Hey there,

Later today, I’ll go out on stage for the third presidential debate in our Democratic primary. As I go through my final preparations, I find myself thinking about how it is we got here. For the most part, it comes back to you.

You’ve summoned the courage to be a part of an entirely different campaign, one that recognizes we’re facing a make-or-break moment for our country that requires embracing new ideas and coming together in common purpose to enact them.

I am profoundly grateful for your support. You helped us secure our spot in this debate, and the ones before it. Your contributions are growing this campaign into one that’s getting stronger by the day.

Take this past weekend: Over 40,000 of you answered our call to raise $750,000 in a day to launch us into what we’re calling Phase Three of the campaign. Again and again, we’re showing the country we believe we’re at a crossroads in our nation’s history -- and that we’re willing to put in the work to choose a new path together.

Tonight’s another big moment, and we need to come out of it ready to build on our momentum. I’ll do my best to make you proud out there. I hope to earn more of your support so we can grow this team for the months ahead.

If you believe in this campaign and meeting the urgency of this moment, then chip in a donation now. Your investment, as I see it, is an act of hope for a better future. Together, we can win it.

You’ll be hearing from Chasten and some team members from South Bend, too, before the debate begins. As a member of this team, we think it’s important to communicate with you where we’re at and share why we feel moments like this matter so much. Thanks for being a part of it.

Pete