Hi John, this is Lisa, Josh Shapiro’s campaign manager. I’m sorry to reach out over the weekend, but I needed to tell you something.

I’ve worked in politics for a long time now. And in that time, I’ve learned that sometimes, in order to win, you need to get a little uncomfortable.

Take right now for example. I know it’s a Sunday — and I know you’d much rather be out shopping or preparing for today’s football games instead of scrolling through an email from a campaign manager.

But trust me, sending you this email makes me a little uncomfortable too. After all, asking for money isn’t exactly my favorite part of the job. But I need to send you this email, John. Here’s why:

There’s a saying among folks who work in politics, John: As goes Pennsylvania, so goes the nation.

In other words, this election won’t only impact millions of families here in our Commonwealth. The outcome of this race will set a narrative in every corner of the country.

If we win? It means we’ve stopped the far-right’s movement dead in its tracks. But if we lose? The far-right will become even more powerful — and even more emboldened.

All eyes are on us, John. Everyone across the country is watching our campaign — and they’re counting on us to win. We can’t let them down. Please, if you’re in a position to give, will you rush just a few dollars before midnight and help Josh Shapiro continue to move Pennsylvania forward?

Thank you for bearing with me.

–Lisa