The situation: Tonight, John Hickenlooper will debate Cory Gardner for the first time. He’ll make the case that Gardner’s weak leadership has failed us, and it’s time for him to go.

Why this matters: Republicans believe they have momentum in Colorado. They’ve booked $30 million in ads to defeat our campaign and polls show a tight, single-digit race.

Our job: Reach 5,000 contributions before John takes the stage tonight to prove how strong this team is. Remember: If we lose this race, Democrats have virtually no chance of flipping the Senate this year.

Can John count on you to make a contribution of $10 or more today? This is one of the most important moments for our campaign and we have to be ready for whatever the GOP has planned for us:

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Our thanks: Your support has helped us fight back against every dirty trick Republicans throw at us. The majority of our donations come from online messages like this one, and we appreciate your help.

— Team Hick