Al Franken's Blog, page 21

What Are “Midwest Values” Anyway?

I gave my political action committee its name, Midwest Values PAC, because I wanted to let people know I believed in the best values that I learned growing up in Minnesota. Hard work. Fairness. Justice.

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First, you must have the boots

Thanks to donors like you, we at Midwest Values PAC helped to spoil the GOP’s predicted red wave. It was a huge defeat for the Republican election deniers, crackpots, and conspiracy theorists. As my wife Franni told me the day after the midterms, “It’s like the American people said, ‘Stop it!’”

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Re: I have something REALLY important to say

My name is Josh Riley, and I was the 2022 Democratic nominee for Congress in New York’s 19th District. (If you want to learn more about my campaign, you can see some of my ads here, here, and here.)  

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Jimmy Carter

I had the great honor of meeting Former President Jimmy Carter on a number of occasions. My favorite was hammering nails with him on the northside of Minneapolis at a Habitat for Humanity Project.

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A Romantic Donor Appeal

There’s nothing more romantic than political passion. That’s why I’ve always found that Valentine’s Day is the best non-legal holiday to make a request for your support for Midwest Values PAC.

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My New Year’s Resolution

Well, it’s the start of a new year! That can mean a lot of things to different people. Time to exercise more regularly, for example. Or to eat healthier foods. And recycle more. Or to give more of your time and attention to the people around you. Or to organize your closet.

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Holidays are a time for family

The holidays are a time for family. So, please read this fundraising letter to your family.

Hi, family member! In case you haven’t had the pleasure of reading these -- here’s my schtick: These are fundraising emails disguised as parodies of fundraising emails. So much for the disguise!

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Bullet to the Groin

This past Election Day, we successfully dodged a bullet that was intended for the groin of our very democracy. I’m sorry. The heart.

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Most Important Email of Your Life!

I know you’re sick of these emails enlisting you in our fight against The Fox News Channel’s War on Chanukah.

Well, actually, this email is about something even more important. The Senate runoff in Georgia!

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Giving You Thanks on Thanksgiving

Healing nurturer Stuart Smalley once said, “That attitude of gratitude, it ain’t just a platitude!”

So, this Thanksgiving, allow me to express my gratitude to all of you who have supported our work at Midwest Values PAC.

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