Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg Pete ButtigiegBipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death Bogeymen of the far left deserve a place in any Biden administration Overnight Defense: Woodward book causes new firestorm | Book says Trump lashed out at generals, told Woodward about secret weapons system | US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq MORE announced a campaign fundraising goal of $13 million ahead of Super Tuesday in an email to supporters Thursday.

Buttigieg told supporters he needs to raise $13 million before the March 3 to “stay competitive” in the race.

The former South Bend, Ind., mayor set himself up as an alternative to Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersKenosha will be a good bellwether in 2020 Biden's fiscal program: What is the likely market impact? McConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security MORE (I-Vt.) and billionaire candidate Mike Bloomberg, calling out the two of his seven primary opponents in the email.

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“Here’s the reality: With Michael Bloomberg Michael BloombergTop Democratic super PAC launches Florida ad blitz after Bloomberg donation The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Latest with the COVID-19 relief bill negotiations The Memo: 2020 is all about winning Florida MORE in the race, and with nine dark money groups supporting Bernie Sanders, the goalposts have moved,” Buttigieg wrote.

Buttigieg, who often touts his lack of time spent as a Washington lawmaker, hit Sanders as a “Washington politician who has been running for president for years.”

He called Bloomberg, who is self-funding his campaign, a “billionaire who is throwing colossal sums of money on television instead of doing the work of campaigning." Buttigieg added, "He just expects others to clear a path for him and his money.”

The midwestern mayor then said that he can beat President Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE in November if he has the resources.

“We are the best shot at defeating Donald Trump. But the reality is, if we can’t raise $13 million before Super Tuesday, we might never get that shot.”

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“I’m asking you: If you believe we shouldn’t have to choose between one candidate who wants to burn this party down and another candidate who wants to buy this party out, please help us raise $13 million before Super Tuesday so we can stay competitive in this race.”

Buttigieg said he’s raised $6 million in January and an additional $11 million so far in February.

Bloomberg, who is not accepting donations from others, donated a total of $463.8 million to his campaign by the beginning of February, according to a Federal Election Commission filing posted Thursday.

Bloomberg is skipping Saturday’s Nevada Caucus and South Carolina's upcoming primary, focusing his efforts on Super Tuesday.