50+ Messages / Page

  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM

🚨 We have a Republican challenger

You might remember him as the guy who cited Elon Musk as his inspiration to run for Congress, floated the idea of building a Trump theme park called “Trumpland,” and put up the massive 134-foot-wide “Vote for Trump” sign that people could see from halfway across the county.   H…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM

One week left

We’re one week out from our November fundraising deadline, and this one is different. It’s our first end-of-month push in an open-seat race.   Herbert, This is Blake. We’re one week out from our November fundraising deadline, and this one is different. It’s our first end-of-mo…
  Team Blake · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM

$15 for 15 counties

Y-21 is one of the largest districts in the country, spanning 15 counties. Blake has made it a priority to visit all 15 counties in NY-21, but showing up isn’t a one-time thing. That’s why we’re asking for a $15 donation. One dollar for each county.   Herbert, NY-21 is one of t…
  Chris Deluzio · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Donald Trump called for violence against me

I took the oath in the Navy—and I took it again when I was elected to Congress. That oath doesn’t expire—and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump, a man who tried to overthrow our government on January 6, 2021, tells me how to serve this country. So Trump can threaten me, call for my arrest, and even tr…
  Team Gendebien · [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM

It’s Blake’s birthday!

Blake is a North Country native and dedicated dairy farmer running to expand access to affordable healthcare, support our seniors, and strengthen our agricultural economy. He’s ready to win this open-seat race and put an end to career politicians treating this district like their personal entitlem…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM

This changes everything

This will be an open seat. With Stefanik not seeking reelection, we have the best opportunity in years to elect new leadership in the North Country.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. Before I ask for your support, I wanted to share a couple of campaign updates with you. ● Elise Stefan…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM

This is our moment

For too long, our district has been represented by a career politician disconnected from the people she serves. Now, with NY-21 as an open seat, we have a real opportunity to choose someone who understands our community, our land, and our way of life.   Herbert, For too long, …
  Blake Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM

A note from Team Blake

Blake gets to reconnect with neighbors and friends he’s known his whole life. From meet-and-greets to local news interviews, he’s sharing his vision for the community, and we’ve captured some of those moments to share with you.   Herbert, it’s Team Blake. There’s something real…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Big development in NY-21 🚨

NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning here and delivering results for the North Country.   Herbert, It’s official: Elise Stefanik is running for governor. That means NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM

👀 All eyes are on us

Our race is being watched closely, and Republican opponents are already gearing up. On top of that, Elise Stefanik and national Republicans are ready to pour money into the district to hold this seat.   Herbert, I know it’s Friday, but I wanted to flag a couple of important th…
  Blake · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Neighbors getting things done

I’ve spent years on the farm, getting up before the sun, fixing what’s broken, and making sure things keep moving. It turns out running a campaign is a lot like that.   Herbert, I’ve spent years on the farm, getting up before the sun, fixing what’s broken, and making sure thin…
  Blake · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Rural families deserve care too

My wife, Carmen, and I founded the Jules of Life Foundation in 2009 to support families battling pediatric cancer in an area that had limited care and resources.   Herbert, My wife, Carmen, and I founded the Jules of Life Foundation in 2009 to support families battling pediatric cance…
  Blake Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM

No matter what time it is

This past weekend, we turned the clocks back an hour. On the farm, that means early mornings feel a little darker, but Blake’s work never stops.   Herbert, Hi from Team Blake! This past weekend, we turned the clocks back an hour. On the farm, that means early mornings feel a…
  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Stefanik is ditching us

She was ready to resign her seat just months after being re-elected to become Trump’s UN Ambassador. But after seeing how strong our momentum was, Republicans were scared that they’d lose their razor-thin majority, so they pulled Stefanik’s nomination and kept her in Congress.   …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM

We can win this thing

NY-21 is an open seat and completely up for grabs. It also means our opponents are going to pour millions of dollars into this race to keep this seat and hold onto their slim majority in Congress, so we have to keep up our momentum.   Herbert, Yesterday, Elise Stefanik officia…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM

ICYMI: NY-21 is an open seat 🚨

NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning here and delivering results for the North Country.   Herbert, It’s official: Elise Stefanik is running for governor. That means NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM

It’s official: NY-21 is an open seat 🚨

NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning here and delivering results for the North Country.   Herbert, It’s official: Elise Stefanik is running for governor. That means NY-21 is an open seat, and we now have an even stronger chance of winning …
  Blake · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM

A terrible deal for farmers

While Washington would rather sell us out, I am running for Congress because I understand what fair trade truly means.   Herbert, $40 billion to Argentina and an intent to fill our grocery stores with Argentine beef. That’s a betrayal of American agriculture. Here in the North Country…
  Blake · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Keep the momentum going

North Country, your voice was heard loud and clear, and thanks to you, so many local Democrats won their elections.   North Country, your voice was heard loud and clear, and thanks to you, so many local Democrats won their elections. This year, I had the chance to travel acros…
  Blake · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Her votes tell another story

Stefanik is not a leader; she’s a follower. The only thing shameful here is that she won’t break from party lines to protect SNAP, leaving the North Country at the mercy of political theater.   Herbert, Here is how Republican Elise Stefanik described her vote for the “Big Beau…
  A personal message from Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM

You made a difference

It’s the support from neighbors like you and the daily conversations I get to have across our region that truly keep our campaign going.   Hey Herbert, it’s Blake. Thanks to your generous support last month, we reached our October fundraising goal. It’s the support from neigh…
  Blake · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM

A quick ask

I’m running to be a voice for everyday people — a dairy farmer, husband, and father who knows what families here are facing.   Herbert, I know your inbox is full, so I’ll keep this short. Your donation isn’t just another number. It’s how we reach our end-of-month goal and sho…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM

One dollar. One district. One year to win.

We are less than 48 hours away from November, and that means we are exactly one year from winning this seat.   $1. That’s all I’m asking for today, Herbert. It might sound small, but if everyone reading this gave $1, we would hit our October fundraising goal. We are less tha…
  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik is set to launch her campaign for governor in November

There are two pieces of news about Elise Stefanik we think you should know about.   Herbert, There are two pieces of news about Elise Stefanik we think you should know about. 1️⃣ The Wall Street Journal reported that Stefanik is selling her D.C. townhouse. 2️⃣ Politico report…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM

This is why I need you in this fight with me

We’re running in one of the most important battleground races in the entire country.   Herbert, I know the next election feels far away right now, so I wanted to take a second to explain why we’re still reaching out and asking for your support. But if you’re short on time and…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM

I’m a farmer, not a politician

Thousands of grassroots donors have already stepped up to support our campaign, but we need to continue growing our team ahead of next year’s high-stakes election.   Herbert, I’ll get straight to the point: our next monthly fundraising deadline is just a few days away. So, be…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Reaching out with a quick question:

While Washington politicians are turning a blind eye to all the everyday people struggling to get by, I’m committed to delivering results for the North Country.   Hi, it’s Blake. I know it’s a Saturday, but I wanted to reach out with a quick question: While Washington pol…
  Team Blake · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Stefanik has $12 MILLION

We’ll be blunt: Elise Stefanik is sitting on a lot of money right now. While she may be planning to run for governor, she’s also pledged to “ensure Republican victories up and down the ballot in New York.”   Herbert, Have you seen the latest news about how much Elise Stefanik h…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM

We’re paying over half the cost

As a farmer, I can tell you firsthand that these tariffs will continue to have a huge impact on farmers, businesses, and everyone in our community.   Herbert, Here in the North Country, we’ve already been feeling the effects of the tariffs backed by Donald Trump and Elise Stef…
  Blake Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Let’s send a dairy farmer to Congress

Blake is running to represent the North Country in Congress, but he can’t do it without your help.   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by Blake …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM

They’re getting paid but not working

The government has been shut down for 21 days, and Republicans like Elise Stefanik would rather keep it this way than work with Democrats to lower costs and protect benefits for millions.   Herbert, The government has been shut down for 21 days, and Republicans like Elise Stef…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM

George Santos

Stefanik publicly endorsed Santos and helped him raise hundreds of thousands of dollars, with CNN reporting that donors “gave to Santos, who was largely unknown to them, because Stefanik, the state’s most influential elected Republican and a prolific fundraiser, backed him.”   …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM

ICYMI: Stefanik’s last in-person town hall was SIX years ago

I’ve been in this race for less than a year, and I’ve already held 15 town halls.   Herbert, have you seen this? It’s been six years since Stefanik hosted last in-person town hall - Watertown Daily Times I’ve been in this race for less than a year, and …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Share your thoughts with us

I’m ready to be a voice for our region, and like you, I agree that there’s a lot more we can do to make life a little bit better and a whole lot cheaper in the North Country.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. This campaign isn’t about me. It’s about everyone in the North Country who de…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM

I disagree with Elise Stefanik and JD Vance

A recent report from Politico exposed racist, homophobic, and antisemitic messages from Young Republicans across the country. But according to Elise Stefanik, these Young Republicans were the “backbone” of their party.   Herbert, A recent report from Politico exposed racist, h…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM

This is who Stefanik thinks is “the backbone” of the GOP:

This is exactly what’s wrong with Washington and politics-as-usual right now. These weren’t just college students.   Herbert, Yesterday, Politico exposed thousands of messages from Young Republicans across the country – including some right here in New York. These are the same…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Chaos

This is exactly what’s wrong with Washington. Costs are rising and working families are falling behind, but politicians are focused on partisan agendas and too busy fighting with each other to see what actually matters.   Herbert, Elise Stefanik chose this. Despite having all the power…
  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM

ICYMI: Stefanik is set to launch her campaign for governor in November

There are two pieces of news about Elise Stefanik we think you should know about.   Herbert, There are two pieces of news about Elise Stefanik we think you should know about. 1️⃣ The Wall Street Journal reported that Stefanik is selling her D.C. townhouse. 2️⃣ Politico report…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Elise Stefanik shut down the government

New Yorkers are already struggling to make ends meet, and our own representatives are only making things worse. This shouldn’t be political; it’s just common sense.   Herbert, Last week, the federal government shut down because of Republicans like Elise Stefanik. Instead of w…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Thanks for your support!

I’ve said it before, but working on a campaign is a lot like working on a farm. You can’t do it all on your own. It takes a lot of folks pitching in to get results, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish together.   Thanks for your support, Herbert! We’re still cr…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM

the government shutdown

The federal government is in a shutdown right now. That means healthcare and benefits for seniors, veterans, and families here in the North Country are all at risk.   Herbert, The federal government is in a shutdown right now. That means healthcare and benefits for seniors, v…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM

falling behind right now

We’re falling a little behind right now, but there are still a few hours left to reach our $100,000 goal.   Herbert, Hi, it’s Blake. I know we’ve been sending a lot of emails about tonight’s deadline, so I won’t take up too much of your time tonight. We’re falling a little behind right n…
  Jeremy · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Tonight is our biggest deadline yet

As the Finance Director on Team Blake, a big part of my job is making sure we’re staying on track and reaching our goals.   Herbert, Hi, it’s Jeremy! As the Finance Director on Team Blake, a big part of my job is making sure we’re staying on track and reaching our goals. We’…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM

We deserve better.

As a father, husband, and farmer from the North Country, I know exactly what families and farmers are facing right now. I’m running for Congress to bring this perspective to Washington and make sure our community gets the representation we deserve, but I can’t do it alone.   Her…
  Team Blake · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM

your supporter record is attached:

We’re going up against a massive war chest next November, so now is the time to lay the groundwork and continue building our momentum to ensure we’re in a strong position to win this seat.   Herbert, Our next FEC filing deadline is almost here, so we wanted to send you an upda…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM

3 days left

I know your inbox is full of requests just like these from other campaigns, but with only 3 days left to reach our $100,000 goal, we could really use your support right now.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake Gendebien. I know your inbox is full of requests just like these from other ca…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM

a quick note before the weekend

It’s been a busy few weeks on the farm, with harvest season taking up a lot of our time, but now I’m shifting my focus back to our campaign to make sure we reach our $100,000 goal.   Hey there, it’s Blake. I wanted to send a quick note before the weekend to let you know where things are …
  Team Blake · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM

$5 to help us elect a dairy farmer

$5 will help us elect Blake Gendebien – a father, husband, and dairy farmer who was born and raised in the North Country, and knows exactly what folks here are facing.   Herbert, $5. That’s all we’re asking for today, and we’ll explain why. $5 will help us spread our vision …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM

New York could soon see their health care costs rise because of Elise Stefanik

I’m running for Congress to protect your benefits, not take them away from you.   Herbert, Elise Stefanik just voted AGAINST extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. Now, families in New York could soon see their health care costs rise. Without them, premiums will clim…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I may be running for Congress, but I’m still a working farmer.

While I work these long days on the farm, I could really use your help to make sure we’re staying on track and finishing the month strong.   Herbert, I may be running for Congress, but I’m still a working farmer. Right now, it’s harvest season, which means I’ve been spending a…