John, 

Yesterday my friend, Tulsi Gabbard, announced her departure from the Democratic Party. 

She is supporting my campaign for U.S. Senate, and will join me on the trail this weekend in New Hampshire. 

Tulsi and I don't agree on every issue, but I am honored to have her support. She and I both believe that the status quo is broken, and we need a change of direction.

Tulsi is a fellow change agent and independent-minded outsider willing to speak truth to power.

I am going to spend every day between now and election day building a wide coalition of supporters -- that includes Republicans, independents and even disaffected Democrats -- who know that Senator Hassan is a career politician and must be retired.

America needs strong leadership now more than ever. 

I am running to serve my country and to work for you. And that's why I need your help. 

I'm asking great Americans of all political affiliations to support my campaign.

I'm not a career politician. I'm not bought and paid for by lobbyists and special interests. I am running to change our country for the better. 

I'm a grassroots candidate, and am humbly asking you to chip in $25, $50, $100 or anything you can spare today to defeat the status quo and take our country back!

Thank you,