It’s no secret this is an incredible community. But your love and support after my father’s passing was truly overwhelming. Every message you sent was meaningful to me and my family. Every one.

Thank you so much.

We’re in a hurricane of political news. But the stakes could not be higher and I need your help.

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This is one of my favorite emails ever:

Political Wire has been a staple of my real-time news consumption since the 2008 presidential election — nearly every day, I wake up and check your site before any other. And since 2015, that early morning jolt is followed by about 15 minutes of whimpering — as well as gentle rocking — in the fetal position. But, that isn’t Political Wire‘s fault. When you relaunched with pay-walled, premium content, I was more than happy to join… In fact, the current administration’s assault on the free press provided the impetus to subscribe to the Washington Post and New York Times digital content as well.

The last year was very bad for me, from a financial standpoint. And as my wife and I cut more and more expenses, including my NYT subscription, I built a (virtual) wall around my Political Wire membership, dug a moat, and then filled it with snakes and alligators. I decided this was $5 we could spare — even when it’s the last $5 in the bank. This decision was not unanimous, but totally worth it.

So, whenever you feel a little pang of hunger gnawing at your tummy, think of this Taeganographer [pointing both thumbs at my idiot-self] and the hill he has decided to die on.

Thanks so much to this reader — and to everyone who supports Political Wire!

A side note: A very generous member sent this reader a gift membership.

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Politics is absolutely nuts right now. But the stakes could not be higher and it’s my pleasure to keep you informed.

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Political Wire is made possible by readers, which is why I love emails like this:

I just renewed my subscription again. I know that the 10 minutes a day I spend reading Political Wire very likely represents 10+ hours of work scouring hundreds of news sites for the most relevant, reliable political content and boiling it down for my consumption. Anyone who is personally motivated or professionally obligated to be up-to-the-minute on national politics should subscribe.

Thanks, Taegan, for doing 99% of that work for me every day.

Thanks to all members!

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From a Political Wire reader:

I’ve visited your website once a day since 2004. That’s right! Fifteen years virtually every day despite the fact that you are a partisan hack that highlights pro-Dem and anti-Trump/anti-GOP news. Getting the 15-20 news items a day in a simple-to-read layout is amazing.

Thanks to everyone who supports this site — even those who think I’m a partisan hack!

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This email made my day:

After reading your free Political Wire for years, I finally broke down and coughed up $50 to be a member. I look forward to it everyday.

As I tell my wife: “I do not go whoring around, I do not do drugs, I drink moderately…  My only real fault is that I am a political junkie.”

Keep up the good work.

Thanks to everyone who supports this site!

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Another nice note from a Political Wire reader:

I have been an addicted fan of your site since I followed a link here more than a year ago.

What took me so long to become a subscriber? Well I either admit that I am a lazy sod, or I recognize your dedication to this fantastic site even when you are on vacation.

Please keep this site going, our sanity depends on people like you.

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Thanks to everyone who supports Political Wire!

In the middle of an 11 mile hike from Jenny Lake through Casade Canyon, we ran into a very angry moose thrashing in a river. We were also visited by a bear and her cub when we stopped for lunch. Needless to say, we ended lunch quickly!

Nature can be unpredictable — and there’s no Internet either. Thanks for your patience as I spend a little more downtime with my family.

We’re having a wonderful time in Wyoming. This photo of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the United States, is just another reminder of the beauty of this country. It’s simply amazing.

Thanks for your patience while Political Wire is in vacation mode!

Just a reminder to check out my new interactive Electoral Vote Map.

Thanks in advance for sharing it on social media or linking to it from your own website.

The fire hose of political news doesn’t ever stop but I really need a break. For the next couple of days, I’ll be off the grid and, as a result, things will be a little slower around here.

Of course, Political Wire members will still have access to the trending news feed.

Thanks for allowing me to take a short break!

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A really nice note from a new member:

My political junkie son turned me on to Political Wire, and now I’ve become a junkie too! I would say I check your site 10 times a day or more, so it was time to become a member… It’s the best!!

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Another really nice note from a reader:

I’ve been reading Political Wire for over a decade, since my Dad recommended it to me (the first and only good idea he’s had about the Internet). To this day, every call we have opens with “Did you see…” and I know that it’ll be something we’ve both read on Political Wire.

Thanks for building a website that caters to multiple generations of political junkies. Of my many subscriptions, my Political Wire membership the only one to which I feel a sentimental attachment.

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Thanks to all who support Political Wire!

This note really made my day:

P.S. – I’m a proud subscriber and will be until this planet is no longer fit for human habitation. Thanks for all the hard work.

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This email from a Political Wire reader sums up politics today:

I swear, I remember a time when you could take a day off.

And this made my day:

I have been a multiple-times-per-day visitor to the site for as long as I can remember. I’m embarrassed it took me this long to become a member and to support your work. You and your great site are deeply appreciated.

This one too:

The mere thought that I would “cancel my subscription” is laughable. Political Wire is easily the best $50 I spend all year.

If you’re a regular reader, please consider becoming a member. You’ll get exclusive analysis, new features, no advertising and more.

An annual membership is $50 or a monthly membership is $5.

Thanks for your support!

This weekend traditionally marks the beginning of summer. We’ve also been busy this year celebrating our oldest son’s graduation from college.

But let’s never forget the real purpose of this holiday. We should be forever grateful for the men and women who died while serving our country in the armed forces.

Thanks to them — and their families — for their tremendous sacrifice.