Senator Jeff Merkley · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 11:22 PM

IMPORTANT NEWS for Oregon’s Agriculture Producers

  Dear John, I hope this finds you and your family well and safe, and that you are finding ways to take care of yourself and your neighbors during this stressful moment. There is no way around it -- these past few months have been trying.  I’ve been in touch with countless Or…

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May 5, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Our teachers have been heroes. Now it's our turn to help them:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     It's one of the core promises in our country: every child, no matter their color, where they come from, or which side of the railroad tracks they live on, is entitled to a world-class education. How we keep that promise during a pandemic is one of the most d…

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May 4, 2020 at 9:58 PM

May the 4th Be With Doug Jones

Jeff Merkley for Senate         Paid for by Jeff Merkley for Oregon.   This email was sent by Jeff Merkley for OregonPO Box 14172, Portland, OR 97293.Email is an important way for Senator Merkley to keep supporters like you informed about critical issues and to build a winning gra…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:45 PM

NEW UPDATE: Expanded Unemployment Benefits

  Dear John, Report after report is highlighting what families in every corner of Oregon already know firsthand: The economic impacts of the coronavirus are dire, with big implications for hundreds of thousands of households across our state.Those effects are scary, and pose …

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April 30, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Meanwhile, back at the White House...

Jeff Merkley for Senate     do you remember the early days of the Trump administration? It seemed like every Friday afternoon, right about 5 or 6 p.m. eastern, his White House would make some outrageous announcement—hoping the news would get lost over the weekend. Well, right now, beca…

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April 28, 2020 at 10:55 PM

Direct Payments: What to Look Out For

   Dear John, I hope this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. As we continue to grapple with this pandemic, I’m hearing from more and more of your friends and neighbors about the social and economic toll this crisis is taking on our communities. That input is …

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April 28, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Turning back the clock? I don't think so.

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Since Donald Trump's election, there's one thing that Mitch McConnell cares about more than anything else. Judges. In the next few weeks, when the rest of the Senate comes together to try and pass a fourth coronavirus rescue and relief package, McConnell i…

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April 27, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Building a Path Forward

  Dear John, Oregonians across our state are struggling right now -- struggling to perform their essential jobs, to keep their businesses afloat, and to take care of themselves and their families while facing new financial realities. As you know, the coronavirus is continuing…

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April 24, 2020 at 6:13 PM

(Almost) everyone agrees: it's time for national vote-by-mail

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Almost everyone agrees — voting by mail is safe, secure, convenient, and completely necessary for keeping our democracy running smoothly during the coronavirus pandemic. I'm talking about Democrats, who point to Oregon's successes over the last generation as a…

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April 22, 2020 at 10:48 PM

We need an immediate moratorium on utility shutoffs.

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Today, on this awesome 50th Earth Day, we must commit ourselves more than ever to taking on the climate crisis. If there’s anything that the coronavirus crisis has taught us, it’s that we must act boldly and act early in order to prevent the catastrophe that …

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April 20, 2020 at 9:27 PM

What Trump is doing when we're not watching

Jeff Merkley for Senate     do you remember the early days of the Trump administration? It seemed like every Friday afternoon, right about 5 or 6 p.m. eastern, his White House would make some outrageous announcement—hoping the news would get lost over the weekend. Well, right now, beca…

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April 17, 2020 at 11:49 PM

FOLLOW UP: New Announcement for VA recipients

   Dear John, Earlier today, I wrote to you to share some key information about the dispersal of direct payments that were included in Congress’ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. I’m sending a quick follow up note to let you know that the Internal Rev…

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April 17, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Senator Gary Peters of Michigan

Jeff Merkley for Senate     You've heard me say it: even if we defeat Donald Trump, our progressive movement can only move forward unless we also upend Mitch McConnell's Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. The fact of the matter is that Democrats have no chance of regaining Senate co…

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April 17, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Direct Payments: What You Need to Know

   Dear John, These past few weeks have been challenging in a lot of ways, and on behalf of all Oregonians, I thank the health care professionals and essential workers who are working around the clock on the front lines of this battle. It’s also clear that hardships are being …

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April 14, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Senators should work for the people, not their stock portfolios

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Sign the petition: no more stock trading for members of Congress It's just outrageous. Early this year, before the public really understood the threat of the coronavirus, Members of Congress started receiving red-alert briefings about the potential pandemic. …

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April 9, 2020 at 7:32 PM

More Specific Info for Student Loan Borrowers

   Dear John,           I hope this message finds you well, and that you and your family are staying home and staying safe as our fight against the coronavirus continues. Throughout the past few weeks, I’ve sent you a few notes with information about different parts of the thr…

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April 7, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Sign the petition: urge Congress to pass national vote-by-mail

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Elections are the core of our democracy. And in this time of crisis and pandemic, it's more critical than ever that the voice of the people is heard. And yet, in Wisconsin today, they're moving forward with an in-person primary election after the Wisconsi…

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April 6, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Tell me: what are you doing to support people in your community?

Jeff Merkley for Senate     I know this time is a struggle for many of us in many different ways. In addition to trying to stay healthy and avoid the virus, far too many have lost their jobs and are worried about how they'll pay for housing, groceries, prescriptions, and make it through…

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April 3, 2020 at 8:10 PM

There can be no corruption or politics in this:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     When the Senate passed the $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill, we made a promise. Now we have to keep it. I fought hard for protections for the middle class, for small businesses, for Main Street. For better unemployment benefits for people struggling dur…

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April 3, 2020 at 6:38 PM

The Paycheck Protection Program is LIVE!

   Dear John,           Our communities are hurting right now -- from the health care professionals working on the front lines of this crisis to the local small businesses fighting to stay afloat and keep their employees on the payroll. There’s no way around it: this is an unp…

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  Molly McGuire, JeffMerkley.com · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 5:53 PM

planning for the future

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Hey, Right now, we're all hunkered down, alternately watching the news and avoiding the news. Personally, when I'm not working, I'm trying out new bread recipes, pulling weeds, and binge watching tv shows. Like you, I'm also thinking about the future. A lot. …

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March 28, 2020 at 6:18 PM

From coronavirus to Medicare for All: a path forward.

Jeff Merkley for Senate     With our nation and planet gripped by a growing pandemic, it's clearer than ever what our priority has to be when we get past this crisis. Right now we must work together as a society to minimize the damage done and loss of life due to the COVID-19 Coronavi…

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March 27, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Students and Educators: Coronavirus News You Can Use

   Dear John,           The coronavirus has affected every aspect of our lives. From canceled plans and family vacations, to closures of our workplaces and businesses, to lost jobs and income -- many of our heads are spinning from this rapidly changing health crisis and the dr…

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March 26, 2020 at 7:21 PM

The Latest from the Senate on Coronavirus Relief

   Dear John,           I hope you, your family, and your loved ones are taking good care during this frightening and challenging time -- and please know that as your representative in the U.S. Senate, I’ve been doing everything I can to fight for the resources our state, bus…

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March 26, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Here's what the relief package means for you

Jeff Merkley for Senate     We have reached a bipartisan agreement on a relief package for families impacted by the coronavirus — that is, all of us. It has passed in the Senate, the House should follow quickly, and the President has said he will sign the bill. At two trillion dollars,…

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March 25, 2020 at 1:51 AM

Saving Oregon’s Small Businesses

   Dear John,           Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken with and heard from small business owners from all across Oregon about the massive economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. In each and every one of our communities, families rely on these businesses in order…

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March 23, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Sign the petition: Vote by mail for everyone

Jeff Merkley for Senate     In Oregon, we've been voting by mail for 20 years. You get three weeks to vote. You can do it in your PJs. You get the time to study the issues and the candidates. No one has to stand in line at polling places. And we have one of the highest voter turnouts in t…

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March 21, 2020 at 3:04 PM

What I'm doing in the US Senate to fight for you

Jeff Merkley for Senate     In this moment of urgency and crisis, it's critical that the federal government step up first and foremost to address the needs of the families that are most impacted. We can't let the government response to this emergency be simply bailing out powerful and …

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March 19, 2020 at 11:15 PM

BIG NEWS: More Resources to Tackle Coronavirus

   Dear John,             In the face of this public health crisis, the best thing we can do for our communities and our economy is support and protect working Americans. From fighting to protect low-income, elderly, and disabled Americans from evictions and foreclosures, to …

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March 19, 2020 at 12:17 AM

An update on the pandemic from the U.S. Senate:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     These are anxious, unsettling times, and I want to check in and share some thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic. This is a public health crisis. It's an economic crisis. And it's affecting every single family in this country. But here's what I know: we'…

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  Dave Chase, JeffMerkley.com · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 6:42 PM

#1, no. #2, no. #3, no. #4, no.

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Well, it's game time. I'll be honest: I was kinda hoping that no Republicans would file against Senator Merkley this year. But that didn't happen. In fact, Senator Merkley drew FOUR Republican challengers! The good news? That means that they'll be battling…

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March 10, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Who has Mitch McConnell recruited to run against me?

Jeff Merkley for Senate     The deadline for candidates to file in Oregon is 5 p.m. today. At that hour, we’ll find out which Republicans will be running to take me on in November. Will you donate $3 to our "We the People" Fund to hire organizers and build the grassroots campaign we …

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March 9, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Great news! Steve Bullock is running in Montana

Jeff Merkley for Senate       I want to make sure you see the news — Gov. Steve Bullock has jumped into the US Senate race in Montana, giving Democrats our best shot yet at picking up that seat this November. Will you show Steve we have his back by making a rush $10 donation to his Se…

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  Dave Chase, Team Merkley · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 5:55 PM

What I'm going to do as Jeff's campaign manager:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     I'm Dave Chase, Jeff Merkley's new campaign manager. I am excited to get to work with Jeff because we have a lot to do. We'll be opening offices across the state, hiring field organizers to mobilize our movement, and doing everything it will take to win in N…

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March 7, 2020 at 8:07 PM

The Senate race that no one is talking about (but really should be)

Jeff Merkley for Senate     It happened in 2008: in the Republican stronghold of North Carolina, President Barack Obama and my friend, the late US Senator Kay Hagan, won stunning upset victories. It happened again in 2016: in spite of Donald Trump's efforts in the state, Roy Cooper was…

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March 6, 2020 at 10:54 PM

check out this video of Senator Merkley!

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Yesterday, Senator Merkley made it official and filed for re-election this fall. And the response has been fantastic! We're well on our way to building our 2020 "We the People" fund for grassroots organizing. Of course, it's not just about winning election…

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March 6, 2020 at 12:57 AM

A Note From Jeff on the Coronavirus

  A Note From Jeff on the Coronavirus           I know that with the newly confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oregon, and ongoing developments throughout the Pacific Northwest, many people are feeling uneasy or unsure about the implications of this new disease. I’m committed t…

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March 5, 2020 at 7:06 PM

TODAY: I'm officially filing for re-election. Here's why:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Today I am filing to run for re-election to the U.S. Senate because I believe so strongly in a vision of America that stands for opportunity and justice for everyone, no matter what we look like, where we come from, or which side of the railroad tracks we liv…

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March 4, 2020 at 7:39 PM

And our opponent is...

Jeff Merkley for Senate     We have less than one week to go until the candidate filing deadline here in Oregon. Just a few days until we know which Republican is going to attempt to defeat us in November. Mitch McConnell and the special interests bankrolling him are working overtime t…

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March 3, 2020 at 4:34 PM

BREAKING NEWS in McConnell campaign!

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Holy moly, we have a race on our hands, folks. Amy McGrath is tied with Mitch McConnell in Kentucky: You remember, Amy, right? She's the former fighter pilot who is taking a no-holds-barred approach to taking on McConnell. Amy needs our support right now.…

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March 3, 2020 at 1:49 AM

21st Century Tools for Every Community

   Dear John,           When I was a kid, my parents moved my family from Myrtle Creek to Roseburg, and then finally to the outskirts of Portland chasing work.  It’s a familiar story -- mills closed, jobs were lost, families were uprooted.  Rural communities are especially dep…

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February 29, 2020 at 2:26 AM

PLEASE READ: Coronavirus information

   Dear John,           I take the safety of Oregonians and Americans incredibly seriously, which is why I’m calling for immediate action from Congress and the White House in addressing the coronavirus. In addition to continuing to push from D.C., I’ve also compiled helpful r…

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February 28, 2020 at 10:19 PM

We're less than a hundred donors away from our grassroots goal. Can you help?

Jeff Merkley for Senate     Great news! Since it's a leap year, we have one extra day tomorrow to make our February fundraising deadline. Good thing too, since we're a bit behind — I'm counting on you to join us and be one of the 4000 donors we need this month. The strength of our mov…

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  Molly McGuire, JeffMerkley.com · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Jeff & you vs. Trump & McConnell

Jeff Merkley for Senate   Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is simple: Fix what Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell have broken. Create a path to a better future for every person who calls America home. And never, ever give up the fight. How do we get there? Well, as Senator M…

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February 27, 2020 at 12:46 AM

This is worth fighting for:

Jeff Merkley for Senate     February may be the short month, but there's sure a lot going on. Close, close Senate races across America. Donald Trump raising buckets and buckets of money from extremist friends with deep pockets. And, all the while, Mitch McConnell is blocking progress o…

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February 25, 2020 at 1:58 AM

Flight 294 to Cabo San Lucas

Jeff Merkley for Senate     I can see the brochure already: visit Cabo San Lucas — sunshine, surf, cheaper prescription drugs. Dream getaway? Government-funded medical plan? Why not both! It would be funny if it weren't so alarming. I'm not ready to outsource our health care. Takin…

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February 21, 2020 at 8:05 PM

💙 💙 💙 💙

Jeff Merkley for Senate     One week ago, on Valentine's Day, I asked for your help to raise money for four challengers fighting to flip the Senate — races we need to win if we want to protect and expand health care, tackle the climate crisis, defend voting rights, and protect the equal…

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February 19, 2020 at 10:46 PM

Mountain gorillas, white rhinos, giant tortoises, and more

Jeff Merkley for Senate     There's something magical about seeing children discover the wonders of the animal world. And there's a reason cat videos and other animal photos and videos are our favorite internet content. We have a special relationship with animals, but that relationshi…

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February 17, 2020 at 12:19 AM

Attorney General William Barr must resign. Now.

Jeff Merkley for Senate     For our democracy to endure, it must have an independent and impartial judicial system—one that puts the rule of law ahead of personal and political considerations. That's why I am calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign immediately. Please add …

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February 14, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Wow! FWD: 💙 Skip the chocolates. Flip the Senate. 💙

Jeff Merkley for Senate   I knew our team was committed to flipping the Senate but I am just consistently blown away by folks who show up to get it done. Team Merkley has already helped raise more than $6,000 today for Mark Kelly, Theresa Greenfield, Sara Gideon, and Jaime Harrison! That's a…

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