Sorry to reach out on College Football Game Day, John - but this can’t wait.

Right now, Mississippians are eager for change, and they're ready to vote differently to make that happen. Cindy Hyde-Smith knows it; that’s why she’s doing everything she can to bury our campaign.

And with our first mid-month fundraising deadline just days away, we need to show we have the strength to win so we can send a clear message: We’re serious about taking back this seat. If you know how critical this moment is, please click below to chip in now.

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Please, give me a chance to explain.

The media is going to be watching closely to compare our fundraising numbers with Cindy Hyde-Smith’s because it’s a good indicator of where voters stand.

And with my opponent already having a huge head start on fundraising, we’re working around the clock to show that our campaign has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with her.

We’ve set some really ambitious goals for what to raise before the end of the month. But at our current pace, we won’t be able to hit them without your help.

Right now, our average online contribution is just $36. That may not sound like a lot – but when hundreds of people chip in $36, it adds up fast.

So please.

I’m respectfully asking you to donate $7 to my campaign for U.S. Senate in Mississippi. Our team needs to build a big grassroots team, so it’s not the amount that matters as much as the donation itself.

Thank you. Have a great weekend.

Scott Colom