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  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Newport

[[link removed]] John — Yesterday, I held a town hall in Newport. Over 100 of you joined us to share your stories, thoughts, and concerns. I share many of them. Trump’s cruel budget bill cuts food assistance and Medicaid…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM

I’m fighting their billionaire-first agenda with everything I've got.

[[link removed]] John, I got into politics to alleviate suffering. This GOP budget bill will only make working Americans suffer, and the rich even richer. I'm going to fight it with everything I've got. House Republic…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Sending a message

[[link removed]] Get this, John: Republicans just passed their bill to cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans while kicking millions of people off of Medicaid, slashing Medicare, and gutting food assistance programs — but …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Got a second?

[[link removed]] John — Sorry to bother you over the holiday weekend, but I wouldn't reach out if it wasn't important. I promise to make this quick: My team is telling me we're behind on our fundraising. Like, way behind …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM

This moment needs to be remembered

[[link removed]] John, Before being elected as Vermont’s Congresswoman, I was a middle school history teacher. I know there is an urgent need to document this moment in our country’s history. Our awareness of what’s g…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM

A personal request

[[link removed]] Hi John, it’s Becca. I have a personal request: Before you log off for the long weekend, can you pitch in $10 or any amount to my campaign? Here’s the best link to donate: [link removed] [[link removed]] …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM

There is still time to fight.

[[link removed]] John,Earlier this morning, while most Americans were asleep, Republicans passed their budget. It is the largest transfer of wealth in history from working families to the top 1%, in an economy already ri…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
May 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM

worried

[[link removed]] John, we’re falling behind on our fundraising, and folks aren’t donating to these emails like they used to. Honestly, we’re worried. We’re worried because online grassroots donations are what keep our tea…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
May 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Trump’s ego is costing Americans millions

[[link removed]] John, tell me why in a country where this is our reality: [link removed] [[link removed]] CBS News Our President is proposing we spend our resources on this: [link removed] [[link removed]] The Washing…
  Bonnie Watson Coleman · [email protected]
May 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM

ICYMI: Trump wants to throw us in jail

[[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] John, the Trump administration is threatening to arrest me for exercising my legal right as a Member of Congress to inspect an immigration detention facility! Their ine…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Need your eyes on this graph 👀

[[link removed]] Take a look at this chart, John: [link removed] [[link removed]] You read that correctly. Elon Musk spent nearly $300 million supporting Republicans last year — but he didn’t stop there. In Wisconsin, he…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Disturbing

[[link removed]] John — Do you know what our President said? [link removed] [[link removed]] In an interview, Donald Trump said he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold the Constitution. And now, nine days later, Republicans…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM

This isn’t business as usual

[[link removed]] We’ll get straight to the point, John: Our fundraising has fallen off recently. While it’s normal for fundraising to slow down during times like this, considering we’re just a few months removed from a c…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM

My rule of thumb

[[link removed]] Ever since I got to Congress, John, I’ve set a rule of thumb for myself: As soon as I stop being me, I’m out. I don’t let myself go down the slippery slope of letting the ends justify the means. I believe…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Asking for just $1

[[link removed]] Things are tough right now, John. Trust me, I get it. Prices are still too high. Republicans are coming for our health care and Social Security to deliver a massive tax break to billionaires. People are …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM

When enough of us say no

[[link removed]] How is this all going to end? When are we going to get ourselves out of this mess? A lot of people keep asking me that, John, My answer to them is pretty simple: This will all end when enough of us say no.…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Less talking, more listening

[[link removed]] John, Listening first and talking second — that’s how Democrats should be showing up in this moment. Becca knows it’s important to not just show up and speak out, but to listen and let her constituents gu…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM

My last email of the month

[[link removed]] John, if I’m being honest, I wish I didn’t have to email you to ask for donations. It’s one of my least favorite parts of my job, but unfortunately, elections typically come down to who has the most money …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM

A total violation of the Constitution

[[link removed]] Hey John, it’s Becca. Breaking news: My team just got word that Mohsen Mahdawi — a Vermont resident who was wrongfully arrested by ICE agents — has been released on bail. Today’s news shows us what we ca…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM

This has been bugging me

[[link removed]] John, Something’s been bugging me, so I want to get this off my chest. There’s been a lot of talk about how Democrats should focus on the economy instead of how folks are being illegally detained and …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Our country will be safer if Hegseth resigns

[[link removed]] John, it’s undeniable: Pete Hegseth has got to go. In another shocking breach of national security, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has leaked military intel in a Signal group chat, this time on his pers…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM

5 reasons, 5 days, $5

[[link removed]] John — our first end-of-month fundraising deadline of the new quarter is just five days away. We have five reasons why your support is so important right now, but if you’re ready to chip in, please click h…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM

400 of you joined me

[[link removed]] John — Last week, I held a town hall in Bellows Falls. [link removed] [[link removed]] With a population of just under three thousand people, Bellows Falls isn't the type of place that representatives in…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Here’s the truth, John...

[[link removed]] Here’s the truth, John: I wish I didn’t have to ask for money in emails like these. It’s honestly one of my least favorite parts of the job. Unfortunately, elections often come down to who has the mos…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Pesky emails

[[link removed]] Hey John, we know these emails can get annoying. Our inboxes are getting crowded, too — so trust us when we say we understand how frustrating the constant stream of emails can be. But we’re reaching out to…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM

This is just cruel

[[link removed]] John, Winters get cold in Vermont. Everyone knows that — even Donald Trump. That’s why it should be a no-brainer to ensure people can afford to keep themselves warm. But the Trump administration recently…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Republicans are lying about Social Security

[[link removed]] John — Do not believe Republicans when they tell you they won’t cut Social Security. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised voters he wouldn’t touch Social Security. But less than 100 days into his…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM

We are not a land of kings or oligarchs

[[link removed]] John, we are not — nor have we ever been — a land of kings. And the founding of our nation was a unique one because of it. Our founding fathers were determined to be a land by the people, for the people.…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM

How are you feeling, John?

[[link removed]] John, Last weekend, millions of people in the United States and across the globe took to the streets to say "no" to this administration. I was proud to attend one of these protests myself in Brattleboro …
  Team Becca · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM

The Transgender Health Care Access Act

[[link removed]] John, This month, I introduced the Transgender Health Care Access Act — a bill that would expand access to life-saving health care and fund programs that train health care providers in providing gender-a…
  Emily Randall · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Clearly and honestly

[[link removed]] John, I’m asking you to split a donation of any amount between my campaign and my friend, Congresswoman Becca Balint. [[link removed]] Becca is fiercely focused on defending our democracy from Trump, Elon…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Emily Randall and I

[[link removed]] John, I don’t have to tell you the urgency of this moment. It calls for fresh, bold, courageous leadership. That’s why I’m so proud to fight alongside my new colleague in Congress, Emily Randall. Since h…
  Chris Pappas · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM

I’m running for Senate

[[link removed]] John, I'm Congressman Chris Pappas, and Becca said I could reach out with some big news: I’m officially running to be New Hampshire’s next U.S. Senator. I’m going to share more about why I’m in this race…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM

I’m tired and a little hoarse, but I cannot stay silent.

[[link removed]] John, it's Cory. Yesterday, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM

This will take just a second

[[link removed]] Hey John — it’s Becca. I wanted to leave you a quick note ahead of tonight’s FEC fundraising deadline — so if you have a moment, I’d appreciate it if you could allow me to explain why I’m counting on you…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Here’s the truth, John.

[[link removed]] Here’s the truth, John: I wish I didn’t have to ask for money in emails like these. It’s honestly one of my least favorite parts of the job. Unfortunately, elections often come down to who has the mos…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM

I represent ALL Vermonters

[[link removed]] John, A few weeks ago, I joined Vermont Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch for a virtual town hall. We heard from Vermonters who are deeply concerned about the Trump administration’s illegal attacks…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM

It’s on us to lead the charge for change

[[link removed]] John, I know I don’t have to tell you about the urgency of this moment. You feel it, you understand it. Our democracy and our Constitution are under threat, and this is important for every American, no ma…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM

A bunch of damn amateurs

[[link removed]] John — there’s a story that broke Monday that I still can’t wrap my head around. Here’s what happened: Jeffery Goldberg, a journalist for The Atlantic , was unintentionally invited to a top-secret text c…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM

I hear you loud and clear

[[link removed]] Hey John — If you remember, I reached out to you a couple of weeks ago to ask how you were feeling. We were just wrapping up a very tough week, featuring Donald Trump and J.D. Vance shamelessly berating Uk…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM

No

[[link removed]] John, Elon Musk recently suggested that the United States privatize the U.S. Postal Service. Here’s Becca’s response: No. Privatizing the USPS would have devastating consequences for millions of folks in…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Elon Musk called Social Security a Ponzi scheme

[[link removed]] John, Social Security and Medicare are a lifeline for so many Americans – my neighbors, my parents, and our communities depend on it. And Donald Trump promised to leave Medicare and Social Security un…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM

These Blundstones were made for walking

[[link removed]] John, I knew this job would keep me on my feet — but I didn’t expect to wear the soles right off my Blundstones! [link removed] [[link removed]] From parades to canvassing to meeting with Vermonter…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM

It’s time to take this “zombie law” off the books.

[[link removed]] John, No matter how much Trump and other Republicans pretend their views are moderate, their actions tell us everything we need to know. Overturning Roe v. Wade was just the beginning. Now, Republicans ar…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM

This is a time to fight. I am urging my colleagues to vote NO.

[[link removed]] John, This is a time to fight. I know I speak for a lot of House Democrats when we say we are furious. No Senate Democrat should be voting for this terrible funding bill — a slap in the face that h…
  Team Becca · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM

We can’t let Republicans dismantle OSHA.

[[link removed]] John, Republicans in Congress are once again siding with billionaires and big corporations over working people. This time, they’re trying to abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM

An eventful week

[[link removed]] John, This week started with Donald Trump and J.D. Vance shamelessly berating Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding straight from the Oval Office. It continued with Trump re…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Here’s the truth

[[link removed]] Here’s the truth, John: I wish I didn’t have to ask for money in emails like these. It’s honestly one of my least favorite parts of the job. Unfortunately, elections often come down to who has the mos…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Do what you can, when you can

[[link removed]] John, Last night, Donald Trump spread more harmful lies during his joint address to Congress. I wasn’t in attendance. Instead, I joined Senators Chris Murphy, Brian Schatz, and Ed Markey — along with other…
  Becca Balint · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM

Why I am not attending Trump’s address to Congress

[[link removed]] John, Tonight, Donald Trump will deliver his first joint address to Congress since taking office — and we already know what to expect. We’re sure to hear more of the same lies and division instead of any …