I'll cut right to it, John: A recent poll – the first since we launched this campaign – shows us just 5 points behind Ted Cruz, with 14% of voters undecided.

This comes after Inside Elections upgraded Texas from a "solid Republican" seat to a "Battleground," and CNN called Ted Cruz the most vulnerable Republican senator in the country! It couldn't be more clear, John – we can win this race.

But now, Republican extremists are ready to spend millions to prop up Ted Cruz. They know just how vulnerable Cruz is, and they'll spare no expense to keep him in the Senate.

That's why reaching my $80,000 goal before tonight's deadline is so important. Please, will you rush $5, $25, or whatever you can spare to help me defeat Ted Cruz? →

I know we can win this thing, fire Ted Cruz, and give Texans the leadership we deserve. Thank you. 

Colin