Tedra · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 9:36 PM

troubling

We’re still seeing a summer slump, and we’re not on track to hit our FEC goal.   John — I’m looking at our ActBlue and I’m seeing a troubling trend. Even though it’s September, we’re still seeing a summer slump, and we’re not on track to hit our FEC goal. Will you contribute no…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 10:29 PM

I’ll be blunt →

You worked too damn hard to take back the House, Senate and White House.   BACKROADS 48-HOUR RAPID GOAL: $10,000 Can you get us back on track by rushing a contribution now to fund our critical programs before the deadline? YES, I CAN GIVE! NO, NOT…

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  One Click Poll · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 5:53 PM

Do you agree with Biden’s mask mandates?

This will only take a second.   Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced a new vaccine mandate that covers 100 million Americans—including federal workers, contractors, and large companies. Now we want to hear from you, John: ONE CLICK POLL: Do you approve of Presi…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 10:33 PM

538: Good news, bad news

We still need to fight harder than ever to protect the Democratic majority that you’ve built over the past four years.   John, Here are BACKROADS, we are paying close attention to the Census results and what redistricting means for our chances of protecting the House majority. …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Kevin McCarthy says we have one shot 😳

Republicans have the advantage in the 2022 midterm elections.   Did you hear the latest from Kevin McCarthy, John? STOP REPUBLICANS Now, normally we agree with Speaker Nancy Pelosi that McCarthy is a “moron,” but we’re afraid he’s right on this one. Republicans have the …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 10:48 PM

you are amazing, John

We’ve worked too hard to stop now.   John, I am so excited to report that thanks to supporters like you, we hit our August goal! Fundraising was challenging this summer, but together you made sure we have the resources to continue our work to support rural Democrats and protec…

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  Tedra, BACKROADS Founder · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Not asking for money (confirm your status) ✓

Confirm your information today so that we can build the strongest grassroots team possible.   John, With the 2022 midterms coming up fast, we want to ensure that we have a strong grassroots team ready to take on any challenge. Today we aren’t asking you for money—instead, we w…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM

[BREAKING] The end of Roe v. Wade

Last night, the Supreme Court took no emergency action to stop SB 8, the most extreme abortion ban in the country, from taking effect. Take action NOW.   BREAKING: ABORTIONS EFFECTIVELY BANNED IN TEXAS AFTER SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO ACT FIGHT BACK NOW → Jo…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:35 PM

let’s get it over with

August has been a tough month.   John, This is my last ask before the August deadline, and I’ll be direct: we are falling short of our goal, and I need you to contribute what you can right now. August has been a tough month. Fundraising is down dramatically and people are feeling overwhe…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:03 AM

I know it’s early ⛅

In the coming weeks, we will have to start making difficult decisions about what programs we can fund and how many rural Democrats we can support.   Sorry to bother you so early, John, but I really need your attention. BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our August fundraising go…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 11:37 PM

tomorrow →

All of the progress we’ve fought so hard for since 2016 will be for nothing.   John, Tomorrow is our August fundraising deadline, and we are falling dramatically short of our goal. If we don’t make up ground, we won’t be able to fund our crucial programs to defend the Democrati…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 7:32 PM

we might not have the resources

August is always a tough month to fundraise.   John, On Tuesday, BACKROADS PAC faces an important deadline. Our August fundraising numbers will be crucial in determining if we have the resources to fund our critical programs to support rural Democrats and maintain the House maj…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM

DeJoy’s devastating delays

The USPS is a lifeline for rural communities and Postmaster Louis DeJoy’s delays could have devastating consequences.   In case you haven’t heard, John: US Postal Service set to slow down certain first-class mail deliveries in October -Reuters The USPS is a lifelin…

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  Important Update · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Yes, DeJoy is still in charge of the USPS

We can't afford DeJoy's failed leadership any longer.   John, With everything going on in the world, it’s possible you haven’t thought about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in a while. But let me tell you, he’s still in charge of the USPS and is more corrupt than EVER. DE…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 10:31 PM

ActBlue numbers have me worried

Democrats running for office need you now more than ever.     John — I’m looking at our ActBlue and I’m seeing a troubling trend. Fundraising this summer has dropped significantly, and we’re not on track to hit our August goal. Will you contribute now to catch up? CONTRI…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Project Lincoln sounding the alarm

Republican politicians are doing everything they can to carry on Donald Trump’s legacy by ignoring science and sacrificing people’s lives to score political points.   John, Florida currently leads the nation in covid hospitalizations. Yet, Fox News is portraying the state’s governor, Ron…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 6:09 PM

AP: “Census data puts target on rural districts”

We are closely studying the redistricting efforts and the impacts they will have on the 2022 elections.   John, The new Census data released last week is giving us some insight into the redistricting fights ahead across the country. With the GOP needing to flip just five seats …

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  Tedra, asking for $26.78 · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 9:15 PM

almost there ➡️

2022 is just 139 days away, and we need to head into the election year ready to compete against Republicans.   John — With just hours to go until our FEC mid-quarter deadline, we just need 17 more people to match our average contribution of $26.78 to hit our goal. Can you rush in a contrib…

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  Tedra Cobb, Founder · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 10:37 PM

this is important, John❗

Democrats will need to go on the offense and flip rural districts to keep the House majority.   John, I’m looking at ActBlue tonight before signing off, and it seems like we’re falling a little short of where we need to be before our FEC mid-quarter deadline this weekend. Can …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Defeat these ghoulish governors ⚠️

Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott are using kids as political pawns in order to score points with Trump and his followers.   John, Donald Trump may be out of office, but Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott are still beholden to him and the MAGA mob—and children are paying the price…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 12:37 PM

we agree with the Lincoln Project →

The Republican party is a threat to our democracy — and we need you to stop them by pitching in what you can today.   STOP THE GOP The folks at the Lincoln Project are right, John. The Republican party is a threat to our democracy — and we need you to stop …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 12:08 PM

the Lincoln Project is right →

Every day Republicans become more unhinged and devoted to Donald Trump. We can’t let them take over the House majority next year.   STOP THE GOP The folks at the Lincoln Project are right, John. The Republican party is a threat to our democracy — and we nee…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

August 8, 2021 at 1:48 PM

I need you to look at this ASAP

Democrats in rural communities are counting on us to ensure that they can run winning campaigns in the toughest districts.   Hi, John. I just took a look at BACKROADS PAC’s ActBlue page and we’re falling short of our weekly contribution goal. See for yourself: I'LL GIVE …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 9:09 PM

small request

Republicans inspired by Donald Trump are now amassing a small dollar army of people who give under $200.   John — In 2018, Democrats took back the House by raising 200% more cash than Republicans. The Democratic money advantage continued in 2020, but now, we’re getting some ter…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM

a new study shows:

ZERO congressional Republicans voted for this transformative plan.   John, Part of BACKROADS PAC’s mission is to cut through the right-wing noise machine that has dominated rural communities, and show voters why Democratic policies actually benefit them. A recent study on the …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 10:21 PM

stop checking your email (but read this one first)

I’m reaching out one more time to ask you to contribute any amount to make sure we hit our July fundraising goal.   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 July fundrais…

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  Fundraising Deadline Alert · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 1:46 PM

midnight 🕛

This summer has been especially hard for fundraising, and we expect August will be difficult too.   John, We’re just hours away from our July deadline, and we are hoping you will rush in a contribution to ensure that we hit our goal. Can you give any amount now? $5 …

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 7:19 PM

stop the spread 🛑

Nearly half of House Republicans refuse to answer questions about whether they are vaccinated.   John, Rural COVID cases have significantly increased for a 4th straight week, and we know that Republican lies are helping the spread. GIVE TO STOP REPUBLICANS Nearly half of H…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Inciting insurrection and defrauding seniors

We are up against a party that is willing to cross any line to get power.   Yesterday, the Daily Beast published an article about how the GOP is stepping up their fundraising scams to con older voters into giving them money—and judging by their record-breaking FEC reports, their…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 8:44 PM

an avalanche

We need to keep up that momentum to protect the progress we’ve worked so hard for.   I know I sound like a broken record, but I honestly don’t know what else to say, John. Republicans are breaking fundraising records and building up a massive war chest to take back the House next year. I…

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  Don't forget: · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Republicans are profiting off insurrection

More than 50 politicians, PACs, and other Trump-supporting groups—including Elise Stefanik—received money from people who have been charged for their role in the insurrection.   John, Today, four Capitol Police Officers are giving emotional testimony in front of the select comm…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 4:35 PM

next weekend →

Republicans are breaking fundraising records and can’t afford to fall short of our goal at such a critical time.   John, BACKROADS PAC is just one week away from our July deadline, and we really need you to contribute anything you can right now. Republicans are breaking fundraising reco…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 11:15 PM

looking at ActBlue

Fundraising this summer has dropped significantly, and we’re not on track to hit our goal.   John — I just took a look at our ActBlue before signing off for the weekend and I see a troubling trend. Fundraising this summer has dropped significantly, and we’re not on track …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 10:36 PM

they caught us

These messages really do make a difference.   John — For the past several election cycles, Democrats have been dominant at online fundraising. It’s how we took back the House in 2018 and put a check on Donald Trump in the second half of his presidency. But now, Republicans have…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Trump is still calling the shots

You can’t get complacent and let the MAGA mob win.   FIGHT BACK John, This January, we saw that Republicans were willing to abandon loyalty to our Constitution and democracy in favor of Donald Trump. Trump has taken over the Republican party but we can stop his extremist f…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 9:45 PM

not great

New reports show that Republicans have ERASED the Democratic party’s fundraising advantage.   It’s no secret that Republicans are becoming more and more extreme every day. Unfortunately, it’s paying off for them, John. New reports show that Republicans have ERASED the Democrati…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 11:46 PM

I’ll be quick

Together we can protect the House majority, defeat extremist Republicans, and continue to make progress on the issues that matter most.   John, This evening I’m looking at ActBlue, and it shows that we are $1,505 short of our weekly goal. Before you start the weekend, will you click here…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Rural America is on Biden’s agenda

While Biden and Democrats in Congress are doing the work to support rural communities, we need to make sure voters know it.   John, Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan and infrastructure package make one thing clear: he’s focused on helping rural Americans. His support for efforts…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM

I don’t want to make you anxious but...

The GOP’s record-breaking fundraising haul shows us that Republicans are engaged and enthusiastic about gaining control of Congress.   John, This morning I read an article that is making me anxious about Democrats’ chances of protecting the House majority: House Rep…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 10:53 PM

don’t miss out

We’re asking you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your thoughts before midnight.   Over the weekend, Tedra launched our July engagement survey to learn more about what motivates Democrats to stay engaged ahead of the midterm elections. We’re hoping to get 37 more resp…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Not asking for money (take our survey)

I want to hear your thoughts on re-engaging grassroots activists as we work to protect the fragile House majority.   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 going …

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 11:12 PM

thank you

I know you get a lot of emails from me, but I wouldn’t be sending them if they didn’t make a difference.   As we wrap up the week, I want to say thank you, John. Grassroots support for BACKROADS PAC has been beyond what I could have hoped for. I know you get a lot of emails, b…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 10:13 PM

one-third

We're leading the fight against extremist Republicans.   I’m sure you are tired of hearing this every two years, John, but it’s true—the 2022 elections will be one of the most important of our lifetimes. Just check out this headline from Vanity Fair this week: TRUMP…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Mitch McConnell admits it 🤯

Rural communities deserve better than Republicans who are only looking out for themselves.   Mitch McConnell just admitted what we all know about Republicans representing rural communities: they aren't looking out for their constituents. Here’s what he told his folks in Kentucky…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 11:30 PM

humbly asking (one last time)

Together, we can defeat Republicans, elect rural Democrats, and protect the majority in 2022 and beyond.   John, I’m reaching out one last time to humbly ask you to contribute any amount right away so we hit our $75,000 FEC goal before midnight. Together, we can defeat Republicans, …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 12:25 PM

change of plans

I saw a headline that stopped me in my tracks:   John, 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 stop…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 10:23 PM

We’re counting on you

BACKROADS PAC is committed to supporting rural Democrats who take on Republicans across the country.   BACKROADS PAC’S FIRST FULL FEC QUARTER ENDS TOMORROW Will you rush a contribution immediately to make sure we hit our goal before the deadline? I’LL GIVE NOW! …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM

You’re not wrong (long but important)

I’ll admit, Congressional Democrats aren’t accomplishing enough.   John, As I monitor our fundraising efforts and talk to Democrats running for office, I see a worrying trend: Democrats are less engaged this year even as the Republican efforts to take back the majority gain mom…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Our first endorsement

I know that Jeff is the candidate who can defeat Jim Jordan and give the people of Ohio’s Fourth Congressional District a voice in Washington.   John, I started BACKROADS PAC because I know first-hand the challenges of running as a Democrat in a rural district, and I want to ma…

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  Senate Update · [email protected]

June 27, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Defeat Grassley

64% of Iowans are ready to vote against Republican Senator Chuck Grassley next year.   64% of Iowans Ready to Replace Chuck Grassley in 2022 Chuck Grassley enabled Trump every step of the way. It’s time to hold him accountable. DEFEAT GRASSLEY Jo…

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