BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Five days →

We are falling dramatically short of our $75,000 goal.   We urgently need your help, John. The FEC deadline is in 5 DAYS, and we are falling dramatically short of our $75,000 goal. Will you please rush in a contribution of $5 or more right now? CONTRIBUTE $5 …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 2:46 AM

what keeps me up at night

Last year, Republicans flipped 15 seats in the House, with 13 of them in rural or semi-rural districts.   Here are the numbers that keep me up at night, John: Last year, Republicans flipped 15 seats in the House, with 13 of them in rural or semi-rural districts. In 2022, they j…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 10:27 PM

The fight is NOT over

Yesterday, Senate Republicans BLOCKED the For the People Act.   KEEP FIGHTING Yesterday, Senate Republicans BLOCKED the For the People Act. Republicans voted against protecting and expanding voting rights and getting big money out of politics because they know they can’t wi…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 6:56 PM

cut through the noise

Only half of rural voters know that Democrats voted to send them stimulus checks, new poll finds   John, Here at BACKROADS PAC, we are dedicated to electing Democrats in rural districts to prevent Republicans from taking back the majority in Congress. One of our biggest investm…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 11:56 PM

please

the stakes are too high to drop the ball now   John—Sorry to bother you on a Friday night, but we just went over the numbers with Tedra, and we’re still not on track to hit our FEC goal. Will you please give anything you can right now? We are worried that Democratic enthusiasm is down and…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 10:54 PM

it’s simple

Democrats are delivering results that improve people’s lives in rural communities.   Our mission at BACKROADS PAC is simple, John. Identify, vet, and endorse rural Democrats Provide training and infrastructure support for endorsed candidates Give financial support to endorsed…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 11:11 PM

389 bills in 48 states

The GOP is trying to rig our elections by making it harder to vote.   VOTING RIGHTS UNDER THREAT Republicans have introduced 389 bills in 48 states to restrict voting rights. FIGHT BACK Democrats are in trouble, John. It’s not enough that redistricting give…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 1:10 AM

not halfway there

With the FEC deadline coming up at the end of the month, we must make up ground fast.   John, I’m sorry to bother you, but tonight marks the halfway point of June and right now, we’re not on track to hit our goal. With the FEC deadline coming up at the end of the month, we must make up gr…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 9:28 PM

only half

We need to cut through the noise and show rural voters how Democrats are looking out for them.   John, Here at BACKROADS PAC, we are dedicated to electing Democrats in rural districts to prevent Republicans from taking back the majority in Congress. One of our biggest investmen…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 13, 2021 at 6:09 PM

Checking to see if you are still with us

Democratic engagement is declining and we need your immediate support.   We just wanted to make sure you saw this email from Tedra about how Democratic engagement is declining and why we need your immediate support. Check it out and pitch in anything you can today! …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Demand DeJoy’s resignation

Sign our petition today.     John — It’s no secret that the USPS is in trouble and Postmaster Louis DeJoy is making things worse. Now, we’ve learned that the Trump mega-donor is being investigated for shady campaign fundraising practices. Demand DeJoy’s resignation fr…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Postmaster DeJoy investigated by FBI

Demand DeJoy’s resignation from the USPS by signing our petition today.   John — It’s no secret that the USPS is in trouble and Postmaster Louis DeJoy is making things worse. Now, we’ve learned that the Trump mega-donor is under federal investigation for shady campaign…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 10:11 PM

Are you less engaged, John?

I’m seeing a worrying trend...   John, As I monitor our fundraising efforts and talk to Democrats who are running for office, I’m seeing a worrying trend: Democrats are less engaged this year even as the Republican efforts to take back the majority gain momentum. PITCH …

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  Mauranda Stahl-Simmons · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 9:11 PM

Time to play hard ball

Joe Manchin will not vote in support of H.R. 1, the For The People Act.   Dear John, I’m sure by now you’ve heard the news: Sen. Joe Manchin will not vote in support of H.R. 1, the For The People Act. Frankly, we’re not disappointed, we are outright angry. RUSH A CONTRIB…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 7:53 PM

our movement

When good candidates run, we can win, and as a party we can expand the map, everywhere.   John, Thank you so much for contributing to our end-of-month goal for May! With support from generous contributors like yourself, we met our fundraising goal. I can’t thank you enough for…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 5:26 PM

the shortest email

Democrats won’t win in 2022 unless we build a strong foundation now.   John—I hope this is going to be the shortest email you read today. I’m reaching out one more time to ask you to contribute any amount to make sure we hit our May fundraising goal. Right now, we’re just $865 short. Dem…

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  This will be quick · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 5:19 PM

If you read one email today...

We are keeping an eye on the grill AND our May fundraising numbers.   John—First off, thanks for opening this email. It’s the first holiday weekend since the CDC changed its mask guidelines, and we hope you are safely enjoying it! Here at BACKROADS, we are keeping an eye on th…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 4:16 PM

I’m begging you (this will only take a moment)

I am getting nervous...   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday before a holiday weekend, John, but in just three days, we are up against our May fundraising deadline. So before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking for your support to make sure we hit our goal. Can you quickly pitch in r…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Breaking records

House Republicans only need to flip FIVE seats to take back the majority next year.   HOUSE GOP REELECTION ARM POSTS RECORD-BREAKING APRIL FUNDRAISING HAUL Republicans need a net gain of five seats to regain House majority in 2022 midterm elections This is u…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 8:43 PM

Do you remember what happened on January 6?

Republicans are certainly pretending not to.   Do you remember the January 6 insurrection, John? Republicans are certainly pretending not to. They claim that the deadly mob that invaded the Capitol was actually a “normal tourist visit” by “peaceful patriots,” and they are blocking any inv…

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  🚨FLASH POLL🚨 · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 10:36 PM

Should the Senate abolish the filibuster?

We want to hear from you!   🚨FLASH POLL🚨 SHOULD THE SENATE ABOLISH THE FILIBUSTER? YES→ NO→ John, The Democrats may have the majority in the Senate, but Mitch McConnell is still BLOCKING the Democratic agenda, thanks to the filibuster. …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 11:39 AM

This is your wake up call, John

Democrats are at a HUGE disadvantage in the 2022 elections. We need to act now.     These numbers are a wake-up call, John. This year, states are set to redraw Congressional districts across the country based on the results of the 2020 Census. Right now, Democrats are at a HUGE…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 23, 2021 at 8:36 PM

counting on you

I want to talk about what a Republican majority means for our country.     This week, BACKROADS PAC explored what redistricting means for Democrats’ chances of keeping the majority in 2022. With Republicans in control of 188 seats, they could wipe out Democrats’ five-seat majorit…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 6:50 PM

making sure you saw this

This movement isn’t possible without grassroots support from committed Democrats like you.   John—Just wanted to make sure you saw this memo that I sent around yesterday that explains the political realities Democrats are contending with in 2022 and what BACKROADS PAC is doing to ensure th…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Official strategy memo

Please read! This email includes an internal BACKROADS PAC memo about the 2022 election.   This email includes an internal BACKROADS PAC memo about the 2022 election. If you don’t have time to read through it but would like to show your support for our efforts, please c…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 11:30 PM

The only way to win →

how we protect the House majority:     This week, BACKROADS PAC launched its Emergency Redistricting Fund to fight back against Republicans’ efforts to take back the majority. Here’s why it’s crucial that we hit our $18,800 goal this week:    Republicans control 188 seats in …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 10:24 PM

Redistricting emergency

We can’t protect the majority without supporting rural Democrats, and we can’t help rural Democrats without YOU.   John—Did you know that in 2022, if everyone votes the same way as they did in 2020, Democrats could still LOSE the House majority? FIGHT BACK It’s …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

May 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM

We’re counting on you

Tedra Cobb and the BACKROADS PAC team are working hard to ensure Democrats can defeat rural Republicans in 2022.   John — Can you contribute before the FEC mid-quarter deadline before midnight? $5 $15 $25 $50 $100 …

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  A Message From Our Founder · [email protected]

May 15, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Sorry →

We are working hard to stop Republicans from taking back the majority, but we can’t do it alone.   John — We hate to bother you on a Saturday (especially the first one since the CDC relaxed their mask guidance!), but we wanted to take a moment to make sure you saw this note from Tedra yes…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Is this really so hard to imagine? (hear me out)

This week’s purging of Liz Cheney from Republican leadership—and the election of Elise Stefanik to take her place—may seem like a sideshow, but it honestly has me worried about the future of our Democracy.   John, This week’s purging of Liz Cheney from Republican leadership—and…

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  Special Update via BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Republicans want Deb Haaland’s seat

Democrats are facing a tough special election in New Mexico to replace Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Republicans are hammering Democrat Melanie Stansbury with six figures worth of attack ads because they are desperate to take back this seat.   John, Democrats are facing a tough special …

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  Concerned Democrats · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 10:13 PM

This should scare you →

In case you haven’t heard, John, MAGA cult leader Elise Stefanik is poised to replace Liz Cheney in Republican leadership and become the highest-ranking GOP woman.   In case you haven’t heard, John: MAGA cult leader Elise Stefanik is poised to replace Liz Cheney in Republican leadership a…

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  Tedra Cobb, Founder · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 10:39 PM

What we’re about

Our mission at BACKROADS PAC is simple.   Our mission at BACKROADS PAC is simple, John: Identify, vet, and endorse rural Democrats Provide training and infrastructure support for endorsed candidates Give financial support to endorsed candidates Right now, every dollar raised…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 2:32 PM

I need just a moment of your time

Last week, I asked our most engaged supporters to participate in our survey to increase Democratic engagement before 2022.   John—Last week, I asked our most engaged supporters to participate in our survey to increase Democratic engagement before 2022. I’m now looking for three mo…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 10:27 PM

This headline stopped me in my tracks, John

The new re-districting figures are BAD NEWS if we don’t act fast.   This headline stopped me in my tracks, John. The new re-districting figures are BAD NEWS if we don’t act fast. Republicans across the country are in charge of re-drawing maps that are more favorable to them and less…

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  Urgent Update · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Trump ousts Cheney and endorses Stefanik

“She has my COMPLETE and TOTAL endorsement” The Republican party is still Trump’s party, and it’s more important than ever that we keep them from taking back the majority next year.   BREAKING: DONALD TRUMP ENDORSES ELISE STEFANIK TO REPLACE LIZ CHENEY IN GOP LEADERSHIP “She has …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 10:24 PM

I need my top supporters to read this now (not asking for money)

I am afraid that too many Democrats are getting complacent about 2022, so I'm personally asking you for advice.   John, With experts saying that Republicans are the favorite to win back the House, I am getting nervous. We need to work harder than ever before if Democrats are g…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

May 1, 2021 at 12:27 AM

Sorry to bother you (I have a quick request)

To stay on track, we need to raise $3,485 from grassroots contributors like you before midnight. Can you give any amount now to bring us closer to our goal?   John, I’m sorry to bother you again on a Friday evening, John, but in just a few hours, we are up against our April fundraising d…

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  Backroads HQ · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 1:15 PM

To recap:

This month, we’ve learned A LOT of things that are making us more motivated (and anxious) than ever.   BACKROADS PAC APRIL DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT Can you rush any amount today? John, Today is the last day of April, which means we have an important deadline comi…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Imagine this (sorry in advance) →

It’s January 3, 2023. Kevin McCarthy is taking the Speaker’s Gavel and swearing in a new Congress with a Republican majority.     BACKROADS PAC is facing our monthly deadline TOMORROW. Can you pitch in any amount to bring us closer to our goal? Bear with me, John. BACKROADS …

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  House Majority Update · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 6:35 PM

For the first time ever, Republicans are winning →

This is not good, John.   NATIONAL REPUBLICANS GAIN DIGITAL FUNDRAISING EDGE OVER DEMOCRATS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER FIGHT BACK This is not good, John. For the first time ever, Republicans are raising more money online than Democrats. For years, digital fund…

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  Special Election Update via BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 11:21 PM

Republicans are trying back Deb Haaland’s seat

Democrats are facing a tough special election in New Mexico to replace Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.   John, Democrats are facing a tough special election in New Mexico to replace Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Republicans are hammering Democrat Melanie Stansbury with six figures worth…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 12:31 AM

I have a personal request

Right now, your contributions will go directly towards research and polling projects that will help Democratic candidates communicate effectively to rural voters in order to expand the map and protect the majority in 2022.     I’m sorry to bother you on a Monday evening, John, b…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 12:31 AM

Personal request

Right now, your contributions will go directly towards research and polling projects that will help Democratic candidates communicate effectively to rural voters in order to expand the map and protect the majority in 2022.     I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday evening, John, b…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 4:51 PM

April →

Next week, we’re up against our monthly fundraising deadline, and right now, we’re falling short of our goal.     , John—Next week, we’re up against our monthly fundraising deadline, and right now, we’re falling short of our goal. Will you pitch in any amount today to su…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Sorry to have to do this to you

We know we talk a lot about how close Democrats are to losing the House majority to Republicans in 2022, but today we want to talk more about what exactly that would mean for our country.   BACKROADS PAC is dedicated to electing Democrats in rural districts. If you support our m…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Our work matters, John

Here at BACKROADS PAC, we believe that we need to compete everywhere. For too long, Democrats have ceded rural districts to Republicans and not put up a fight.   Here at BACKROADS PAC, we believe that we need to compete everywhere. For too long, Democrats have ceded rural distri…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Insurrectionists are more popular than ever

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, and Elise Stefanik are raising millions off of their role in the insurrection   INSURRECTION INSTIGATORS RAISE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN CASH IN Q1 Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, and Elise Stefanik are raising millions off of t…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 8:21 PM

Taking the backroads

The mission to elect Democrats is more important than ever. Republicans are just five seats away from re-taking the majority in 2022, and if they succeed, the progress we’ve worked so hard for over the past several years will come to a halt.   April is about halfway over, John …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 11:48 PM

Wake up call

This year, states are set to redraw Congressional districts across the country based on the results of the 2020 Census.   These numbers are a wake-up call, John. This year, states are set to redraw Congressional districts across the country based on the results of the 2020 Cen…

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