Stefan,

More than ever, at this make or break time in our history, the Senate needs leaders who are willing to step up and put love of country first, like Bob Kerrey.

My friend and former colleague has shown a lot of guts and grit in running once again for the United States Senate from Nebraska.

But that's Bob Kerrey -- a decorated Navy veteran who gave part of his right leg in service, and you can see Bob's military experience reflected in his public service -- both as Nebraska's governor and senator -- where he has been fiercely loyal to his core convictions.

But he faces a tough road.  Karl Rove and the Koch brothers have already spent $780,000 attacking Bob, and Republican primary voters just this week nominated a Tea Party favorite to face him.

Bob's opponent has a lot of momentum from her primary victory right now.  Please help give Bob the boost to beat his new opponent and win this important race.

CONTRIBUTE $25 OR MORE to Bob's campaign TODAY.

If you want to know what courage, leadership, and loyalty to your beliefs look like in the Senate, look at Bob Kerrey.  In 1996, Bob was one of a small minority of senators who stood with me in voting against the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) -- and he was certainly the only senator from Nebraska who opposed it.

And now Bob's facing a candidate who, when she was asked, couldn't name a single Democrat she would ever be willing to work with once in office.  That's not how we will ever solve America's challenges.

And since Bob's opponent just won a tightly contested primary, she emerges with a big wave of momentum.  Right now, we need to help Bob build his momentum to compete and win.

CONTRIBUTE $25 OR MORE NOW.

Thank you for supporting Bob's campaign.  We need leaders like him.

Sincerely,

John Kerry