Dear Lucas, 
Here's a disturbing fact: The Republicans have set a record for the most filibusters ever in a single Congress. They've already tripled the old record, and we've still got nine months to go!
This is why we need as many progressive voices in Congress as possible-to prevent the Republicans from using their strategies of delay and distraction. We need every single vote we can get to make sure we can pass the legislation we all believe in.
With the filing deadline just months away, Republicans still have plenty of time to convince George Pataki and other GOP heavyweights to get into the race and oppose me. That's why I need your help right now to show my opponents, and potential opponents, that I have the resources to win. Please donate today to help me raise $150,000 by midnight, March 31.
Please click here to donate $5 to my campaign now so I can reach this crucial end-of-quarter goal before the March 31 deadline.
Potential challengers are still coming out of the woodwork. We can't allow our country to be pulled backward into the Bush years. We've got to make sure we keep moving forward.
Every day I go to work determined to do everything I can to break the gridlock and get things done for the American people. I know you're counting on me to help pass health care reform, and a repeal of don't ask, don't tell. That's what keeps me motivated to stand up to the GOP's obstructionist tactics.
There are a few key fundraising deadlines each election cycle, and this is one of them. Meeting our end-of-quarter goal of raising $150,000 by midnight March 31 is essential to fighting off all the challengers the national Republicans keep sending my way.
Click here and give $5 to my campaign so I can meet this important end-of-quarter goal before the deadline of midnight March 31.
I know I can win in November and keep New York's Senate seat in Democratic hands, but I can't do it without you. Please, give what you can today.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Gillibrand