Email of the Week (v3)

Thursday is 'Email of the Week' day, when I plow through a hundred or so emails from Democratic presidential candidates I'm following to see what's going on.

Because we're in the midst of holiday season - Hanukkah, Festivus, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the upcoming New Year, etc. - I decided to see how the candidates referenced the holidays. Instead of singling any one of them out for the coveted honor, I'll share all of their emails in full.

I received messages from all of the candidates I'm still following - well, all of them except Bernie Sanders. He was also the only one from whom I didn't receive Thanksgiving greetings, so at least he's consistent. I also receive a rather long message from Julian Castro, but since I've stopped tracking his emails, I didn't include that here.

Here we go - in alphabetical order, holiday greetings to one and all.

I love the holidays, Sue. 

It’s a time of joy and a time you get to spend with loved ones. This year, I’ll be with my wonderful family, my friends, and girlfriend. We’ll enjoy a few nice meals, relaxed days, and best of all, vegan eggnog (for anyone who’s not down with dairy, it’s a game-changer, check it out). 

Nogs aside, this time of year always makes me reflect on what I’m grateful for -- and this year, that’s people like you. I don’t know where I’d be right now without you. 

Whether it’s making a donation, signing up to volunteer in early states, or even just sharing one of my posts on social media, I’m blown away by how many people have stepped up to be a part of this effort.

So thank you for everything. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and here’s to a phenomenal 2020. 

Off to open the vegan eggnog to share with Ro,

Cory

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Happy Holidays! The holiday season is upon us, and whether you celebrate these holidays or something else, or nothing at all, I hope you take these next few days as an opportunity to rest and reflect, to spend time with loved ones, to practice kindness, and, most importantly, to make room for joy.

Joy is important to me, and to this movement -- in fact, it’s one of our Rules of the Road, the ten guiding principles that govern our campaign. Part of the Pete for America mission statement reads, “Amid the great challenge we have accepted, let us be joyful.” I want to echo that sentiment now, to all of you, in light of the holidays: Amid the challenges we face, let us be joyful.

For many Americans, I know this is a particularly divisive, and in many ways dispiriting, moment. The House has impeached the president. The contest to replace Donald Trump is heating up. Many Americans are struggling not even to get ahead, but just to hold onto what they’ve got. What I hope we remember in this moment is that we cannot give in to exhaustion and cynicism.

When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, we’ll say goodbye to the second decade of this century and ring in 2020. Remember that this 2020 election is our chance to refuse to be taken in by helplessness or cynicism; to choose to define America not by exclusion but by belonging. The trajectory of our nation is still up to us -- and that is something to be joyful about. Because the way we keep going, the way we meet those challenges with strength and conviction, is by making room for joy.

Importantly, with joy, comes hope and resilience. Going into this critical year in the life of our nation, I can’t think of qualities we’ll need to draw upon more to fuel the work ahead.

So this holiday season, however you celebrate, I hope we all have a chance to spend some quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. I hope we take this chance to take a breath, remember the values we share, and recharge for the weeks and months ahead. And I hope we all make room for joy, however and wherever we can.

Pete

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Happy holidays to you and yours!

As my family gathers to celebrate today, we want to extend warm wishes for a season that is full of joy and peace.

The holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with those we love. And for me, this season feels even brighter than usual: I’m so uplifted and encouraged by people all over America who share my optimism for the future of this country.

The year ahead will be an exciting one. Together we’ll meet every challenge, overcome every obstacle and go on to win the nomination and the White House. But for now, let’s enjoy the warmth and cheer of this special season.

Yours,

Amy

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All the best to you and yours this holiday season.