I split $10 between you and [another candidate I like] many months ago. I still get an occasional email from [the other candidate]. If I don't get three a day from your campaign, I know it must be the weekend. Coming up with so many critical fundraising deadlines must be stressful.
In my opinion, your lead is shrinking because your campaign is focussed on fundraising rather than telling voters what you stand for. Rather than go into great detail, I'm going to suggest that you look at your fundraising and spending record this election cycle and compare it to Beto O'Rourke's fundraising and spending. Do this on the opensecrets.org website.
Look at the PACs tab and the Expenditures tab. There is a wealth of information there that can work to your advantage. Ignore it at your peril.
Next, take a look at Beto's strategy which is completely transparent. Watch the video of him at a town hall in rural Texas, where he honestly and directly answers a tough question about NFL players taking a knee. Schedule as many meet-the-voters gatherings as you can. Then clearly tell the voters what you stand for, and let the fundraising take care of itself.
Let the party leaders know that you're going to be busy trying to win an election so you might not be able to make some of the payments they expect from you. Let the PACs know that you appreciate what they've contributed, but your votes in the future will be for what America wants, not what they want.
I hope this helps. We really need you to hold onto that seat. I live on Social Security, and I appreciate your position on protecting my sole source of income. I didn't learn about your position from the emails you've sent. I did my own research. If I come up with another $5 to spare, I'll be sending it to the O'Rourke campaign. I hope you understand.
-- Steve Wood
