I hate to admit this:

I might not make the cut for the next debates.

The DNC just raised the threshold.

Their new rules give billionaires the chance to buy their way in -- all while undermining grassroots campaigns like mine.

Look -- I wasn't born a frontrunner. I've worked hard for everything I've ever earned. And I haven't taken a cent from billionaires or corporate PACs to get on that stage. It would mean so much to me if I could count on your $5 to make it instead. >> secure.actblue.com/donate/julian-em?refcode=20190924_em_fr_b1_castro_all&recurring=auto&amount=5&amounts=25,50,100,250

I don't have the luxury of spending $10 million of my own money to fast-track my way to the debate stage.

But frankly -- that's not how I want to run this campaign.

I want to earn your support the authentic way.

I want to be a voice for kids like me who grew up on the "wrong side of town."

I want to prove that being the son of a single mother doesn't determine your destiny.

I want to stand up for immigrant and Latinx communities like mine.

And I refuse to play to wealthy donors or the establishment to make my message heard.

I'm not giving up.

I'm throwing every last resource I have into funding my critical persuasion ads and securing the polls I need to make the debate cut.

I need 500 gifts before midnight to fund them. Will you chip in?

secure.actblue.com/donate/julian-em?refcode=20190924_em_fr_b1_castro_all&recurring=auto&amount=5&amounts=25,50,100,250

I know every dollar is precious to you. I wouldn't ask if I wasn't truly relying on your support.

-Julián
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