Friend —

I'll be direct: Flipping the Senate comes down to protecting our Democratic incumbents like Tina Smith in Minnesota.

I know it. You know it. But so does everyone from President Donald Trump to Senator Mitch McConnell to their network of right-wing donors. And you bet they'll spend big bucks to defeat Tina and flip her seat.

That's why I'm making sure everyone who supports Tina is focused and committed to doing everything they can to help her win re-election — well, that and keeping Senator Mitch McConnell as majority leader is simply not an option.

Look, Tina really needs our help right now — her opponent, Jason Lewis, was handpicked by Trump and is exactly the type of GOP lapdog Mitch McConnell wants in the Senate. We can't let them have their way.

I'm working hard to flip the Senate and defending Tina is one of my top priorities. So I am asking for your help before the end-of-month deadline to make sure we keep Tina fighting for our values in the Senate.

Please consider making a donation of whatever amount you think is meaningful before the deadline on Saturday. With your help, we can save Minnesota's Senate seat, flip the majority, and send Mitch McConnell packing in November. Let's get the job done.

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I won't mince words with you: Our path to a Democratic majority in the Senate runs through Minnesota.

If you are with me in retaking the Senate for Democrats — I need you with Tina, too. Add a contribution to her re-election campaign before Saturday's deadline.

Sincerely,

Chuck Schumer