Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 11:01 PM

before midnight (please read)

Hello, Fundraising is the worst part of running for elected office. But if we’re going to go up against Chuck Grassley and Mitch McConnell’s Super PACs and actually win, I need grassroots donors like you in this fight with me. There are just 7 hours until the fir…

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  Blue Iowa 2022 · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 8:57 PM

urgently asking for your help

Hello, We urgently need your help. We have an opportunity next November to defeat Chuck Grassley and guarantee Democrats hold onto our Senate majority for another two years. Admiral Mike Franken recently announced he’s running in Iowa, and the latest poll from th…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 4:45 PM

can I explain?

Hello, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to my campaign against Chuck Grassley and help me protect our Democratic Senate majority. But before I do, let me explain why your donation to turn Iowa’s Senate seat blue is so important right now. I am…

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  Iowa Senate Update · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 2:01 PM

critical update

Hello, There are critical updates in Mike Franken’s race to defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue. FIRST: A poll from the highly-respected Des Moines Register showed that only 27% of likely Iowa voters want to reelect Republican Chuck Grassley. THEN: Admiral…

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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 4:54 PM

I hope you’ll join me in honoring our veterans today

Hello, Veterans Day is an occasion that means more to me than just my military service. The Franken family has tallied veterans of the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Marine Corps, all tallying well over a century of service – and from WWI to WWII, from Vietna…

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  FrankenForIowa.com · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 7:24 PM

we’re about to look at the responses

Hello, As he campaigns for Senate across Iowa against Chuck Grassley, it’s so important that Admiral Mike Franken hears from people like you. Earlier this week, Mike emailed a link to a survey we pulled together, and we wanted to make sure you had a chance to complete it and s…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Chuck Grassley isn’t a patriot. He’s a hypocrite.

Hello, I’m running against Chuck Grassley for Senate here in Iowa because when it comes to Donald Trump and democracy, we vehemently disagree. I served our nation across the globe as a member of the US Navy, under every President since Carter. But Trump’s electio…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 2:02 PM

it’s Mike’s birthday!

Hello, Today is Admiral Mike Franken’s birthday! But that’s not all: Today also marks one year from Election Day 2022 (that’s right, Mike’s birthday is going to be on election day next year!). Mike won’t be getting any birthday gifts from corporate PACs thi…

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  FrankenForIowa.com · [email protected]

November 7, 2021 at 6:01 PM

emailing to ask you to give $5 to defeat Chuck Grassley

Hello, We’re emailing to ask you to give $5 to help Admiral Mike Franken defeat Chuck Grassley, turn Iowa blue, and expand our Democratic majority in the Senate. Here’s why: Iowa will be one of the closest races in the country next year, and Senate control is at …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM

8,927 votes

Hello, After he was stricken with COVID-19 last year, Chuck Grassley’s 27-year streak of 8,927 consecutive votes came to an end. But when you look at what many of those 8,927 votes were… it kinda makes you wish he would have been absent more often. For over 40 ye…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 8:57 PM

do you have just a few minutes?

Hello, I’ve dedicated my life to service, enlisting at the age of 20 in the U.S. Navy and serving nearly 40 years before retiring as a three-star Admiral. Now I’m running for U.S. Senate against Chuck Grassley because elected officials in Washington need to get b…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 8:19 PM

control of the Senate is at stake

control of the Senate is at stake Hello – Senate control is on the line here in Iowa. Republican Chuck Grassley just announced he’s running for re-election, and if he wins an eighth term, Democrats may very well lose our Senate majority for the next 2 year…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 7:28 PM

why I’m running against Chuck Grassley

why I’m running against Chuck Grassley Hello, As a three-star admiral in the United States Navy, I had the honor of protecting our nation, our citizens, across the globe. Commanding a destroyer, participating in the majority of the operations since Septemb…

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  Kimberley, Team Franken · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 7:01 PM

What your donation tonight would mean

Our first end-of-month fundraising deadline TONIGHT to elect Admiral Mike Franken as Iowa’s next Senator. Hey friends, I’ll make this quick. We are coming up on our first end-of-month fundraising deadline TONIGHT to elect Admiral Mike Franken as Iowa’s next Senator…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Chuck Grassley’s assault on our democracy

Chip in and help us elect a leader who cares about our right to vote. Friends, nothing is more sacred in our democracy than our right — your right — to vote. But Chuck Grassley clearly doesn't agree. We can't think of any other reason why he, and every other Republ…

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  Franken Crew · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Just one question for you:

How badly do you want to defeat Chuck Grassley? Admiral Franken launched his campaign for U.S. Senate two weeks ago, friend. And we only have one question for you. Do you want to retire Chuck Grassley in 2022? ★Chip in now!★ www.Franke…

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  Vice Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 5:35 PM

We can’t count on rich donors. So I’m counting on you.

Yes, our first deadline is already here – can you chip in? Friends, The end of October is our first fundraising deadline. The first few days of this campaign have whooshed by — political calls, donor calls, media availabilities, and meet ‘n greets — made for a hect…

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  Vice Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Will you add your name in support of striking workers in Iowa?

I'm writing today to express my support with these workers, and I'm asking you to join me. Friends, 10,000 hard-working Iowans from the UAW Local 450 did something brave: They went on strike to secure a fair pay from their employer, John Deere. I'm writing today …

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  Franken Crew · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 4:39 PM

The Admiral is so proud

Thanks for all your support so far. This is just the beginning. Now that we’ve launched, we’re kicking off our 99 County Tour escorted by our 99 County Commanders to meet the voters where they are. We’ll continue to send you emails with updates from the…

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  Adm. Mike · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 6:15 PM

My gratitude

I will be a Senator for all of Iowa, the rural and urban parts and small towns because there’s more that unites us than divides us. It’s been just a week since we launched our campaign for Senate. Since launching, two things stand out to me: The groundswell of s…

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  Team Franken · [email protected]

October 16, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Help us shape Admiral Mike’s campaign

Take the first issues survey of Admiral Mike’s campaign today. Hey friend, we're hoping to hear from you before tonight's deadline: Admiral Mike's campaign launch has been so inspiring! He's already shown that he's the perfect leader to take on Chuck Grassley and …

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  Admiral Mike · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM

5 things I believe

If this sounds right to you, then please chip in to our campaign. Hello friend, when a candidate for office asks you to lend them your support — you should be confident about what they stand for. After over 36 years serving in the United States Navy, I'm home to uns…

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  Vice Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 1:01 PM

I’m running for Senate. Here’s why:

We need proven leadership in the Senate. Good judgment. Courage. Decency. Crew, I remain very concerned for our nation. Leadership has been replaced with blatant party politics. GOP politicians, in particular, are racing to the fringes of the far right. Legislation…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Thank you for fighting with me

We left everything on the field. You called, texted, emailed, tweeted, and even shouted from cars. I'm humbled by the degree of your support, and the level of your commitment to our cause.        Hello, everyone. This journey has come to a close. Tuesday night was difficult; there…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Scott Siepker -- Watch party tonight!

Here at Franken's HQ, we're busy getting out the vote.        Hey guys -- Here at Franken’s HQ, we’re busy getting out the vote. Here’s the link if you need to find out where your polling station is. After polls close, I want to invite you to a virtual watch party tonight with n…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Did you make it yet?

We have a simple message this morning (kind of)!      We have a simple message this morning (kind of)! But remember: practice physical distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands before and after you go into the polling place -- and after you vote for Mike! We can do this -- let’s vote for…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 1:47 AM

Quite the ride

Thank you for being part of it. This is my last message before the polls open. We are in position to beat Joni Ernst in November because of you.        This has been quite the ride, crew. Thank you for being part of it. This is my last message before the polls open. We are in posi…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 4:15 PM

The big day

Tomorrow is the big day, crew!      Tomorrow is the big day, crew! Our team of volunteers is making calls and texting voters. Our digital team is running ads and sending emails (but you know this because you’re reading one). And our communications crew is getting Mike’s message out to the…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 12:50 AM

The countdown continues!

We're less than 48 hours from the primary. Please permit to remind you of a few things.        Hello, shipmates! We’re less than 48 hours from the primary. Please permit to remind you of a few things. First, if you are voting by mail, it has to be postmarked by tomorrow -- not ju…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Margin of error

I hope you saw the polling team's email from yesterday. We're now neck and neck with our opponent. The next 48 hours will be make or break. We need to be the most organized, the most dedicated, and th      What great news, crew! I hope you saw the polling team’s email from yesterday. We’re …

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  Franken Polling Team · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 12:03 AM

NEW POLL

They tried to stop us. They spent over $8 million. They tried to attack Mike for his military service. They couldn't.        Here we go, crew! All your support is paying off. We just saw a poll that has the Admiral statistically tied for the top spot in this race! They tried to s…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Three days

It seems like yesterday that the Admiral announced his run for Senate. Now, we're just three days from primary Election Day. Whew!      It seems like yesterday that the Admiral announced his run for Senate. Now, we’re just three days from primary Election Day. Whew! Our campaign has you t…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 5:07 PM

All Hands On Deck

The Admiral has a message for you, and we want to be sure you saw it.        The Admiral has a message for you, and we want to be sure you saw it. We’re just four short days from the primary. Mike needs every single one of us to pull on the oars and heave around on the rigging. It…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 2:06 AM

We just have one question...

........................................................................................................................................................................................................        Do you want to see Joni Ernst gone in November? Chip in Now >>   …

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 6:22 PM

We're on the last leg

We're on the last leg of this primary campaign. And by George, things are heating up.        Hello, shipmates -- we’re on the last leg of this primary campaign. And by George, things are heating up. We’ve earned endorsements from major Pulitzer Prize-winning newspapers across the …

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  Sec. Def. Chuck Hagel · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 8:07 PM

I'm endorsing Admiral Franken

In these challenging times, our country needs leaders -- leaders of character, experience, integrity, and courage. And I know Iowa has that in Admiral Mike Franken.        In these challenging times, our country needs leaders -- leaders of character, experience, integrity, and cour…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 11:31 PM

In one week...

That's right, crew: one week. And our campaign has all the momentum.      That’s right, crew: one week. And our campaign has all the momentum. The Admiral was endorsed by The Des Moines Register and The Storm Lake Times. We were the first campaign to air an ad on TV. And the Admiral had t…

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  Adm. Michael Franken (USN, ret.) · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 8:13 PM

I salute you

I recorded a short video to share with you on Memorial Day. I hope you can take a minute and watch:        Hi crew, I recorded a short video to share with you on Memorial Day. I hope you can take a minute to click here and watch: Thank you, and thank you to all those who serve.…

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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Another endorsement!

Admiral Mike Franken of Sioux City has the best chance of any Democrat to unseat Sen. Joni Ernst in the November general election        “Admiral Mike Franken of Sioux City has the best chance of any Democrat to unseat Sen. Joni Ernst in the November general election” -Art Cullen, …

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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 11:17 PM

I'm disappointed

Hi everyone. I have a bit of unpleasantness to tell you. Outside groups blindly supporting one opponent have attacked my almost four decades of military service. Yes, weirdly, on Memorial Day weekend.        Hi everyone. I have a bit of unpleasantness to tell you. Outside groups bl…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 8:15 PM

The Admiral's service is under attack

We're not happy, crew. A Washington PAC spent about $1 million to run an attack ad against Admiral Franken.        We’re not happy, crew. A Washington PAC spent about $1 million to run an attack ad against Admiral Franken.  Look, we get that this is part of politics, but certain t…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 12:42 AM

Another one down

The Admiral just wrapped up his last debate, crew -- and we couldn't be more proud. He laid out a comprehensive, compassionate vision to keep Iowa moving into the future.        The Admiral just wrapped up his last debate, crew -- and we couldn’t be more proud. He laid out a compr…

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  Mike Franken · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Stepping on to the stage

I'm about to go back on stage and wanted to remind you to tune in on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF at 4 p.m. CT      Crew -- I’m about to go back on stage and wanted to remind you to tune in on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF at 4 p.m. CT While I’m in front of the cameras, my team will be hard at work crafti…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Tune in this afternoon!

Just a quick reminder that the Admiral has another debate today! You can tune in on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF at 4 p.m. CT.        Hey, crew! Just a quick reminder that the Admiral has another debate today! You can tune in on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF at 4 p.m. CT. This is a big opportu…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 12:19 AM

Another debate night

We've got another debate tomorrow night, shipmates! Be sure to tune in at 4PM CT on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF.        We’ve got another debate tomorrow night, shipmates! Be sure to tune in at 4PM CT on WHO-TV, KCAU, or WHBF. Admiral Mike aced the last two debates, and now it’s time fo…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 2:25 AM

Mike crushed it

Admiral Mike has the leadership experience we need for our next senator, and he knows what Iowans want from the federal government:        What a debate night, crew! The Admiral showed us exactly why he’s ready to be our next senator. But he needs your help. So, let’s keep our mo…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 7:45 PM

BREAKING: Washington Republicans attacked Mike

Just hours before the debate tonight, the NRSC (the national campaign committee for Senate Republicans and the political arm for Mitch McConnell) attacked the Admiral. Go figure.        Just hours before the debate tonight, the NRSC (the national campaign committee for Senate Repub…

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  The Franken Crew · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 6:38 PM

It's Debate Night in Iowa!

The Admiral is taking the stage tonight at 8:00 PM CT. He's ready to show every Iowan why he's the right choice to take on Joni Ernst in November.        Today’s the big day, crew! The Admiral is taking the stage tonight at 8:00 PM CT. He’s ready to show every Iowan why he’s the r…

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  Aaron Slutkin · [email protected]

May 16, 2020 at 11:50 PM

The momentum keeps building

Our campaign is working -- The National Journal updated it's Senate race rankings the other day. And sitting at number six is our race in Iowa.        “The Des Moines Register's endorsement of retired Adm. Michael Franken threw a wrench into the conventional wisdom of the race thus…

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  Kimberley Boggus · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Resources

We're in a dead sprint to Primary Election Day -- only 19 days to go!        Hi crew! We’re in a dead sprint to Primary Election Day -- only 19 days to go! Our opponents have gone up on television, and we have to make sure our own ads don’t get lost in the shuffle. I’m asking yo…

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