I’m not a typical politician, folks.

For years, I was a geologist. Then, I got laid off and took every scrap of savings in my bank account to open a brewpub in downtown Denver. Our flagship brews were the Timberland Pale and Sagebrush Stout.

We sold them for $2.25 a pint (50 cents less than a pint of Budweiser).

I loved the brewpub. I loved bringing people together from all over with different opinions and creating a team to do something special. And let me tell you, there was nothing we couldn’t solve over a nice, cold beer.

Today, I’m personally asking you to chip in just $4.50 — the price of our two flagship beers — on National Beer Day to help us bring people together and make progress on the issues that matter. Chip in here, if you can:

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I didn’t run for office for fame, money, or power. I ran for Senate because, like the brewpub, I wanted to bring people together to get stuff done. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.

Rather than hobnob with big donors or host fancy dinners in exchange for campaign checks, I depend on this grassroots team every step of the way to help us take on the tough fights.

That’s why I’m personally asking you to chip in just $4.50 — the price of our two flagship beers — to help us celebrate National Beer Day. Your grassroots contribution keeps us in the Senate fighting to get things done.

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I’ll never forget where I came from — a laid-off geologist turned brewer turned U.S. Senator. And I’ll never forget who I’m fighting for.

Thanks for everything,

Hick