Dear Lucas,
It's outrageous. Never in my life have I seen such an onslaught from Republicans, fueled by corporate cash from who knows where. But even in this unprecedented climate, there's a silver lining: polls are tight in three House races that are critical to holding our majority. We still have a chance to fight back and win, but we are running out of time.
An immediate infusion of cash for these three candidates could help overcome tea party-backed opponents -- and even dash GOP hopes of a congressional takeover. That's why I'm asking you right now to give as much as you can in this final stretch.
Titus, Markey, and Kirkpatrick are being challenged by tea party reactionaries who sling plenty of mud but offer no reasonable solutions to our nation's problems. These courageous first-term congresswomen have been targeted by Sarah Palin, the anti-choice Susan B. Anthony List, and shadowy third-party groups that want to turn back the clock.
Karl Rove's American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS are already at work spending the $2 million they've pledged for House races, and given the $27 million they're dumping into Senate races, we know there's more where that came from.
Republicans think they can sink our women with these independent expenditures, but we've been here before. Yes, we'll be outspent. But as we've seen time and again, if EMILY's List members give our candidates enough to get their message out, they will win the day.
Time is quickly running out -- but there's still a chance for you to make a difference for these women, who've managed to gain in the polls despite the odds. Our help now can be what gets these candidates over the finish line in these critical final days.
Spending by right-wing special interests and tea party radicals has been an assault on all we stand for. But unwavering support from EMILY's List members like you is keeping our women in the game. And with your help right now, in these final days, they can fight back and hold their seats on November 2.
I refuse to sit back and let big money buy our Congress. I'm doing everything I can to help -- and I hope you will, too.
Thank you for helping our progressive women candidates fight back!
Warmest regards,
Ellen R. Malcolm
P.S. These races will hinge on a few votes. Your support now can make the difference! Please, click here to make an immediate last-minute contribution to Dina Titus, Betsy Markey, and Ann Kirkpatrick today.