I know it may seem like politicians only roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty when they are throwing mud at each other.

Well, I want you to meet someone different, someone who shares my commitment to put people before politics: my friend, Jon Tester, U.S. Senator from Montana.

There are few people in Washington like Jon — a truly authentic individual without a shred of pretense in him. He’s a third generation dirt farmer and, to this day, harvests the crops on his family farm each season. He has an indelible presence and a boisterous laugh that can — often — be heard echoing through the halls of the Capitol.

Jon Tester is a good friend and a great senator, and right now he needs our help as he fights for his re-election.

We saw last month how passionate he is about trying to overturn Citizens United, a decision that Jon once described as a “kick in the teeth to our democracy.”

Watch a recent interview with Jon on “The Rachel Maddow Show” talking about his campaign and Citizens United then sign up to stay involved:

Since Jon arrived in the Senate, he’s done a tremendous job working to lift the curtain of special interest influence in Washington.

It’s no wonder the same special interest groups are pouring millions of dollars into the race to stop him. Jon will need the help of people like you to combat the attacks from these extreme groups.

Take one easy step and add your name to Jon Tester’s email list to stay up to date on his campaign.

Jon is someone who will continue to roll up his sleeves, eager to help move our country forward.

We can’t let the obstructionism in Washington prevail. The other side has gone to war against women and stood in the way of our efforts to get America back to work.

With Jon on our side, we can continue our work to put people over politics.

Best —

Chris