Dear John,
Do you remember some years ago when former Senator Bob Kerry came back to Nebraska from New York to try and reclaim a Senate seat--while making fun of us in the national media? It didn't work out for him.
Now he is back again, trying to help my opponent in her congressional campaign. Here are some hard facts.
The national political divide is sad and nasty. By calling out for help from Bob Kerry, my opponent is appealing to national activists and the wealthiest political class to quietly fund her campaign.
We are a state filled with good opportunity, stable communities, and a respect for just governing authority. We rightly recoil at turmoil in the streets and extremist calls to defund the police. We appropriately discuss our nation's wounds and how we can do better in Nebraska. We can't take these good things for granted---look at what's happened across America.
My opponent has a record of hiding from hard issues, not taking positions--all the while appealing for money from the timed out New York political class.
I've worked very hard to be a good representative for you. I talk to people constantly, those who agree, those who disagree, and those who want solutions.
I want you--and everyone-- to know that I'm here to help.
Can I ask for your help again? Campaigns are expensive and messages need to be delivered.
Tomorrow is a critical fundraising deadline. Can you consider a gift of $100, $250, or $500 (the max is $2,800), or whatever you can afford, to help?