Here’s what gives me hope, friend:

A new poll shows me 1 point ahead of my opponent in this critical Senate race – and experts at The Cook Political Report have increased our chances of winning.

The momentum we’ve built is all thanks to grassroots supporters like you.

But here’s what has me worried: Misleading attack ads have already hit. Corporate special interests are gearing up to spend millions to defeat me. And right now, we don’t have the resources we need to fight back.

That’s why I’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $150,000 before our mid-month deadline, and I’m counting on your help to reach it. Every dollar makes a huge difference.

So please, friend, will you chip in $5 – or as much as you can spare – to help me hit my crucial goal and flip Ohio’s Senate seat?

It adds up fast when we’re all pitching in.

Thank you,

Sherrod