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  David Roth · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 8:48 PM

We just made history in Idaho

And we’re going to do it again in November! John,I’ve got something that will blow your mind.For the first time in FORTY YEARS, there is a Democrat on the ballot in *every single legislative race* up for vote in Idaho this November. …
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Abortion access is in front of SCOTUS again

John,   Nothing’s changed about the Life at Conception Act, the legislation my opponent and 124 other Republicans sponsored that would effectively ban abortion and IVF nationwide.     But there’s another threat to women’s reproductive rights, and this one…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 7:22 PM

This is our only way to protect abortion

John,   Nothing’s changed about the Life at Conception Act, the legislation my opponent and 124 other Republicans sponsored that would effectively ban abortion and IVF nationwide.     But there’s another threat to women’s reproductive rights, and this one…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 10:15 PM

It’s time to get serious about November

John,   We are going to kick off April stronger than ever, but we need to make sure we have the fundraising to do it.   Earlier this month, we set a target of $50,000 – and we’re only $3,000 away from hitting it!   If everyone reading this email chips in …
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Simpson gets an F

John – Recently, the Alliance for Retired Americans released their 2023 Congressional Scorecard for how our representatives vote on issues that impact seniors.   My opponent, Mike Simpson failed on EVERY vote.   In 2023 alone, Simpson voted to:   ❌CUT pro…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM

It’s official! I’m the Democratic nominee.

Here’s my plan to flip this seat. John,   Today was the final filing deadline for Idaho congressional candidates, and as of a few minutes ago it is official – I am the Democratic nominee for this seat!   Now we’ve got to scale up this campaign and get read…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 6:53 PM

We deserve so much better than this

Hey John – I’ll keep this message short because I know we’re all pressed for time.   The filing deadline for campaigns here in Idaho is TOMORROW, and as of now we are still the only Democratic candidate in the running for this seat.   Our extensive work i…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM

What gives me hope

John – When I attended LGBTQ Victory training last month, I had a revelation.   In our conversations, I realized that many of my colleagues in so-called safe-blue-states were facing the same barriers I do as a gay man running in a red state like Idaho. Bu…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 5:57 PM

My grandma Lucile's story

John – Today, for International Women’s Day, I want to tell you about one of the most important women in my life – my grandma, Lucile. My grandma was born in 1917. She was born into a country where women did not have the right t…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Endorsement alert!

John – I am excited to share that our campaign has been endorsed by Richard Stallings, the last Democratic Congressman to represent Idaho’s 2nd district.   Rep. Stallings is an institution in Idaho politics. After serving four terms in Congress during the…
  David Roth · [email protected]
March 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Mike Simpson bragged about supporting an IVF ban

John – There’s a lot going on in the realm of reproductive rights right now, but the most shocking story to emerge in recent weeks is the decision by Alabama’s state supreme court to effectively shut down in vitro fertilization (IVF).   What you may not k…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Oops, they did it AGAIN!

I’m fed up, and I’m going to do something about it. John – This is getting ridiculous.   Republicans in Congress pushed us to the brink of another government shutdown that would have gone into effect on Saturday. But surprise! They reached a deal – just no…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 12:03 AM

I’d like to amend my previous statement.

John,   Some of you may have seen something I posted the other day. I wasn’t trying to be vague, I was honestly struggling to process the news of what happened to Nex Benedict.   So I just posted a simple statement: “No student should be beaten to death …
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 8:40 PM

“Sorry we can’t come to the phone right now”

John – Try to call your Congressman right now there won’t be anyone available to answer the phone.   The House is still on break and we are days away from another government shutdown. If they can’t come up with a deal within 24 hours of coming back to wor…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 9:24 PM

For Nex

Today’s message discusses anti-LGBTQ bigotry and violence against trans youth. Please read with care, and skip this email if you need to. I’m asking everyone to join me in a contribution to The Trevor Project to honor Nex’s memory. Thank you. - David …
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM

The House is OUT

We are days away from a government shutdown, and Congress is on vacation. John – Here we go again!   Republicans in Congress have pushed us to the brink of another government shutdown.   If you feel like we’ve been talking about this for months, you’re not…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Did you hear? We’re getting a billion dollars.

(No thanks to Mike Simpson) John – You may not have heard about this, because the media doesn’t talk about it much, but the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed Congress back when Democrats held the majority earmarked over a BILLION dollars in infras…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Republicans don’t care about the border

All of this is political theater. And I can prove it. John – Last week Republicans killed their own border security bill because their party is so dysfunctional they can’t even whip votes.   But this was NEVER about border security.   Mike Simpson has been…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 9:36 PM

“Because you live in the state of Idaho”

How Idaho’s horrifying total abortion ban is dehumanizing families. John,   They went to the doctor for a routine ultrasound 12 weeks into Jen’s second pregnancy, and immediately knew something was wrong.   A specialist told Jen that the fetus most likely …
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Update: LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho

John, that did not take long.   After I sent yesterday’s email on the worsening legislative attacks on my community, I saw news out of Idaho: our House just passed a bill redefining “gender.”   This legislation would make “gender” a synonym for “sex” and …
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 8:57 PM

The latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights

Hi John,   I’m writing to you from my home in Idaho, which is widely regarded as one of the worst states to live in for LGBTQ+ Americans like me.   As bad as Idaho can be for my community, another Republican-controlled state just proved it can get worse. …
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Headed home from VICTORY!

Hi John,   I’m on my way home after an incredible weekend here at Victory Institute training.   I first want to say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to make this trip possible. The training included important discussions ab…
  David Roth · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Exciting news!

Hi John,   Yesterday I received word that our campaign is once again being recognized by Vote Common Good as one of their 2024 Candidates for Common Good! Candidates for Common Good is a program by VCG to identify candidates wh…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Balancing the scales

John,   Republicans in Congress repeatedly cater to the demands of their most extremist members – and they’re bankrolled by BILLIONS from dark money groups in the process. My own opponent took over a MILLION dollars in dark money in the last election cycl…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 6:13 PM

President Biden is lowering YOUR pharmacy bill

Big Pharma is fighting to roll this back. Here’s how we stop them. The Biden administration just took a MAJOR step to rein in prescription drug prices. But Big Pharma is lobbying hard to keep our pharmacy bills sky high.   We need to make sure the PEOPLE a…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 7:41 PM

WATCH: We delivered your petition to Congress

But the fight to save Social Security is not over. John,   For months now we have repeatedly raised the alarm about Republicans’ not-so-secret plot to slash Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.   Our friends at Social Security Works organized a nationw…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 12:52 AM

SCOTUS just agreed to let women die

Update on the DOJ challenge to the Idaho abortion ban. John – I told you that either the Texas or Idaho abortion law would head to the Supreme Court soon, and here we are.   Earlier this month, SCOTUS agreed to take up the Idaho case in their next session…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM

40 years, and a son’s revenge

There’s something you don’t know about Neil Gorsuch. John,   We need to talk about a sketchy Supreme Court justice, and this time, I don’t mean Clarence Thomas.   I’m talking about Neil Gorsuch – and his mother This has the poten…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM

NEW: Biden administration is lowering drug prices

Big Pharma is fighting to roll this back. Here’s how we stop them. The Biden administration just took a MAJOR step to rein in prescription drug prices. But Big Pharma is lobbying hard to keep our pharmacy bills sky high.   We need to make sure the PEOPLE a…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 12:28 AM

40 years and a son’s revenge

There’s something you don’t know about Neil Gorsuch. John,   We need to talk about a sketchy Supreme Court justice, and this time, I don’t mean Clarence Thomas.   I’m talking about Neil Gorsuch – and his mother This has the poten…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Update - Victory Fund training

We’re getting closer! Hi John,   I want to thank everyone who has already contributed to help me cover the expenses of next month’s Victory Institute campaign bootcamp in Phoenix.   We only need to raise another $817 to FULLY cover the cost of the trainin…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Update: Victory Fund training

We’re getting closer! Hi John,   I want to thank everyone who has already contributed to help me cover the expenses of next month’s Victory Institute campaign bootcamp in Phoenix.   We only need to raise another $1,425 to FULLY cover the cost of the train…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Our path to victory runs through Phoenix

(no seriously!) John,   I have HUGE news: I’ve been accepted to the Victory Institute’s campaign bootcamp in Phoenix next month!   For those who don’t know, Victory Institute / Victory Fund is a pro-choice, pro-equality organization committed to sending L…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM

A HUGE win against Big Pharma

But can we keep it? Read on and add your name. The Biden administration just took a MAJOR step to rein in prescription drug prices. But Big Pharma is lobbying hard to keep our pharmacy bills sky high.   We need to make sure the PEOPLE are heard over lobbyi…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM

SCOTUS agrees: Let women die.

Update on the DOJ challenge to the Idaho abortion ban. John – I told you that either the Texas or Idaho abortion law would head to the Supreme Court soon, and here we are.   Last week SCOTUS agreed to take up the Idaho case in their next session. But their…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Let’s talk about January 6th...2025.

John – I’m worried.   The other day I was down at the DMV, and there was a canvasser there gathering signatures to get No Labels on the presidential ballot in Idaho.   Someone in front of me waved him away, “I’m not signing that, I’m a Republican.”   Unde…
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Abortion update: First Idaho, then Texas

What’s happened and what to do about it. John – A few months ago I wrote to you about a critical abortion case here in Idaho.   After our Republican-controlled state legislature made it a crime for emergency room physicians to perform an abortion, even if …
  David Roth · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Last Day: Tell Congress ‘HANDS OFF’ Social Security

Congress is back in session tomorrow. We need to send a message NOW. The House is back in session this week, and Republicans are about to unleash their secret plan demanding BIG CUTS to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid as a ransom to avoid a governm…
  Team Roth · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 7:55 PM

We can change Idaho next year

John,   Our entire team wants to thank you for your support this year and your continued contributions as we head to the primaries and prepare to replace Mike Simpson next November.   You won’t hear this from most campaigns – on either side of the aisle –…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Answering your biggest questions

A few days ago I asked for your input. Today I’m answering YOUR questions. John – With just a few days left in the year, I wanted to take a moment to answer some of the questions I’ve heard on the campaign trail (and in my inbox!).   Is Mike Simpson really…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Do you have 2 minutes to spare?

I need your input for our end of year survey. It’s short, I promise! John,   Election year is JUST around the corner, but before we bid farewell to 2023, I need your input.   My team and I have put together this brief survey to make sure we’re aligned with…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 5:27 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Stop GOP attacks on Social Security

House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that would let a small batch of lawmakers dismantle Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in closed-door committee meetings, away from public scrutiny.   I’m joining Democrats across the country in dema…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Something that’s been on my mind

(I had to share.) John,   The holiday season is winding down and the new year is just around the corner. Every year comes with change, expected and unexpected. Thinking about the possible changes ahead has me reflecting on another year: 2017.    2017 was a…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Bombshell report from the CDC

Are you impacted? John – I recently spent another round of hours fighting with my insurance company for coverage of my diabetes medication.   I’m used to the dance by now:   Go to the doctor for a sign-off to justify the medication that keeps me alive.   S…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 17, 2023 at 3:57 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Stop Social Security cuts

The GOP is working in secret to gut Social Security. House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that would let a small batch of lawmakers dismantle Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in closed-door committee meetings, away from public scrutiny…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 11:23 PM

Time is running out!

Claim your Roth for Idaho merch before the new year. Hey John!   We’re just two weeks away from 2024 and the ramping up of election season!    I can’t thank you enough for your support. I’ve made it this far thanks to you, and I am not stopping until we fr…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 12:48 AM

What happened to Kate Cox could just as easily happen in Idaho

John,   Texas may be far from Idaho, but we share too much in common when it comes to women’s bodily autonomy.    If you’ve not heard of her, Kate Cox is a 31-year-old mother of two who lives in Dallas, Texas. At her 20-week prenatal appointment, she lear…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 1:28 AM

Just a quick email to catch you up on things.

It’s been a busy week, John! We had back-to-back events for a number of community projects I support here in Idaho Falls. First up was the Idaho Falls Youth Arts Council holiday celebration. This exceptional nonprofit brings th…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 8:51 PM

How to stop the GOP’s Social Security ‘Death Panel’

Add your name to block Congress from gutting Social Security. House Republicans are quietly drafting legislation that would let a small batch of lawmakers dismantle Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in closed-door committee meetings, away from public…
  David Roth · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Project 2025 - What you need to know

Trump allies have a secret new plan that will hurt ALL of us. John,   Between the holidays and all the drama in Congress (George Santos expelled! Kevin McCarthy quits!), you may have missed an important report that’s been circulating for the last couple of…