Hey friend, Jon Lovett here – former Obama speechwriter, co-host of "Pod Save America," and burgeoning reality star.

Sorry to jump into your inbox, but I had to reach out: Republicans have outspent Sherrod Brown 3-to-1, Sherrod's down by 1 point in a new poll, and our path to winning the Senate majority runs through Ohio.

That's why I'm annoying you with another one of these political emails – to ask for your support on behalf of Sherrod Brown.

Sherrod is one of the most well-respected, pro-worker Senators in the country. He's also the one person standing in the way of Republicans flipping the Senate red.

If we lose this race, we're almost guaranteed a MAGA Senate that will pass a nationwide abortion ban, eliminate unions, and gut Social Security.

The stakes are too high to sit this one out, so I'm reaching out to you, friend: Will you please donate $5 to help Sherrod win in Ohio and keep the Senate blue?

Here's the deal from someone who has worked on campaigns: Sherrod's reelection in Ohio will come down to resources.

Sherrod's multi-millionaire opponent is cutting himself checks and calling up his megadonor friends, but Sherrod is running a grassroots campaign – so that means he's counting on folks like you, donating what you can when you can.

So can you do me a favor and give the $5 you'd otherwise spend on coffee to Sherrod's campaign so we can send him back to the Senate and keep making progress for our country?

Thanks for not deleting this email, friend. That shirt looks great on you.

– Jon Lovett