The New York Times opts for words more commonly associated with war coverage to describe Hillary Clinton’s latest fundraising effort. In the opening paragraph alone, Clinton seeks to “rouse troops,” “mobilize” her defenses and prepare for the “battles” ahead.

Though Clinton has mostly remained in the background during the debates over judicial nominations and John Bolton, she takes an “urgent” tone in her letter:

“While fairly standard for a campaign appeal, the highly partisan language is a departure from the measured and cooperative tone that has won her praise in the Senate.”