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  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Urgently asking

Look, with Democratic incumbents in states Trump won in 2020 — Montana, Ohio, West Virginia — our candidates have one major advantage: Incumbency.   John, with less than 2 weeks until our first Federal Election Commission fundraising deadline of the 2024 election cycle, I’m urgently as…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Your first contribution

Running a campaign like ours is an expensive and challenging endeavor.   Today you can do something important, John — you can make your first donation to our campaign. Here’s why grassroots support from folks like you these past few years has been so important -- and why it means so mu…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Honoring Breonna Taylor

Three years ago this week, Breonna Taylor was murdered in Louisville, Kentucky.   John, Three years ago this week, Breonna Taylor was murdered in Louisville, Kentucky. Her murder shook the world and prompted a Justice Department investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department. …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Closing the racial wealth gap

The racial wealth gap is one of the largest barriers toward advancing racial equity in the economy and addressing acute disparities for communities of color.   John, In this country, the median Black family with a child turning 18 has 94% less wealth than the median white family. The m…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 10:33 PM

exciting news

I’m excited about where this country is heading.   John, I’m excited about where this country is heading. Our new law capping insulin at $35 per month for seniors and people on Medicare has led to Eli Lilly announcing their customers would also pay no more than $35 per month for this l…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Can I explain?

At the end of this month, my team will file all of our fundraising information since the start of the year in a public report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).   Family, in a moment I’m going to ask for you to chip in a donation to my Senate campaign, but first can I explain …
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Is there anything we can say?

is there anything we can say to convince you to chip in to Cory’s campaign before midnight?   John, is there anything we can say to convince you to chip in to Cory’s campaign before midnight? If you don’t need convincing why it’s important to hit this month’s FEC goal to defend our Sen…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Can I explain?

At the end of this month, my team will file all of our fundraising information since the start of the year in a public report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).   John, in a moment I’m going to ask for you to chip in a donation to my Senate campaign, but first can I explain wh…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 6:22 PM

The National Republican Senatorial Committee just launched nominee funds in Ohio, Montana, and West Virginia

GOP groups are falsely accusing Democrats of cutting Medicare spending because our Inflation Reduction Act saves $300 billion by negotiating the price of prescription drugs with Big Pharma.   John, The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) just launched nominee funds in Ohio,…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 2:53 PM

About Donald Trump’s handpicked Postmaster General

It's clear that Louis DeJoy is unfit to serve as the people’s Postmaster General.   John, the Inflation Reduction Act is allowing our Postal Service to deploy one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles in the nation. Every new USPS mail truck will be powered by electricity by 2026,…
  Mazie Hirono · [email protected]
March 12, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Why I’m running for re-election

I spent formative years of my life on my grandparents’ rice farm in Fukushima, Japan. When I was eight years old, my mother made the courageous decision to escape her abusive marriage and bring me and my brothers to the United States to pursue a better life for us. When we arrived, my mother wor…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Will you support Cory for the long haul?

To give you a break, we’ll give everyone who contributes to this email a break from hearing from us for the rest of the month.   John, We know it may seem early to discuss this month’s quarterly FEC fundraising deadline, but then again, it might seem early to talk about the 2024 electi…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 8:20 PM

We must make sure the truth is not erased.

As a life-long educator and former middle school principal in the Bronx, I know how important the education of our children is.   John, As a life-long educator and former middle school principal in the Bronx, I know how important the education of our children is for the health and thri…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Setting multiple records

The Senate majority you helped elect in 2020 and 2021, and expanded in 2022, is setting multiple records:   John, The Senate majority you helped elect in 2020 and 2021, and expanded in 2022, is setting multiple records: More judges appointed than under the Bush, Obama, and Trump admini…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 10:48 PM

My Senate chief of staff

The Senate could use more leaders like my chief of staff.   John, As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I want to recognize someone whose name doesn’t appear in the headlines about Capitol Hill, but is an essential part of my work as a Senator. I’m talking about my Senate chief of…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 11:03 PM

We must keep marching forward

“We don’t honor our history by talking about it, we honor it by fighting for the country we want to build — through activism, through speaking out, through exercising our power at the ballot box.”   John, today our country recognizes the day that civil rights activists led by a 25-year…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 10:07 PM

My trip to the U.S.-Mexico border

It has been decades since Congress updated our immigration laws — and its past time for change.   John — Before I get into the details about my trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, I need you to understand the deep well of emotion I felt — that I believe everyone in this country would exper…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 10:29 PM

We can’t let this obstacle stop us

I know that we can come together, put our differences aside, and collaborate to create real solutions — for not only our immigration system, but for so much more.   John, Last week, I traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to get a firsthand look at how our current immigration policies imp…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 1:02 AM

A short email for a short month

February is the shortest month of the year, and with just a few hours until our fundraising deadline I’ll get right to it.   John, February is the shortest month of the year, and with just a few hours until our fundraising deadline I’ll get right to it. Can you spare a few dollars for …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 9:37 PM

re: I’m running

Jon Tester is one of my closest friends and allies in the Senate.   Hey John — it might come as a surprise that a farmer from Montana and a vegan from New Jersey would be so close, but Jon Tester is one of my closest friends and allies in the Senate. He just announced his re-election c…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM

CNN’s Top 8 Senate seats most likely to flip are ALL Democrats

CNN just published “The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024,” and Democrats occupy the top eight most vulnerable seats.   John, the 2024 Senate map is shaping up to be Democrats’ toughest in years. CNN just published “The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024,” and Democr…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Shortest of the year

We’ve seen quite a drop in online donations since the midterm elections, and that’s exactly what Mitch McConnell is counting on to retake the majority.   Hey John — With our February end-of-month fundraising deadline less than 36 hours away, I had to reach out and see if we could get y…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Is there anything we can say?

What if we told you that Democrats have to defend 23 out of the 34 Senate seats up for election next year?   John, is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to Cory’s campaign today? What if we told you that Democrats have to defend 23 out of the 34 Senate seats up for…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM

What my father always told me

“Boy, never forget where you came from or how many people had to sacrifice to get you where you are.”   John, Growing up, my father would always tell me, “Boy, never forget where you came from or how many people had to sacrifice to get you where you are.” Today, I hope you’ll give me …
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM

The honest truth

“What can Democrats accomplish in a divided Congress?”   Hey John, I wanted to reach out to speak honestly about a question that many of you have probably been wondering about: “What can Democrats accomplish in a divided Congress?” The honest answer is: A whole heck of a lot. The Senat…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Shortest month

February is the shortest month of the year — which means it’s also the toughest to reach our fundraising goals and stay on track to defend our Democratic Senate majority.   John, February is the shortest month of the year — which means it’s also the toughest to reach our fundraising go…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Can you make a monthly contribution to our campaign?

My team just shared a concerning stat with me that I hope you’ll give me a chance to explain:   John, my team just shared a concerning stat with me that I hope you’ll give me a chance to explain: Since last fall’s midterm elections, our monthly recurring donations have dropped by about…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 10:46 PM

re: Montana in 2024

I’m not like most of my colleagues, and it’s not too hard to spot the differences. I’m the only working farmer in the U.S. Senate, and damn proud of it.   John, I have an exciting announcement and I want you to be the first to know: I’m officially running for reelection here in Montan…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 3:46 PM

None of this would’ve been possible without you

We are making a difference where the American people can feel it – in their checkbooks and local communities.   John, In a moment, I’m going to humbly ask you to pitch in toward my campaign, but before I do, I hope you’ll let me explain why your contribution is so impactful. It’s becau…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Some reflections

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what I’ve been thinking about as this new session of Congress starts to pick up speed.   John, the Senate just wrapped up another week in session, and our state work period for the holiday weekend is about to begin. But that’s not the point of wh…
  Jenn McClellan · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 2:46 PM

What this historic campaign means to me

And so many across the Commonwealth   My name is Jenn McClellan. I am a Black woman, working mom, a 17-year state legislator, and the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. Our special election campaign is a chance to make history — no Black woman has ever repre…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Hey

I’m determined to do everything I can to defend our Senate majority from Mitch McConnell and prevent a complete Republican takeover of Congress.   Hey John, it’s been a busy few weeks. The Senate is back in session, and my top priority is a simple one: Do the most good possible for the…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Can I explain something?

Wisconsin’s last elections have been decided by the slimmest of margins.   Hi John — Senator Tammy Baldwin here! In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation between my campaign for Senate in 2024 and Cory Booker’s. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain the s…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM

I’m demanding we take action. Will you join me?

John, today marks five years since we lost 17 lives in Parkland, Florida.   John, today marks five years since we lost 17 lives in Parkland, Florida. The students, educators, and faculty members who went to school that day were thinking about what they’d learn, or what they’d teach. Bu…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Mitch McConnell is targeting vulnerable Democrats

Republicans only need to flip two seats to retake the Senate majority.   John, Now that the midterm elections are over and Republicans have taken the House majority, we know what’s coming next. Mitch McConnell is going to do everything he can to target our vulnerable Senate seats and f…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 12, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Before tonight’s big game

Football gave me so much. Wisdom, growth, purpose, challenge, and so many enriching experiences. And of course, a lifetime of memories that I’ll take any chance to share, like this great clip of me juking out the defense:   John, unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you kno…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 4:16 PM

This is a health crisis

When you hear the phrase “food desert,” what do you think of?   John, when you hear the phrase “food desert,” what do you think of? If an uninhabited wasteland with zero food available comes to mind, think again. The landscape of a food desert may contain thousands of people, and plen…
  Team Booker · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 3:02 PM

You need to see this stat

Being able to come together, find common ground on important issues, and motivate each other to get out the vote was just as crucial in 2022 as it will be in 2024 — possibly even more so knowing that we’re up against tougher odds.   John, According to virtually every election forecaste…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 10:34 PM

The GOP assault on voting rights

Voting rights are sacred to democracy. As we celebrate Black History Month, we also honor the struggle of so many generations who came before us to have an equal say in determining our nation’s future.   John, Voting rights are sacred to democracy. As we celebrate Black History Month,…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Before tonight’s State of the Union

After another historic year in Congress, the State of the Union is as strong as it’s been in years. Let me explain why:   John, tonight President Biden will address the nation on the State of the Union. After another historic year in Congress, the State of the Union is as strong as it’…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 3:32 PM

John, will you take our survey to let Cory know your priorities for the Senate?

  John — If you could tell Cory Booker one thing you’d like to see him focus on in the Senate, what would it be? Don’t just take it from us — let Cory know your top priorities for his work in the Senate by taking our campaign’s official February Issues Survey today. TAKE THE SU…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Woolworth

On February 1, 1960, four young men studying at the historically black college North Carolina A&T took their seat at Woolworth’s whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro. By taking their seats at the counter, Ezell Blair Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil ignited a nation…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 11:46 PM

It is the honor of my life to serve

On January 3rd, the 118th Congress was inaugurated and Senators took their oaths of office. The House — well, that’s another story.   John, on January 3rd, the 118th Congress was inaugurated and Senators took their oaths of office. The House — well, that’s another story. It is a great …
  Jenn McClellan · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 11:16 PM

I’ll be blunt

Election Day is 3 weeks away, and we can’t sprint through the finish line without your help.   John, let me introduce myself: My name is Jennifer McClellan and I’m running to represent Virginia’s Fourth District in a special election that is 3 weeks away. Virginians deserve a results-…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 12:03 AM

“What can be done?”

Earlier today I joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the heartbreaking mass shootings perpetrated in the past several days — and to answer a question I’ve heard so many times before.   John, earlier today I joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the heartbreaking mass shootings perpetr…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 11:02 PM

This is an exponentially growing problem

John, last year’s election was the most expensive midterms in all of American history. A whopping $16.7 billion was spent.   John, last year’s election was the most expensive midterm in all American history. Total spending exceeded a whopping $16.7 billion. Since the Supreme Court’s d…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 3:18 PM

John, I hope you can appreciate how special this is

Not every senator is this fortunate. To have a grassroots team at their back like this one. And I’m grateful for it every single day.   $18.91, John. About nineteen bucks — that was the average contribution to our campaign over the past two years. I hope you know how truly special that…
  CoryBooker.com · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 10:20 PM

McConnell targets 3 Democratic seats — and needs just 2 to flip the majority

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is blanketing the airwaves with attack ads, and Cory is counting on this team to help respond.   John, Mitch McConnell just needs to flip two seats to retake the Senate majority next year — while Democrats are defending three seats in states…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 10:23 PM

This month’s celebration in Kentucky

The legislation we passed — the largest infrastructure investment in the last half-century — will fund repairs of the Brent Spence Bridge connecting Covington, Kentucky across the Ohio River to Cincinnati, and bridges like it across the nation.   John, This month, President Biden trave…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
January 14, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Can you share your top priorities with me?

In the Senate, my work on the Judiciary Committee to confirm President Biden’s nominees and the Agriculture Committee to reform our nation’s food system will continue.   John, There is important work to be done this year. In the Senate, my work on the Judiciary Committee to confirm Pre…