been pretty busy, my team has kept me updated on all of our fundraising numbers and according to them, we’re pacing about $4,014 behind our first end-of-month goal tomorrow. Can I count on yo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 2:03 PM

48 hours

  I don’t have much time, folks, but I wanted to write a quick little note. Our very first end-of-month deadline of 2020 ends in 48 hours. This is the first real test of the new year. The numbers we report -- and the amount of people who give -- will say a lot about the strength of ou…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 10:33 PM

unfortunate

  Here’s an unfortunate fact about Washington, folks -- Most politicians depend on big donors and lobbyists to fund their campaigns. That’s why they spend most of their time taking care of big moneyed interests while hardworking folks like you are forced to fend for themselves. And Mi…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 3:13 PM

a little story about me

  Folks, I wanted to take a break from all the chaos happening in Washington right now and tell you a little story: I grew up on my family’s farm and it’s still home today. That explains a lot about me. When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand while working in our family…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Bolton needs to testify

  Folks, Last night, the New York Times published a bombshell piece about Trump’s former national security advisor, John Bolton’s unpublished book. In it, Bolton said Trump directly tied withholding military aid to Ukraine unless they helped investigate Democrats. Enough is enough. Bo…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Jon is hard at work in the Senate

  Hey all, Jon’s busy in the Senate (as you can imagine) so we’re trying not to bother him with our fundraising numbers. But...it’s not great. January is turning out to be a slow month for fundraising. We’re almost through the month and our numbers have decreased 73.45% since December…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Fair Trial

  It’s been quite the week so far in the U.S. Senate, folks. I went into this trial promising to uphold my Constitutional duty and be an impartial juror. I will continue to do that and fight to ensure everyone has access to witnesses with firsthand knowledge of the events that led us …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Roe v. Wade

  Folks, On this day in 1973, Roe v. Wade ensured the constitutional right to abortion nation-wide. But ever since, Republicans have been hellbent on banning abortion, stripping women of their rights, and controlling their bodies. It’s quite simple: everyone should get to make their o…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Citizens United is corrupting our politics

  Folks, Ten years ago today, Citizens United opened the floodgates for dark money to run rampant in Washington and control our politics by allowing unlimited, undisclosed, secret special interest money to flood our elections. I’m sick and tired of wealthy politicians only working for…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM

gotta ask

  Folks. Our very first fundraising deadline of 2020 expires at midnight tonight and it looks like we’re not on track to meet it. This is our most important fundraising deadline yet, so I’ve gotta ask ya: Will you add a donation toward our critical mid-month goal before midnight? Anyt…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 5:04 PM

critical

  Real quick, folks, here are three things you need to know about the Senate map this year: Major election forecasters from Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight to Roll Call have said that Democrats have a real shot at taking back the Senate. We only need to flip four seats! So, Mitch McCo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 11:16 PM

what you see is what you get

  I’ll tell ya what, folks -- I’m not in this for the power, fame, or money. I first ran for office because I was sick and tired of our government only working for those who cut big campaign checks while ignoring the rest of us. I’m a lifelong dirt farmer, former high school music tea…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 5:06 PM

closing the books

  Folks, Before we send Jon an update on our fundraising numbers, we wanted to make sure you had a chance to add your donation toward our most important fundraising goal yet. Donate now Tomorrow, we’ll close the books on our mid-month fundraising push and determine wheth…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 8:17 PM

an explanation

  Folks, Our first fundraising deadline of 2020 expires this Friday, so in a minute I’m going to ask you to add a donation to my campaign and our efforts to take back the Senate. But first, will you give me a moment to explain why? Whether you’re from a big city or live on a family fa…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 10:00 PM

my friend, Tina Smith

  Folks, 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. So I know what it takes to win as a Democrat in a heavily GOP-targeted state, that’s why I’m doing everythin…