THEY'VE GOT A REAL CHALLENGE THIS CYCLE

Lucas -- You read the news, but I wanted to share some inside strategy you won't see in the papers.

Here's the math: Right now, Democrats hold a five seat Senate majority. But we're defending 20 seats, including seven in states President Obama lost.

It'll be extremely close: Nate Silver projects that control of the entire Senate could hinge on defeating Mitch McConnell. And throw this into the equation: More than $2 million has already been spent on McConnell's race in Kentucky.

We're facing a real challenge this cycle. Top Republican strategists have said that 2014 is their best hope to retake the Senate -- and that if they don't, they may not have a chance to do it again for several elections.

If the Republicans control the House and the Senate, the effects could be dire. Obamacare, Medicare, Social Security, the environment, and so many of the other issues that we care about could be in jeopardy. The future of the Supreme Court would be at stake as well. All of this explains why the GOP is pushing to hard to take control.

But there's one thing the GOP hasn't accounted for: You. You're already helping us go on the offense against Mitch McConnell and vulnerable Republicans across the country. Together, we can stop a Republican takeover. It all comes down to you.

Thanks for your support,
Guy Cecil
DSCC Executive Director

Republican Disgrace of the Month

The Republicans just launched a plan to strip every single cent of Obamacare's funding. And if Democrats don't go along with this revolting scheme that would leave 32 million uninsured, top Republicans have vowed to shut down government.

It's despicable: The Republicans will hold the entire nation hostage unless Obamacare is completely eliminated.

Stand with President Obama and Democrats and denounce Republicans who would completely shut down the government just to destroy Obamacare.