[1]Beto for America



John,



When I get time on the campaign trail, I like to go for a run. On Saturday
morning, it was a beautiful couple of miles in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
It’s always a good way to clear your head and work off any junk food
you’ve been eating while on the road.

This campaign is in many ways a lot like a long-distance run. It’s one
we’re all on together. And what’s important is whether or not we can build
the stamina to make it not just through the next mile, but through the
finish line.

Yesterday we shared our second quarter fundraising numbers. They show that
we raised $3.6 million in the last few months and $13 million since
launching our campaign in March. Out of two-dozen candidates vying for the
Democratic nomination, that puts us in the top third. Even more
impressive, we’ve done it all without a dime from PACs, lobbyists,
corporations, or special interests. It’s 100% people-powered and it always
has been. Our average contribution was just $30.

That means we’ve got enough air in the lungs to make it up the next hill
and through the next mile of this run. But to be truthful, we need to pick
up our pace this quarter to compete with the handful of candidates who
outraised us -- including those who were able to double or triple our
fundraising. That’s the only way to ensure we have the same resources to
spread our message, to meet voters, and to compete in Iowa, New Hampshire,
South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, and every state across this country.



[ [link removed] ]Can I count on you right now to step up with a $3 contribution? Every contribution helps
us up our pace and compete with the most well-funded campaigns in this
race.

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We don’t necessarily need to be in first place right now. What matters is
where we end up heading into those first primaries and caucuses. I’m
confident that we have the right message for this moment, we have the best
team, and we are ready to take off.

I think about Ruth, who drives up from Massachusetts and goes to every
event we hold in New Hampshire. I think about the volunteers we have
canvassing in states like Nebraska and Alaska and Tennessee. And I think
about our staff, who have picked up their lives to come join our campaign.
I’m humbled by all of your contributions, and I carry that support with me
every single day. 

Thanks for being on this run with me. It means everything to be doing this
together. 

Beto


 


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