The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Twenty

The Franken campaign is already at "All Engines Ahead Full," but we need an extra boost that only you can p      The Franken campaign is already at “All Engines Ahead Full,” but we need an extra boost that only you can provide. Can you pitch in $20 dollars -- one for each day left -- and …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 5:53 PM

The Register endorsement

Earning The Des Moines Register's endorsement is an especially proud moment for the campaign, because as their motto says, "Real perspective, brought to you by real Iowans," I feel like my prior servi      Earning The Des Moines Register’s endorsement is an especially proud moment for this c…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 9:50 PM

BREAKING: Des Moines Register

We asked for an "All Hands on Deck" effort through the Primary Election and we got it! The Des Moines Register -- Iowa's flagship newspaper -- endorsed the Admiral for the Senate. And they didn't min      We need to turn this amazing news into momentum. Click here and chip in to our campai…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 9:04 PM

INTERNAL MEMO: Admiral Mike's Path to Victory

Here's an update on what's in store for the next three weeks; the objective is clear -- cross the finish line in first place.        Hello everyone on the Franken Crew. We are headed to the finish line in a full sprint. With just a few weeks to go, I circulated an internal team me…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Thank you Rep. Slotkin

The momentum keeps building, crew! We told you about Congresswoman Luria's endorsement a couple of weeks ago, and we're back again with more. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) also endorsed Admira        The momentum keeps building, crew! We told you about Congresswoman Luria’s …

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Iowa's Nice Guy and Iowa's Admiral

Since happy hour in person is out of the question, we have something almost as good on Friday night -- Virtual Happy Hour with Iowa's Nice Guy, Scott Siepker.        Hi everyone: Since happy hour in person is out of the question, we have something almost as good on Friday night --…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Put the power down, crew!

We set an auspicious goal to raise $100,000 in just a few days last month. Those funds would give us a substantial TV buy, get the Admiral's name out there, and bring us to victory against Joni Ernst.        Hello crew, We set an auspicious goal to raise $100,000 in just a few day…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Just 12 hours

I am sending a note on behalf of Admiral Mike today. He is doing back-to-back virtual discussions on rather expansive policy issues, but I have something else on my blotter.        Greetings, crew, I am sending a note on behalf of Admiral Mike today. He is doing back-to-back virtu…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM

We're pounding the digital pavement

It's been a busy few days here in the virtual office. Here's what's next: we're launching a massive digital program for May.        Hey, everyone! It’s been a busy few days here in the virtual office. Here’s what’s next: we’re launching a massive digital program for May. Our outr…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 6:20 PM

FW: All engines ahead full!

We hope you saw the Admiral's last message, crew. He's asking us to put everything we can into this campaign.        We hope you saw the Admiral’s last message, crew. He’s asking us to put everything we can into this campaign. The Admiral does as he says. He matched thousands of y…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Just one month

Today's command is, "All engines ahead full." That's the command given for a high-speed run for a relatively short duration on a warship at sea. Now's the time, the end of April, when we need the numb        Hello everyone: Today’s command is, “All engines ahead full.” That’s the …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Just one month

In race parlance, we are doing the four-minute mile -- a 40 day sprint to the primary. Next week will be the 1000-meter run as we coordinate last-minute endorsements and ensure we reach out to all mai        Hello everyone, and thank you for giving me a minute. In race parlance, w…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 9:37 PM

We're live!

This is a battleship-moment for our campaign. We called out the big guns to sound off what makes this campaign unique nationwide--we have the candidate, ready-made, to lead in the US Senate on day 1.        Hello to the Admiral’s Crew -- our first major TV ad is live across Iowa! …

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 7:02 AM

It's early, I know

I know it's early in the morning and many of us are locked in, but I have big news -- we are launching our TV ad today!      Hi crew, I know it's early in the morning and many of us are locked in, but I have big news -- we are launching our TV ad today! I'm asking for 100 new donors to ste…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 19, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Tuesday's the big day

We have a TV ad going live on Tuesday. I think you got an early peek at it, but if not, please take a look: Click here for your sneak peek!        Hello crew! We have a TV ad going live on Tuesday. I think you got an early peek at it, but if not, please take a look: Click here for…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Sneak preview

We said we were going to send our most dedicated supporters early access to our TV ad. Well, here it is, thank you for a donation to ensure it gets plenty of air time:        Hello everyone. We said we were going to send our most dedicated supporters early access to our TV ad. Well…

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  Franken Media Team · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Be on the lookout!

We're almost ready to release our new TV ad. As you read this, our media team is putting the finishing touches on it.        We have exciting news everyone! We’re almost ready to release our new TV ad. As you read this, our media team is putting the finishing touches on it. This …

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 12:09 AM

We're talking with J.D. Scholten on Saturday!

Last week we had a virtual event scheduled with J.D. Scholten -- the Democratic candidate in Iowa's 4th, running against Steve King -- but unfortunately it had to be rescheduled.        Hi, crew, Last week we had a virtual event scheduled with J.D. Scholten -- the Democratic candi…

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  Admiral Mike · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Major Endorsement:

We have great news, crew! Congresswoman -- and former US Navy Commander -- Elaine Luria (VA-02) endorsed me in my bid for the US Senate. I am deeply grateful and honored to earn her support.        We have great news, crew! Congresswoman -- and former US Navy Commander -- Elaine L…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 7:04 PM

The Admiral and J.D. Scholten

You know we've been hosting near-nightly virtual town halls. But tomorrow's will be special: we're joining J.D. Scholten -- the Democratic candidate running against Steve King in Iowa's 4th District -        Exciting news, crew! You know we’ve been hosting near-nightly virtual tow…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 1:17 AM

Thank you, crew

When I issued last month's financial challenge goal, I was hopeful that supporters would step up, even during this time of personal and financial uncertainty. You did. I am impressed and thankful.        Hello crew. When I issued last month’s financial challenge goal, I was hopefu…

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  Mike · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 12:27 AM

Sitting at my laptop...

I know it's late, but while we're all stuck at home I thought I'd reach out.        Hello, Crew! I know it’s late, but while we’re all stuck at home I thought I’d reach out. You all are doing amazing work extending our fundraising drive. But, we’re just 25 donations away from hi…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Just under 12 hours to go!

We're less than 12 short hours until the Admiral's match offer expires. That's less than 12 hours to make your contribution count twice.        All hands on deck, crew! We’re less than 12 short hours until the Admiral’s match offer expires. That’s less than 12 hours to make your c…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 12:50 AM

Let's keep rolling!

Mike Franken is matching donations for just another day -- until tomorrow at midnight. He's looking for 202 more donations, bringing our match total up to 700. But to put icing on this cake, I've de        You heard it here first, crew! Mike Franken is matching donations for just …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Let's keep rolling!

We hit our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and I personally matched every penny of your donations! But to put icing on this cake, I've decided to extend this match offer for another three days!        Great news, crew! We hit our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and I per…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Our campaign is taking off

We've stepped up our digital presence and folks are starting to get the word: Admiral Mike must be Iowa's next Senator.        It’s true, team -- we’ve stepped up our digital presence and folks are starting to get the word: Admiral Mike must be Iowa’s next Senator. (When we get him…

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  Franken Finance Team · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:18 AM

In about 24 hours

We have just over 24 hours before our crucial end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. At midnight tomorrow, we have to close the books and submit those numbers to the FEC.        OK, crew, We have just over 24 hours before our crucial end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. At midnight…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 6:18 PM

We have to get his message out

I'm Aaron, Admiral Mike's communications director, and I want to tell you about our efforts to spread our message to every county in Iowa.        Hi crew, I'm Aaron, Admiral Mike’s communications director, and I want to tell you about our efforts to spread our message to every cou…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 8:30 PM

the admiral's challenge

The Admiral issued us a challenge to get 406 donations before our end-of-quarter deadline at midnight on Tuesday. And we're thrilled to report that over 100 of you answered his call!        OK, Crew, Yesterday, Admiral Mike pledged to match your donations, and we’re thrilled to re…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 9:03 PM

The Admiral Challenges You!

In the time of COVID-19, raising money to run a political campaign requires inventiveness and additional sacrifice. So here's the deal: To defeat Senator Joni Ernst, my wife and I will match online do        Dear friends: In the time of COVID-19, raising money to run a political c…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 12:06 AM

Our virtual town hall was a success!

It was great so see so many of you on Saturday morning, Crew. For our first Virtual Town Hall, over 160 folks from all over Iowa showed up to chat with Mike. We got into some topics th        It was great to see so many of you on Saturday morning, Crew. For our first Virtual Town H…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:02 PM

RSVP (and pullups... really)

Earlier this week we sent out an invitation for our first Virtual Town Hall on Saturday, March 21 -- and we haven't heard from you yet.        Hi crew! Earlier this week we sent out an invitation for our first Virtual Town Hall on Saturday, March 21 -- and we haven’t heard from yo…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 9:02 PM

County convention canceled: update

As you are well aware, COVID-19 has affected our everyday lives to an extreme degree. Mass gatherings should be avoided during pandemics, so we are restricting our physical interactions in favor of a        Hi Crew, As you are well aware, COVID-19 has affected our everyday lives t…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 7:13 PM

POLL ALERT:

We can win this. Senator Joni Ernst's approval ratings have taken a ten-point drop. Maybe it's her unconditional embrace of President Trump, or could it be her votes to cut Iowan's health care coverag        Poll: Joni Ernst's approval rating drops by double digits -Des Moines Regi…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Put him on the helm

Just last week, the Supreme Court decided to take up a case that could overturn key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); the result, thousands of Iowans could lose their health care. Mike is n        “Yes, I did vote to repeal the ACA,” -Joni Ernst Just last week, the Sup…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Thank you

Frequently, my campaign asks a lot of you at the end of the month, but true to form, you and a raft of other supporters always come through. The sense is that Iowa needs a change of leadership, and ev        Thank you, team: Frequently, my campaign asks a lot of you at the end of t…

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  Mike (cell) · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 12:41 AM

I need your help, friends

Dear friends. I just got off the phone with Kimberley -- my campaign manager -- and she's telling me we're still $624 short of our $40,000 end-of-month goal.      Dear friends, I just got off the phone with Kimberley -- my campaign manager -- and she’s telling me we’re still $624 short of o…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 4:19 PM

it's time to step up

You know we're rejecting corporate PAC money. It's the right thing to do, but in the age of Citizens United, it makes our job harder. But the benefit is our campaign can form a closer bond with our s        Dear friends, You know we’re rejecting corporate PAC money. It’s the right…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 10:09 PM

This is why we're rejecting corporate PACs

OK, team -- This past week, our travels have taken us from the Missouri to the Mississippi, from Woodbury to Muscatine, and we hear one thing over and over again: Iowans don't want Wash        OK, team -- This past week, our travels have taken us from the Missouri to the Mississipp…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Re. Theresa's Super PAC money

I know you understand the threat of dark money. It is a corrupting influence in our democracy that is left unchecked and unmonitored, and it gives a huge leg up to those who are willing to take it. It        Look, friends, I was appalled to see how much corporate PAC money Theresa …

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Theresa's Super PAC money

Last night, the corporate and billionaire-funded Senate Majority PAC -- bankrolled by the likes of Bain Capital -- took out a $400,000 ad buy on behalf of DC's candidate, Theresa Greenfield.        Last night, the corporate and billionaire-funded Senate Majority PAC -- bankrolled b…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 12:01 AM

It's official

Well it's official, team. Mike just submitted his paperwork to the Iowa Secretary of State to run for the U.S. Senate. Our first official fundraising drive ends Saturday.        Well it’s official, team. Mike was the first to submit his paperwork to the Iowa Secretary of State to r…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 11:18 PM

It's official

Well it's official, team. Mike just submitted his paperwork to the Iowa Secretary of State to run for the U.S. Senate. Our first official fundraising drive ends Saturday.        Well it’s official, team. Mike was the first to submit paperwork his to the Iowa Secretary of State to r…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 11:26 PM

Where's Ernst?

We need a senator who will protect healthcare from special interests. That's why we stand with Admiral Franken. He won't support restrictions on access. He won't cut funding. And he'll stand up to any        Iowans cannot trust Joni Ernst and Donald Trump to protect their health in…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Silence

Iowa needs a U.S. Senate candidate who can beat Sen. Ernst, be a leader in Washington, and stand up for Iowa. Also, we need a Senator who doesn't romance special interests and doesn't give the Preside        Hi folks, Iowa needs a U.S. Senate candidate who can beat Sen. Ernst, be …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 10:27 PM

looking for some input

Days on the campaign trail are long and arduous, but Iowans are worth it. I sit down, eat with strangers who welcome me into their homes, and talk about the values we share and the ones they seek from        Hi folks -- my team reached out last week, but I’m still looking for more …

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Supporter's Survey

We're back again for our monthly survey series. Last month we asked you what you wanted Mike to address in January -- and he spoke at length about foreign policy and our national image abroad.        Hi team, We need as many answers as possible: can you take our quick survey to he…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Thank you, team

This campaign is powerful. My staff is talented, dedicated, experienced, and efficient. Following the caucuses, we will pick up steam and increase our state-wide engagement. So stay engaged and you wi        Thank you so much, team. The campaign set an ambitious goal for our end-of…

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  Mike · [email protected]

February 1, 2020 at 12:10 AM

I need your help, team

I just got home after a long day of campaigning, but before I make dinner (sadly, it's not a Maid-Rite), I wanted to see if you could help out our movement.      I just got home after a long day of campaigning, but before I make dinner (sadly, it’s not a Maid-Rite), I wanted to see if you co…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 3:09 PM

We're tired of the games

Joni Ernst used her office of public trust to subvert the impeachment proceedings to further an agenda that puts her party over Iowa. Before our eyes -- and witnessed by every Iowan -- she bowed to th        Joni Ernst used her office of public trust to subvert the impeachment proc…

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