John,

A lot of TV ads. A lot of digital ads. A lot of mailers. Probably enough campaign pencils to last a lifetime.

More importantly, it can buy a well-funded Republican campaign a lot of opportunities to reach voters and try to define this race.

We are launching a 24-hour fundraising push to build critical momentum for when numbers go public at the end of September. Will you chip in $10 today to help us show that our grassroots campaign has what it takes to compete with Mellor’s self-funded operation?

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Vic Mellor wrote himself a check of almost $3 million.

When our numbers become public, Republicans will be looking at them. Mellor’s campaign will be looking at them.

And they’ll all be asking the same question: Does Seth have the grassroots strength to compete?

I want the answer to be unmistakable.

Please chip in $10 today during our 24-hour fundraising push to gear up for the end of the quarter. Help us show that a self-funded campaign with millions in the bank is no match for Rhode Islanders standing together.

Thank you,

Seth