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  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Not long ago

Friend,   In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split a donation of $5 to Eric Sorensen’s and my campaign ahead of the end-of-month deadline. But first, I hope you’ll give me a moment to update you on all that is going on.   Not that long …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Part of their plan

Hi friend,   Let’s make this clear: Joe Biden won the presidency legitimately. And he’s spent the past year in gridlock created by a hostile Congress run by the far right. But in a Cities 92.9 interview, Eric's opponent Joe McGraw made clear that he belie…
  Mary Peltola · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM

What running in a “tossup” race is like

Friend,   It’s Mary Peltola, proudly serving Alaska in Congress.   I’m always saying that my campaign to keep representing Alaska in Congress is a tossup. Here’s what that really means: I have multiple opponents already running against m…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Drop by Drop

Hi friend,   I’ve always been fascinated with how storms build. It’s not a linear process, but rather an exponential one. Water vapor in the air condenses around particles, like dust, to build a cloud. And the more water there is, the bigger the cloud gro…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
January 15, 2024 at 4:15 PM

We can’t be silent about things that matter

Friend,   Today is not about coming up with the right graphic that says “Happy MLK Day” and posting it for all to see.   Today is a day to begin the work all over again. Every year, we need the marker to remind ourselves that there’s much to celebrate, bu…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM

A deal you can’t beat

Friend,   We looked around at recurring subscriptions to find a good value. Here’s what we found:   It costs $13.99 a month for a premium Youtube subscription.It costs $15.49 a month for a standard Netflix subscription.   But helping re-elect Eric so he c…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Survey: What do you want from this Congress?

Friend,   Today I get to kick off my second session of Congress. It’s a new year, a new Speaker holding the gavel, but unfortunately a lot looks the same as last year.   The GOP has never wanted to solve the problems that are most effective for their own …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Help us without moving your legs or wallet

Friend,   Today I'm reaching out to respectfully ask if you can make a huge contribution — that has nothing to do with money.    I’m simply asking you to click the links in the body of this email. Click Through Here Allow me to br…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
January 3, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Halfway through my first term

Friend,   I want to extend a huge, sincere thank you to everyone who chipped in ahead of our final FEC fundraising deadline of 2023. Halfway through my first term, we needed a big show of strength heading into the election year. And thanks to you, we know…
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM

one last ask before midnight, team:

Friend,   I’m glad I could catch you before we all get ready to watch the ball drop and celebrate the new year. I know we have been in touch quite a bit this week, so I’ll get right to the point.   Tonight at midnight is the final FEC fundraising deadline of my first year…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Critical deadline TONIGHT.

This is it, team.   Eric’s first year in Congress is in the books, which means our FINAL fundraising quarter of 2023 is coming to an end. We’re SO close to reaching our online fundraising goal — we’re roughly $9,228 away from meeting our $50,000 goal in o…
  Mark Pocan · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 10:03 PM

“We can’t have a gay meteorologist at channel 7, Eric.”

Hi friend, Mark Pocan here -- Member of Congress from Wisconsin and Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.   I'm reaching out to ask you to make a $5 donation for my friend and colleague Eric Sorensen before his final FEC deadline of…
  George (Eric's Dad) · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 3:21 PM

My son, Eric Sorensen

Friend,    It’s George Sorensen, Eric’s father.   15 years ago, on the night Barack Obama was first elected president, I sat down with Eric for “the talk.”   Any member of the LGBTQ+ community, and truthfully any parent of a member of the…
  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Reaching out for Eric Sorensen

Hi Friend, it’s Senator Tammy Duckworth.   I have an important request today: I'm asking you to join me in supporting Eric Sorensen's campaign to keep Illinois' 17th Congressional District blue.    I'll explain exactly why your support is…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Daily Kos: IL-17 is "trending to the right”

I'll be direct, team.   In this email, I’m going to ask you to chip in $5 towards our final FEC fundraising deadline of 2023. We just got a concerning update, so I hope you'll let me spell out why your support is so important.   Last week, elections analy…
  Cheri Bustos · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Why your continued support of Eric Sorensen matters

Hi Friend, it’s Cheri Bustos — former Congresswoman in IL-17 who proudly represented this community for a decade.    As my first year since leaving office wraps up, I wanted to reach out about why your continued support for Eric Sorensen …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM

GOP Control means an end to affordable healthcare

Friend, I'm in disbelief.   Donald Trump just announced that if he wins the 2024 Presidential election, he’ll try to take away health care from millions of Americans by repealing the Affordable Care Act. But don’t just take my word for it:  …
  Tom Suozzi (Special Election Alert) · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

In just a few weeks, we’re going to replace George Santos

Hi there, it’s Tom Suozzi. I’m the Democratic nominee in the special election to replace George Santos, and I need just a few moments of your time.    The special election is on February 13, just a few weeks from now! Eric Sorensen and I want to make sure…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 17, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Only a blue Congress can stop this runaway court

Friend,   I was outraged – but sadly not shocked – when this update came across my phone:   Today, almost exactly halfway into my first term in office, I’m doubling down on that commitment.   I want to make sure to hear from as many of you …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM

I want to hear from you, friend

Friend,   Before I launched my last campaign, I made a personal commitment to prioritize the needs of folks in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District and to hear them out directly.    Today, almost exactly halfway into my first term in office, I’m doubling…
  Jacob Fette, Eric Sorensen for Congress · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 7:04 PM

We made the list

Hi there, Jacob here – Eric’s Finance Director.   You haven’t heard from me lately, but I’m reaching out now because tomorrow at midnight marks the halfway point of our final fundraising quarter of 2023.    This is our last major deadline before the March…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Daily Kos: IL-17 is "trending to the right”

I'll be direct, team.   In this email, I’m going to ask you to chip in $5 towards our final FEC fundraising deadline of 2023. We just got a concerning update, so I hope you'll let me spell out why your support is so important.   Last week, elections analy…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Thoughts when I leave DC

Friend,   Sometimes, it’s nice to get away from Washington. To get away from the extreme politics of today, and back to my home district around real people who just want to get to know each other and rally around each other’s challenges.   I was born and …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 7:59 PM

More than a slogan, but a purpose.

Made in America.   That’s not just a slogan, but a purpose, friend.   My Dad and I put up an American flag ahead of the holiday season, and as many of you know, the process is much more successful with determination, brawn, and some patriotic songs. …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Over 1,800 Voters’ Signatures

Friend,   We’re in!   Team Eric has officially submitted its statement of candidacy and over 1,000 petition signatures – waaay more than required - to get Eric on the ballot for re-election!    For the past month and a half, volunteers across the district…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:53 PM

George Santos expelled

BREAKING: George Santos was just expelled from Congress. NY-03 is officially an OPEN seat. It’s one of just six New York districts that Biden won in 2020, but House Democrats lost in 2022. Split an urgent $5 to the NY-03 Special Election Nominee Fund …
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Hoping to touch base with you before our deadline.

I’m glad I caught you, friend.   Tonight marks our November end-of-month fundraising deadline, our second to last deadline of the year and less than four months from our primary.   At the moment, we’re still coming up $2,527 short of our online fundraising goal. Will you …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 9:51 PM

I led the fight to remove a con artist from Congress

Friend,   As a meteorologist, I take our climate science VERY seriously.   So when George Santos, a documented con artist was added to our Space, Science, & Technology Committee, I was on alert.   When this guy had the gall to call renewable energy a …
  Dick Durbin · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Eric Sorensen is counting on us.

Hi Friend, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin here to tell you why I need an ally like Eric Sorensen in Congress.    Legislating isn’t easy, but we manage to get things done in the Senate.  If you contrast that with what’s going on with the House o…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Whatever it takes

Friend, extreme MAGA Republicans are willing to do whatever it takes to stop Democrats from reclaiming the House.    They have already announced their plan to spend record-breaking resources to oust our Frontline majority makers — includi…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM

The “hike for life”

Friend,   At a time when people overwhelmingly want a choice, extremist Republicans in Congress have made denying a woman’s right to her body’s decisions their mission.   Undoing Roe v. Wade was horrific, and with Mike Johnson and our likely Republican op…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Sharing my favorite holiday dessert (HINT: 🎃)

Hi friend,   I hope that you’re about to start a wonderful holiday season surrounded by friends and family. For me, I’m not really in the holiday spirit until my partner Shawn (by far the cook in our house) whips up his pumpkins bars! And I want to share …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 3:25 PM

We made history. We have to do it again.

Friend,   With each of you supporting me in your own way in 2022, we kept Illinois' 17th District blue, and made history for our state and our country.  You helped elect the first meteorologist to Congress in over 50 years. You gave Illinois its first op…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 6:59 PM

My first campaign spending decision

Friend,   I recently received the renewal notice for my campaign’s PO Box, and it reminded me of one of the first big spending decisions I had to make as a first-time candidate back in October of 2021.   Should I rent the PO Box for six months – enough ti…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 2:04 PM

A quick story

Hi there,   The other day I was leaving the grocery store in Moline, and as I made my way to the parking lot I spotted a young worker pushing carts, before he locked eyes with me.   The young man hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to spe…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 1:49 AM

Breaking News: Abortion Access in Ohio

Breaking News: Ohio voters JUST overwhelmingly approved a landmark amendment protecting access to abortion and reproductive healthcare. This is a massive victory, but our ongoing effort to protect and restore abortion rights is not over. Republicans in Co…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 4, 2023 at 2:45 PM

The Speaker of the House is a homophobe. Plain and simple.

Team, I'll never forget my first taste of the ugly, mudslinging that comes along with running for office. We had just won the primary election in IL-17, and got word that some unmarked mailers had made their way to voters’ mailboxes. They contained blatan…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 5:31 PM

We have a new Speaker. Where do we go from here?

Friend, I wanted to reach out personally to say THANK YOU for your support ahead of last month's fundraising deadline. I know you get dozens (if not hundreds!) of emails asking for money, and I want you to know what your investment has made possible: Wit…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Any Halloween plans?

Happy Halloween, team. Any fun plans tonight? It's looking like snow showers might be in store this evening, but if the weather holds up, I’m hoping to spend time passing out candy later. Maybe I’ll meet (and sway) a few voters at my doorstep! Whatever yo…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Razor-thin margins will decide this race

Friend, In my last election, there wasn’t a shortage of dark money groups trying to put their thumb on the scale in our race. In fact, our opponent benefitted from $7.6 million in outside, support PAC support.  Thankfully, our grassroots movement – each o…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Two seats. Two highly competitive races. Two critical voices.

Friend,   In a moment, I'm going to ask you to split a donation between Democrat Will Rollins' and my campaigns for Congress. I hope you'll read the whole message about why I think we need Will in Congress, and if you could donate $5 afterwards, I would b…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM

“But you’re in Illinois...”

Team, we wanted to show you one of the common responses we’ve seen over the past two years while supporting Eric’s re-election in our hypercompetitive district:  It’s challenging: on the one hand, we live in Illinois, a state wi…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Here’s one of the reasons I won in 2022. It might surprise you.

Friend,  I have a special request today -- it's one I don't make very often. I'm asking you to chip in a donation to support College Democrats of Illinois State University.   I want to share a quick story about why your support for ISU Democrats is so imp…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Let’s ensure Illinois remains a sanctuary for those seeking abortion care

MAJOR UPDATE: Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Eric Sorensen in Illinois 17th Congressional District. Donate $5  Hi there,   Planned Parenthood Action Fund just endorsed my re-election campaign!   Since the end of Roe v. Wa…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 9:43 PM

House Speaker Jim Jordan?

Friend,    Where are the reasonable Republicans left in their caucus who’ll stand up to the far right?   From day one, Eric has promised to work with anyone – regardless of party – who is interested in solving the real problems our community faces.   But …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

The GOP’s handpicked challenger just launched.

Team, it's official: The national Republicans’ hand-picked candidate has officially launched their campaign to unseat me. I want to share more about our new opponent, but first it’s important that we send a message of …
  Team Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 8:33 PM

What happened to personal responsibility?

Friend,   Just days after Kevin McCarthy was removed from the Speakership when members of his own party – led by MAGA Matt Gaetz – submitted a motion to vacate, House Republicans are now blaming Democrats like Eric for their failure to govern? Seriously, …
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Attacks on innocent people cannot stand

Friend, I remain horrified by the attacks on innocent men, women, and children in Israel. This feels even more personal because I was honored to be a part of a Congressional delegation to Israel just weeks ago. I fear the reality that some of the people I…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 10:03 AM

please read this, team.

I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together. On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are united and r…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM

I want to hear from you, friend.

Friend, There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t reflect on the honor of having your trust. For decades it was as your meteorologist, looking out for families in bad weather. And now, it’s with the privilege and responsibility as your representative in …