Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Take your protest to the polls (how to multiply your impact)

Today is the day. In 8 hours, the clock runs out on the final day of the quarter to contribute. This is the final filing deadline of the 2020 election. From the personal desk of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Dear John, Today is the day. In 8 hours, the clock runs out on the fi…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Double-matching anything you can contribute

Today is your chance to double your impact. I cannot overstate how important this deadline is – and how much of a difference it makes to have your support. Dear John, Today marks only one day until the final FEC deadline of the 2020 election. This is our last chance to put up a strong…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 11:56 PM

09/30/2020 at 11:59 PM

An update on the status of our deadline – I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Reaching this goal is going to be hard. Dear John, I hope you had a great weekend. We have two days left to close the gap before the final end-of-quarter deadline of the campaign, so I wanted to quickly reach out…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 11:43 PM

John: September 25 Weekly Briefing

I want to share some updates with you from the House of Representatives and my campaign for reelection. Here are three things you need to know: Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from the House of Representatives and my campaign for reelection. Here are three things you n…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Please read this short email, John

Several of you have already received vote-by-mail ballots. With only seven days to meet our goal in September, I am asking you to dig deep if we are going to fight for the future of our democracy. Dear John, We are quickly approaching early voting in Georgia. Several of you have alrea…

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  Brent, Team Bishop · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Impossible choices

We have the power to fix health care – but partisan gridlock is blocking the way. Learn how we will make health care work for all Americans. Dear John, Even in calmer times, health care is a tough topic. Too many of us can’t afford our copays, prescriptions, and insurance premiums. It…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 6:12 PM

John: September 21 Weekly Update (lots of news)

I want to share some updates with you from Georgia and across the nation. Here are five things you need to know: Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from Georgia and across the nation. Here are five things you need to know: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg …

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  Brent (desktop) · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Sharing my calendar with you, John

I spoke to our finance director, Charonda, who told me what we need to get our get-out-the-vote efforts on track. Dear John, Brent from Team Bishop here – I want to let you in on our campaign calendar. September 30 (two weeks away) is the final end-of-quarter deadline of the electi…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 10:15 PM

My priorities: Environment and climate change

Win-win solutions to the twin crises of climate change and economic inequality: Conservation and energy efficiency, utilize alternative energy sources, reduce reliance on foreign oil and fossil fuels, and invest in clean energy initiatives that will create jobs in our community. Dear Joh…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 2:10 PM

This email is about peanuts

Almost a quarter of all peanuts grown in the United States are grown right here in Georgia’s 2nd District. We produce more peanuts than any other district in the country, primarily by family farms that make up the backbone of the rural South. Dear John, Almost a quarter of all peanuts…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 10:15 PM

First-day priorities

Even from far away, I can feel the dedication and urgency among my colleagues to make real progress for working families. I would like to touch base with you: What are your most important priorities for this legislative session? Dear John, Today, the House of Representatives is conven…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 9:51 PM

September 4 → November 3

In two months, we will face one of the most impactful political events of our lifetimes. We cannot afford a misstep. Voting is the most powerful tool we have, and this campaign will take all of us to get out the vote and ensure a fair election. Dear John, Today is September 4. The gen…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Saturday Edition: August 29 Weekly Update

News from Macon, Cuthbert, and Washington, DC. Here are three things you need to know today: Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from Congress and across the nation. Here are three things you need to know: Following hearings and legislative action by the House of Represe…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 10:48 PM

John, I hope you read this one

It’s my job to keep track of our fundraising numbers and reach out to you when we’re behind. So here’s the situation: Dear John, This is Brent from Sanford Bishop for Congress. It’s my job to keep track of our fundraising numbers and reach out to you when we’re behind. Here’s the situ…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 10:05 PM

John: August 21 National Update

Postmaster DeJoy. Democratic National Convention. Coronavirus update. Three things you need to know this week: Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from my campaign and across the nation. Here are three things you need to know: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy appeared toda…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Good trouble in the face of voter suppression

The 2020 Democratic presidential ticket represents how far this nation has come – and how far we can go when we come together. It is time to make history. Dear John, We are watching voter suppression occur before our eyes. It is time to make good trouble. The United States Postal S…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 12:41 AM

Kamala reflects the untold stories of America

The 2020 Democratic presidential ticket represents how far this nation has come – and how far we can go when we come together. It is time to make history. Dear John, Joe Biden has announced that Senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate and selection for future Vice President. …

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 12:15 AM

John: August 14 Congressional Update

Kamala Harris, COVID relief, and a brand-new way to get involved. Here are three campaign and national updates you need to know today: Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from my campaign and across the nation. Here are three things you need to know: Senator Kamala Harri…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 7:05 PM

An advocate for Georgia's farmers

As Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, I am working to help farmers and ranchers get their products in the hands of consumers, even while COVID-19 stretches the supply chain thin. Dear John, When I began serving the people of Georgia, I promised that…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 11:00 PM

John: August 7 Congressional Briefing

The House of Representatives sent its latest COVID-19 economic relief plan, the HEROES Act, to the Senate back in May. I am extremely disappointed in the Senate’s failure to take up this vital legislation due to partisan gridlock. Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from C…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Happy birthday, President Obama (add your name)

Today, August 4, is President Barack Obama’s birthday. I intend to send him a card, and I would like to invite you to sign your name as well. Dear John, Today, August 4, is President Barack Obama’s birthday. I intend to send him a card, and I would like to invite you to sign your name…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 5:38 PM

John: July 31 National Update

Despite the President's attempt to undermine the democratic process, Election Day is still November 3rd. I am outraged that the leader of our nation has chosen to stoke panic and misinformation for personal gain, and it demonstrates how urgently we need to institute voter protections in Georgi…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Three days: you’re invited

I was looking through our records and noticed that you are a strong supporter – thank you! We only have three days left until the July end-of-month fundraising deadline, so I want to invite you: Dear John, Tammye here from Sanford Bishop for Congress. With less than four months until …

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

100 days left.

We cannot afford a blunder like we experienced in Georgia’s primary election. We need to work around the clock – and we only have 100 days. Dear John, Today is July 26. The general election is one hundred days away. 100 days left. The election on November 3 will be one of the most …

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 11:00 PM

John: July 24 Congressional Update (lots of news)

My colleagues and I are working on a new relief package to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will include extended unemployment and paycheck protection programs, education funding as the school year approaches, and support for state and local governments. Dear …

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Every single veteran

Honoring our veterans is not political. It is simply the right thing to do. Dear John, The men and women of our Armed Services put their lives on the line every day – not for fame, but for the future of our country. Our troops and Blue Star families make sacrifices that are almost unt…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 9:20 PM

The game plan for victory in November

We’re working around the clock to prepare for Election Day. Our teams are getting out the vote to people, particularly with those that have faced challenges and barriers in getting to the polls. Dear John,    In a minute, I’m going to ask you to chip in $20. But first, let me tell you…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Remembering John Lewis

Every time we engage in protest, patriotic dissent, or voting in the face of suppression, John Lewis' legacy lives on. Dear John, On Friday, Congressman John Lewis passed away. He was a civil rights hero, a guiding light for Georgia, and, on a personal note, a dear friend for over fif…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 11:00 PM

John: July 17 Congressional Update

The House Appropriations Committee approved Defense spending plans for the coming year. In addition to continuing to fund our Armed Forces, this bill will increase wages for the men and women who serve, strengthen American cybersecurity, and invest in stronger and safer equipment. Dear …

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Why I’m running: 2 million American jobs

This past April recorded an unemployment rate over 12.5% – higher than the peak during the recession. This cannot continue. Last month, I helped pass the Moving Forward Act, a vital bill that will renew our infrastructure and create over 2 million jobs. Dear John, When I was first ele…

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  Sanford Bishop Reelection HQ · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Endorsement announcement →

The AFGE is the largest federal employees’ union in the country, representing the labor rights of 700,000 Americans. Currently, the AFGE is advocating to restore wages to pre-2012 recession rates and is mounting a strong resistance to union-busting policies. Exciting news, John: The A…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

John: July 3 Congressional Update

  Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from Congress and across our nation. Here are three things you need to know: As the Chairman of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I am proud of my subcommittee’s work in crafting and voting out our government funding…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 7:42 PM

NEW: Protect the right to vote →

Voters waited in line for hours, voting machines malfunctioned, mail-in ballots did not arrive, and the threat of COVID-19 forced many to risk their health in order to vote. Dear John, I write to you today about a significant and pressing issue: the right to vote. Last month, the G…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy Independence Day, John

We reflect on how far we have come since our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, and we reflect on the work that lies ahead. Dear John, Today, July 4th, is Independence Day. This is a time to reflect upon how far we, as a society, have come since our founding fathe…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 10:40 PM

John: July 3 Congressional Update

  Dear John, I want to share some updates with you from Congress and across our nation. Here are three things you need to know: I am pleased to announce that the House of Representatives passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. This piece of legislation will…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Gratitude

This campaign is a movement for the people – for voting rights and civil rights, for farmers and ranchers, for students and teachers, for men and women of all races and creeds to pursue equality, prosperity, and the American dream. From the personal desk of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Humbly asking you personally, John:

From the personal desk of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr: I am so moved by the number of you who have stepped up to help me meet the FEC fundraising goal by midnight tonight. I just spoke to Brent, who told me that we only need $951 more to meet our goal this quarter. From the person…

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  Brent · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 12:01 PM

FWD: 36 hours to the finish line, John:

John – did you get my email? When I sent this yesterday, we had 36 hours left until the end-of-quarter reporting deadline. The clock is ticking and now we only have 16 hours left to meet this critical fundraising goal. I just ran the numbers: if 13 people from xxxxxx each chip in $12, we’ll just …

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 9:04 PM

John, don’t get left out of the loop:

Why have our rural communities been left out of the loop? Internet access isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. We recognize that political updates might not be your highest priority right now. But the difficulty of this moment reminds us that we are living through history, and that we can…

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  Brent · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM

36 hours to the finish line, John:

We're down to the wire. We only have 36 hours left to hit our fundraising goal before the end-of-quarter reporting deadline. Dear John, We’re down to the wire. We only have 36 hours left to hit our fundraising goal before the end-of-quarter reporting deadline.  We’re coming up a li…

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  Congressman Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Every child deserves a high-quality education

Dear John, Strengthening the education system for Americans of all ages has been a top priority of mine since I was first elected to Congress in 1993.    I have been proud to support legislation to prevent teacher layoffs, provide before and after school programs for our students, rep…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM

I emailed you Wednesday. I emailed you yesterday.

    I’m asking on behalf of hundreds of thousands of voters in Georgia, particularly communities of color, seniors, and people dealing with health challenges, who are losing their right to be heard at the ballot box. We recognize that political updates might not be your highest priori…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 11:30 PM

John: June 26 Congressional Update

I believe that human dignity should not be a divisive issue, and I call on my colleagues to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. It is supported by the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus, the House Judiciary Committee, and House Democrats, but Republicans intend   Dear John…

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  Brent, Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Remember the Affordable Care Act?

The milestone law that helped countless Americans improve their health and access medical care? Sanford Bishop does. We recognize that political updates might not be your highest priority right now. But the difficulty of this moment reminds us that we are living through history, and tha…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM

I want to hear from you, John

many of our community members have lost their jobs, suffered health challenges, or faced injustices, and I want to know how I can help. Dear John, Over 100 days have passed since the COVID-19 crisis took hold, though some days it feels much longer, or much shorter. So I want to take a…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 10:50 PM

John: June 19 Congressional Update

  Good morning, John, I want to share some updates with you from Congress and across our nation. Here are three things you need to know: The United States Census is underway, and the data that it collects will greatly impact funding, political representation, and voting rights for Ge…

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  Sanford Bishop for Congress · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 12:45 AM

Full transparency

June 30 (two weeks away) is our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. Everyone in Washington will be scrutinizing our numbers and whether we meet our goals. Dear John, I hate asking for money, but we really need your help. June 30 (two weeks away) is our end-of-quarter fundraising dead…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

I defended hurricane victims. Now...

Dear John, When I first began serving the people of Georgia, I promised that protecting our rural communities and agricultural stakeholders would be a top priority. After Hurricane Michael, I drafted the farm relief package that provided emergency assistance to our rural communities an…

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  Sanford Bishop · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 11:06 PM

John: June 12 National Update

June 12, 2020 Good morning, John – I want to share some updates with you from Congress and across our nation. Here are three things you need to know: This week’s primary election demonstrated the need for stronger voter protections in Georgia: people waited in line to vote for hours,…

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  Sanford Bishop (candidate) · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Did you vote today, John?

June 9, 2020 Dear John, Even when so much around us feels unprecedented and unpredictable, time marches on and we must rise to meet it. Today, June 9, is the primary election here in Georgia. I am on the ballot for reelection, as well as my colleagues in the House, Senate, and statewi…

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