The energy tonight was something else, Friend.
This was my fourth time on the debate stage, but it was my first time as a frontrunner in the race. I'm still introducing myself to a lot of Americans, but it's clear that the rest of the candidates now recognize me as a serious contender. Thank you for helping propel us forward during this critical period.
Every time the Democratic candidates get together to talk through the issues that our country faces, there's a noticeable shift in urgency. And rightly so — Iowans will go to caucus in less than three weeks. We should be putting our plans through the ringer to make sure they're what the people want and deserve.
I'm the only one in the race who can use my successful business background to call Trump out on his favorite topic to boast about: how "great" he is at business. Like a lot of what he says, his claims at economic success are a load of hot air. He's running our country just like one of his failed enterprises — and whoever ends up in the Oval Office next year will have to undo the mess he placed us in. I'm ready.
Thank you for reading, for watching, and for being a part of this team.
—Tom
