Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 10:54 PM

we can’t lose sight of our goals

Democrats only need to flip 4 seats to take back the House, and NY-19 is one of the top pickup opportunities.   John, I just wanted to send a quick reminder about our April deadline tonight! Even though we wrapped up the first FEC quarter of the year last month, we’re now in a …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 10:17 PM

they just upgraded our race

Everyone agrees: NY-19 is one of the most competitive races in the entire country, and it will help decide the House majority in November.   THE NATIONAL JOURNAL HOTLINE LISTS MARC MOLINARO AS ONE OF THE TOP 5 “MOST VULNERABLE” REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS HEL…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM

filling you in

We have 2 days left to reach our $25,000 goal for the month, but we still have a long way to go.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I hate to interrupt your Sunday, but I just wanted to fill you in on our April goal. We have 2 days left to reach our $25,000 goal for the month, but we stil…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM

I’ll cut the crap:

My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley, is running for Congress… AND he has a huge deadline coming up at the end of the month.   John, I know you get a lot of these emails, so I’ll cut the crap: My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley, is running for Congres…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 6:06 PM

4 reasons

Our April fundraising deadline is just 4 days away, so I thought I’d share 4 reasons why it’s important for us to reach our $25,000 goal.   John, Our April fundraising deadline is just 4 days away, so I thought I’d share 4 reasons why it’s important for us to reach our $25,000…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 10:21 PM

in the long term

It’s crucial that we keep building our grassroots momentum ahead of November.   Hey John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I know the election seems far away right now, but the money we raise today is vital to the success of our campaign in the long term. Because we’re …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Mike Johnson is actually right about this...

While I don’t agree with Mike Johnson on much, he’s actually right about this.   John, do you know what Speaker Mike Johnson said about our district? “This district could very well decide the future.” While I don’t agree with Mike Johnson on much, he’s actually right about thi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 9:28 PM

My opponent is still bankrolled by corporate PACs and party bosses

In the first three months of 2024, Marc Molinaro reported receiving only 76 donations from real people in our district. We received over 1,000.   John, Last week, Marc Molinaro’s most recent FEC report became public, and it just confirms what we’ve already known: Molinaro’s ca…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Happy Earth Day!

Now more than ever, we need to take bold action to protect our planet.   John, Happy Earth Day? Climate change is an existential threat to my kids’ generation and beyond. We’ve seen rising temperatures, dangerous wildfires, poor air quality, and so much more–but elected offic…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 3:06 PM

He thinks we’re dumb!

It’s clear Molinaro doesn’t think much of the people he represents. But you know who does care a hell of a lot about Upstate New Yorkers? My friend and former Senate counsel, Josh Riley.   John, I like to think I’ve got pretty thick skin, but I’m offended. I’m so fired up that …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 10:20 PM

John, did you hear what Marc Molinaro said?

We can flip this seat blue and defeat extremists like Marc Molinaro and Donald Trump.   John, did you hear what Marc Molinaro said? “I support the former president,” Donald Trump. - Marc Molinaro FIGHT BACK Marc Molinaro claims to be a modera…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM

the fourth quarter in a row 🎉

We have momentum right now, but there’s no doubt that Mike Johnson, Elise Stefanik, and all of Marc Molinaro’s GOP allies will continue flooding dark money into his campaign to protect his seat.   John, Did you see the news? Thanks to your support, we just outraised Marc…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 10:17 PM

This isn’t ideal

It's not ideal that we didn’t reach our goal, but there’s still time before our next monthly deadline to make sure we close the gap and get back on track.   John, I have some good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that we didn’t reach our $5,000 goal last night. But …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 9:02 PM

quick update

The election may seem far away right now, but this is exactly the right time to invest in our campaign to ensure we have all the resources we need to flip this seat from red to blue.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s messag…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 10:31 PM

we can’t lose our momentum

November’s election is quickly approaching, and our grassroots team needs all the support we can get to be prepared for whatever Marc Molinaro and the GOP throw our way.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point: our fundraising has been slowing down over the past fe…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Our latest Riley Report

We just closed the books on the first quarter of the Election Year, and we have a lot of great news to share!   Dear John, We just closed the books on the first quarter of the Election Year, and we have a lot of great news to share! Scroll down to read details and see photos f…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 9:41 PM

John, will you endorse Josh today?

Over the last year, Josh has talked to countless voters across the district about his vision for Upstate New York’s future – one where we defend women’s right to make their own healthcare decisions, protect seniors’ right to retire with dignity, and rebuild the Middle Class.   J…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM

One year ago

John, none of this would be possible without supporters like you, so I hope you know how thankful we are.   John, One year ago today, I announced my campaign for Congress in New York’s 19th District! Our campaign has made so much progress over the last year. Before I fill you …

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 9:57 PM

please read immediately

If each and every one of us does our part, this is our shot to build the most significant Democratic Trifecta in history.   John, I need you to know three critical updates. Then, I’m going to ask you to split a $10 gift between the DCCC and Josh Riley before our first April deadline. He…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 9, 2024 at 10:17 PM

This is who’s really bankrolling my opponent’s campaign

It’s clear who Molinaro works for: the special interests and party bosses bankrolling his campaign.   John, Now that we’ve wrapped up the latest FEC fundraising quarter and the release of campaign finance reports is just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to remind y…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Mike Johnson is actually right about this

While I don’t agree with Mike Johnson on much, he’s actually right about this.   John, do you know what Speaker Mike Johnson said about our district? “This district could very well decide the future.” While I don’t agree with Mike Johnson on much, he’s actually right about thi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 10:11 PM

say one thing, do another

In 2022, Marc Molinaro said he wouldn’t restrict abortion rights in Congress. But then he voted to block the Women’s Health Protection Act, and voted to make it harder for women in the military to get reproductive healthcare.   John, Marc Molinaro is a career politician who doe…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 9:05 PM

NY-19 is the most competitive district in Upstate New York

As we head into April, it’s crucial that we keep our momentum and continue building a strong operation for the fight ahead.   Hi John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s Campaign Manager. NY-19 is officially the most competitive district in Upstate New York and one of the most competitive i…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 9:46 PM

We’re not charging anyone $100,000 for lunch

My Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, is bankrolled by corporate PACs, and he votes their way every time.   John, I’m running for Congress to fight for you, not the special interests. That’s why I’m running a completely grassroots campaign and not accepting any money from cor…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Thank you so much

As we head into April, we’re still doing all we can to prepare for November’s toss-up election.   John, Thank you so much for helping us reach our end-of-quarter goal! Our campaign is completely by the people for the people, so your support truly means the world to me. As we…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 11:12 PM

straight to the point:

This is the biggest deadline of our campaign so far, so my team and I are really counting on your support right now.   Hi John, it’s Josh. We’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point. Our first FEC filing deadline of 2024 is only a few hours away, but we still hav…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 3:11 PM

We must flip NY-19 blue

If we want to flip this district and regain the House majority, we must support Josh to ensure he has the resources to run a strong campaign and deliver progress for Upstate New York.   Hi John, it’s Hakeem Jeffries. I’m reaching out today about Josh Riley’s race in NY-19. Before I ex…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 3:46 PM

real quick!!

My friend Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, one of the most competitive races in the country and a must-win to take back the House.   John, They told me I had to make this quick because we’re up against the deadline, so here’s a pitch in 100 words or less (and if …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 9:04 PM

before you log off for the weekend

The next FEC quarterly filing deadline is two days away, and this is the biggest deadline of our campaign so far.   John, I just wanted to send a quick message before you log off for the weekend. Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to outraise Marc Molinaro for the last t…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Upstate New Yorkers have been sold out and looked down on

For too long, everyday people in Upstate New York and across the country have been sold out and looked down on by career politicians who are only in it for themselves.   John, For too long, everyday people in Upstate New York and across the country have been sold out and looked…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 9:46 PM

We must flip NY-19

If we want to flip this district and regain the House majority, we must support Josh to ensure he has the resources to run a strong campaign and deliver progress for Upstate New York.   Hi John, it’s Hakeem Jeffries. I’m reaching out today about Josh Riley’s race in NY-19. Before I ex…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Why your support matters so much

Before I ask you to chip in $5 or more today, I want to take a moment to share five reasons why your support matters so much to us.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately about our end-of-quarter deadline. So, before I ask you to chip in $5 or more today, I want to tak…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Marc and Mike have each other’s backs

Marc and Mike have each other’s backs, not ours. That’s why I’m running to flip NY-19 blue, but I can’t do it without your help.   John, FIRST: Marc Molinaro played a “pivotal role” in electing anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ+ Mike Johnson as Speaker. THEN: Mike Johnson told Marc M…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

March 24, 2024 at 4:06 PM

one week away 📅

This is a big deal, especially for a toss-up race like ours. Everyone will be looking at our numbers closely to decide if our team has what it takes to flip this seat.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. Our first FEC deadline of the year is in a week! Before I expl…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

March 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM

I got a favor to ask...

My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and his end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is just days away.   John, I got a favor to ask you. My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and his end-of-qua…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM

This is some of the weirdest sh*t I’ve ever seen

The Daily Beast just reported that Marc Molinaro has been pretending to be Mary Poppins on social media. (Yes, you read that right.)   You can’t make this stuff up, John... FIGHT BACK The Daily Beast just reported that Marc Molinaro has been pretending to be M…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 10:35 PM

our first FEC deadline of 2024

With Mike Johnson and the GOP doing everything they can to help raise money for Molinaro, we need to continue building on our grassroots momentum to keep up with them and make sure we’re prepared for anything they throw at us.   FEC DEADLINE: 10 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $30,000 …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Molinaro caught on tape supporting abortion ban

John, unlike Marc Molinaro, I believe all women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions, and I will always be an advocate for access to reproductive healthcare.   FIGHT BACK FIRST: Marc Molinaro told voters he wouldn’t restrict abortion rights in …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Molinaro endorsement

He claims to be a moderate, but it couldn’t be more clear where he truly stands: in lockstep with far-right extremists like Donald Trump and Mike Johnson.   Can you believe it, John? In just the last week, Donald Trump: Called the January 6th rioters “patriots.” Proposed dev…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 9:31 PM

he voted to cut taxes for billionaires and big corporations

Molinaro thinks Upstate New Yorkers are too dumb to know or care about what he’s doing in Congress, but the fact is we do know, and we’re ready to vote him out in November.   John, Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than corrupt career politicians who sell us out to special int…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM

I’m going to jump in a lake

Next Saturday, I am participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge here in Ithaca.   John, On Saturday, I am participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge here in Ithaca. A bunch of us across the community will jump in Cayuga Lake (brrrrrr!) to help raise money for th…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 16, 2024 at 3:15 PM

bad news...

I just talked to my team, and I have some bad news and good news.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point: I just talked to my team, and I have some bad news and good news. The bad news is that we didn’t reach our $10,000 goal last night. But the good news is we …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Unlike my opponent’s campaign...

As much as I hate asking, fundraising is very important for our campaign.   John, Did you see my team’s message yesterday? Our fundraising has fallen behind, so we need your help to get back on track. As much as I hate asking, fundraising is very important for our campaign. U…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Mid-Month Donor Drive 🚨

At the end of this month, we face our first FEC filing deadline of 2024 – the most important fundraising deadline of our campaign so far.   MID-MONTH DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $10,000 DEADLINE: 3/15 DONATE John, it’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. We…

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  Al Franken · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 9:17 PM

I’ve been screaming this from the rooftops

I’ve been screaming from the rooftops that my friend Josh Riley’s race in NY-19 is the top race Democrats need to win to take back the House… and finally, folks are catching on.   Guess what John, I was right. I’ve been screaming from the rooftops that my friend Josh Riley’s…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 10:58 PM

we’re not stupid

For too long, everyday people in Upstate New York and across the country have been sold out and looked down on by corrupt career politicians.   John, For too long, everyday people in Upstate New York and across the country have been sold out and looked down on by corrupt career…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 9:03 PM

too extreme

He opposed abortion rights in New York and voted to cut Head Start funding in Congress.   John, I’m running for Congress in NY-19 to defeat Republican Marc Molinaro, but I can’t do it without your help. In a moment, I’ll fill you in on Molinaro’s track record. But before I do…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 10:36 PM

a busy week! 📷

Meeting people is one of my favorite parts of this job, and I’ve been having a great time talking to folks about what matters most to them and how we can work together to accomplish great things.   John, We’ve had a busy week on the campaign trail! HELP US FLIP NY-19 …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 10:47 PM

re: IVF

It’s never been more important for Congress to codify abortion rights into law. But my Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, refuses to do so.   John, Last month, a ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court put reproductive healthcare like in vitro fertilization at risk, affecting c…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 11:04 PM

This is the most competitive district in Upstate New York

At the end of February, new congressional maps were signed into law, making our district the most competitive in Upstate New York and one of the most competitive in the country.   John, It’s official: NY-19 is the most competitive district in Upstate New York. Will you chip i…

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