Folks, can I explain something? I promise I’ll be quick.

I was never “cool” growing up. I was the skinny kid with Coke-bottle glasses and a funny last name. After that, I was a geologist. Then I got laid off, and opened my own brewpub — Wynkoop Brewing Company — in downtown Denver. I play the banjo. And I like to make corny jokes (personally, I think they’re hilarious).

So listen, I know I’m not your typical politician. I only ever wandered into politics because I was sick and tired of special interests taking advantage of everyday Americans — and I believed I could make a difference. 

That’s why we do things a little differently around here. Instead of relying on corporate PACs to fund our campaign, we’re depending on everyday folks like you to power everything we do. 

I’ve always believed that politicians should be singularly accountable to the voters, not special interests looking to buy our support.

So today, I’m reaching out to personally ask you to make a donation to help us defend Colorado and stop MAGA Republicans from flipping this seat red on Election Day. Can I count on you to chip in?

Thank you for all that you do to support our team.

— John