Hello,

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is the epitome of courage and integrity. I am honored to have earned his endorsement.

After Vindman overheard Donald Trump try to extort Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, he wasn’t afraid to tell the American public what happened. He testified in front of Congress during Trump’s first impeachment hearings – and it cost him his job.

Throughout his career, Lt. Col. Vindman never shied away from tough decisions to keep Americans safe. He was one of the early voices to warn of Putin’s impending attack on Ukraine. He speaks truth to power. He is a man of pure valor who does what is right and stands up to bullies like Trump.

I’m running for Senate here in Iowa because Chuck Grassley wouldn’t know courage or integrity if it hit him upside the head. Grassley couldn’t even stand up to Donald Trump after he attacked our democracy, and he certainly won’t stand up to the special interests… he’s too busy raking in checks from their corporate PACs!

Control of the Senate is on the line, and the polls show this is going to be an extremely close race. The stakes could not be higher. That’s why McConnell’s Super PACs are already raising millions to attack me.

If we’re going to turn Iowa blue and protect our Democratic majority in the Senate this November, we need to raise another $65,000 before midnight tonight so we can keep our new TV ads up – but right now, we’re still falling dangerously short with time running out.

The only way to fight back against McConnell’s Super PACs and send Grassley packing this November is if grassroots donors like you give right now:

Please, will you join Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and chip in $5 or more right now to my campaign – whatever you can afford before our TV ad buy deadline – to help me defeat Chuck Grassley, turn Iowa blue, and protect our Democratic Senate majority?

I’m working hard to earn the vote of every Iowan. I hope I can count on your support now as well.

Thank you,

Mike Franken, U.S. Navy (ret.)