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Hello,

The courage we are seeing from President Zelensky is not the kind of instantaneous courage used to charge an enemy or the self-promoting false courage of Trumpian showmanship.

Zelensky’s courage is that of thought-through deliberation, choosing to sacrifice oneself to protect others, to do one’s duty in office. That is the definition of bravery.

Imagine what Putin must be thinking when Russian citizens and besieged Ukrainians stand up to him more fiercely than senior Republicans like Chuck Grassley ever stood up to Donald Trump.

The Javelin missiles that Ukrainians are now bravely using to repel Russian tanks are the same ones that Trump was impeached for holding hostage – and that Republicans refused to hold him accountable for.

When I defeat Chuck Grassley this November, the Democrats will have the most senior military person ever-elected to the United States Senate. That’s fitting in the shadow of January 6th, because it’s time we had more leaders in Washington who choose sacrifice and service – versus corporate donations and personal gain.

The polls show a close race, and McConnell’s Super PACs are already queuing up millions to spend against me. I’m a hard target, but that won’t stop Fox News from fabricating some made-up tale.

We need to raise another $250,000 before our mid-month fundraising deadline at midnight tomorrow to fight back, but right now, we’re still $27,857 short. The only way we’ll defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue is if grassroots donors like you chip in now:

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The past few years have shown that democracy is a fragile thing; but it is always worth fighting for. Sign me up.

“All engines ahead full.”

Mike Franken, VADM, U.S. Navy (ret.) Paid for by Michael Franken for Iowa, IncMichael Franken for Iowa, Inc
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VICE ADMIRAL FRANKEN (RET) IS A FORMER MEMBER OF THE U.S. NAVY. USE OF HIS MILITARY RANK, JOB TITLES, AND PHOTOGRAPHS IN UNIFORM DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.