Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA) in support of Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) U.S. Senate campaign:
Hi there —
I am about to ask you to make a contribution to support Beto O’Rourke’s insurgent campaign against Senator Ted Cruz. I hope you will give me a moment to explain why this request, especially now, is so important.
The first thing I want you to know: Beto can beat Ted Cruz.
Three polls in the last 72 hours have shown Beto is within single digits of defeating Cruz — and the Cook Political Report just moved this race from Likely to Lean Republican. That’s huge.
Yesterday, Cruz dropped his first attack ad on Beto — and it’s full of false information and half-truths. We need to make sure Beto’s campaign has enough resources to fight back. Can you pitch in?
I am asking you to rush an urgent donation of $10 or more to Beto’s campaign this weekend. Your contribution could be the difference between victory or defeat in this very close election.
Democrats are so close to taking back the U.S. Senate in November and it might come down to Texas. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true.
Beto is a great candidate running a bold, people-powered campaign — and he’s refusing to take money from corporate PACs, just like we are. Let's make sure Beto knows we have his back today.
Thanks and take care,
—Kamala
Click here to donate to Beto’s campaign.