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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 11:19 PM

eight out of seventy →

Q Anon devotee Rep. Lauren Boebert is spreading a new conspiracy theory: Democrats are destroying rural America. 🤔   John, Q Anon devotee Rep. Lauren Boebert is spreading a new conspiracy theory: Democrats are destroying rural America. 🤔 ​ Here's the deal: There are 70 …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 1:10 PM

We need to protect the USPS

The USPS is in trouble, John.   The USPS is in trouble, John. Newly released plans from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy indicate he intends to slow down mail delivery times, increase prices, and reduce hours at post offices across the country. Reversing these changes is g…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 5:40 PM

You deserve respect

Over the weekend, the New York Times exposed the vast amount of donor fraud Donald Trump and Republican politicians committed in 2020 by tricking their supporters into giving monthly contributions.   John, Over the weekend, the New York Times exposed the vast amount of donor fraud Donald…
  Tedra · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 10:55 PM

From the bottom of my heart, thank you

I wanted you to be among the first to know that we just finished totaling up the numbers, and BACKROADS PAC hit our first FEC goal!   I wanted you to be among the first to know that we just finished totaling up the numbers, and BACKROADS PAC hit our first FEC goal! BACKROADS PAC has be…
  Tedra · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 11:02 PM

Democrats are counting on us, John

With just hours left before our first FEC deadline, I’m reaching out to you one more time to ask you to invest in BACKROADS PAC to elect rural Democrats and protect the House majority.   With just hours left before our first FEC deadline, I’m reaching out to you one more time to ask you to…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 1:20 PM

plans fell through (please read)

I just saw a headline that stopped me in my tracks:   I planned to email you this morning with a short, urgent message about how we’re falling short of our FEC goal and why I’m hoping you’ll contribute anything you can before the deadline at MIDNIGHT. But then I saw a headline that stoppe…
  Backroads PAC · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Honestly, we don’t know what to write about

100% of your contributions will go towards making sure we can all sleep soundly at night without worrying about Republicans controlling Congress in 2022.   Honestly, we don’t know what to write about for this email, John. We could tell you about how Republicans are literally profiting off…
  First Deadline Alert · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Tedra set a goal for us

She’s counting on you to make sure we reach our goal before the FEC deadline. The GOP is so close to taking back the majority next year, so our efforts are more critical than ever.   FIRST BACKROADS PAC FEC DEADLINE: TWO DAYS CONTRIBUTE John—This is an impor…
  BackroadsPac.com · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 11:14 PM

Open immediately

John—Our FIRST FEC DEADLINE is coming up next week, and we need to show everyone that we are a force to be reckoned with by posting a HUGE fundraising total.   $5 $15 $25 $50 $100 OTHER …
  Shocking New Report · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Profiting off insurrection

An NBC News report just revealed what we suspected—the Republicans who fanned the flames of insurrection made A LOT of money doing it.   John, An NBC News report just revealed what we suspected—the Republicans who fanned the flames of insurrection made A LOT of money doing it.…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Slower mail, fewer post offices

We need to show there is overwhelming grassroots support for the USPS by getting 10,000 signatures from activists like you before midnight. Will you add your name ASAP?   Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has finally released his 10-year plan for the postal service and it’s bad, Jo…
  BackroadsPAC.com · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Don’t believe us? Take it from Mitch.

Mitch is warning us about what will happen if Republicans take back Congress. We have to act now.   Tedra is warning us about the very real threat of losing the Democratic majority in 2020. In case you had any doubt, Mitch McConnell has laid out a clear picture of what will happen with Re…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 10:47 PM

I don’t want to send you emails saying “the sky is falling”

I do want to make sure everyone understands just how much is at stake: Everything we stand for as Democrats is on the line in 2022.   John, When Donald Trump took office, you marched, organized, and donated money to fight back against his horrific policies. It was exhausting—and worth it.…
  Backroads PAC · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 10:19 PM

Deadlines are closer than they appear, John

Our FIRST FEC deadline is coming up on March 31, and we are falling dramatically short of our goal.   We urgently need your help, John. Our FIRST FEC deadline is coming up on March 31, and we are falling dramatically short of our goal. Will you please rush in a contribution of a…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 12:04 AM

The opioid epidemic is personal for me

Yesterday, Perdue Pharma made headlines by announcing their plan to emerge from bankruptcy without any accountability for their role in creating the opioid epidemic that is ravaging our communities.   John, Yesterday, Perdue Pharma made headlines by announcing their plan to emerge from ba…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 11:09 PM

I really need you to read this, John

Your hard work and activism in recent years changed our country for the better. Please, don’t stop now.   John, While we all breathed a sigh of relief after Joe Biden won the election, and again when Democrats won their Senate races in Georgia, it hasn’t been all good news for Democrats l…
  Response Requested: · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 5:37 PM

Do you support President Biden, John?

Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan last week—the FIRST relief package to include funding for rural communities.   Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan last week—the FIRST relief package to include funding for rural communities. We noticed you haven’t added your name…
  Backroads PAC · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Thank you, Joe! [add your name]

As President Biden himself would say, this is a big f**king deal! With the American Rescue Plan, aid will reach every county in the country.   John, Yesterday, Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This bill will get relief to families and small businesses, speed up vaccine…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
March 10, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Relief is on the way (no thanks to Republicans)

Today, the House of Representatives conducted their final vote on the American Rescue Plan, clearing the way for it to be signed by President Biden this week.   John, Today, the House of Representatives conducted their final vote on the American Rescue Plan, clearing the way for it to be…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 10:44 PM

I’m furious

206 Republicans voted against the Equality Act yesterday, including Elise Stefanik.   John, Yesterday after the House passed the Equality Act, I felt a mix of emotions. I am elated that our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters get long-overdue federal protections for education, housing, employment…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 11:53 PM

Personally asking for your support

Experts say that Republicans will likely take back the House unless Democrats broaden their base and compete everywhere in 2022.   John—It’s been just over a month since I launched BACKROADS PAC and we’ve made tremendous progress getting it off the ground, and it’s all thanks to yo…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 10:27 PM

Rural Americans need USPS reform [sign your name]

We are calling for President Biden to fire the USPS Board of Governors and replace them with new voices that understand rural America.   Yesterday, we shared with you why President Biden needs to shake up the USPS. The current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, is trying to sabotage the posta…
  USPS Update via BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Rural post offices

Right now, NONE of the members of the USPS board are from rural America. They don’t understand the needs of our communities.   John, It’s no secret that the USPS is in trouble, and it’s going to take more than just getting Trump out of office to fix it. Right now, Joe Biden ca…
  Backroads PAC · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 7:39 PM

Investing in Democrats

John—Tedra is making the case for why Democrats are in deep trouble if we don’t start investing in rural districts NOW.   John—Tedra is making the case for why Democrats are in deep trouble if we don’t start investing in rural districts NOW. INVEST IN DEMOCRATS Republicans …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Important numbers:

Democrats can’t just hold the same seats we have now and expect to keep the majority. We MUST go on the offensive and compete everywhere this cycle.   I have some important numbers to share today, John: There are 70 completely rural districts in the US Democrats only represent 9 of those…
  Backroads PAC Update · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 2:15 PM

We can’t get complacent

Joe Biden won the White House. Democrats control the House and the Senate. We can finally relax, right?   Joe Biden won the White House. Democrats control the House and the Senate. We can finally relax, right? WRONG. The latest news about the midterm elections next year has us…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 13, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Long but important (Democrats are counting on us)

When I talk to folks, one of the things I hear most often is, “Tedra, we contributed to Democrats in 2020 and now we need a break.” I get that, I really do. But, the stakes for 2022 are too high to stop now.     John, I started BACKROADS PAC last month because I saw first-han…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Elise Stefanik and Fox News →

Stefanik will never give up her MAGA grift, and neither will her Republican colleagues. It’s time to show them the consequences of their Trump-supporting ways.   John, Elise Stefanik just wrote an opinion piece for Fox News about why the Senate should not hold Donald Trump acco…
  Impeachment Update · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 8:14 PM

[BREAKING] Elise Stefanik front and center (again)

  John—Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is underway and we’re not surprised to see that Elise Stefanik is taking a starring role in Trump’s defense AGAIN. STOP STEFANIK Trump’s first impeachment trial turned Stefanik into a rising MAGA star and a fundraising juggernaut.…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 8:08 PM

that’s bull

In January, Elise Stefanik voted to overturn the will of the people in a disgraceful attempt to keep Trump in office.   John, In January, Elise Stefanik voted to overturn the will of the people in a disgraceful attempt to keep Trump in office. Now, ironically, Stefanik is clai…
  Expel MTG · [email protected]
February 7, 2021 at 6:33 PM

We need a response from you

We need to hear from YOU, John. Take our flash poll ASAP.   URGENT: We need 6 more responses from your area to complete our flash poll: John, do you believe Congress should expel Marjorie Taylor Greene? YES NO     …
  Survey Team · [email protected]
February 6, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Should Marjorie Taylor Greene be expelled from Congress?

We need to hear from YOU, John. Take our flash poll ASAP.   YES! NO John—Majorie Taylor Greene is a DISGRACE. She spreads the violent conspiracy theories that led directly to the January 6 insurrection, making her unfit to serve in our Congress. Congre…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM

They’re dangerous

Today, the House will vote to remove Rep. Marjory Taylor Greene from her committee assignments. This move stems from immense public outrage over Taylor Greene's current and former public statements trafficking in violence, antisemitism, and baseless conspiracies, promoting far-right nationalism. I…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Voter suppression in Georgia

Last month, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock narrowly won their races for Georgia’s Senate seats in a stunning victory for Democrats—in large part due to Democratic organizing in Georgia’s rural communities.   John, Last month, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock narrowly won their races for Geo…
  Tedra · [email protected]
January 31, 2021 at 9:03 PM

I’m personally asking you to support Democrats

John—I know you have a lot on your plate, so I won’t take up much of your time. I just wanted to reach out to personally ask you to contribute anything you can today to help BACKROADS PAC hit our first monthly fundraising goal.   John—I know you have a lot on your plate, so I won’t take up…
  BACKROADS PAC Update · [email protected]
January 30, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Important deadline

BACKROADS PAC is committed to supporting rural Democrats who take on Republicans across the country.   FIRST BACKROADS PAC DEADLINE: TOMORROW Pitch in anything you can to defeat Republicans. I'LL GIVE! John—Tomorrow is an important day for BACKROADS PAC: It…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 12:16 AM

Marjorie Taylor Greene is a disgrace (but that's not all)

I honestly can't believe I have to say this. We need to defeat Marjorie Taylor Greene and her Republican supporters in Congress.   John, United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsed the execution of Democratic politicians and believes the Parkland high school mass shoot…
  Tedra Cobb via BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 11:15 PM

The Lincoln Project is asking:

What happened to “sad Trump apologist" Elise Stefanik? Together, we can make sure that Stefanik’s Democratic opponent has the resources to beat her in 2022.   The Lincoln Project is still working hard to expose Elise Stefanik, John. She is one of their top targets in 2022 and they are alre…
  Tedra Cobb via BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM

75 percent

Do you know what Elise Stefanik, Lauren Boebert, and Louie Gohmert have in common?   DEADLINE APPROACHING: 5 DAYS BACKROADS PAC GOAL: $25,000 PITCH IN! John, Do you know what Elise Stefanik, Lauren Boebert, and Louie Gohmert have in common? They are all co…
  Tedra Cobb, Founder · [email protected]
January 25, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Unemployable

Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Elise Stefanik shouldn't have jobs.   John, Today, former White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced she’s running for governor of Arkansas—and of course, Elise Stefanik has her back. STOP THE COMPLICIT GOP Republican cronies li…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
January 24, 2021 at 6:20 PM

sad Trump apologist

Life comes at you fast, especially when you incite a deadly insurrection.   The Lincoln Project targets ‘sad Trump apologist’ Rep. Elise Stefanik in 2022 election John—Life comes at you fast, especially when you incite a deadly insurrection. Elise Stefanik parroted Tr…
  Tedra Cobb via Backroads PAC · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 7:21 PM

The Lincoln Project is all in

The Lincoln Project is holding Elise Stefanik accountable with a scathing new TV ad in Northern New York.   John, After the deadly violence at the Capitol on January 6, Elise Stefanik still voted to overturn the election—and now she’s seeing the consequences. The Lincoln Project is airin…
  Backroads Update · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Check it out

John—Last week Tedra launched Backroads PAC and we are blown away by the response! Check out some of the coverage we received after our launch:   John—Last week Tedra launched Backroads PAC and we are blown away by the response! Check out some of the coverage we received after …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Will you help me elect more Democrats?

As a former candidate in a rural district, I know first-hand the challenges it brings.   First off, John, I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has shown their support as I embark on my next endeavor—Backroads PAC. As a former candidate in a rural district, I know first-hand t…
  Backroads PAC · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Compete everywhere

Rural Democrats CAN win if we work together.     John—In case you missed it, we wanted to make sure you saw the email that Tedra sent yesterday about her new organization, Backroads PAC. Backroads PAC will support Democrats in rural districts. Together we can expand the map and compete …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Our next steps

Today, I'm launching a PAC to elect rural Democrats across the country.   John, During my Congressional campaign, you helped us build a powerful grassroots movement. Even though I am no longer a candidate, I want to make sure that our movement continues. That’s why today, I’m launching …