I wasn't going to message you so soon again, John, but we just got some big news in our race —

President Obama endorsed our campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. This is one of the most competitive races this fall. Rush a donation to join him and help us flip this seat together:

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As we fight to strengthen our state and flip the Senate, I'm proud to receive an endorsement from President Obama, whose leadership I will always admire. And I’m grateful to have his support as we grow our team.

You see, President Obama knows North Carolina is the “tipping point” state in this election, and we’re the most competitive Senate race in the country.

He also knows just how tough it is to make progress without a Democratic majority in the Senate, which is why we must flip North Carolina’s Senate seat and end Mitch McConnell’s majority in Washington.

So, I’m personally asking you to join President Obama in supporting our campaign for U.S. Senate by chipping in $10 today. We can flip North Carolina’s Senate seat and take back the majority — with your help:

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This race will be a squeaker, but I’m confident we can win because of the support we’re getting from folks like you (and President Obama!).

Thanks for everything.

— Cal

On a personal note — I’ll forever be grateful to have served our country, including under President Obama’s leadership. Here’s a special photo of the two of us at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq 12 years ago this month: