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  ENDORSEMENT ALERT · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Alexander Vindman just endorsed!

Hello, We have incredible news: Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman just endorsed Admiral Mike Franken to help him defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue! You probably know Lt. Col. Vindman from when he bravely testified to Congress during Trump’s first impeachment hearings after he…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM

just 5 hours left

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 5 hours until the most important mid-month de…
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  Iowa Senate Update · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 6:43 PM

we have huge news

Hello, GOOD NEWS: The latest gold standard Des Moines Register polling shows just 27% of Iowa voters want to reelect Chuck Grassley this November, and Grassley’s approval ratings are the lowest they’ve EVER been! BAD NEWS: Corporate PACs and special interests have given Grassley million…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 1:01 PM

one seat puts McConnell back in charge

Hello, When you’re up against Chuck Grassley and Senate control is on the line, you need to raise a lot of money in order to run a winning campaign against Mitch McConnell’s Super PACs. That’s exactly the spot I find myself in. But with just 16 hours until our most important mid-month d…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 12:52 AM

before tomorrow night

Hello, In just over 24 hours, I’m facing my most important mid-month deadline of the campaign. After tomorrow night, everyone will see how much our people-powered campaign has raised to retire Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue. But right now, we’re still short of our $250,000 goal, so I…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 6:44 PM

photos of my mom and dad

Hello, My mother worked alongside my dad in Lebanon Farm Shop well into their 70s. They refused assistance from their many children even after they lost their life savings in the Savings and Loan debacle of the 1980s. My mom in coveralls, petite as she was, handing tools to my dad is an…
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  Jordan Franken · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 1:01 PM

my husband Michael

Hello everyone, My husband Michael and I had the privilege of serving our nation together for almost three decades. Different schools, new doctors, different commute, pack up and unpack, good-byes to old friends and hellos to new neighbors — we moved from state-to-state and overseas. I…
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  Iowa Polling Update · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 12:17 AM

Grassley’s approval the LOWEST it’s ever been!

Hello, The Des Moines Register is the gold standard of polling in Iowa. And their latest polling shows two INCREDIBLE numbers for Democrats: Just 27% of likely Iowa voters say they want to reelect Republican Chuck Grassley in this year’s midterm election. Chuck Grassley’s approval rat…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Facebook took down Chuck Grassley's ad

Hello, Facebook just took down Chuck Grassley’s ads against us – but not before they were seen by tens of thousands of people and targeted over one million: This is what we’re up against. Chuck Grassley is running ads so misleading that they’re being taken down – but they were still ru…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 1:02 PM

you ever heard the term “tracker?"

Hello, Have you ever heard the term “tracker?” I know I hadn’t until I decided to run for office. “Trackers” are what political campaign staff call what are essentially professional stalkers. They’re paid by Republican Super PACs and dark money organizations to follow you around with a …
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  FrankenForIowa.com · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 11:01 PM

just refreshed ActBlue

Hello, After a poll from the Des Moines Register showed just 27% of Iowa voters want to re-elect Chuck Grassley, we set a goal to raise $250,000 before our critical mid-month fundraising deadline to help Admiral Mike Franken take the lead in the race. But we’ve been refreshing and refre…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 6:12 PM

emailing to ask for $5 to defeat Chuck Grassley

Hello, I am emailing you today to ask you to give $5 to help me defeat Chuck Grassley, turn Iowa blue, and protect our Democratic majority in the Senate. Here’s why: I am running in one of the most important Senate races in the country. Control of the Senate is at stake here in Iowa. Bu…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Tucker Carlson

Hello, As bombs began raining down on Ukrainian cities, Donald Trump called into Fox News to blame – you guessed it – Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. As Russian tanks began pouring over the Ukrainian border, Fox News host Laura Ingraham had the gall to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr …
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 11:36 PM

a Super PAC attacked my military service

Hello, When Donald Trump was elected, I submitted my request to retire from the U.S. Navy after nearly 4 decades of military service. I never expected I’d one day run for office, but I felt called to continue to serve in whatever way was most meaningful. People told me to prepare myself…
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  Iowa Polling Update · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 1:02 PM

INCREDIBLE NEWS:

Hello, There is incredible new polling in Democrat Mike Franken’s Iowa Senate race against Republican Chuck Grassley. FIRST: A poll showed that only 27% of Iowa voters want to reelect Republican Chuck Grassley in this year’s midterm elections. THEN: Admiral Mike Franken jumped into the …
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 12:03 AM

please will you let me 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 a hard target for a GOP…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 10, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Trump wanted to withdraw from NATO

Hello, I was a three-star admiral, but when Donald Trump was elected, I voted with my feet and retired after 36 years in the U.S. Navy. Life is about choices, and I was not going to work for a demagogue such as Trump. Because here’s something you won’t hear anyone on Fox ‘Entertainment’…
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  MSNBC ALERT (via FrankenforIowa.com) · [email protected]
April 10, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Senator Claire McCaskill

Hello, Former Senator Claire McCaskill just issued a dire warning on MSNBC: Senate Democrats must URGENTLY act on voting rights – now. Republicans tried to steal the election in 2020, even encouraging an armed insurrection at the capitol. Since then, they’ve been gerrymandering distric…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 11:19 PM

people like me aren’t supposed to run and win

Hello, Growing up in rural Iowa, I thought we were well-to-do because we had a piano, a well-used sewing machine, a big garden, and a flag pole. Our house was small, one bathroom, for a family of ten. I was surprised to know that not every family struggled with affording the $7 meal tic…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine

Hello, I am old enough to recall when Donald Trump was first impeached for holding military aid to Ukrainian President Zelensky hostage: ‘You either begin an investigation into Joe Biden or you won’t get the Javelin missiles Congress authorized.’ I’m also old enough to remember when my …
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM

I showed my respect for Trump with my feet

Hello, It was Ben Franklin who, when asked what form of government the constitutional convention had produced, said: “A republic, if you can keep it.” Donald Trump’s election sealed the deal for me to retire after nearly 4 decades in the U.S. Navy. Having been in uniform for every Presi…
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  FrankenForIowa.com · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman just endorsed!!!

Hello, There is incredible news in the campaign against Chuck Grassley: FIRST: Three-star Admiral Mike Franken announced he was running for Senate against Chuck Grassley in Iowa, giving Democrats our best chance ever to send him packing. THEN: Poll after poll showed Grassley’s approval…
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  Blue Senate 2022 · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 6:01 PM

$3.7 million

Hello, 27% That’s the percentage of Iowa voters that told the highly-respected Des Moines Register they wanted to reelect Republican Senator Chuck Grassley in their latest poll. $3,710,491 That’s how much Chuck Grassley has in his campaign war chest right now thanks to corporate PACs an…
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  Endorsement Alert · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

BREAKING: Lt. Col Alexander Vindman endorses Admiral Mike Franken!

Hello, We have an incredible announcement to share: Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman just endorsed Admiral Mike Franken to help him defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue! You probably know Lt. Col. Vindman from when he bravely testified to Congress during Trump’s first impeachme…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Trump and Grassley sided with Putin for 4 years

Hello, I happen to know a few genuine heroes. In my book, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the definition of today's hero. Do not forget: This is the same President Zelensky who Donald Trump tried to withhold Javelin missiles from unless Zelensky opened a fake investigation int…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Javelin missiles

Hello, Right now, Ukrainians are bravely defending their country with Iowa-made weapons. Russian armored columns are getting stopped in their tracks with American Javelin missiles – crucial parts of which are made right here in Iowa. But if it were up to Donald Trump, Ukraine would be o…
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  Admiral's Report · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 4:02 PM

All Hands On Deck

Hello,  I’m just stepping away for a second to update you on what has been an extremely exciting and productive week for the campaign and full of great news. First, I want to welcome aboard our new staff members who recently joined the campaign. We were happy to announce State Represent…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Donald Trump committed serious crimes

Hello, A federal judge finally said what we’ve all known for years: Donald J. Trump “more likely than not” committed serious federal crimes, calling the events leading up to January 6th an attempted “coup.” The only word missing from the judge’s ruling: “Treason” When Donald Trump was e…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Clarence Thomas must resign

Hello, This is very simple: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not recuse himself from a decision to provide his wife’s text messages to the January 6th committee. In fact, Clarence Thomas was the only Justice on the Supreme Court AGAINST providing his wife’s messages to the Janu…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 6:04 PM

huge announcement

Hello, I have absolutely terrific news. After March 31st, we are required by federal law to file a report showing how much our campaign raised in the first three months of the year. Today, we filed that report, and I’m proud to announce that we raised $1.4 MILLION to defeat Chuck Grassl…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Putin is a war criminal

Hello, The images coming out of Ukraine are horrific. Innocent civilians shot dead in the streets. Mass graves. Entire cities leveled to the ground. Horrific, but expected. There is only one word to describe what the Russian army has done: Criminal. I was a three-star admiral in the U.S…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Grassley can’t even muster the courage

Hello, The United States has reportedly offered to help President Zelensky evacuate from Ukraine. He's declined, telling officials: "I need ammunition, not a ride." But it’s not just President Zelensky. Across the entire country, everyday Ukrainians are standing up to fight against Russ…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM

photos: (mom and dad)

Hello, My mother worked alongside my dad in Lebanon Farm Shop well into their 70s. They refused assistance from their many children even after they lost their life savings in the Savings and Loan debacle of the 1980s. My mom in coveralls, petite as she was, handing tools to my dad is an…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 1:01 PM

imagine what Putin must be thinking

Hello, The courage we are seeing from President Zelensky is not the kind of instantaneous courage used to charge an enemy or the self-promoting false courage of Trumpian showmanship. Zelensky’s courage is that of thought-through deliberation, choosing to sacrifice oneself to protect oth…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Fox News' new fake scandal

Hello, Have you ever heard the term “tracker?” I know I hadn’t until I decided to run for office. “Trackers” are what political campaign staff call what are essentially professional stalkers. They’re paid by Republican Super PACs and dark money organizations to follow you around with a …
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Russian is airing Tucker Carlson

Hello, Russian state media is now airing clips from Fox News of people like Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson praising Vladimir Putin. When I was an admiral in the U.S. Navy and the commander of all U.S. forces in East Africa, I requested that Fox News be turned off in the mess halls duri…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Putin's war in Ukraine

Hello, In Ukraine, we are seeing a war that can only be summed up as democracy being attacked by authoritarianism. And everyday citizens are taking up arms, making molotov cocktails, and defending their democracy, door-to-door, tooth-and-nail. Here at home, there’s been a much colder ty…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 3, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Fox News put our troops in jeopardy

Hello, As bombs began raining down on Ukrainian cities, Donald Trump called into Fox News to blame – you guessed it – Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. As Russian tanks began pouring over the Ukrainian border, Fox News host Laura Ingraham had the gall to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr …
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 3, 2022 at 1:01 PM

a Super PAC attacked me for serving in the Navy

Hello, When Donald Trump was elected, I submitted my request to retire from the U.S. Navy after nearly 4 decades of military service. I never expected I’d one day run for office, but I felt called to continue to serve in whatever way was most meaningful. People told me to prepare myself…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM

the 'kompromat' Russia has on Trump...

Hello, I was a three-star admiral, but when Donald Trump was elected, I voted with my feet and retired after 36 years in the U.S. Navy. Life is about choices, and I was not going to work for a demagogue such as Trump. Because here’s something you won’t hear anyone on Fox ‘Entertainment’…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Senate control on the line here in Iowa

Hello – Senate control is on the line here in Iowa. Republican Chuck Grassley officially filed to run for re-election, and if he wins an eighth term, Democrats may very well lose our Senate majority for the next 2 years. Mitch McConnell and his Super PACs have already raised millions of…
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  Jordan Franken · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 11:21 PM

my hubby Michael

Hello everyone, My husband Michael and I had the privilege of serving our nation together for almost three decades. Different schools, new doctors, different commute, pack up and unpack, good-byes to old friends and hellos to new neighbors — we moved from state-to-state and overseas. I…
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  MSNBC ALERT (via Franken for Iowa) · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Sen. Claire McCaskill

Hello, Former Senator Claire McCaskill just issued a dire warning on MSNBC: Senate Democrats must URGENTLY act on voting rights – now. Republicans tried to steal the election in 2020, even encouraging an armed insurrection at the capitol. Since then, they’ve been gerrymandering distric…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 11:02 PM

before 11:59pm tonight

Hello, In just 6 hours, I’m facing my first end-of-quarter FEC deadline of the year. After tonight, everyone will see how much our people-powered campaign has raised to retire Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue. But right now, we’re still a few thousand dollars short of our $1,000,000 go…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 1:02 PM

federal law requires my team to pull together a report

Hello, After midnight tonight, federal law requires my team to pull together a report and publicly say how much we have raised to turn Iowa blue in ‘22. We have done very well, but with less than 16 hours left until my first end-of-quarter FEC deadline of the year, we’re still $17,926 s…
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  Iowa Democratic Senate Update · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 12:22 AM

HUGE news against Chuck Grassley

Hello, There is HUGE news in the Iowa Senate race and Admiral Mike Franken’s campaign to defeat Chuck Grassley: FIRST: A poll from the highly-respected Des Moines Register showed Chuck Grassley’s approval ratings at the LOWEST they’ve ever been. THEN: Political pundits began saying Iowa…
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  Admiral Mike Franken · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 8:22 PM

emailing to ask you for $5 before our FEC deadline at midnight tomorrow

Hello, I’ll get right to it: I’m emailing to ask you to help me defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue by giving $5 right now to my campaign. At midnight tomorrow, we’re facing our first end-of-quarter FEC deadline of the year. You’ve probably heard about these deadlines before – and …
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  Admiral's Report · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Back to the Old Stomping Grounds

Hello,  I was extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright last week. She was a true trailblazer in every sense of the word. At a time when women were not the faces of power in this country, she successfully led the State Department with poi…
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  Franken for Iowa · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 12:01 PM

we're required by federal law

Hello, We’ll cut straight to it: We’re about to ask if you can make a donation to help Admiral Mike Franken defeat Chuck Grassley before his first end-of-quarter FEC deadline of the year at midnight tomorrow. But first, can you give us a minute to explain why this deadline in particular…
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  FrankenForIowa.com · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 11:16 PM

tried to throw us off the ballot

Hello, On Friday, a completely baseless complaint was filed with the Iowa Secretary of State to try to throw Admiral Mike Franken off the ballot. Thankfully, we collected more signatures than any other campaign, and they were forced to rescind their ridiculous claims. But this is the ki…
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