Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D. OR):
Every day we see evidence of our planet's distress, and of the need for bold action to turn away from fossil fuels and towards a clean energy future. You know that this is an economic, environmental, and moral imperative -- a defining challenge of our time. And you know that if we're going to meet that challenge, we've got to defy the big polluters, the Koch Brothers machine, and the science deniers who want to profit off the past even if it means sacrificing the future. Winning this battle requires strong leaders who are all-in on the fight for the future of our planet. We need more Climate Champions. So let's make sure we bring some new Climate Champions to the U.S. Senate! Today, I’m announcing three more endorsed candidates of our grassroots-powered Climate Champions PAC: Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Deborah Ross of North Carolina, and Katie McGinty of Pennsylvania. Chip in $9 right now to give Chris, Deborah, and Katie a warm welcome and big boost! I’ve spoken to each of these candidates and looked at their records. I can tell you, these three are committed to our fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground and move our country toward clean, renewable sources of energy. Big Oil and the fossil fuel giants will be spending big to defeat our Climate Champions and get their pro-polluter friends into the Senate. By contributing to them now, you're fighting big polluter money with grassroots energy! We can't afford to be complacent -- there's not enough time. We need to move the needle on climate change now, and that starts by electing these Climate Champions to the U.S. Senate. Make a $9 donation right now and let’s make it happen! JeffClick here to donate to Van Hollen, Ross and McGinty's campaigns.