john, President Obama will be campaigning with Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin later today, and we needed to deliver this important message from him:

If you're ready to send Mandela Barnes to the Senate, defeat Ron Johnson, and expand the Senate majority, we hope you will answer President Obama's call.

Please make a $10 contribution to Mandela Barnes' campaign today ahead of his important end-of-month fundraising deadline. We can flip this Senate seat – but only if we stand together.

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Here is some more of what President Obama had to say about the Wisconsin Senate race:

"Wisconsin, you've got a big responsibility this year. Control of the Senate is in your hands. That's why I am proud to endorse Mandela Barnes – someone with humble roots who understands the challenges folks are facing.

"Mandela's mom was a teacher. His dad worked 3rd shift. Now he's focused on solutions that will make a difference, like making more things here in Wisconsin. Cutting taxes for the middle class. And protecting a woman's right to choose."

President Obama is right.

But right now, Mandela is narrowly trailing Ron Johnson in the latest poll from CNN and he urgently needs your support today to ensure he wins on Election Day.

With a critical end-of-month fundraising deadline in just a few days, it has never been more important to show you stand with Mandela.

Can he count on you today?

Please make a $10 contribution to Mandela Barnes' campaign for U.S. Senate ahead of his end-of-month fundraising deadline. We don't have much time left to flip this seat, and your contribution will make a big difference.