Friend: With less than 30 days until our runoff election that will decide the Senate majority, I've got to be upfront about where things stand – even if it's bad news.

First, after a new poll showed us with a narrow 1-point lead against unelected Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R), the GOP began spending $100 MILLION to keep this seat red and protect Mitch McConnell's hold on the Senate.

Then, my opponent started massively outspending us on TV ads – booking an eye-popping $42 million in airtime to spread lies about my record. CNN even called her ads "viciously negative."

Now, if we don't raise another $75,000 by 8 p.m. tonight, our own TV ads could go off the air just as early voting is about to get underway. 

Friend, we can flip this seat. Election expert Nate Silver says we have the best chance to win – and recent polling has us up by a single point. But we'll throw our shot away and lose this race if we get drowned out on the airwaves.

So please, I'm asking you personally to not sit this one out: Rush an urgent contribution of $5 or more now – every dollar will help keep our TV ads live ahead of early voting – so we can flip this seat blue and take back the Senate for Democrats.

Thank you,

Raphael