John, we're rapidly running out of time, so I'll make this quick: 

With only hours left before my end-of-month fundraiser for May comes to a close, we are still $2,482 short of my fundraising goal for the month. And, if we fall short of a goal, our chances to win may go up in smoke. 

And listen: According to recent polling, I'm statistically tied with my opponents – so I need a surge of donations to pull ahead in the polls. 

So please, can I count on you to chip in $5 or more before midnight tonight so I can hit my critical end-of-month goal and surge ahead in the polls? I can't do this without you. >>

Thank you for being by my side.

Barbara Lee