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  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 4:34 AM

Whoa, suddenly we’re leading!

thanks to John — We weren’t planning on emailing again, John, but we just got a huge update: For the first time, Democrat Adam Gray has just taken the lead in tossup district CA-13. If Adam Gray holds this lead, it will be another critical California U.S. House that we’ve flipped …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM

the final uncalled races of 2024...

final chance to make an impact on the 2024 Election Hi John — We just wanted to send you a quick update on our uncalled U.S. House races before the holidays. Right now, two of the three outstanding U.S. House races are right here in California. We’ve kept our operations running i…
  CADEM · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 AM

How would John review Trump’s Cabinet?

we know a lot has happened... Hi John — We know a lot has happened since Donald Trump was elected earlier this month and we wanted to check in. Donald Trump has made many Cabinet announcements — including controversial picks like Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Kristi Noem, P…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 23, 2024 at 5:08 PM

FiveThirtyEight says CA-13 comes down to *us*

538 weighs in on uncalled race: Hey John. We’ve been keeping you all apprised of the results in CA-13, one of the last uncalled U.S. House races. Over the past few days the count has narrowed in favor of Democrat Adam Gray. We’ve been working 24/7 to ensure every vote is counted …
  Camille · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Update (another seat flip?)

Did you see this?   Hi John — I hope you are hanging in there. I want to bump this email below because yet *another* one of our target red-to-blue U.S. House seats has just become closer than ever. As Finance Director of the California Democratic Party, it’s my job to ensure we hav…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 3:07 AM

Another seat John can help flip!

It couldn’t be *any* closer After so much bad news, it is exciting to have *another* good update, John: Recent returns in the red tossup seat have Democrat Adam Gray gaining ground in the pivotal CA-13 U.S House seat! Republican Rep. John Duarte led in the early count, but now as …
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM

One of the final uncalled seats

+ 36 votes Hi John — This is what we saw the other day on the New York Times website when Democrat Derek Tran took the lead for the first time in our ultra-competitive CA-45 U.S. House district: Derek Tran initially took a +0.01% lead with 36 votes. He now leads by 102 votes. Tha…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 4:08 AM

John can still flip this seat blue

One of the last uncalled seats... Did you hear the latest news, John? Democrat Derek Tran has just taken the lead in the pivotal CA-45 tossup seat! We still have an opportunity to flip this district from red to blue, but we need to expand our budget to keep our campaign operations…
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM

“Too close to call” in California

There are still uncalled U.S. House races — Hi John. We know that most news outlets have called control of the U.S. House for the Republican Party. But we still have multiple uncalled U.S. House races in our state that will help determine the balance of power. Simply put: Republic…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:33 PM

What the heck!

RFK Jr. in charge of our health (??) Did you hear the latest news, John? Donald Trump has announced his appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. Known for pushing his vaccine conspiracies, RFK Jr. has built a significant following based o…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 7:07 PM

John can still put a “check” on Trump

Our work is not done, John — Hi John — Here is an updated state of play for control of the U.S. House:: CHIP IN $15 >> Right now, there are more undecided tossup seats in California than any other state — and much of the remaining vote outstanding is blue leaning! Numerous …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Derek Tran is now *so* close

We can still flip this seat! Did you hear the good news, John? Another tranche of votes have been counted in Southern California, and Democrat Derek Tran is *GAINING GROUND* against Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in CA-45. This could be another pivotal red-to-blue flip that will g…
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM

we’ve taken the lead...

Make-or-break seat: We’re leading!! Did you see this great news, John? George Whitesides has taken the lead in CA-27. This is a MUST-WIN seat for Democrats to have any chance of retaking the U.S. House. With so much still in limbo, this is incredibly heartening news. Will you rush…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
November 9, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Control of the U.S. House

update for John — John — We know that political emails have a reputation for being hyperbolic or “over the top”. That’s why this election, we’ve emailed you with one primary message: That control of the U.S. House will come down to California and we need grassroots support to orga…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 9, 2024 at 2:07 AM

We can still put a “check” on Trump

Our work is not done, John — Hi John — Here is the current state of play for control of the U.S. House: Right now, there are still *millions* of votes to count here in California — and much of the outstanding vote is likely to be blue-leaning. Simply put, if we can flip these Cal…
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 4:07 PM

We’re still counting in California

Our work is not done, John — The election did not go the way that we hoped, John. We are extremely proud of Vice President Kamala Harris and how hard she fought in this election. Unfortunately, Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025. Right now, all of our eyes…
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Good morning, John

2day is the day — Good morning, John. Today is the day we have been thinking about and planning for over the past year. It’s Election Day. Through our Forever Organizing Program, we’ve been mobilizing for this election for over a year. Now, we have one more day to leave it all on …
  Rusty Hicks · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:07 AM

I’m an organizer

recap for John — Good evening John, For those of you who I haven’t formally met, I’m Rusty, Chair of the California Democratic Party. I am burning the midnight oil getting my team ready for our huge Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) mobilization tomorrow. Our organizers and volunteers are g…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 9:07 PM

6 California seats to decide House Majority

Hi John - did you see this? Hi John — did you see this recent headline? Countless media outlets are now saying the same thing: Control of the U.S. House will come down to California. But in the *final* weekend before Election Day, our donations are slowing down because most Democ…
  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 2:33 AM

(no subject)

final pre-election update   Dear John, I want to share a few words as we go into the final weekend before Election Day. Firstly, thank you. Thank you for being a part of our people-powered movement here in California. Thank you for your generous contributions, your volunteering hou…
  Sen. Barbara Boxer · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Hi John, it’s Barbara Boxer

I know a few things about winning elections here in California —   Hi John, it’s former United States Senator Barbara Boxer. I know a few things about winning elections here in California, so I want to give you a peek behind the scenes on where things stand: First, here’s what’s at…
  FINAL REPORT via CADEM · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Did John see these ratings?

California is clearly vital — Hi John! Did you see the final race ratings from the Cook Political Report? Cook Political is a premier election forecaster that identifies the most competitive swing seats nationwide. And they’ve determined that California has more competitive tossup…
  California Dems · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Losing ground in Katie Porter’s seat

This one can’t slip away, John Ugh, John! New polling shows that Democrats have lost our lead in CA-47 and are now trailing within the margin of error. This was Katie Porter’s congressional seat, and we need to ensure we retain it if Democrats want a chance to regain control of th…
  CADEM Organizing · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 9:30 PM

November 2024 Organizing Newsletter

November 2024 Organizing Newsletter The California Democratic Party’s Organizing Department is excited to highlight the stories of our team members who are passionate about making a difference throughout our state. From leading our organizing efforts to connecting with local community lea…
  California Dems · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM

We must save Katie Porter’s seat

This one can’t slip away, John Ugh, John! New polling shows that Democrats have lost our lead in CA-47 and are now trailing within the margin of error. This was Katie Porter’s congressional seat, and we need to ensure we retain it if Democrats want a chance to regain control of th…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Did John see this analysis?

it’s all going to come down to California — Hi John! Did you see this new analysis from USA Today? CHIP IN $15 >> We’ve spent the entire year preparing for this moment. From opening regional offices sooner than ever, to hiring organizers throughout our state, to mobilizing …
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 2:33 AM

imagine John a week from now

and you’re watching the election results on TV... John — We are one week away from Election Day. Imagine it’s a week from today, and you’re watching the election results on TV: It’s been a long night, maybe it’s now a few hours into the next morning. The U.S. House Majority has b…
  California Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 9:51 PM

¿Hablas Español? This is for you

¿Hablas Español? This is for you Bilingual speakers are needed to provide crucial resources to Spanish-speaking voters. Demócratas,With just ONE WEEK until Election Day, our Latino community's voice has never been more powerful. Right now, thousands of families across California are maki…
  California Dems · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Two good polls, one bad

If we can flip this seat, dems will win! Ugh, John! After two months of momentum in California’s 45th Congressional District, a new poll has Republican Michelle Steel retaking the lead. This is a critical Republican-held tossup seat. If we can flip this district, Democrats will al…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 6:07 PM

$40,000,000+ en route

Mike Johnson and Elon teaming up... Hi John — did you see this headline about how much money Speaker Mike Johnson is spending to flip seats in California? Or did you see this headline about how much Elon Musk is spending to protect Republican-held purple seats? The alarm sirens…
  CADEM · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 1:07 AM

let’s install these phone lines!

SO many calls Hi John — there is now officially less than two weeks left until Election Day. That’s why we are working quickly to expand our Voter Protection Hotline. Our hotline is a resource for voters who have questions about how, when, and where to cast their ballot. The hotli…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:07 PM

not the poll we wanted (GOP offensive)

Hi John — we just got our hands on a very, very concerning poll. Hi John — we just got our hands on a very, very concerning poll. This new poll is out of California’s 49th district, represented by Democratic Rep. Mike Levin. It shows Rep. Levin up only ONE POINT over his Republica…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 2:33 AM

California is “unlikely battleground”

AP: Comes down to California Hi John! Did you see the latest headline from the Associated Press? They are finally reporting what we’ve known all year: Control of the U.S. House is going to come down to California and the work the California Democratic Party can do to flip tossup s…
  Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Before midnight

When Democrats stay focused and stay organized — we win.   Dear John, Grassroots volunteers like all of you helped me win Nevada and keep the Senate blue. Now, we need to come together to deliver again for Kamala Harris and Jacky Rosen. DONATE FOR BLUE CONGRESS We know the plan Tru…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 2:07 AM

California a battleground state?

Battleground state California (says Salon) Hey John — did you see this latest reporting from Salon? They are saying that CALIFORNIA is a battleground state. Not for the Presidency, but for control of the U.S. House. Of all our state’s U.S. House districts, TEN are considered compe…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM

ugh, still tied

New Poll: Will Rollins is TIED Wow, John! We just got our hands on new polling data and it’s not the best news… Democrat Will Rollins is still tied in his make-or-break race in CA-41 [!!] With control of the U.S. House potentially riding on this seat, we’d like to see Will Rollins…
  Democratic Party of California · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM

(another) new ratings change!

EVEN MORE tossup seats in California than ever before Hi John — Did you see the new round of U.S. House seat ratings from Sabato’s Crystal Ball? We’ve emailed multiple times this year about Sabato’s research, which shows more Republican tossup districts in California than any othe…
  Camille · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 2:07 AM

re-uping this email chain for John

California “looming large” Hey John, Did you see the below email? As Finance Director at the California Democratic Party, it’s my job to tell our organizers and strategists when we have to cancel big plans or initiatives because we don’t have the budget. It’s the worst part of my j…
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 4:07 PM

special request for John

and couldn’t be more urgent.   Let me tell you the truth, John: I’m running for Senate because I want to get things done for all Californians. But I also truly believe that our democracy is in trouble. In the last eight years, we have seen things take place in this country that I n…
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 8:07 PM

My note for John: California is key

and couldn’t be more urgent.   Let me tell you the truth, John: I’m running for Senate because I want to get things done for all Californians. But I also truly believe that our democracy is in trouble. In the last eight years, we have seen things take place in this country that I n…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM

guess what?

need help for what we’re doing *right now* Hi John — guess what? Right now, we are knocking on doors and speaking to undecided voters across the make-or-break swing districts that will determine control of the U.S. House. It’s the California Democratic Party’s Weekend of Action an…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 8:07 PM

John in for our weekend plans?

Let’s flip the U.S. House this weekend Voting in the 2024 Election is happening right now, John. Vote-by-mail ballots were sent to eligible voters in California this week, and early voting sites opened as well. Every single day that passes, more people are voting and there are le…
  California Dems · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 2:07 AM

only reaching out to John bc we have news

new: California “looming large” We bet you are getting a lot of emails asking for grassroots donations, John. We know it can be a lot. But we only reach out when we get major news that impacts the 2024 election, and a new article just came out that highlights the critical importan…
  Will Rollins · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Elon Musk officially targeting me

Elon Musk spending $500K to defeat me...   Hey John, The team and I have been sounding the alarm about the barrage of outspending on our race, and we just got some more potentially game-changing news. A new report shows that Elon Musk’s super PAC is pouring millions into swing dist…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 11:33 PM

does John know the critical state for House control?

New report: U.S. House will come to us Hi John — Did you see the headline below? New reporting from Reuters has found that control of the U.S. House is likely to NOT come down to traditional purple states, but right here in California. But here’s the problem: Because California le…
  Alcala, Camille · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 2:07 AM

(no subject)

passing along to John:   Hi John - sorry for the super quick email. I just learned that we are still $2,780.67 short on our Voter Outreach Fund Goal. This isn’t good because vote-by-mail ballots are set to all be mailed by today *and* early vote sites are opening up. Would you cons…
  CADEM Organizing · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM

October 2024 Organizing Newsletter

October 2024 Organizing Newsletter The California Democratic Party’s Organizing Department is excited to highlight the stories of our team members who are passionate about making a difference throughout our state. From leading our organizing efforts to connecting with local community lead…
  CADEM HQ · [email protected]
October 6, 2024 at 4:07 PM

window is rapidly closing

It’s about to begin, John! This is just a reminder, John: Ballots will be mailed to all eligible Californian voters in less than 24 hours. What does that mean? Our window to reach undecided voters in the critical swing seats that will determine control of the U.S. House is *rapidl…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 5:08 PM

**breaking** Democrat is TIED

can we find 8 people from your area to flip this seat? Hi John. We just got our hands on new polling data in one of the make-or-break districts that Democrats MUST flip to take back the U.S. House of Representatives. Right now, polling in CA-22 has Democrat Rudy Salas in a 45-45 …
  Andrea Guzman · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 11:23 PM

FW: If you have been waiting for the right time to get involved, this is it.

FW: If you have been waiting for the right time to get involved, this is it. Hi,I want to bring the email below to your attention. English, Spanish, and bilingual speakers are all needed. This is a time for all of us to come together and invest in this critical region of our state and our…