Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D. RI) in support of his colleague, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s (D. FL) re-election campaign:
My friend Senator Bill Nelson faces a tough reelection fight in Florida, where he's running against far-right extremist Governor Rick Scott. Donald Trump recruited Scott for this race because Scott is an ideologue with a long record of attacking voting rights, defending the gun lobby and ignoring climate change.
Bill Nelson is a fierce defender of the environment, while Rick Scott has reportedly banned state employees from using the term "climate change." What's more, Scott is ready to spend millions of dollars from his own fortune to defeat Bill. We must do everything we can to help Bill: Will you give $5 or more now to reelect Senator Bill Nelson, defeat the Trump agenda and protect Florida's Democratic Senate seat?
This race could be one of the most expensive Senate races of all time, and a loss for Democrats in Florida would be a huge victory for Donald Trump and GOP extremists. On every issue, from climate change to campaign spending, Rick Scott will side with special interests, whether it's the fossil fuel lobby or the NRA. The NRA has even bragged about Scott, saying, "Rick has signed more pro-gun bills into law in one term than any other governor in Florida history."
You've stepped up for me, and now I'm asking you to step up to help Bill Nelson because it's clear we have to do everything we can to defeat Rick Scott.Will you give $5 or more now to defeat Rick Scott, reelect Bill Nelson in Florida and strengthen the Democratic firewall against the Trump agenda?
Click here to donate to Nelson’s re-election campaign.