Celebrity gossip: This is urgent

Fellow American, that was a recent headline from CNN.

For some reason, the media and the political class in our country just don't understand me.

Perhaps they just don't want to.

But I think you understand me just fine. In fact, I think we're probably very much alike, and now more than ever, I need you to stand with me in my fight to revive America.

This is who I am -- I'm a proud American. I believe in God and the Judeo-Christian values upon which our nation was founded. I detest political correctness, because the truth matters more.

As a people, we've allowed ourselves to be bullied by a dishonest media and a permanent political class. We're not supposed to use certain words or talk about certain subjects because somewhere, someone might be offended.

I'm running for President to beat back this dangerous trend.

I want to revive America's exceptional spirit and re-establish a government that is truly of, by and for the people.

For months and months, I've spoken with hundreds of thousands of my fellow Americans, sharing my story, my heart, and my solutions for America.

I'll be honest, it's been difficult. I've never seen a media so intent on twisting my words and misleading those who they're supposed to serve -- the American public.

So here's where I'd like to enlist your help -- and I need it now more than ever.

The Iowa Caucuses are on February 1st. Decisions will be made and people will begin to vote for our next President. It may seem like a long way off, but it's just over a month.

My campaign is currently buying airtime so we can run ads on TV and get my message directly to the people who matter most -- the voters.

It's time to bypass the filter of the media, and only you can help me do it.

Even if it's just $5 or $10, please help us get on TV by making a secure donation now.

Now is the time when it really counts.

America was supposed to be a land of citizen-statesmen. Government wasn't meant to consume us or be involved in every aspect of our lives.

I'm running for President because I'm concerned about the future we are leaving our children and grandchildren, and I believe that working with you I can get us back on the right track.

If you believe in me and in our shared vision for a more hopeful America, I ask you to dig deep and make a donation now. I literally cannot do this without you.

Thank you, and God Bless America.

Sincerely,

Ben Carson