John, I'm asking for just $5. 

I'll tell you why: Tonight I'm facing off with my opponents on the debate stage – and before I step foot onto that stage, I need to prove that I have a team strong enough to propel us to the general election.

That's why I've set an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 before I take the stage tonight – and I need your help. John, I'm competing against opponents who are spending MILLIONS on TV ads, and I truly need every single dollar I can get to mobilize my supporters across the state.

So I'm humbly asking: Will you chip in $5 right now to help bring me across the finish line?

I'm proud to say that I have consistently ranked among the most progressive lawmakers in Congress – and I'm the most progressive candidate in this race by a long shot. I'm the only candidate in this race who has consistently voted for peace and championed progressive projects such as the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.

And it's for that reason that I'm not worried about this debate. I know without a single doubt that I am the best choice for California, and I will be emphasizing my unbeatable record any chance I can get on the debate stage.

But the hard truth is, unlike my opponents, I don't have the millions of dollars required to run TV ads. Instead, I'm focusing my resources on mobilizing voters by hiring more phone bankers, more door knockers and more team members to get out the vote.

So I have to ask, before I take the stage tonight and we officially kick off the final stage of this race: Will you donate $5 or more to my campaign now? I need to raise $50,000 before the debate begins and I'm counting on you to help me get there.

Thank you,

Barbara Lee