John,
The latest polls in the Texas Governor’s race show Beto narrowing the gap and quickly catching up to Greg Abbott. It's great news, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
In a moment I'll explain more, but first I have to ask: Would you consider chipping in $3 or more today to our people-powered movement to elect Beto and end Abbott's failed time in office?
The truth is, polls only capture a snapshot of the population, in a moment of time. They aren't a 100% accurate predictor of how a race will turn out. And as we've all seen before, they can be off.
Case in point: Beto's 2018 Senate run against Ted Cruz where we came closer to winning statewide than any Democrat had in decades. Before the election, Cruz was polling on average 6.8 points ahead of Beto. But on Election Day, Beto came within 2.6 points of winning.
Our people-powered movement shocked the country. Pollsters and pundits didn't know what to make of the fact that over 3 million more voters came out in 2018 compared to the 2014 midterms — and that Beto not only received votes from Democrats but also first-time voters, Independents, and Republicans.
John, the bottom line is that polls, like a recent one that showed Beto and Abbott in a single-digit race, are one great validator that we can win this race. But they can't tell you about the historic and unifying momentum we're seeing grow across the state, across communities, and across party lines.
Beto's been on the road traveling this past month, and we've seen it with our own eyes: We're building a one-of-a-kind grassroots coalition that's capable of defying expectations and changing the status quo in Texas.
We have what it takes to elect a real fighter for the people of Texas as our next Governor. By working together, we can keep closing the gaps in polling, shock the pundits on Election Day, and defeat Abbott once and for all.
Texas is ready for Beto's positive, unifying vision, but we're up against Abbott's corporate mega-donors, so I hope we can count on your support today. Please, will you contribute $3 or more right now to help Beto fight for the people of Texas as our next Governor?
Let's make history, John.
Thank you,
Jason Lee
Deputy Campaign Manager, Beto for Texas
