Dear Lucas, 
We have an incredible opportunity to make history together.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is in the race for the special election to succeed the late Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate - and we are in it with her. I couldn't be more proud to announce our endorsement and tell you what a remarkable opportunity this is for the members of EMILY's List to continue making change together. And lucky for us, we have the best candidate for the job.
Coakley is poised to become the first woman senator from Massachusetts, but there are 80 days before the voters of Massachusetts will go to the polls for the primary vote - and the need for funds couldn't be more urgent. A two-year campaign is being waged in a matter of weeks, and we have no time to lose. With such a short time frame, the outcome of this race will hinge on whether EMILY's List supporters step up to the challenge and contribute as generously as possible to Martha Coakley's campaign. Coakley's first campaign fundraising deadline is only weeks away, and it is critical that she has a strong showing. Please contribute to Martha today so she can start building the resources she needs right away.
There is no race where your contribution can make a bigger difference. Even a contribution as little as $10 will have an impact in this crucial special election race.
Click here to make an immediate contribution for as little as $10 to Martha Coakley, and 100 percent of your gift will go directly to her campaign.
As attorney general and a former district attorney, Martha Coakley has earned her reputation as a fierce advocate for women, children, and working families - prosecuting high-profile cases against child predators, protecting families facing foreclosure, and using her power and legal skills to protect women's reproductive freedom. But make no mistake, Martha Coakley is up against a force that could easily obscure her proven track record as a determined and persuasive advocate for citizens: money.
Stephen Pagliuca, a multi-millionaire past supporter of George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, announced yesterday that he's running as a Democrat. With an estimated $400 million of his own personal fortune to spend, Pagliuca will have seemingly endless resources to buy access to voters. Congressman Michael Capuano, who is expected to officially enter the race today, is sitting on a war chest of more than $1.2 million. These candidates are wasting no time putting their money to work - Capuano and Pagliuca are both already hitting the air with TV ads. With these two primary opponents, it couldn't be more clear - Martha need funds immediately to compete.
There is no time to waste. Martha is counting on your support today to level the playing field in this open seat race. Please join our efforts to support Martha by contributing generously today.
Martha is a top-notch candidate whose credentials have earned her incredible respect among voters. Now, it's our turn to ensure she has the resources to win this race and become another first for women in Massachusetts and a powerful advocate for families in the U.S. Senate.
I deeply appreciate your support.
Warmest regards,
Ellen R. Malcolm
President