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  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 6:07 PM

PING - what does John think of this?

Can Kamala count on us to deliver this? Hi John. Our team at the California Democratic Party has been sounding the alarm for the last few months that it is CRUCIAL for Democrats to take back control of the U.S. House. We know that our democracy runs through California. Now, with K…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 2:07 AM

7/25 update for John

this has been a *WILD* week in politics... Dear John, this has been a *WILD* week in politics. We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything in the shuffle. Here’s a summary on where things currently stand: → Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic nominee, and…
  Team CADEM · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Senator Laphonza Butler & Congressman Robert Garcia to Speak at CADEM's Virtual Summit Tonight

Join the California Democratic Party and Grassroots Democrats HQ Dear John, CADEM is proud to partner with the Grassroots Democrats HQ to host the California House Virtual Summit, TODAY at 5:30 PM. Join us as we hear from Senator Laphonza Butler and Congressman Robert Garcia alon…
  Team CADEM · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 11:14 PM

You're Invited: California House Strategy Summit w/ Special Guest Speaker

Join the California Democratic Party and Grassroots Democrats HQ Dear John, CADEM is proud to partner with the Grassroots Democrats HQ to host the California House Virtual Summit, Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 PM. As we prepare for the Weekend of Action, the virtual summit will bring…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 2:07 AM

make-or-break moment (attn: John)

mobilizing in the very swing seats that will give Kamala Harris a Democratic U.S. House Hi John, it’s been a whirlwind 48 hours with President Joe Biden officially declining the Democratic nomination for a second term and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Even with things mo…
  Team CADEM · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

You're Invited: California House Strategy Summit

Join the California Democratic Party and Grassroots Democrats HQ Dear John, CADEM is proud to partner with the Grassroots Democrats HQ to host the California House Virtual Summit, Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 PM. As we prepare for the Weekend of Action, the virtual summit will bring…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Will John support Kamala Harris?

we need to audit our data and ensure we have a clear picture [!!] It’s been a *BUSY* day, John! Now that the initial news that President Joe Biden is no longer running for re-election has been absorbed, we need to audit our data and ensure we have a clear picture for the upcoming…
  Alcala, Camille · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 5:07 AM

John + Yvette - bumping!

John — did you see Yvette’s email earlier?   Hi John — did you see Yvette’s heartfelt email earlier? Like she said, this has been a tough few weeks. President Joe Biden has inspired me with his ability to, once again, put service over self. Now we need to build on his tremendous rec…
  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Circling up with John on today’s news

I am sure you’ve heard the breaking news: Dear John, I am sure you’ve heard the breaking news: President Joe Biden is officially declining the Democratic nomination for a second term and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Simply put: Joe Biden will go down in history as one o…
  Emma Harper · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Fresh email thread: Emma + John

w/r/t - voter protection Greetings John, My name is Emma Harper, and I am Director of Operations here at the California Democratic Party (CADEM). Part of my role is running our Voter Protection Team, and I am emailing you to give you an update on our voter protection initiatives h…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM

$45,000,000 per month

Elon Musk hates California... There’s been so many distractions and so much drama in the news recently, John, you might not have heard this: But Elon Musk just ATTACKED the state of California and our progressive policies, while pledging to spend $45,000,000 every single month to …
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 9:33 PM

how are you, John?

July 2024 check-in. Hi John, how are you? With the Republican National Convention officially wrapped up, we know lots of people are feeling stressed or anxious. Here’s the truth: We can’t control every twist and turn of the 2024 Election. There will be bad days with bad media head…
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 4:08 AM

The shortest RNC recap you’ll ever read:

That was bull, here’s what’s next: The Republican National Convention has just wrapped up, and here’s one simple truth, John: None of the lies or cheap attacks change the fact that control of the U.S. House will come down to California. It’s within our grasp and our power…
  CADEM · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Are you worried about the youth vote in 2024?

Wondering what you can do to ensure Gen-Z takes action in November? Dear John, Are you worried about the youth vote in 2024? Wondering what you can do to ensure Gen-Z takes action in November? The Tour To Save Democracy will visit over 20 “red-to-blue” vulnerable swing districts…
  Shery Yang · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 5:07 PM

intro: shery (comms) + John

Fact-checking re: GOP convention Hi John — I’m Shery, Communications Director here at the California Democratic Party. I am working around the clock to ensure that our U.S. House candidates in critical tossup districts have the winning message they need to flip their seats and del…
  Alcala, Camille [EXTERNAL] · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM

kindly reminding John

bumping: RNC Convention   Dear John. I wanted to bump up this email because Day #1 of the Republican National Convention is now in the books and our Fact-Checking Fund is close to depleted. Yesterday we learned that JD Vance will be Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential nominee. This is …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 4:07 PM

John need to know our plan:

Fact-checking re: GOP convention In 48 hours, the Republican National Convention will gavel in and the lies will begin. The GOP misinformation machine has been working at full throttle these past few weeks, and much of their gaze has been focused on California. For example, their …
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 2:07 AM

7/12 Update for John xxxxxx

I am excited to send along my monthly Finance Director update — Hi John, I hope you are well. I am excited to send along my monthly Finance Director update from the California Democratic Party: (1) We are extremely encouraged by a spike of donations in the last few weeks. These ha…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Summary prepared for John

CA-13, CA-22, CA-27, CA-41, CA-45, CA-03, CA-40 Hi John The stakes couldn’t be higher this November. And as it has been reported by major media outlets — the road to the House Majority runs directly through California. Here’s a summary on where things currently stand: → R…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 8:08 PM

20 points up?!?!

Sac Bee: Dem candidates favored in the hotly contested races WOW, John! We know it’s been a tough few weeks, but did you see this headline from the Sacramento Bee? CHIP IN $5 >> CHIP IN $15 >> CHIP IN $35 >> CHIP IN $55 >> CHIP IN $105 >> We know…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 2:07 AM

We have to hold Katie Porter’s seat

Katie Porter narrowly won in 2022 John — We’ve been highlighting red U.S House seats that we need to flip blue in 2024 to retake the House Majority. But we also want to keep you posted on blue districts that Republicans are targeting. One of the top GOP targets is in CA-47, where …
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 3:33 PM

A 15 second reminder

pinging John re: 2024 We can’t control every twist and turn in the 2024 Election, John. But here’s what we can control: Taking back control of the U.S. House. There’s enough tossup red seats here in California alone to take back the U.S. House — and the California Democrat…
  Rusty Hicks · [email protected]
July 7, 2024 at 5:07 PM

I want to level with you, John

Sharing my unfiltered thoughts Dear John — here’s an important reminder: The only poll that matters is on Election Day. As Chair of the California Democratic Party (CADEM), I want to be honest with you: It’s been a tough week. I am sure you have felt it too. Negative headlines and…
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
July 6, 2024 at 5:07 PM

pinging John - re: need 15 secs

the shortest email in your inbox: We can’t control every twist and turn in the 2024 Election, John. But here’s what we can control: Taking back control of the U.S. House. There’s enough tossup red seats here in California alone to take back the U.S. House — and the Califor…
  CADEM · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

July Newsletter: Forever Organizing

The California Democratic Party’s Organizing Department is excited to highlight the stories of our team members who are passionate about making a difference throughout our state. From leading our organizing efforts to connecting with local community leaders, our organizing team is working in every …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM

What we CAN do:

and what Trump reminded us — In last week’s debate, Donald Trump reminded us about the terrible things he has done so far: • Celebrated the end of Roe v. Wade, saying "it's been a great thing". • Said that the Nazi march in Charlottesville was "made up." • Said on January 6th that…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 5:34 AM

What Trump reminded us:

proposing military tribunals for his political opponents — In last week’s debate, Donald Trump reminded us about the terrible things he has done so far: • Celebrated the end of Roe v. Wade, saying "it's been a great thing". • Said that the Nazi march in Charlottesville was "made u…
  Rusty Hicks · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Deeply grateful for John

personally extending my heartfelt thanks Dear John, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to personally extend my heartfelt thanks for your dedication in the leadup to June’s FEC deadline fundraising goal. Thanks to your support, we managed to hit our goal an…
  Alcala, Camille [EXTERNAL] · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM

fwd: memo to John

***for your eyes***   Dear John, Ahead of our Federal Election Commission (FEC) Filing Deadline tonight at midnight, I want to share an excerpt from our most recent Organizing Memo: This is the same memo that we’ve sent around to California Democratic Party insiders and political …
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Oh no, John!

Massive mud-slinging PR Oh no, John! National Republicans are ramping up their attacks on swing seat Democrats in California. In fact, they’ve just published media attacks on over a half-dozen Democrats running for Congress in swing seats across California. Please, take a look and…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 7:08 PM

rematch: 2nd closest race in 2022

only 554 votes short... John — Did you know that the second closest Congressional district in 2022 was right here in California? That’s right, CA-13 was decided by just 554 votes in 2022 and it took almost a MONTH to declare a winner. Democrat Adam Gray is running for this seat ag…
  CADEM · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Add your name to wish Biden luck!

Pls sign before 6pm today — Today is the day, John: The first Presidential Debate of the 2024 Election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. We’re trying to gather up people from every corner of California (and around the country) to sign a virtual card wishing Joe Biden good luck …
  Rep. Eric Swalwell · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 2:08 AM

MAGA takedown, play-by-play

John, I invite you to join me. Hi John, Week after week, my MAGA colleagues continue to embarrass themselves. But don’t worry, we’ve got a strategy to cut through the chaos. My plan to continue fighting MAGA clowns like Jim Jordan is simple. We must first continue to discredit any…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM

We can’t afford “what if…?”

We don’t wake to wake up wondering... John — Did you see this latest headline in the Fresno Bee? CHIP IN $35 >> There are numerous tossup seats in California’s Central Valley region, and the Fresno Bee is reporting that the results there are going to come down to fundraisin…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 3:33 AM

proof

We were only two points ahead… Hi John. We’re going to ask you to make a donation to our mobilization efforts here at the California Democratic Party before our critical FEC Filing Deadline this month. Here’s proof that this is important: ⬇️ CHIP IN $35 >> CA-49 is a critic…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 8:34 PM

We were only two points ahead…

Proof that you’ve made a difference Hi John. We’re going to ask you to make a donation to our mobilization efforts here at the California Democratic Party before our critical FEC Filing Deadline this month. Here’s proof that this is important: ⬇️ CHIP IN $35 >> CA-49 is a c…
  Rep. Josh Harder · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM

I’m on the frontline this year

John, this is the exact opposite of the direction we want... Hi John, It’s Democrat Josh Harder and I’m reaching out with an urgent campaign update. FIRST: Republicans recruited their “Dream Candidate” to run against me. THEN: A new poll showed us down by 4 points! NOW: Democrats…
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 3:33 AM

The law leaves us no choice

GOP can’t wait to see our books Hi John — Camille here, Finance Director at the California Democratic Party. Because we have less than two weeks until our critical June 30 End-of-Quarter FEC Filing deadline, I wanted to brief you on our work to flip the U.S. House from red to blue…
  CADEM · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Get our CADEM Virtual Attendee Kit

John — you might not be able to go to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in-person, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the party at home! We’re so excited to be nominating Joe Biden and California’s own Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominees for President and V…
  Camille Alcala · [email protected]
June 19, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Required by the law

The law leaves us no choice — Hi John — Camille here, Finance Director at the California Democratic Party. Because we have less than two weeks until our critical June 30 End-of-Quarter FEC Filing deadline, I wanted to brief you on our work to flip the U.S. House from red to blue. …
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 2:33 AM

shortest email in your inbox:

Two sentences for John Control of the U.S. House will come to tossup districts in California (the media, election forecasters, and even Republicans *all* agree). Will you invest today in the California Democratic Party’s effort to flip seats up and down the state?   CHIP I…
  George Whitesides · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 2:07 AM

My daughter

A day I’ll never forget... John, I wanted to take a moment to share more about why I'm running for Congress. I hope you'll read this entire message, then consider splitting a donation between my campaign and the California Democratic Party to help us improve lives in CA-27 and bey…
  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Two sentences for John

the shortest email in your inbox: Control of the U.S. House will come to tossup districts in California (the media, election forecasters, and even Republicans *all* agree). Will you invest today in the California Democratic Party’s effort to flip seats up and down the stat…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 9:07 PM

opportunity to take the GOP by surprise

a “possible sleeper race” Did you catch the good news, John? A breaking new poll has Democrats only ONE POINT away from flipping CA-45 from red to blue. Currently represented by Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, this district is rated as “Lean Republican,” so a victory here would be…
  Joe Kerr · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 3:37 AM

If you care about flipping the House, you care about my race.

Hi John - my name is Joe Kerr. Hi John, My name is Joe Kerr, and I’m a retired fire captain of 34 years, longtime labor leader, and the Democratic nominee for Congress in California’s 40th District, currently held by MAGA-extremist Young Kim. If there's one thing to know about m…
  Organizing @ CADEM · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 2:07 AM

1,167,033 times

BIG NEWS (good news) Hey John, we have some BIG news: Our organizers and volunteers at the California Democratic Party have surpassed 1 million dials this election cycle [!!]. That means our organizers and volunteers have picked up the phone to call undecided voters in California …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Only 1 pt behind in GOP seat

Leans GOP: But Dem surging Woah, a new poll shows that Democrats are only behind 1-point in CA-45. This is a BIG DEAL. Democrat Derek Tran is fighting to flip this key red district that could be the critical race that delivers control of the U.S. House to the Democratic Party. Wil…
  Anais Jimenez · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Hi John — great to meet you!

Hired because of you! Hi John — great to meet you! I am Anais Jimenez, a new CADEM Organizer in Northern California. I was able to get this position, in part, because of generous grassroots donations from supporters like you. Thank you! I am passionate about making sure that vote…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 8, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Mike Johnson’s ad

Nearly TWO MILLION people have seen Mike Johnson’s ad... We emailed you last week about how Mike Johnson launched new advertisements on Twitter/X to help keep and expand his Republican House Majority. At the time, over 1.4 million people had seen his ad and we were trying to raise…
  Dave Min · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Will you help me keep CA-47 blue and take back the House?

This race holds the key to stopping extremist Republicans...   It's official: My name is Dave Min and I’m the Democratic nominee for Congress in the hyper-competitive California’s 47th Congressional District. I truly couldn’t be more grateful for the support of Californians and thi…