Robert - In 2008, no one thought we could do it. After all, it had been 40 years since a U.S. Senator in Oregon had been defeated. And Senator Gordon Smith was well-liked and well-funded. And, I’ll admit, I had doubts myself. But then something amazing happened. You gave your time. You chipped in where you could. And together, we built the largest grassroots campaign in Oregon history. Please help us make sure my 2014 campaign gets off to a fast start: Donate $15 or more today. Election night in 2008 was extraordinary, historic, and cathartic. We fought hard and you won eight tough Senate races across America, expanded our majority in the House, and elected President Obama. Since then, we’ve taken on the special interests at every turn: Working to reverse Citizens United , standing up to big polluters, fighting for middle-class jobs, protecting the promise of Medicare and Social Securit...