Hi there,

Did you see Joaquin’s message yesterday?

We have to raise $9,500 by Sunday at midnight to prove that we have the necessary resources to push back against an extremist agenda and legislation. Thank you for your help.

Can we count on you to pitch in?

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Begin forwarded message:

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is just days away, on this Sunday at midnight. You might be wondering why this matters so much?

Simple - the total amount we raise by that deadline will become public knowledge, scrutinized by the media, our opponents, and voters across the nation. These numbers give a powerful indication of the strength and momentum behind a campaign.

Sometimes, voters even decide who to support based solely on what the press says about the fundraising totals.

That's why my team and I have set an ambitious goal of raising $9,500 by Sunday night.

We need to show we're not backing down from this fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Can I count on you to give whatever you can before Sunday's critical deadline?

A strong showing will prove to everyone, including right-wing Republican extremists, that our grassroots movement cannot be intimidated or silenced despite their unrelenting fear-mongering and hate.

MAGA forces have made it clear they'll shred democratic norms and trample our freedoms to get what they want. Just look at the damage Gov. Abbott and his group of far-right extremists have inflicted on Texas in their pursuit of power.

The numbers we raise by this weekend's deadline will speak volumes about our determination to band together and continue our push for a better state and country.

Thank you for your courage,

Joaquin Castro