CT Dems · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM

JOIN US: Press Conference & Rally for Harris for President

Join us tomorrow at noon in Hartford! John, Gov. Ned Lamont and members of the delegation to the Democratic National Convention will hold a rally and press conference on Tuesday, August 6 at 12:00 pm at 330 Market Street in Hartford to talk about the state of the Presidential race and their support …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 7:06 PM

TONIGHT: CT Women for Harris Zoom Event

We hope you'll join us at 7 pm! John,  Are you ready to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States?! Join us tonight at 7 pm ET with Harris campaign staff and featured guests as we get organized and energized to send Vice President Harris to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenu…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Fwd: 100 days to go

The marathon is transitioning to a sprint John - I wanted to follow up on Jimmy’s email from the other day. We are 64% of the way to our goal of inspiring 100 grassroots donors to give before the end of the month.  Will you help us reach our goal by making a contribution of any amount before midnigh…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 9:05 PM

JOIN US: CT Women for Harris Zoom Event

We hope to see you Wednesday at 7 pm John, Connecticut is FIRED UP and ready to elect Vice President Kamala Harris to the Presidency!   We’re excited to host an exclusive virtual event this Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00 pm with representatives of the Harris campaign and featured guests Lt. Gov. Susan…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

July 28, 2024 at 6:52 PM

100 days to go

The marathon is transitioning to a sprint John, We are now officially 100 days from Election Day! We are fighting for the future of our democracy, and for an economic agenda that puts working families first. Our American values and freedoms are on the ballot, and we need to work hard to win in Novem…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Are you ready for “Madame President”?

Show your support for Kamala Harris! John, July 2024 will go down as one of the most historic and consequential months in American political history. The courage and grace President Joe Biden showed on Sunday as he ended his re-election bid will certainly be viewed as one of the most patriotic and s…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 8:43 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: What you need to know in the final 100 days

Join me Saturday! John, I’m excited to be hosting my next CT Dems training this Saturday, July 27th at 9:00 am ET, where we’ll be discussing tips for door knocking 101 and reviewing what you need to know about early voting with special guests Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Speaker of the H…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Well that was scary

The RNC show us why we need to show up this November John,  The RNC convention wrapped up yesterday, and it was four days of fear-mongering, retribution, and lies. The MAGA party outlined their vision for our country, and it’s one that feels like it belongs in a dystopian novel. Trump’s speech was a…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Trump’s VP Pick is as bad as it gets

Who is JD Vance? John,  We finally know who Trump has picked to be on the ticket with him as his Vice President–political newcomer and freshman Senator of Ohio JD Vance. Donate today to help us beat Donald Trump and JD Vance! Once a self-proclaimed “Never Trump Guy,” JD Vance quickly recognized the…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM

The 14th Amendment

Protecting our Constitutional rights John,  On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment of the Constitution was ratified, and American democracy was fundamentally changed, for the better.  The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including formerly enslaved …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Happy 4th of July!

 Happy Independence Day, John!  We are decked out in our red, white, and blue, and are ready to celebrate!In honor of today's holiday, we wanted to share a few fun facts about our great state's role in shaping American history: George Washington nicknamed Connecticut ‘the Provision State’ during t…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Thank you for making the John Bailey Dinner a success!

John,    Thank you to everyone who made this year’s John Bailey dinner such a success. We showed the strength of our Party, heard words of inspiration from our speakers and award winners, and walked away with a renewed sense of excitement and commitment for this year’s election.  If you were unab…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Fwd: I need your help to support Democrats up and down the ballot

John,  I wanted to put yesterday’s email from Senator Murphy at the top of your inbox. He’s helping us raise critical funds to help with our summer organizing efforts, but we’re running a little behind where we need to be to meet our $5,000 goal. Will you be able to chip in and help us close the ga…

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  Senator Chris Murphy · [email protected]

June 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM

I need your help to support Democrats up and down the ballot

I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a donation to support the Connecticut Democratic Party John, I’m reaching out today to ask you to make a donation to support the Connecticut Democratic Party. Let me explain.I’m honored to be your nominee for U.S. Senate once again. It’s a privilege to do th…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Are you ready for tonight’s debate?

Let’s show our support for President Biden Dear John,  Presidential debates have been a long-standing tradition within our country and have historically been deciding factors in elections–but there will be nothing traditional about tonight’s debate.  President Biden will share his vision of progres…

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  Governor Ned Lamont · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 3:16 PM

LAST CHANCE: John Bailey Dinner this Saturday!

It’s an event you don’t want to miss! John,  With just a few days to go until the annual John Bailey Dinner, I am excited to celebrate our two William O’Neill Award Winners, Diana Sousa Jepsen and George Jepsen, and hear remarks from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Will you be there with us…

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  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Two years later, we’re still fighting

Dobbs was just the beginning John, It has been two years since the conservative supermajority of the Supreme Court stripped away the right for women and people to choose to have an abortion with their ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson case (and Republicans are still rejoicing). The consequences of this…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Here’s what our U.S. Senators have been up to recently

John, Your CT Senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, have been working hard not just for us, but for Americans across the country this month. From bipartisan delegations overseas to championing our freedoms at home, our Senate representatives are fighting for American rights.  Senator Blume…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Commemorating Juneteenth

John, Happy Juneteenth! This holiday marks a critical time in our country’s history as it commemorates an end to slavery.  On June 19th, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved individuals received the news of their emancipation. Although President Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, i…

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  David Kostek · [email protected]

June 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM

This one’s for the dads

Happy Father’s Day, John! What kind of shoes do frogs wear? Open-toad shoes. (I make no apologies for any dad joke made on this day.)With over 1.5 billion fathers worldwide, June is a great time to celebrate those who fill the “dad” role in our lives (and their jokes). This one’s for the dads. Here…

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  CT Dems Black Caucus · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration!

We’re celebrating Freedom Day in New Haven John,  On behalf of the CT Dems Black Caucus, we are thrilled to invite you to our Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration! This special event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm at 80 Proof American Kitchen and Bar in New Haven. Will…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 7:04 PM

The anticipation is building...

Just a few weeks until the John Bailey Dinner! John, Our anticipation and excitement for this year’s John Bailey Dinner are growing by the moment! We can’t wait to welcome special guest House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and honor our two William O’Neill Award Winners, Diana Sousa Jepsen and Ge…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 8:52 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Managing Your Online Presence

Join me Saturday! John,  I’m excited to be hosting my next CT Dems training this Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am ET, where we’ll be continuing our dive into the digital ecosystem – this time focused on managing your online presence!CT Dems Training: Managing Your Online PresenceHosted by CT Dems Vice …

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  Colin Hosten, LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chair · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

How CT Dems are celebrating and honoring your rights Happy Pride Month, John!  Over 40 years ago, more than three hundred people gathered for a Pride rally on the steps of Connecticut's Old State House, establishing an annual tradition of celebration, bravery and visibility in our state for years to…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Republican gains in CT

Dear John, The GOP has a long record of major losses in Connecticut, but that isn’t stopping them from setting their sights on flipping one (or two) Congressional races this year.  The Republicans are pouring out-of-state funds and campaign resources into our state and bringing in big names to camp…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Announcing this year’s William O'Neill Award winners!

Help us celebrate Diana Sousa Jepsen and George Jepsen John, We’re less than a month away from 2024’s John Bailey Dinner featuring special guest House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. And today, we’re excited to announce our William O’Neill Award winners (yes, plural!) – Diana Sousa Jepsen and Geo…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

May 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Gratitude this Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day, John!  As the unofficial start to summer begins, our beaches and waterways from Greenwich all the way to Stonington are welcoming back visitors to their sandy shores. We see Long Island Sound dotted with boats, and residents soaking in all the natural beauty Connecticut has to of…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

May 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM

We officially have our candidates!

Help support the Democrats ready to work for you!John,   We officially have our slate of endorsed candidates! You could feel the energy and excitement at all of the conventions held across the state. So now it’s our job to keep that momentum going into November!   We have an incredible slate of cand…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

You can make the difference in a swing-state

Pennsylvania and New Hampshire need our helpJohn, We know Connecticut's Democratic values run deep. As a solid blue state, we also know that our regional neighbors look a little more purple. We need to help our swing state neighbors and make a difference in the Northeast in 2024.   To do that, your …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Here’s what your Democrats are doing for you

John,    In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we can miss some of the major updates coming from our elected officials. Here are a few highlights of the great work Connecticut Democrats are doing at the state and federal levels:  Sen. Chris Murphy reintroduced the bipartisan border security bill…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Groundhog Day

Here we go againDear John,  It’s Groundhog Day 2024, but you may not know it when every day in the Republican Party sounds just like the day before as they circle through the same unpopular policies and talking points.   Will you chip in $10, $25, $50, $100 or more and help us continue to push back …

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM

These are your top issues for the legislative session

Thank you for responding to our Legislative Priorities survey!John,   In just one week, the Connecticut General Assembly will meet for its annual legislative session. Thank you to everyone who took time to fill out our legislative priorities survey and let us know what you’re wanting out of this yea…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 5:31 PM

The missed lesson from Iowa and New Hampshire

“Did Not Vote” can’t be the biggest voting blockJohn, Last night’s New Hampshire Primary essentially ended the GOP presidential nominating process. Donald Trump - as long as he’s not behind bars - will be the nominee, and the MAGA movement will push its extreme agenda on all of us as it wrestles for…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM

What are CT Dem Leaders up to?

Securing wins for youJohn, As we gear up for the 2024 State legislative session, we want to take a look at what our state leadership has been up to, and what they have accomplished for you.  In 2023, we saw our congressional delegation secure historic funding to improve our state's infrastructure. F…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 1:55 PM

2024 election officially kicked off in Iowa last night

What we learned John, Last night’s Iowa Caucus officially kicked off the 2024 election season. While there was little surprise to how things would turn out, there are a few interesting takeaways from the results.  But before I get into my takeaways, I’d like to ask you to make a contribution to your…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 3:07 PM

MLK Day Reflections

John,   Each year on the third Monday in January, we mark the leadership and success of one of our country's heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through acts of service and through celebrations.   We honor Dr. King’s legacy of equality and justice and are reminded that its pursuit is a constant. It…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

I can’t believe I am writing this again...

Government shutdown loomsJohn, I am as sick of writing this sentence as you probably are of reading it, but yet again, our government is in danger of shutting down because Republicans in Congress can’t do their essential duties – fund the government.   We need a functional House of Representatives t…

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  Chris Pitts · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Do you want to become a 2024 delegate?

Democratic National Convention is in August! John,  We cannot wait to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention this August 19 - 22nd in Chicago!  Are you a Connecticut Democrat interested in going to Chicago as a delegate? We would love to have you! Applications are open until April 7, 2024.Th…

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  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]

January 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What are YOUR priorities?

Let us know what you want to see Dear John,    We have just one month until our state government convenes for the 2024 legislative session. They will draft, review, and vote on bills and policies that will impact people across our state in areas like spending, education, sustainable growth, and taxa…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 7:15 PM

2024 is Here

The 2024 election starts nowJohn, Happy New Year! Here’s to a 2024 full of happiness and good health.  2024 also means we’re gearing up for the chaos of the GOP presidential primary season, the summer conventions, and a critical fall election effort.  This is a pivotal year for our country. Will we …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Happy New Year!

Dear John, Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is filled with good fortune and happiness. The New Year isn’t the only reason we are celebrating today.  We are also celebrating - and thanking - you for your generosity. We saw our grassroots supporters answer our calls to help Democrats win across the s…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Fwd: We need your help

We aren’t going to reach our goal without youI am sure you have New Year’s plans so I am going to be quick. I just got an update from MacKenzie on our year end grassroots fundraising push and I’m worried, John. We’re still over $2,200 short of reaching our $5k grassroots fundraising goal. As one of …

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  MacKenzie Bailey, Finance Director · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM

We need your help

We aren’t going to reach our goal without youJohn, We are just a few days away from the end of the year - and our 2023 fundraising deadline.   We’re running a little behind where we need to be in order to reach our goal of raising $5,000 in grassroots contributions before the clock strikes midnight …

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM

We’re proud of our lawmakers

They hit above their weight to make a differenceJohn, The climate in Congress is challenging these days (to say the least). But our Connecticut delegation is leading on issues of deep importance to residents, producing results that benefit our state, and our local communities. 2024 is just a few day…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Himes Helps

Help Keep CT Blue John,    The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and we are all counting down to a few days of winter vacation to celebrate with family and friends and exchange gifts.   Can we count on a gift from you to help Democrats take the Speaker’s gavel from MAGA Mike Johnson and win …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Himes Helps

Help Keep CT Blue John,    The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and we are all counting down to a few days of winter vacation to celebrate with family and friends and exchange gifts.   Can we count on a gift from you to help Democrats take the Speaker’s gavel from MAGA Mike Johnson and win …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 6:41 PM

The Dean of the Delegation

Help Keep CT Blue John,    We count on our representatives to fight for common sense policies that benefit their constituents, our state, and the country. That’s why it’s  critical Connecticut re-elects our Democratic US Representatives to combat the influence of MAGA Republicans.  Make a contribut…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

December 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

TOMORROW: Brown Bag Lunch w/ Sen. Murphy

Should I save you a seat at the proverbial table?John,  Tomorrow’s the big day - we’re having lunch with Sen. Chris Murphy at 12:30! There’s still time to snag a spot at the proverbial lunch table, so RSVP today by clicking the link here. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Catch up with what Sen. Murphy is wo…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 10:30 PM

The holiday season is upon us!

Wishing you a festive holiday seasonDear John, As the temperatures drop and the snowflakes start to fall, the holiday season surrounds us. We want to pause on the first day of Hanukkah and wish you a joy and peace-filled holiday season.  Whether you are attending the menorah lighting in Fairfield t…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 1:05 PM

You're invited! Brown Bag Lunch w/ Sen. Murphy

Will you join us on Dec. 11?John,  We’re excited to have Senator Chris Murphy joining CT Dems Party Chair Nancy DiNardo next Monday, December 11 at 12:30 pm for a virtual brown bag lunch, and they'd love for you to join them! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! During the lunch, Sen. Murphy and Nancy will cove…

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