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  Jane Fonda via Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM

I’m launching a one-of-a-kind organizing workshop

It’s Jane Fonda (yes, really). Hi John! It’s Jane Fonda (yes, really). I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be officially partnering with Greenpeace USA Votes, Sunrise PAC, and the Working Families Party to launch a brand new virtual training workshop over the next five weeks. …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Quick explainer

We wanted to take a minute to cut through some of the noise. Hey John, We wanted to take a minute to cut through some of the noise and chatter of this week and break down a few of the reasons why we are excited about Gov. Walz and his record. We also hope that if yo…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Cori Bush

Over the next 88 days, we are ramping up our work to reach millions of voters, turn out voters for the Harris/Walz ticket in key swing states, take back Congress, and elect working people up and down the ballot. John — Four years ago, Rep. Cori Bush brought down a 52-year polit…
  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 5:42 PM

BREAKING: Recount in Arizona

John, With the final few ballots last night in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, Raquel Terán is down only 42 votes in her primary — and this race is heading to an automatic recount. We’re gearing up for a recount to ensure that every voter is able to make their…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 7:06 PM

NEW: Kamala Harris names her running mate

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have all the momentum in this race — and an opportunity to rebuild the coalition that defeated Donald Trump in 2020. Kamala Harris has made her choice, John — naming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her nominee for Vice President. Now, with the…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
August 4, 2024 at 7:14 PM

AIPAC used racist caricatures in ad blitz against Cori Bush

We need to show Cori that we have her back — especially in the face of the increased attacks. John, With just two days left until Cori Bush’s election, AIPAC and their MAGA donors have stooped to a new low. According to The Intercept,1 AIPAC’s super PAC, United Demo…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
August 3, 2024 at 6:20 PM

RSVP: Progressives for Harris organizing call

Tune in to hear our strategy to build a popular front against MAGA in November, and discuss ways we can push Vice President Kamala Harris in places where we disagree, toward our goal of winning power for working people and building a government responsive to all of us, not just the wealthy few…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM

7 days out

Cori Bush’s primary is only seven days away, and the latest polls show a VERY close race. Our window of opportunity is shrinking, John. Cori Bush’s primary is only seven days away, and the latest polls show a VERY close race. If that makes you want to jump right into…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 12:34 AM

Tell VP Kamala Harris: Not Another Bomb!

At this moment, Vice President Kamala Harris has an opportunity to help stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and turn the page on the Biden/Harris administration’s disastrous policy on Gaza. John — This morning, news broke that the United Kingdom’s new government may suspe…
  Cori Bush (via Working Families Party) · [email protected]
July 28, 2024 at 2:17 PM

My new ad featuring Michael Brown Sr.

This week, I released my final ad in our race against Wesley Bell, our AIPAC-backed opponent. John, This week, I released my final ad in our race against Wesley Bell, our AIPAC-backed opponent. I wanted to use this final ad to give a platform to Michael Brown’s family …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Where the money is coming from

John, With Raquel Terán’s election only 4 days away, Arizona voters are wondering which candidate will stand up for the policies that will benefit their communities and loved ones. It’s simple: If you want to know who these candidates will fight for in Congress, lo…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 11:07 PM

ICYMI: WFP Endorses Kamala Harris

Here are just a few of the reasons that members like you gave for why you overwhelmingly voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President John — In case you missed the news this morning: The Working Families Party is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president! S…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 1:48 PM

BREAKING: WFP endorses Kamala Harris!

It’s going to take a huge team effort to build the biggest possible movement to defeat Donald Trump in November. John, I wanted to break the news to you myself: The Working Families Party is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Our members, chapters, a…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Want to feel productive? Here are two ways to energize our movement this week

John, Our official 2024 presidential endorsement member vote is now closed. Thank you to all who participated (and keep an eye on your inbox, because we will be announcing the results soon!) But before we do, we wanted to share two more ways that you can pitch in — …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM

[FINAL BALLOT REMINDER] Should WFP endorse VP Harris for President?

The voting window closes today, Tuesday 7/23, at 2pm ET/11am PT. John — Yesterday, you should have received our official membership ballot to decide whether the Working Families Party should endorse Kamala Harris for President. If you missed that email, we’re forwarding it, alo…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM

[OFFICIAL BALLOT] Should WFP endorse VP Harris for President?

This endorsement vote is open from now until 2:00pm ET on Tuesday, July 23rd. Dear John: After weeks of speculation, President Biden announced yesterday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 race for President, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nomi…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM

[POLL] Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race

We need to know where you stand in this moment. John — in case you haven't seen the breaking news: President Joe Biden has officially announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's n…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 9:42 PM

6 things you need to know about JD Vance

Trump’s VP pick JD Vance supports policies that would devastate our communities and our loved ones. Hey, John — Trump’s VP pick JD Vance has a long list of horrifying beliefs and policies that would devastate our communities and our loved ones. But we know you’re bus…
  Raquel Terán · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Check out our first TV ad

Hi John, My name is Raquel Terán, and I’m running to represent Arizona’s 3rd district in Congress. As a longtime organizer and a former Arizona State Senator, I’ve fought to raise Arizona’s minimum wage, safeguard our reproductive rights, and advocate for our immigran…
  Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Our path in a moment of political uncertainty

Are you ready to join us to learn more about how you can help us assemble the united front we’ll need to stand up to authoritarianism? John, Saturday’s shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump shocked the nation. It left many of us feeling scared and uncertain. D…
  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 4:55 PM

We could really use your thoughts on the current political moment

Hey John, have you had a chance to take our July 2024 WFP Pulse Survey? We’d love to hear from you — share your thoughts with us now before the survey wraps up! Take the survey » Every month, it's essential for us to gauge your perspective on the current political moment, as y…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush

Last month, Republican megadonors ousted Jamaal Bowman from office, thanks to the $17 million that AIPAC and their MAGA funders spent in the race. John, Last month, Republican megadonors ousted Jamaal Bowman from office, thanks in large part to the $17 million that AI…
  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Just touching base

The future has always been wildly unpredictable, John — but lately, it seems even more so. We’ve got a presidential race that is taking notable turns by the month, a far-right Supreme Court that’s endangering our democracy, and an extremist right-wing movement threatening to t…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 9:12 PM

AOC’s articles of impeachment

John, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking a stand against the corrupt, far-right Supreme Court majority. Following the court’s unconstitutional decision to give presidents absolute immunity for official acts last week and their major corruption scandals this term, Rep. Ocasio…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Uncertainty

Together, we can build the resilience to face whatever comes our way from now through November and beyond. John, Over the last week, we’ve seen a lot of new uncertainty injected into the national political landscape: A Supreme Court issuing unprecedented opinions, grabbing p…
  Cori Bush (via Working Families Party) · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 9:05 PM

At 17, I was assaulted and had an abortion

St. Louis is not for sale and reproductive freedom is not something to bet on. John, At 17, I was assaulted and then had an abortion. It was devastating. I was devastated again 30 years later when Republican extremists overturned Roe v. Wade. But I’ve turned my hu…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 11:39 PM

The WFP June Newsletter!

Keep reading for updates on important upcoming primary elections, legislation, and how you can help. John, It’s time for the WFP monthly newsletter, where we catch you up on the state of our movement and how we’re fighting — and winning — together. Keep reading for updates on …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Did you watch last night’s debate?

We’ve put together a short poll to gather your insights on the debate and the presidential race. John, Last night, Joe Biden and Donald Trump met in Atlanta, Georgia for the earliest general election debate in modern presidential history. With so much on the line this November…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Defending Cori Bush

With Cori Bush's primary in Missouri just over 2 months away, we need to act fast to combat the waves upon waves of right-wing money headed her way. John, We know who’s next in AIPAC’s sights: Rep. Cori Bush, whose opponent is among the top 4 recipients of AIPAC’s Republi…
  WFP Election Alert · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Not the email we wanted to send

Our opponents aren’t about to let up — and we can’t afford to either. John, Last night, Republican megadonors ousted a progressive champion. AIPAC and the Trump and GOP donors fueling their efforts spent more than $17 million to defeat Jamaal Bowman in a Democratic primary…
  WFP Digital Team · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 5:22 PM

We want to hear your thoughts before next week

With so much happening, we thought it was a good moment to check in. We're coming up on a big week, John — On Tuesday, what is now the most expensive primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in history will conclude as Jamaal Bowman faces off against $20 million in attack…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Tell your Reps: Protest Netanyahu's Address to Congress!

Our elected representatives should not be validating Netanyahu and his extremist government, especially as he ignores President Biden’s red lines, continues to violate international laws, and refuses to agree to a ceasefire that would end the mass humanit Israeli Prime Minister …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 10:08 PM

$19 million spent against Jamaal Bowman so far

Jamaal Bowman’s primary is now the most expensive House primary in history. John, Jamaal Bowman’s primary is now the most expensive House primary in history.1 According to new reports, more than $23 million has been spent on advertising in this race.2 And Bowman’s oppo…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Huge phonebank for Jamaal Bowman

Jamaal Bowman — one of our biggest champions in Congress — has an election in just EIGHT DAYS. John, Jamaal Bowman — one of our biggest champions in Congress — has an election in just EIGHT DAYS. He’s been under constant attack — to the tune of tens of millions of dollar…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 10:42 PM

The latest attacks against Jamaal Bowman

John, With only 3 days until early voting begins in Jamaal Bowman’s district, Republican groups and their chosen candidate are on the attack. From racist dog whistles in debates to vicious and misleading attack ads, voters are being flooded with MAGA talking points.…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 2:07 PM

AIPAC is the largest source of right-wing cash in Democratic primaries

46% of donors who’ve given to Democrats via AIPAC this cycle have also given to Republicans in the past John, AIPAC is pouring waves upon waves of money into this year’s primary elections. Especially in an attempt to unseat progressive champions in Congress. But what a l…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 9, 2024 at 4:34 PM

We did the math

Since May 16th, AIPAC has spent more than $10.9 million against Jamaal Bowman. John, we did the math. We even launched our own website to track it: Since May 16th, AIPAC has spent more than $10.9 million against Jamaal Bowman. That’s almost half a million dollars PER DAY…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 10:55 PM

What Elizabeth, Bernie, AOC and more have to say about Jamaal Bowman

John, Jamaal Bowman is a true fighter for working families, and our country is better for having his voice in Congress. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out what some of our movement’s strongest leaders — including Elizabeth Warren, who just endorse…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Biden can't ignore his own red line with the invasion of Rafah

We need to use our voices to urge Biden to use his full leverage to force Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire deal. John, Last week, President Biden laid out a roadmap to secure an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and humanitarian relief for the people of Gaza. This…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Mass call on Thursday night

John, From the unprecedented conviction of Donald Trump to the devastating Israeli military attacks on Rafah, the political landscape is changing dramatically by the day. With just five months to go until the November election and critical primaries across the country taking pl…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Cori Bush is up against $1 million from AIPAC

Yesterday, news broke that an AIPAC-affiliated super PAC is placing nearly $250,000 in ads to oppose Cori Bush. John, While much of our attention has rightfully been focused on Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s primary election in New York in less than a month, AIPAC has also not-so-qui…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 9:56 PM

🌞 May Pulse Survey: Help us dive into summer with your feedback!

As we kick off the unofficial start of summer, things are really heating up — not just in your weather app, but in the political climate, too. We hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, John! As we kick off the unofficial start of summer, things are really heating up — not…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Camp's in session

What is Campaign Camp? We're glad you asked... Hi John, Are you passionate about driving change in your community? Are you eager to enhance your organizing skills and make a difference in electoral campaigns? If so, we invite you to apply to attend the Working Families Party's …
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM

A polling update for you, John

If we’re going to build the kind of multiracial working-class movement we need to win more victories for our communities, it starts with states like Arizona — and crucial open seats like this. We have a polling update for you from the open seat race in Arizona's 3rd Congressi…
  Isabel Alter, Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Now hiring: organizers for Jamaal Bowman

Even though we can’t match our opponents dollar-for-dollar, we CAN out-organize them. John, this is an unusual request, but an absolutely crucial one. And it will seriously boost our chances of re-electing Jamaal Bowman this year. Let me explain: One of our core philosoph…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Join Rashida Tlaib and volunteers across the country at tonight’s phone bank!

Exciting news, John — Tonight's virtual phone bank for Jamaal Bowman will feature a very special guest: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib! With only 5 weeks until Jamaal’s primary against AIPAC’s top recruit, Rashida and volunteers across the country are gathering for a phone bank …
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 3:02 PM

AIPAC’s $1.9 million ad buy is just the tip of the iceberg

John, The clock has struck, and AIPAC has officially launched its multi-million dollar scheme to oust Jamaal Bowman from Congress, with their first $1.9 million ad buy in NY-16 now running. Jamaal needs all of us to have his back right now. Will you rush a split donation…
  Team WFP · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 8:57 PM

AIPAC just scored a win in Maryland

Last night, AIPAC won a contested open primary for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd District — their biggest primary victory to date this cycle. John, Last night, AIPAC won a contested open primary for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd District — their biggest primary victory to dat…
  Working Families Party · [email protected]
May 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM

The May WFP Newsletter!

Read on to learn what we’ve been up to in the last month, and how you can take action to keep up the fight. We’re officially in the thick of election season, John — and we’re continuing to organize on the ground to deliver victories for working people. Think you missed any WFP …
  Team WFP · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Join Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Monday’s phone bank!

John, This Monday, join Rep. Jamaal Bowman at a virtual phone bank to support his re-election campaign! Next month Jamaal will be up against AIPAC's top recruit — we know they’re going to spend big against him, and he's on Roll Call’s list of the 10 most vulnerable House mem…