OK, sorry, I jumped the gun. He hasn't announced yet. But let's consider what will happen when he does.

Scenario #1: Imagine if Rand Paul lost his race in 2010. The media quickly points out that Ron Paul is a joke. The voters have already rejected the Paul message. We're just a bunch of Internet spammers who make a lot of noise, maybe set a few online fundraising records, but can't even win a Senate race in a red state, forget a Presidential bid.

Scenario #2: Rand Paul won his race. The media is forced from the beginning to acknowledge that we are a significant force. We've shown that we can get someone with a name and philosophy like Ron Paul elected.

Scenario #3: Rand Paul wins by a wide margin. Suddenly Ron and Rand are leaders of the hottest new political craze. You can't pick up a newspaper or turn on a political or financial show without seeing them. Momentum is key in politics. Everybody wants to be part of something big and successful. We had a lot of supporters in 2008. Multiply that by 20!

No other race can have the same impact. For example, if Peter Schiff wins, the media will point out that he had a nationwide following and fan base independent of the Ron Paul movement. However, no one can argue that Kentucky voters didn't realize Rand Paul was associated with Ron Paul!

Our opponents are not stupid. They know the best way to shut up Ron Paul in 2012 is to defeat Rand quickly and decisively. There's nothing they want more than to gag Ron Paul, so they are going to pull out all the stops and play every dirty trick in the book. Welcome to the front lines, patriots!

On September 23, twenty-three Republican Senators are holding a $500-a-plate fundraising dinner for Trey Grayson, Rand Paul's primary opponent. We're responding on the same day with a money bomb nicknamed Kentucky Fight: We the People Money Bomb versus DC Insider Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $500K.

What will the headlines read on September 24?

Scenario #1: A thousand supporters attended Trey Grayson's $500-a-plate dinner, raising half a million dollars for his campaign. Rand Paul's forces tried to match it using a "money bomb", but they came up short.

Scenario #2: Rand Paul raised the same amount in a "money bomb". So far Rand is keeping up, but can he hang in there with the pro?

Scenario #3: Trey Grayson's head must be spinning this morning. Grayson may have the support of the Washington insiders, but Rand Paul clearly showed he has the support of the people by raising over $1 million from over 10,000 individual donors in a single day!

The third scenario is a realistic possibility. Most people who contributed Rand's first money bomb will contribute at least as much to Kentucky Fight, so $433K is our starting point. However, the last money bomb, nicknamed "The Big One", had little inspiration. Kentucky Fight has a theme that can get people's blood pressure up. It is going to inspire bigger contributions.

Right now, Rand needs more people to make the "order of magnitude" paradigm shift. There are many people who could make major contributions, but they have the mindset that $100 is large. Diane and I took her grandkids to the Lone Star the other evening, and the bill with tip totaled $86. My last electric bill was $97.87. I gave Brandon $100 for his recent birthday. A few decades ago $100 was a lot of money, but today it's an everyday amount. If you're angry about the Washington insiders believing they can handpick the next Senator from Kentucky, make the paradigm shift. Consider donating $2,300 to respond to the 23 Senators on September 23.

What are the limits? Each individual can give up to $4,800 during the campaign. (That's $2,400 for the primary and $2,400 for the general election, but you can donate it all up front.) That's $9,600 per couple. Sure, you might have to dip into your retirement savings and get a second job, but it's worth it to have Ron Paul in the White House, right?

Is it better to pace yourself, perhaps contributing $500 to each major money bomb? No, momentum is everything. Early money is the most important, as it primes the fundraising pump and inspires others to contribute. However, you don't want to completely max out, as you'll want to contribute $10 in each future money bomb to increase the number of donors.

I'll confess that I didn't go "all in" during the first two money bombs. There are so many great candidates and causes vying for my time and money: Campaign for Liberty, Young Americans for Liberty, Rand Paul, Adam Kokesh, RJ Harris, Peter Schiff. My total contributions to Rand Paul so far are only $650. This time I'm putting in $4,000, bringing my total to $4,650.

I'm making my contribution early in the morning. Again, it's all about momentum. People want to be part of something successful, and my early contribution will be part of that inspiration for the rest of the day.

Who will join me in making a contribution of at least $2,300 on September 23?

John Cunningham

P.S. Thanks to all who have encouraged me to run again, or to run for Kennedy's seat. First, let's win a few races in red states. Then a few dozen. Then a few hundred. Maybe momentum will make 2016 my year!

P.P.S. Be warned. If you max out for Rand Paul this year, I'm going to expect you to max out for me in 2016!

P.P.P.S. Please make sure every patriot you know understand the importance of this money bomb!