I've worked on enough campaigns to know that summer can be a tough time of year when it comes to fundraising. That’s true even when we’re not in the midst of a pandemic. But, John, that doesn't mean that our fundraising can slow down.

In fact, our fundraising pace in the summer months ahead of this election has to do the exact opposite -- it has to ramp up, and fast.

That's because the funds our party has on hand after this final full quarter before Election Day will be among the biggest determining factors in our budget for the rest of this election -- including our plans to get out the vote for Joe Biden. Right now is the exact time that the DNC, state parties, and campaigns up and down the ticket are finalizing their budgets, so your contribution to our party today could not come at a better time.

The reality is, we’re coming up on the final months of this election, and we need to speed up our fundraising pace if we are going to have the resources we need to help elect Joe Biden, flip the Senate, or hold our precious House majority. I completely understand that this is a difficult time for many people, so if you are in a position to donate, I’m asking for your support today on behalf of your fellow Democrats who may not be able to chip in at this stage in the race.

So, John, will you chip in your first $7 of 2020 to the Democratic Party today? Soon we’ll be making some final funding decisions, and your gift will help ensure that presumptive nominee Joe Biden and Democrats down the ballot have what they need to compete in the toughest races.