John,

I'm sure your inbox is flooded with fundraising messages claiming disaster is near and only your $10 can prevent catastrophe. Believe me, I get them too — and they drive me crazy.

You won’t get that type of exaggerated urgency from me. What you will get is direct communication and authentic appeals — because this campaign is powered by people like you, and you deserve respect, not manipulation.

So I’ll be honest, John: Our race is shaping up to be incredibly competitive. Our biggest opponent, Tom Tiffany, has major financial backing from special interest groups who see Wisconsin as a prize to be won.

We're building an honest campaign for the people — one powered by supporters like you, not wealthy insiders writing huge checks. It's working, but we can’t afford to slow down now.

December 31 marks our year-end filing deadline. When we submit our fundraising report, everyone from political insiders to our opponents will see whether we have what it takes to compete. A strong showing now sends a clear message that this campaign has staying power.

I'm asking you to be part of that message. Can you contribute $5 or whatever feels right to you today? Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us build the campaign Wisconsin deserves.