Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Jon Tester is right:

Growing Republican extremism has added increased urgency to our mission.   John, Jon Tester is the only Democrat to hold state-wide office in Montana, so he knows how to win over rural voters. That’s why we must listen to his important warning: "...We don't show up.…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 9:39 PM

open for an alarming memo about 2022 →

This would doom our chances of keeping the House majority!   ALERT: INTERNAL POLL SHOWS REPUBLICANS UP 4 POINTS IN MIDTERM BATTLEGROUNDS FIGHT BACK → John, This is really alarming news: A new internal poll conducted by the DCCC shows that Democrats are LOSI…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:27 PM

I’m being totally transparent

Our path to victory will be challenging, but I know this grassroots team can make a difference.   John, I want to be transparent about why I’m emailing you today. Right now, BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our first FEC goal of 2022. Can you contribute $3 or more before midni…

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  Tedra C. · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 7:59 PM

we’re letting them down

“Many reported believing that their party had mostly given up on campaigning in their parts of the country.”   John, This week, I read an article about the challenges rural Democrats are currently facing and why they feel completely abandoned by our party. “Many reported b…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 1:18 AM

please—

It’s going to take all of us stepping up, but I know it’s possible.   John, I know I send you a lot of emails, but I promise I wouldn’t do it if it weren’t important. The fact is, BACKROADS PAC is entirely funded by folks like you. So, before you start your weekend, would you …

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  We’re · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 8:21 PM

[WATCH] this man can’t be Speaker

This spineless behavior is classic McCarthy.   John, Did you see how Kevin McCarthy responded when asked whether he agreed with the RNC that the violence on January 6 was “legitimate public discourse”? Instead of condemning the insurrection, McCarthy ran away from a reporter! FI…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 6:58 PM

a scary stat

This is serious campaign cash that will fuel Republican efforts to win control of the House.   John, I just read an article about how Republicans are profiting off of their role in the insurrection, and it’s sickening. Members who opposed certifying the election raised $51 mil…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 11:50 PM

Lincoln Project: Unhinged, un-democratic, un-American

That’s why BACKROADS PAC is targeting insurrectionist members in rural districts this year.   John, Once again the Republicans are trying to minimize the events of January 6 and their role in inciting the riot—and the Lincoln Project is calling them out. FIGHT BACK …

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  Tedra · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 7:22 PM

do you know what day it is?

Today is 2/2/22 and in that spirit, this email is two sentences!   John, Today is 2/2/22, and in that spirit, this email is two sentences! Will you please contribute $2, $22 or more today to support BACKROADS PAC’s mission to elect rural Democrats and protect the House majority…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 11:34 PM

we didn’t want to send this email

Missing our goal couldn’t have come at a worse time.   John, This isn’t how we wanted to kick off February, but we fell $1,345 short of reaching our first 2022 goal. Will you chip in $3 or more now to close the gap? Anything you give would make a huge impact. CHIP IN …

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  Tedra C. · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:43 AM

sorry —

We are making difficult decisions about what programs we can fund and how many rural Democrats we can support this year.   Sorry to bother you, John, but I really need a moment of your time. BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our first fundraising goal of 2022, and our deadline…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 2:37 PM

totally transparent

Our path to victory will be challenging.   John, I want to be transparent about why I’m emailing you today: right now, BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our first goal of 2022. Can you contribute $3 or more before midnight to get us back on track? CONTRIBUTE $3 → …

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  Stacey Abrams Update · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 8:32 PM

we can flip Georgia

Will you split a contribution with Stacey Abrams’s campaign right away?   John, Stacey Abrams is officially running for governor in Georgia, and we need to do everything we can to make sure she has the resources to win this race. Will you split a contribution with Stacey Abrams’s campa…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 11:14 PM

I’ll be brief:

We need your support more than ever.   John, I hope this is going to be the shortest email you read today. I’m reaching out to ask you to contribute any amount to make sure we hit our January fundraising goal before the deadline. We need your support more than ever to fuel ou…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 12:35 AM

personally asking

This movement is personal for me.   John, This morning, my team emailed you about our efforts to reach 9,000 contributions before midnight. Right now, we need just 67 more of you to give what you can right away to hit our goal. COUNT ME IN Republicans are growin…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 3:56 PM

will you be the one?

Will you be one of the 85 people who bring us closer to hitting our 9,000 contribution goal?   John, One year ago, our founder, Tedra Cobb, started BACKROADS PAC to support rural Democrats around the country as they take on Republican incumbents. As a former candidate, she know…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 10:51 PM

Trending in the wrong direction

If this trend doesn’t reverse ASAP, November will be a disaster for Democrats.   John, This is not good. In recent polls, more Americans are now identifying with the Republican party, giving the GOP a big advantage over Democrats heading into the midterms. If this trend does…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 12:17 AM

we can’t let them get away with this

These members are hypocrites for voting no but are still taking credit for the dough.   John, Last year, almost every House Republican voted AGAINST the historic infrastructure bill. But now, the same people who voted no are claiming credit for the projects that benefit their d…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 12:34 AM

The latest GOP threats →

members of Congress serving on the committee investigating January 6 should be threatened with jail time.   Newt Gingrich Thinks Members Of The January 6 Committee Should Be Threatened With Jail Time “I think when you have a Republican Congress, this is all going to com…

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  Monday Survey · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Should members of Congress trade stocks?

We look forward to seeing what you think!   John—Right now, a push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is gaining momentum. Today we want to hear from you:  DO YOU BELIEVE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TRADE STOCKS? YES NO …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Project Lincoln knows the truth →

Republicans know their policies are unpopular and they can only win through voter suppression.   John, This week, Republicans in the Senate blocked efforts to protect voting rights—and our friends at the Lincoln Project know exactly why: FIGHT BACK Republica…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 11:20 PM

We can not give up on voting rights

We need to show that there is immense grassroots support for the protection and expansion of voting rights.   John, I am incredibly disappointed and angry that the Voting Rights Act was blocked in the Senate this week. Every day, we see headlines proving just how desperately we…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 12:01 AM

one year later (need your input)

How do you think Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are doing?   John, One year ago today was President Joe Biden’s Inauguration, and the day that Donald Trump finally left office after four long years of chaos and corruption. Thanks to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala …

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  BACKROADS PAC (1) · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 12:32 AM

ICYMI →

We wanted to make sure you saw Tedra’s note celebrating the first anniversary of BACKROADS PAC.   John—We wanted to make sure you saw Tedra’s note celebrating the first anniversary of BACKROADS PAC. Your support is essential to our mission, so please consider contributing $1 or mor…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 10:20 PM

one year 🥳

Thanks to your support over the past year, we have made exciting inroads towards our mission.   BACKROADS PAC TURNS 1 TODAY! Pitch in $1 or more to celebrate our first anniversary. I’LL GIVE $1 I’LL GIVE MORE! John, One year ago today…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 12:02 AM

the midterms will be all about this →

Republicans are growing more extreme by the day.   The 2022 midterms will be all about Jan. 6: Democrats can win if they fight Trump's Big Lie "The insurrection is a wedge issue pitting moderates against the far-right. Democrats should not hesitate to use it." -Salon …

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Lincoln Project is right about this:

If Democrats don’t act now, we won’t be able to stop Donald Trump from taking back the White House in 2024.   John, The Lincoln Project is putting out a salient warning: January 6 was just the beginning of the Republicans' extremism. If Democrats don’t act now, we won’t be abl…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 9:26 PM

I’m really angry

Every day since the deadly mob stormed the Capitol, the GOP has become more extreme, more anti-democratic, and more likely to take back Congress this November.   John, Today is the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on our Capitol — and our democracy. It’s certainly an emotional da…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 12:17 AM

they profited off insurrection 👀

Election objectors are among the GOP’s highest fundraisers.   John, Ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, a non-partisan campaign finance watchdog just shared how much campaign cash insurrectionist members of Congress have made since that dark day for o…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 12:47 AM

open before the ball drops

We literally can’t afford to fall short of our goal.   Sorry to bother you on New Year's Eve, John, but I really need a moment of your time. BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our 2021 fundraising goal, and our FEC deadline is just hours away. To ensure we hit our goal, I hope y…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Wild deadline at midnight

Susan has a major FEC deadline at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, and she needs your support.   On December 31, federal candidates have their final 2021 FEC fundraising deadline. That’s why this week, we are highlighting some of our endorsed candidates and hoping you will ensure they reach their FEC go…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Let me be honest:

Our path to victory will be challenging, but I know this grassroots team can make a difference.   John, I’ll be transparent about why I’m emailing you today: The holidays are the hardest time to fundraise, and right now, BACKROADS PAC is still falling short of our 2021 goal. Ca…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Jackie’s within striking distance

Flipping this seat blue will be critical in protecting our House Democratic Majority next year.   On December 31, federal candidates have their final 2021 FEC fundraising deadline. That’s why this week, we are highlighting some of our endorsed candidates and hoping you will ensure they rea…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Meet Josh

Flipping this seat blue will be critical in protecting our House Democratic Majority next year.   On December 31, federal candidates have their final 2021 FEC fundraising deadline. That’s why this week, we are highlighting some of our endorsed candidates and hoping you will ensure they rea…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 8:03 PM

how was it?

The holidays are a time where a lot of us have discussions about politics and learn some family members have some views we might not agree with.   John, As 2021 comes to a close I want to know: What did you talk about with your family over the holidays? The holidays are a time…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 5:05 PM

before you go →

we can’t afford to fall short of our goal at such a critical time.   John, BACKROADS PAC is just days away from our final 2021 FEC deadline, and before you sign off for the holidays, we really need you to contribute anything you can right now. Republicans are breaking fundraising record…

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  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 12:35 AM

What do you want to see?

Please share your thoughts on what you want to see Democrats tackle in 2022.   John, As 2021 finally comes to a close, we wanted to get your thoughts on what you want to see from Democrats in 2022. TAKE OUR ONE-QUESTION SURVEY → What do you want to see from Democr…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 12:31 AM

Todd Akin effect

I’m never giving up, and I hope you aren’t either.   Remember in 2012, when Missouri Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin said in an interview that women rarely got pregnant from “legitimate rape”? That year, his extreme views sank his chances, and Democrat Claire McCaskill went from be…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 10:32 PM

average

The coming weeks are massively important for BACKROADS and our mission.   John, I’m looking at ActBlue before the weekend, and it seems like we’re falling a little short of where we need to be. Can you match our average contribution of $26.78 to ensure we hit our 2021 goal? …

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  Tedra · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 11:57 PM

are we going to stop this →

Donald Trump has a path back to the White House in 2024.   Hillary Clinton predicts Trump will run for president in 2024 and says a win by him 'could be the end of our democracy' STOP TRUMP John, Donald Trump has a path back to the White House in…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 11:07 PM

personally asking:

our mid-month deadline is just hours away.   Sorry to bother you, John, but I really need a moment of your time. BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our 2021 fundraising goal, and our mid-month deadline is just hours away. To ensure we get back on track, I hope you will contribute whatever…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 3:04 PM

if everyone who opens this email...

gives even $3, we will exceed our goal.   John, I want to be transparent about why I’m emailing you today. The holidays are the hardest time to fundraise, and right now, BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our 2021 goal. Can you contribute $3 or more before midnight to get us bac…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 11:14 PM

Democrats deliver ✅

Democrats can’t hold the House majority in 2022 if they ignore rural voters.   John, I’ve been saying for a long time that in order to win rural voters, Democrats had to deliver results, and that’s exactly what they are doing now. In 2021, Joe Biden and Democrats have deliver…

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  BACKROADS Survey · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 4:25 PM

respond before midnight: how optimistic are you about 2022?

on a scale of 1 to 10:   RESPOND BEFORE MIDNIGHT! ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, HOW OPTIMISTIC ARE YOU THAT DEMOCRATS WILL HOLD THE HOUSE IN 2022? 10 is very optimistic, 1 is very pessimistic. 10 9 8 7 6 5 …

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  Sunday Survey · [email protected]

December 12, 2021 at 3:23 PM

how optimistic are you about 2022?

on a scale of 1 to 10:   ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, HOW OPTIMISTIC ARE YOU THAT DEMOCRATS WILL HOLD THE HOUSE IN 2022? 10 is very optimistic, 1 is very pessimistic. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 …

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 11:23 PM

a longer email (let me explain)

These numbers give me reason to believe that with your support, we can defy the odds and keep the House blue.   Voters who think Trump won are the most enthusiastic to vote in 2022 CNN, 12/10/21 CNN just reported some interesting poll results, John. Let me…

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  What · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 10:32 PM

practice?

Donald Trump and his allies are already working to steal the 2024 election.   TRUMP’S NEXT COUP HAS ALREADY BEGUN January 6 was practice. Donald Trump’s GOP is much better positioned to subvert the next election. The Atlantic, 12/6/21 This week, The Atlanti…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 11:31 PM

you need to see this →

The Donald Trump 2024 playbook is plain to see.   John, Donald Trump has a path back to the White House in 2024, and he’s already laying the groundwork to make it happen. STOP TRUMP Step 1: Help Republicans retake the House and Senate by supporting loyal candida…

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  Tedra · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Stacey Abrams needs you now

Stacey’s work paved the way for Joe Biden, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to win the state. Now it’s her turn.   John, Last week, Stacey Abrams announced she’s running for governor in Georgia, and we need to do everything we can to make sure she has the resources to win this race and d…

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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Stacey Abrams needs you

Republicans in Georgia are doing everything they can to suppress the vote.   John, This week, Stacey Abrams announced she’s running for governor in Georgia, and we need to do everything we can to make sure she has the resources to win this race and defeat Brian Kemp. Will you make a sp…

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