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  LaMonica McIver · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Nancy Mace wants to kick me out of Congress. Bless her heart

Team, Today, two days after Trump’s Justice Department charged me with crimes for engaging in congressional oversight at an ICE facility, MAGA extremist Nancy Mace filed a resolution to expel me from Congress. Bless her heart. Let's be clear about what's happening: Donald Trump and his loy…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Republican cruelty is at an all-time high.

Team — it’s Mandela Barnes. Last night the Republican House majority approved a budget plan that would be one of the cruelest pieces of legislation ever passed in the modern era. Experts say it would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the wealthy in American history. Over…
  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]
May 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM

I know how to win tough fights

Friends — This U.S. Senate race in Georgia isn’t just another election. It’s the one race MAGA is banking on. See, as the only Democratic Senator up for re-election in a state Trump won, I am, quite literally, their #1 target. You know the stakes. And you know your support is crucial. If…
  Deb Haaland · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM

A broken leg and 3 options

A few years ago while visiting Shenandoah National Park, I took a bit of a tumble. Friend, Deb Haaland here. A few years ago while visiting Shenandoah National Park, I took a bit of a tumble. I was hiking up the side of a mountain when I slipped on a loose rock. It was a total freak accide…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Roger Stone just called for me to be charged with treason and executed.

I called out Trump for his blatant corruption… In response, they sent Roger Stone after me. Trump’s longtime political advisor, Roger Stone, just called for me to be charged with treason and executed. You heard me right. I called out Trump for his blatant corruption — making millions of d…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM

"The Long Run"

We were able to make the difference and get changemaking candidates over the finish line. Team — it’s Mandela Barnes. When we launched The Long Run PAC two years ago, a lot of people asked me where the name came from. Part of the reason for the name is simply that I like to run. Running ha…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM

a beacon of hope

Team, On Election Day this November 2025, I don’t just want to win — I want to win big. Because as Democrats, the bigger we win in Virginia in 2025, the louder a message we’ll send about the 2026 midterms. People in Virginia and across the country are looking at our race as a bellwether fo…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM

The good news…and the bad

Friend — Just a quick moment of your time. We have some good news, and some bad. The good news: In the 100 days since Trump has taken office, the opposition to his far-right presidency has gained a lot of momentum. Protesters have taken to the streets, voters are flooding Congressional town…
  Sarah McBride · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM

One of the most painful memories of my life

No matter how much they attack me, I’m not backing down. Hi Friend, it’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Recently, I sat on the Capitol steps and shared one of the most painful memories of my life: holding my husband Andy’s hand as he took his last breaths after a battle with cancer. That ex…
  The Long Run · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM

I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal. Our April fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight.

Friend — Our April fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight. I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal. Let me explain. I started The Long Run PAC not only to help beat the far-right in crucial battleground races (although it’s a top priority for us for the next two…
  The Long Run · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM

There are no Kings here.

It’s all unprecedented, and it’s right out of the Project 2025 playbook. Friend, Trump’s continued attack on the rule of law and the Constitution should have us all worried for what’s next. Defying court orders, arresting judges, going around due process, acting without Congress, cracking …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM

The question everyone asks

I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from diverse, working class backgrounds Friend — I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from diverse, working class backgrounds. The kind of candidates who don’t usuall…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM

completely transparent

will you help me? I am going to be completely transparent today. $6,850. That's about the amount of money we still need to raise in the next 72 hours. Let me quickly explain why: Wednesday at midnight marks the end of April and our critical end-of-month deadline. By the end of the month, w…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Say NO to Medicaid cuts [Add your name]

Team, Republicans in Congress have set their plans to cut funding for Medicaid in motion. The Republican majority in the House recently passed a Senate-backed resolution, entirely on party lines, that would make major cuts to the federal budget when the final version is passed. Medicaid pr…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Our opportunity

Team — Despite all of the chaos and harm being done by the Trump administration, we have a real opportunity before us. Right now, voters of all kinds are rightfully angry about Trump’s first three months on the job. The stock market is volatile, prices are high, and his authoritarian acts c…
  Team Long Run · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Sign on now: Pete Hegseth must resign!

Now is the time to put maximum pressure on the Trump administration to force out Hegseth Team, if this NPR report is true, it means that now is the time to put maximum pressure on the Trump administration to force out Hegseth. If you agree that it’s past time for Pete Hegseth to RESIGN fro…
  Senate Map Update · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Six must-win toss up races

The Long Run has a proven record of success in races like these, and that’s been because of your support Team — Another update here on the Senate map for the 2026 midterms. With Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Jeanne Shaheen retiring next year, the senate races in Minnesota and New Hamps…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM

None of this is by accident.

Folks are fed up with the dysfunction they are seeing from the Trump administration, and they’re ready to put in the work to reclaim power. Team — The movement we’re building across America right now is nothing short of incredible. In city after city, folks are filling up town halls to hold…
  Jasmine Crockett · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Trump called me a “lowlife” and “very low-IQ person”

BREAKING: Donald Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a “lowlife” CHIP IN TO HAVE JASMINE’S BACK >> At this point, I think it’s safe to say that I live in MAGA world’s head RENT FREE. And in this economy, that’s saying something 😂 It’s sad that Donald Trump — the President of the United…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM

[Response Needed] Take Our Survey!

Take just a couple minutes of your time today and make your voice heard Friend — With Trump’s presidency now more than two months underway, we want to check in with our supporters and gauge your priorities. Head to our April 2025 issue survey here and let us know how you’re feeling at this …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Thank you. We won big.

We won on Tuesday night, and that’s in part to the work this team put in over the last few months. Team — Thank you. We won big on Tuesday night, and that’s in part to the work this team put in over the last few months. We helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Judge Susan Crawford…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Before the big day tomorrow

I don’t want us to take our eye off the ball Team — I know you’re probably getting a lot of emails today. That’s because midnight tonight is the FEC fundraising deadline for campaigns across the country. The first FEC deadline under Trump’s new presidency. It’s a big deal. But I don’t want…
  Jon Ossoff for Georgia · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Disaster

She could announce her campaign any day now, and she’ll immediately have the full support of the complete MAGA movement. Friends, it would be a disaster for Georgia and for the country if Marjorie Taylor Greene became a U.S. Senator. She could announce her campaign any day now, and she’ll i…
  Deb Haaland · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM

We’re facing a big challenge

I’m proud to have you on our team Hi friend, it’s Deb Haaland. The campaign to become the next governor of my beautiful home state of New Mexico means so much to me — and I’m so proud to have Mandela Barnes and The Long Run on our team. Right now, we’re building a fierce, people-powered, c…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Help us turn out Black, Brown, and working class voters in Wisconsin

Friend — It’s Mandela Barnes again. You may know that I serve as the president of Power to the Polls Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to protecting voter access and ensuring everyone, especially Black, Brown, and working class voters, can exercise their right to make their voices heard.…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Is there anything I can say?

Whoever wins this race will decide whether or not we have a far-right majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Team: Is there anything I can say to convince you to make a contribution ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st? I’ve tried explaining the stakes — that whoever …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM

A very sad day for our nation and future generations

Trump just ordered the dismantling of the Department of Education. Team — I’m struggling for words right now. Trump just ordered the dismantling and eventual shutdown of the Department of Education. This is a staggering blow to our nation and the future we are leaving behind for generatio…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Two weeks

I’m hoping I can get your help today as we take on this final stretch of the campaign. Team, Mandela Barnes here. We are officially two weeks away from Election Day in Wisconsin, when voters will head to the polls and decide our next state Supreme Court Justice. Here’s where things stand: J…
  The Long Run (Senate Update 📊) · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM

NEW: One more BIG Senate race in play

New Hampshire’s Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen has announced she will not be running for reelection next year, leaving an open race in one of the most competitive states in the country. Team — We have yet another HUGE update to the 2026 Senate map. New Hampshire’s Democratic Senator Jea…
  Senate Map Update · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Six toss-up races that we have to win

The Long Run has a proven record of success in races like these, and that’s been because your support Team — We have an update on the Senate map for the 2026 midterms. With Senator Tina Smith retiring next year, the Minnesota Senate race is now a toss-up. That brings the amount of toss-up …
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Sign On: Democrats Should Vote NO on Trump and Musk’s Nominees

Team — With Elon Musk moving ahead with a radical, illegal takeover of the federal government and budget under Trump’s watch, it’s time for Democrats to use every tool we’ve got to stop their agenda. If that’s all you need to hear, sign our petition calling on Democratic Senators to vote NO…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Just one month

I’m hoping I can get your help today as we take on this final stretch of the campaign. Team, Mandela Barnes here. We are officially one month away from Election Day in Wisconsin, when voters will head to the polls and decide our next state Supreme Court Justice. Here’s where things stand: T…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM

$5 for Wisconsin

We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 for Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race before our deadline closes at midnight tonight Friend, it’s Mandela. We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 for Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race before our deadline closes at midn…
  Sarah McBride · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM

I refuse to be a pawn.

They want the focus to be on their theatrics so that it won’t be on the issues I laid out in my speech. Hi Friend, it’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride — Mandela Barnes and The Long Run said I could reach out to you about something important. You may have heard that I recently gave my first spe…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM

This is really bad

“A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court race” Friend, I want you to read the first sentence from this Politico article: “A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court ra…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM

This is bad

“A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court race” Friend, I want you to read the first sentence from this Politico article: “A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court ra…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM

NEW: Elon Musk buys ads in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Why is the richest man in the world getting involved in a state supreme court race? Friend, we’re just weeks away from an all-important election in Wisconsin, and we just learned that Elon Musk is stepping in to support the far-right candidate. Please, rush a donation between The Long Run …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM

The first question everyone asks when you run for office:

I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from diverse, working class backgrounds Friend — I hope you can give me just a minute of your time this Sunday morning. I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from dive…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM

The Senate map just got shaken up

Democratic Senator Tina Smith announced yesterday that she will not seek reelection Friend — A few weeks back my team told you we were already working on our strategy to support changemaking candidates in battleground districts in next year’s midterms. We just got a big shakeup. Democratic …
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Sign On: Hands off the Department of Education!

Trump and Musk’s attack on the DOE is a direct attack on public education in America Team — The Trump administration has been signaling for weeks now that they are prepared to do the unthinkable: illegally abolish the Department of Education through executive order. And they are serious. J…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
February 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM

We are running out of time

On April 1st, Wisconsin voters will head to the polls to elect a new Justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Friend, we’re now less than two months from a hugely consequential election in Wisconsin. On April 1st, Wisconsin voters will head to the polls to elect a new Justice to the Wisconsi…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM

“Thousands Across the U.S. Protest Trump Policies”

Team — Donald Trump and Elon Musk are acting like dictators, illegally slashing functions of our federal government and ruling by executive order. And of course, Republicans in Congress refuse to hold them accountable. But we still live in a democracy, and the American people are making th…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Tell Democratic Senators: Vote NO on Trump and Musk’s Nominees

Team — With Elon Musk moving ahead with a radical and illegal takeover of the federal government under Trump’s watch, it’s time for Democrats to use everything we’ve got to stop their agenda. If that’s all you need to hear, sign our petition calling on Democratic Senators to vote NO on any…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM

$1,000,000,000,000.

Trump made it clear from the start that he’s not going to fight for regular Americans See these guys? They were the VIPs at Trump’s inauguration. Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Pichai. Twitter, Meta, Amazon, and Google. Their combined net worth is almost one trillion dollars. Yes, one trilli…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Our January fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight. I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal.

Team — Our January fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight. I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal. Let me explain. I started The Long Run PAC not only to help changemakers win crucial battleground races (although it’s a top priority for us for the next two year…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Will you help me?

I am going to be completely transparent today. $2,750. That's the amount of money we still need to raise in the next 36 hours. Let me quickly explain why: Tomorrow at midnight marks the end of January and our critical end-of-month deadline. By the end of the month, we need to gauge the mom…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM

(bump) Following up on Mandela’s message, re: WI Supreme Court

If the GOP’s hand-picked candidate wins this race, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will fall into the hands of a right-wing, extremist majority. Friend, we wanted to quickly follow up on Mandela’s message from a few days back about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. We were happy to see the big …
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM

A proven track record

We think we can replicate our success again this mid-term election cycle, but only if we start planning now Friend, it’s been almost two years since we launched The Long Run, and in that time we’ve built a proven track record. From Arizona, to North Carolina, to here in Wisconsin – in races…
  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Following up on Mandela’s message, re: WI Supreme Court

If the GOP’s hand-picked candidate wins this race, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will fall into the hands of a right-wing, extremist majority. Friend, we wanted to quickly follow up on Mandela’s message from a few days back about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. We were happy to see the big …
  Team Long Run · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Sign on: Say NO to Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

He is unfit to serve as the head of our armed forces. Friend, we told you a few weeks ago that there will be moments where we can successfully block Trump’s extremist agenda, and now one of those moments is already here. As you may know, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Fox News h…