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  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 10:02 PM

moving in one direction ⬅️

We still have a tough road ahead of us, but there is a path to victory.   John, We’re just 43 days away from the November midterms, and the fight to control the House majority is closer than ever. Experts had written off Democratic chances, but after the Supreme Court overturn…
  BREAKING via Tim Ryan HQ · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Jennifer Lawrence just SLAMMED JD Vance

JD Vance is a huge phony who’s used his Silicon Valley connections and Hollywood fame to try to trick Ohio voters.     Jennifer Lawrence JUST called out JD Vance in Vogue: DEFEAT JD VANCE Jennifer is RIGHT! JD Vance is a huge phony who’s used his Silicon Valle…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 10:15 PM

3-points

The Hill just called it “one of seven races that could determine control of the House.”   John, I have an important update to share with you, and I wanted you to hear it directly from me. The first poll of the general election in NY-19 just came back, and we’re leading extremist anti…
  Tedra · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 11:46 PM

personally asking

The election is just 54 days away, and your support is crucial.   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by BACKROADS PAC, and not authorized by …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 10:36 PM

the Democrat who beat Sarah Palin

We have an opportunity to make history again by keeping Mary Peltola in Congress, but it’s going to take significant grassroots resources.   John, Yesterday, Mary Peltola made history when she was sworn into the House of Representatives. After defying the odds and winning her special …
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Dirty sweatsuits

The “raging lunatic” comment was just one thing Donald Trump said about yours truly at his big MAGA rally in PA.     John, We heard more and more lies from Donald Trump + Dr. Oz at their rally in PA. I mean, Trump literally called me a "raging lunatic" and said I would "bring d…
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 10:46 PM

“Dirty sweatsuits”

The “raging lunatic” comment was just one thing Donald Trump said about yours truly at his big MAGA rally in PA.     John, We heard more and more lies from Donald Trump + Dr. Oz at their rally in PA. I mean, Trump literally called me a "raging lunatic" and said I would "bring d…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 12:16 PM

ICYMI: we have good news!

The odds of Democrats holding onto the House majority are better than ever!   John, ICYMI, the odds of Democrats holding onto the House majority are better than ever! Democrats see the once unthinkable: A narrow path to keeping the House While Democrats acknowled…
  Tedra · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 9:41 PM

the unofficial end of summer

Before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking for your support to ensure we hit our weekly goal.   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday before the holiday weekend, John, but we are less than TEN WEEKS away from Election Day. So before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking f…
  Tedra · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 9:46 PM

my last ask

We have so much to be excited about, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish.   John, I’m writing you a quick note to let you know that we are just $3,450 away from hitting our August goal. Can you pitch in before midnight? I’ll be honest: when this week started, we faced a huge budg…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Why August matters →

Our fundraising is slowing down at the worst time possible.   AUGUST DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT Please contribute any amount now to make sure BACKROADS PAC hits our goal and closes this pivotal month strong. Keep reading for why this is so important. GIVE NOW! …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 11:03 PM

MORE good news

After lagging behind for most of the year, Democrats are AHEAD.   AUGUST DEADLINE: TOMORROW Please contribute any amount now to make sure BACKROADS PAC hits our goal and closes this pivotal month strong. Keep reading for why this is so important. GIVE NOW! …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 11:50 PM

good news!

The path to holding the majority might be narrow, but we know it runs through the backroads.   John, After a series of big wins, the odds of Democrats holding onto the House majority are better than ever! Democrats see the once unthinkable: A narrow path to keepin…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 11:49 PM

Congratulations 🎉

Your support makes this momentum possible, and now we need you to keep it up.   John, Tuesday was a big day for our BACKROADS PAC endorsed candidates in New York! Pat Ryan defeated his extreme Republican opponent in his special election, shocking experts and proving that Democrats hav…
  Pat Ryan · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 10:36 PM

A winning message for 2022

If we can win in this toss-up seat here in upstate New York, we can win across the country.   Hey there, John. Tedra asked me to reach out. My name is Pat Ryan, and I just won a toss-up special election in upstate New York. Will you split a contribution between me and BACKROADS PAC to …
  John Fetterman · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 11:01 PM

A very special note about me + my Friends 🥰

Me and Mandela and Cheri and Val and Tim   Hi John, it’s John Today I’m reaching out with a *very* special message (and no, it’s not about Sheetz or Wawa or my dogs). Instead, it’s about me + my friends. 🥰 Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin, Cheri Beasley in North Carolina, Val Demings in F…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 8:30 PM

so sorry to bother you—

August is a tough time to fundraise, but the money you invest NOW has the greatest impact.   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday, John, but we are only THREE months away from our election. So before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking for your support to make sure we hit ou…
  Tim Ryan [via BACKROADS PAC] · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 3:48 PM

schoolyard bullies

They know Senate control hinges on what happens here in Ohio, so they’ll do whatever it takes to win this race.   I have an urgent update, John: Ron DeSantis will be in Ohio TOMORROW to campaign for JD Vance and rally their right-wing base against us. We’re expecting a barrage of attacks…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 11:46 PM

Rep. Liz Cheney

I don’t agree with Cheney on much, but we do agree that our country should come before any party or any politician.   We must be very clear-eyed about the threat we face and about what is required to defeat it. I have said since January 6, that I will do whatever it tak…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 10:57 PM

FEC goal ahead

Today marks the halfway point of the final full quarter before election day.   John, I’m writing to you today with an urgent request: will you please contribute $10 or more before midnight so we can hit our very important FEC goal? I'LL GIVE! Today marks the hal…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Kansas

The Supreme Court’s decision has voters fired up, even in rural communities.   John, Last week, Kansans overwhelmingly voted AGAINST removing the right to abortion from the state’s constitution—and rural voters were a large part of this important victory. In one rural county …
  Pat Ryan · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 11:18 PM

This special election is a referendum on Roe

While everyday families struggle to put food on the table, extremists are choosing to attack our fundamental values.     Hey John, Tedra asked me to reach out. My name is Pat Ryan, and I’m running for Congress in the August special election to defend Lt. Governor Antonio Delg…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 8:30 PM

i need just a moment of your time

Our July deadline is just hours away, and we need to raise $2,355 to hit our goal.   John, I’m sure you’re getting a lot of emails today, so thank you for taking the time to read this one. Our July deadline is just hours away, and we need to raise $2,355 to hit our goal. Will you chip in…
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 10:01 PM

defying the odds

Poll after poll shows our campaign beating JD Vance.   John, BIG update: FiveThirtyEight just ranked Ohio’s Senate race as a “toss-up.” When I entered this race, experts and political pundits said there was no chance we’d flip Ohio blue and defeat whichever right-wing millionaire extrem…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM

I’m asking you to support Josh Riley

In a year where every seat will count, this is a toss-up district that is a MUST-win for Democrats.   John, I got a favor to ask you. Not for me. For the country. I want you to donate to a campaign. Not mine. Josh Riley’s. And to BACKROADS PAC, too. DONATE …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 11:17 PM

I’m worried

Historically, the midterms are never good for the party that’s in the White House.   John, FiveThirtyEight released some new election predictions and I'm definitely worried. Historically, the midterms are never good for the party that’s in the White House—but thanks to redistr…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 12:16 AM

of course, the Lincoln Project is right

We are going to do everything we can to make sure right-wing extremists don’t take back the House.   John, Every day, the stakes of November’s election become more clear—our rights and our democracy are on the line. The Lincoln Project sums it up perfectly: Here at BACKROADS PAC, w…
  Tedra · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 10:22 PM

personally asking—

Our path to victory is challenging, but I know this grassroots team can make a difference.   John, I will be transparent about why I’m emailing you today: Right now, BACKROADS PAC is 56 contributions short in our important fundraising drive. Before you start your weekend, can y…
  Hear us out · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 11:17 PM

we need you to give now

There’s too much on the line to slow down now.   This week, BACKROADS PAC set a goal to get 250 contributions to protect the House majority. There’s too much on the line to slow down now. Please, contribute ANYTHING you can immediately so we have the resources to sup…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM

538 is right:

Democrats have ignored rural voters for too long, and we’re working to change that.   John, FiveThirtyEight just released some new election predictions and I won’t sugar coat it: I'm worried. Historically, the midterms are never good for the party that’s in the White House—bu…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 10:46 PM

sorry to bother you—

I am getting nervous that grassroots supporters will become less engaged with our movement over the summer.   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday, John, but we are only FOUR months away from our election. So before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking for your support to ma…
  Tedra · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:30 PM

painfully clear (open ASAP)

We literally can’t afford to fall short of any goal.   John, BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our FEC fundraising goal and our deadline is just hours away. To ensure we get back on track, I hope you will contribute $25 or whatever you can immediately. We are now making difficult decis…
  Tedra · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:36 AM

I’m so sorry —

We are making difficult decisions about what programs we can fund this cycle.   Sorry to bother you so early, John, but I really need your attention. BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our FEC fundraising goal, and to ensure we get back on track, I hope you will contribute $10 o…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 9:40 PM

two dollars

Our path to victory will be challenging, but I know this grassroots team can make a difference.   John, I will be totally honest about why I’m emailing you today: Right now, BACKROADS PAC is falling short of our FEC goal and the deadline is TOMORROW. Can you contribute $2 or mo…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 7:41 PM

hope

It's going to take more than a short-term surge of contributions if we’re going to protect abortion rights. Organizing doesn’t happen overnight, and we are already playing catch up.   John, Today, I want to thank everyone for your action in the days since the Supreme Court over…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 11:26 PM

I don’t have all of the answers

Your response gives me so much hope.   John, Today, I want to thank everyone for your action in the days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. ActBlue reported that donors like you gave $6 million through the platform in the hours after the announcement. Your respon…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 2:02 PM

this is a crisis

Make no mistake: this is a crisis and our worst fears coming true.   John, We knew this was coming, yet it’s still shocking. Yesterday, the Republican-controlled Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Make no mistake: this is a crisis and our worst fears coming true. I am angry that gene…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 4:13 PM

pissed off

Make no mistake: this is a crisis and our worst fears coming true.   John, We knew this was coming, yet it’s still shocking. Today, the Republican-controlled Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Make no mistake: this is a crisis and our worst fears coming true. I am angry that generati…
  Tedra · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 11:16 PM

this couldn’t be coming at a worse time:

This is the most crucial time for campaigns.   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday, John, but our June FEC fundraising deadline is rapidly approaching. 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 righ…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Remember:

We need to do everything we can to protect our democracy from GOP traitors   John, Last week the bipartisan commission investigating January 6 held its first public hearing and displayed disturbing new information about the coordinated conspiracy to overthrow our government. O…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 5:16 PM

sickening

Their dishonor will remain.     "There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone. But your dishonor will remain." -Liz Cheney to her fellow Republicans John, Last night, the committee investigating the January 6 insurrection began laying out their findings, …
  Tedra · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 9:11 PM

It's Stacey Abrams' time to win!

Stacey’s work paved the way for Joe Biden, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to win the state. Now it’s her turn.   John, Stacey Abrams won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia, and now we need to do everything we can to make sure she has the resources to defeat Brian Kemp in N…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 10:33 PM

last time

Democrats won’t win in November unless we build a strong foundation now.   John—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 $457 short. Democrats won’t win in November unless we build a s…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 11:30 PM

I’m sorry—

The money you invest now has the greatest impact on these races.   I’m sorry to bother you on a Friday before a holiday weekend, John, but in just four days, we are up against our May fundraising deadline. So before you sign off for the weekend, I’m asking for your support to m…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 2:32 PM

taking the backroads

Here at BACKROADS PAC, we are huge fans of Fetterman and his strategy to engage rural voters   “John Fetterman testing whether Pennsylvania’s backroads can take a progressive Democrat to Washington” -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Last week, John Fetterman won his …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 11:38 PM

Fetterman is taking the backroads

If he’s successful, his campaign will be a model for more Democrats across the country.   “John Fetterman testing whether Pennsylvania’s backroads can take a progressive Democrat to Washington” -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Last week, John Fetterman won his prim…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 12:30 PM

LP: this is only the beginning...

As we continue to mobilize against the Supreme Court's likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it’s important to remember that this is only the beginning for GOP extremists.   John, As we continue to mobilize against the Supreme Court's likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade,…
  BACKROADS PAC · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 11:52 PM

this is only the beginning...

Privacy rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and even access to contraceptives are on the line.   John, As we continue to mobilize against the Supreme Court's likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it’s important to remember that this is only the beginning for GOP extremists. …
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 11:01 PM

everything is on the line

Some experts are saying that the decision would endanger privacy rights.   John, The end of Roe v. Wade is terrifying—and it’s even more terrifying when we see that it is just the beginning of the GOP’s dystopian vision for our country. Some experts are saying that the decisio…
  Tedra Cobb · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 3:49 PM

are you checked out?

If this isn't motivating enough, I don’t know what is   John, I've been in Washington, DC this week, and I’m not going to sugar-coat it: while the news about the end of Roe v. Wade has galvanized our party, a lot of Democrats are very pessimistic about our chance to protect the Democratic…