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  Al Franken · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

look at this gif!

Josh’s race is one of the most competitive in the entire country, and national Democrats just named it one of the top flip opportunities we need to win to take back the House.   John, They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but how about a gif? That’s like a hundred pictur…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Mike Johnson “owes” Marc Molinaro

You read that right, John. Marc Molinaro fought so hard for Mike Johnson to become Speaker of the House that Johnson told Molinaro he “owes” him for it.   “I owe you, bro,” Johnson recalled telling Molinaro, as a thanks for supporting him in his race for speaker. - Poli…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM

as we head into March

I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for helping us reach our February fundraising goal!   Hi John, it’s Josh. I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for helping us reach our February fundraising goal! With the election getting closer, it’s becoming…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Mike Johnson finally made a good point

Our district is the most competitive district in Upstate New York, and it’s one of the most competitive and high-stakes races in the entire country.   “This district could very well decide the future.” John, that’s what Mike Johnson said when he was in Binghamton raising money …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 11:55 PM

new maps

I’m writing with an update on the never-ending saga that is redistricting here in New York. Below, I’ll give you background on how we got here, what’s happening now, and what’s ahead for us.   Dear John, I’m writing with an update on the never-ending saga that is redistricting…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Will you join our grassroots team?

While Josh’s Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, is bankrolled by corporate PACs and party bosses, our campaign is relying on everyday folks like you to help fuel our campaign.   John, Hi, it’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. While Josh’s Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, i…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 10:45 PM

he called legal abortion “an American holocaust”

Molinaro led the effort to make Mike Johnson the Speaker of the House–even though Johnson tried to overturn an election, kill Social Security, and criminalize abortion.   HELP US FLIP NY-19 FIRST: Marc Molinaro said we “don’t give a sh*t” who the Speaker is, and w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Here’s the deal, John.

Flipping NY-19 is a must win if we want any chance of taking back the House in November.   Here’s the deal, John. We’re running in one of the most competitive districts in the country. In a moment, I’ll fill you in on what experts have said about our race. But before I do, I …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 5:10 PM

sorry

This week, we’re getting ready for our next monthly fundraising deadline, and my team told me we’re not on track to reach our goal.   John, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, but this is important. This week, we’re getting ready for our next monthly fundraising deadline, and my…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 6:03 PM

In case you missed the news...

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…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 10:30 PM

re: the special election

It’s clear: New Yorkers are ready for a change in Congress.   John, Did you see the special election results earlier this month? Democrats are building momentum in New York, and we need your help to keep it going. CHIP IN Democrat Tom Suozzi won big in a high-s…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 12:10 AM

While Marc and Mike were here

Upstate New Yorkers want a leader in Congress who will fight for them, not the special interests and party bosses.   John, Earlier today, Speaker Mike Johnson came to Binghamton to raise money for my Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro. While Marc and Mike were here pushing th…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM

Mike Johnson is coming to NY tomorrow

Mike Johnson is rewarding Marc Molinaro for his loyalty by coming to New York and holding yet another fundraiser to help flood his campaign with even more dark money.   John, Speaker Mike Johnson is coming to New York tomorrow to raise money for Marc Molinaro. FIGHT BACK…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Marc Molinaro’s “emergency fund”

He knows our grassroots team has outraised him for the last three fundraising quarters, so he announced an “emergency fund” to funnel even more money into his campaign.   Did you see this, John? SUPPORT JOSH Marc Molinaro is sounding the alarm. He knows our gr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 11:30 PM

note for John

My Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, has worked with Elise Stefanik, Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan, Speaker Mike Johnson, and countless other MAGA extremists to prioritize the GOP’s agenda instead of working to deliver results for Upstate NY.   CHIP IN     Paid…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 2:29 PM

if you do one thing today

Josh’s race is one of the most competitive in the entire country, and national Democrats just named it one of the top flip opportunities we need to win to take back the House.   John, They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but how about a gif? That’s like a hundred pictur…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM

only 35 people?!?

Molinaro’s campaign is bankrolled by corporate PACs and party bosses–not real people   John, Marc Molinaro’s most recent FEC fundraising report became public a few weeks ago, and it proves what we’ve already known: Molinaro’s campaign is bankrolled by corporate PACs and party b…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 11:02 PM

We can’t do it without your support!!

John, there’s still so much left to do before November, but we can’t do any of it without your support.   John, This team is working hard to flip NY-19 from red to blue. But we can’t do it without your support. Will you chip in any amount today to help support our team? …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Upstate NY is ignored by people in power

He sells us out to the Corporate PACs that fund his campaign, all to keep his political career going at our expense.   “Upstate NY feels acutely ignored by those in power.” - Marc Molinaro John, I agree. Upstate New York is ignored by people in power, especi…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM

we can’t fall behind this early

We’re running in one of the most competitive districts in the entire country, and Republicans will do whatever it takes to protect my opponent.   Hi John, it’s Josh. We’re already halfway through the first fundraising quarter of the year, but my team just told me our fundraisin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 3:03 PM

careless and ineffective leaders

Upstate New York deserves better than careless, ineffective leaders like Marc Molinaro. I’m running for Congress to defeat him, but I need your help to get there.   John, So much is at stake in November’s toss-up election, so we’re getting to work early on to ensure our campaig…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 8:15 PM

ironic

It should go without saying, but I would never support someone for Speaker who wants to criminalize abortion, criminalize same-sex marriage, and destroy Social Security.   John, Did you hear? Speaker Mike Johnson is coming HERE to raise money for Marc Molinaro next week! …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 9:56 PM

This Valentine’s Day

More than anything, I want my family to live in a world where everyone is safe and treated with respect.   John, Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, I’m celebrating with my wife and our two sons, and I’m reminded of why I’m running for Congress. More than anything, I want my family …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Molinaro’s “emergency fund”

He knows our grassroots team has outraised him for the last three fundraising quarters, so he announced an “emergency fund” to funnel even more money into his campaign.   Did you see this, John? SUPPORT JOSH Marc Molinaro is sounding the alarm. He knows our gr…
  Tom Suozzi · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 5:16 PM

NEW POLLING: NY-03 race is still in the margin of error with just 1 day to go

we need your help to win   John, we’ve always known this race was going to be close, but new polls are showing us it really will come down to the wire. Two new polls just showed this race within the margin of error, with enough undecided voters to swing the race in either direction! W…
  Tom Suozzi · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 5:21 PM

The nation is watching NY-03

and I need your help   Hi John, it’s Tom Suozzi. Josh Riley asked me to reach out with an important message. I’m writing to ask for your support so we can win the NY-03 special election in just 3 days. I really need everyone reading this to chip in $10 right away. Let me explain why. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Why this is so important

This is one of the most competitive districts in the entire country. And because our race is so important and competitive, it also means that it’ll be very expensive.   John, I know our campaign sends a lot of emails, so before I ask you to chip in, I wanted to take a moment t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 9:12 PM

only 35 people?!

Molinaro’s campaign is bankrolled by corporate PACs and party bosses–not real people   John, Marc Molinaro’s most recent FEC fundraising report became public last week, and it proves what we’ve already known: Molinaro’s campaign is bankrolled by corporate PACs and party bosses–…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 11:50 PM

a note for John

My Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro, has worked with Elise Stefanik, Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan, Speaker Mike Johnson, and countless other MAGA extremists to prioritize the GOP’s agenda instead of working to deliver results for Upstate NY.   CHIP IN     Paid…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 10:29 PM

John, I have good news and bad news

With the race heating up, corporate PACs and GOP megadonors are flooding Molinaro’s campaign with even more money to help protect him, so we need to keep building our momentum to flip this district.   I have some good news and bad news to share with you, John. The good news is …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Thanks for your support!

Our campaign has been gaining momentum, and with the election year here, we need to be prepared for anything that comes our way.   John, I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for helping us reach our first monthly fundraising goal for 2024! Our campaign has been …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 12:17 AM

John, I’ll make this quick

We’re a few hours away from our first monthly fundraising deadline of 2024, but we still haven’t reached our $10,000 goal.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll make this quick. We’re a few hours away from our first monthly fundraising deadline of 2024, b…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 9:14 PM

re: yesterday’s news

We have been named one of the DCCC’s Red to Blue campaigns, which means our district is one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats in 2024.   You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in New York and across the country. We’re counting on supporters like yo…
  Leader Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM

I need your help

I’m excited to share that Josh Riley’s race in NY-19 has been identified as one of our best opportunities to win back the House in 2024.   John, It’s Hakeem Jeffries. I’m excited to share that Josh Riley’s race in NY-19 has been identified as one of our best opportunities to win back the …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 28, 2024 at 5:42 PM

I’m sorry to bother you on a Sunday

Now that we’re in 2024, the stakes are higher than ever, so it’s critically important for us to keep up our momentum throughout the year.   You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in New York and across the country. We’re counting on supporters like you to joi…
  Tom Suozzi (Poll Update) · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 4:12 PM

NEW POLL: This race is in the margin of error

and I need your help now more than ever   John, a new poll just came out that shows the NY-03 special election within the margin of error! We knew this race was going to come down to the wire, and new polling proves just that. With a race in the margin of error and enough undecided vo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Stefanik is too extreme

Stefanik refused to say whether she’d certify the 2024 election results if Joe Biden won, and she even called January 6 inmates “hostages.”   You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in New York and across the country. We’re counting on supporters like you to jo…
  Josh Riley for Congress · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM

📎 NY-19 State of the Race Memo

Now that we’re into the election year, we wanted to give you an update on our toss-up race to flip New York’s 19th District.   Below is an important NY-19 State of the Race Memo for supporters like you. If you don’t have time to read it right now, we hope you’ll consider…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Upstate New York is ignored by people in power

He sells us out to the Corporate PACs that fund his campaign, all to keep his political career going at our expense.   “Upstate NY feels acutely ignored by those in power.” - Marc Molinaro John, I agree. Upstate New York is ignored by people in power, especi…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM

For the third quarter in a row...

Now that we’re in the election year, the race is heating up, and the GOP will do whatever it takes to protect Molinaro.   John – because of supporters like you, we’ve outraised Marc Molinaro for the third fundraising quarter in a row! Will you help us keep up our grassroots…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 8:45 PM

a post-Roe world

I’ll make this crystal clear: women’s healthcare decisions are just that – women’s decisions, nobody else’s, and certainly not Marc Molinaro’s.   John, Fifty-one years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that women have a right to make their own healthcare decisi…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Today is Josh’s birthday! 🎉

Supporters like you are a critical part of our grassroots campaign, and we know it would mean so much to Josh if you signed his birthday card.   John, Today is a very special day for Team Riley – it’s Josh’s birthday! Will you take a moment to sign Josh’s card? Supporte…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM

ready to finish the job this year!

Every day from now until November, our team will be doing all we can to flip this seat from red to blue.   John, It’s official – we’re in the election year! BECOME A 2024 FOUNDING DONOR Despite everything that was thrown at us in 2022 – including millions of dol…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 10:48 PM

careless and ineffective

Upstate New York deserves better than careless, ineffective leaders like Marc Molinaro. I’m running for Congress to defeat him, but I need your help to get there.   John, So much is at stake in November’s toss-up election, so we’re getting to work early on to ensure our campaig…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM

📎 2024 Strategy Survey (attached)

Now that 2024 is here, we’re reevaluating our strategy for the busy year ahead of us to ensure we run a successful campaign.   John, I know we send a lot of fundraising emails, but this one isn’t! Today, I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll take our 2024 Campaign Strategy Survey. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 11:15 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 $5,000 goal last night. But the good news is we s…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:20 PM

just checked ActBlue

While our fundraising has been improving, today has been slow, and we’re still not on track to where we should be at this point in the month.   John, I just checked ActBlue and wanted to send you a quick update on our mid-month goal. While our fundraising has been improving, …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Sorry to bother you on a Saturday

Now that we’re in the election year, the stakes are higher than ever.   John, Sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but I just wanted to explain a bit more about why our mid-month goal is so important. Now that we’re in the election year, the stakes are higher than ever. We’re no…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:51 PM

not on track

Our campaign made a lot of progress in 2023, but we still have a lot more work left to do in 2024.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. We’re almost halfway through the first month of the year, but we’re not on track to hit our monthly goal. So, we’re setting a mid-…
  Tom Suozzi · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Why Josh Riley asked me to reach out

we need to replace George Santos with a true leader   John, It’s Tom Suozzi. Josh Riley asked me to reach out to you about the critical special election to replace George Santos on February 13. Here’s why–this election is critical not just to my community in Nassau and Queens, but to …