Dear Lucas,
In 2008, you and so many others worked tirelessly to change our nation's course and send a team to Washington that is willing to face our biggest challenges with thoughtfulness and integrity. You knocked on doors and called your friends. You put up yard signs and marched in parades. You contributed money and gave your time. However, when you and millions of others finally cast the votes that gave us victory in November, it wasn't the end of our work. It was just the beginning of our efforts to actually bring about change.
Over the last two years, we have fought together to ensure that all Americans have access to quality and affordable health care, that Wall Street bankers are finally held accountable, and that economy is again pointed in the right direction.
As you know, change does not come easily, and it doesn't happen quickly. So, while our opponents are fighting to reverse our course, we must continue the work we began two years ago.
That's why I'm asking you to stand with me again. Will you contribute to our campaign today? September 30 is the end of critical fundraising period. We need to raise as much as possible by then so that we have the resources for a strong finish to this campaign. It would be tremendously helpful if you could contribute by then and help us meet our goal of raising $10,000 online in the next three days.
There's a reason that people across America are focusing on Ohio's 1st Congressional District, because they know that as goes Ohio so goes the country. Recent polls, including one done by the Republicans, show that our race is a dead heat. That means that every little thing we can do to win votes is vitally important.
Please contribute to our campaign today. Your contribution helps us take to the airwaves through TV ads, distribute yard signs, hire canvassers, and make phone calls. We are doing everything we can to show the people of Southwest Ohio what it means to have a strong voice in Washington, but we need your help to continue doing that. Any contribution you can make would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all that you have done for us. Together we will ensure that we don't go back.
Steve