Hello,

When I retired from the U.S. Navy after nearly 4 decades of military service, I felt called to continue to serve my country in a meaningful way. But never did I expect running for the U.S. Senate that a Super PAC would run $1 million in TV ads attacking me for serving in the United States military.

Now, Chuck Grassley is saying that because my military service moved my family and I all over the country, that I'm not an Iowan anymore. Really?

It was offensive to everyone who signs up to serve our nation – an overseas teacher, a diplomat, a Peace Corps volunteer, or a military member. I am particularly appalled at what Gold Star families who gave the ultimate sacrifice must think.

Chuck Grassley and Mitch McConnell’s Super PACs are raising millions to run even more ridiculous ads attacking me. I’m a hard target for a GOP hit job, but we can and must keep the Senate blue and win this seat in Iowa.

We're facing my final federally-manded end-of-quaarter FEC fundraising deadline at midnight tomorrow, and if the Super PACs see even one shred of weakness in our fundraising report, they’ll pounce with even more attacks to try to bury us.

We’re just $106,320 away from our $2,500,000 goal and what we need to defeat Chuck Grassley and turn Iowa blue. But I’m counting on grassroots donors like you to give now if I’m going to hit this goal and have the resources I need to fight back against the incoming attacks:

Please, will you chip in $5 or more right now – every dollar you can afford before our final federally-mandated end-of-quarter FEC fundraising deadline – to help me defeat Chuck Grassley, turn Iowa blue, and protect our Democratic Senate majority? There couldn’t be a better or more important moment to chip in to my campaign if I’m going to win.

The Super PACs attacks are coming, but I know we can fend them off with your help today.

I’m so grateful that you are on this team,

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