Republicans sure have some odd ideas about who should serve in Congress. They’ve backed alleged pedophiles, QAnon weirdos, and — because there’s simply no limit to the depths of indecency they’ll giddily plumb — an alleged multiple murderer: x KYLE RITTENHOUSE FOR CONGRESS— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) November 21, 2020 And here’s the screen grab for…
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Montana Poll Shows Democrats Are Within Margin of Error for Sen., Gov., and US Congress
int.nyt.com/… A newly released survey from the NYT/Siena Poll, rated A+, shows Democratic candidates all within four points of winning the US Senate, US House, and Governor races in Montana. Joe Biden only trails by 6% in a state Trump won by 20% in 2016. These races look likely to all move in tandem considering…
PA-10: President Josiah Bartlet Endorses Eugene DePasquale (D) For Congress
Received this e-mail today from actor and activist, Martin Sheen, in support of Eugene DePasquale’s (D. PA-10) congressional campaign: Hello there, My name is Martin Sheen, though you may remember me as President Bartlet on The West Wing. I don’t have the kind of (fictional) power that I used to have as a (fictional) president. But…
VA-05, NC-08 & OH-10: Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA) Helps Send These Black Leaders To Congress
Received this e-mail from House Intelligence Committee Chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA-28), in support of Cameron Webb (D. VA-05), Pat Timmons-Goodson (D. NC-08) and Desiree Tims’ (D. OH-10) congressional campaigns: At a time where we’re seeing a nationwide call for desperately-needed reforms to stop systemic racism and the killing of Black men and women…
NY-01, 02, 21, 22, 23 & 24: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) Helps Send Some More NY Dems To Congress
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) in support of these New York Democrats running for Congress: I first ran for Congress in 2006 in a long-shot bid to flip a 2-1 Republican district. I was very much the underdog—just about the only person who believed I could win was my mom….
PA-10: Sen. Kamala Harris (D. CA) Endorses Eugene DePasquale (D) For Congress
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA), in support of State Auditor Eugene DePasquale’s (D. PA-10) congressional campaign: Hi friend, I am proud to endorse Eugene in his race to represent Pennsylvania’s 10th District in Congress. Eugene is a fighter with a proven track record of bringing accountability…
KS-Sen: “Barbara Bollier (D) Is Running for Senate. Her Platform? Congress Is Sick; Send a Doctor”
I feel like I am assigning you all summer reading but then again, I will be taking off for the 4th of July weekend (every please be safe this weekend). With that said, here’s a must read piece that came out earlier this week from Glamour profiling State Senator, Dr. Barbara Bollier’s (D. KS) U.S….
NY-15, 16 & 17: PCCC Doubles Down To Send These Two Progressives To Congress
Received this e-mail today from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee: The NY Times just endorsed a crew of diverse young progressives in NY who can shake up Congress! Let's help them win in 1 week! Please chip in $3 to their campaigns. School principal Jamaal Bowman against 31-year incumbent Eliot Engel (NY-16). NY Times: Engel…was…
Elizabeth Warren Doubles Down To Help Biden Kick Trump's Ass & Get More Warren Dems In Congress
Received this e-mail yesterday from former Presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA), in support of Joe Biden’s presidential candidate: This is a time of tremendous crisis for our nation. Across the country, Americans are flooding the streets protesting the injustice of police brutality and affirming the unshakable truth that Black Lives Matter….
NJ-Sen: Cory Booker (D) Builds Momentum For Congress To Pass The Justice In Policing Act Of 2020
Received this e-mail yesterday from U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s (D. NJ) re-election campaign: Since the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, the calls for justice have been loud and clear. Now is the time for policy change and legislative action. That's why I'm a partner in the effort, along with Kamala…
NY-16: PCCC, “Thrown in jail for Driving While Black. Now, running for Congress”
Received this e-mail today from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in support of Jamall Bowman’s (D. NY-16) campaign: x YouTube Video As we see videos of the police shooting, beating, and driving through peaceful protesters — and even attacking reporters — we think about how we can redouble our mission to change the world by…
CO-Sen: John Hickenlooper (D) Keeps Up The Call For Congress To Pass National Vote By Mail
Received this e-mail today from John Hickenlooper’s (D. CO) U.S. Senate campaign: Hello, Republicans like my opponent, Cory Gardner, are part of the problem in Washington — dragging his feet on common-sense reforms and putting corporate interests ahead of Americans. Even as this pandemic continues to affect every aspect of our society, the Republican-controlled Senate…
VA-Sen: Sen. Mark Warner (D) Continues To Mount Pressure On Congress To Save The U.S. Postal Service
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Mark Warner’s (D. VA) re-election campaign: The U.S. Postal Service is in trouble. This vital service is in dire financial straits, but President Trump has said he’ll block emergency funding to keep the postal service from going bankrupt during this pandemic. The Postal Service isn’t something we can…
GA-Sen B: Rev. Raphael Warnock (D) Keeps Up The Pressure On Congress To Save The U.S. Postal Service
Received this e-mail today from Rep. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign: Friend, The U.S. Postal Service is in serious danger: Postal workers are getting sick, mail volume is dropping – and without emergency funding, this vital institution could be insolvent by September. We can’t let this happen, friend. An insolvent Postal Service would mean 600,000 hardworking people…
AK-Sen: Dr. Al Gross (I) Calls On Congress To Expand Coronavirus Testing In Next Stimulus Package
Received this e-mail today from Dr. Al Gross’ (I. AK) U.S. Senate campaign: It’s simple: We cannot reopen the economy without a huge expansion of testing for the coronavirus. Without testing and contact tracing, forcing people to go back to work is only going to hasten the spread of this virus, and far too many…
CO-Sen: John Hickenlooper (D) Continues To Push Congress To Pass Universal Vote By Mail
Received this e-mail today from John Hickenlooper’s (D. CO) U.S. Senate campaign: Hello — Tomorrow marks the anniversary of when I signed universal vote by mail into law in Colorado. Seven years later, and the results have been irrefutably outstanding. Voter turnout has increased across all age groups and communities. We’ve saved taxpayers money. And…
MS-Sen: Mike Espy (D) Pushes Congress To Protect Agriculture Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Received this e-mail today from Mike Espy’s (D. MS) U.S. Senate campaign: Across the country, and especially in my state of Mississippi, agricultural workers are the backbone of our economy. But unfortunately, they’re not always treated that way, especially now during this pandemic. Last week, President Trump passed an executive order declaring meat processing plants…
AK-Sen: Dr. Al Gross (I) Keeps Up The Call For Congress To Pass National Vote-By-Mail
Received this e-mail today from Dr. Al Gross’ (I. AK) U.S. Senate campaign: This year's election has the power to be monumental. We saw the proof last week when Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball added Alaska to the battleground Senate map — and when The Forward said that Dr. Al Gross could be the key to flipping the…
KS-Sen: Barbara Bollier (D) Mounts Pressure On Congress To Save The United States Postal Service
Received this e-mail yesterday from Dr. Barbara Bollier’s (D. KS) U.S. Senate campaign: Kansans, and people all over the country, rely on the U.S. Postal Service every day. The USPS employs 100,000 veterans. And across our state, it makes daily deliveries of prescription drugs, newspapers, magazines and care packages from loved ones. There is no…
WA-07, WI-02, MI-13, VT-AL & CA-43: Bernie Sanders Helps Keep These Progressives In Congress
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT): I am writing to you today to ask if you can make a contribution to stand with five great progressive candidates who are running for re-election to the House of Representatives. Here is the truth: With the pandemic and economic meltdown we are now…
