Barack Obama in Western Illinois University

I have some important news, and I'm pleased to share it with you first.

I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate.

Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.

I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.

Be the first to know..
BarackObama.com/VP or Text VP to 62262

You will receive an email the moment Barack makes his decision, or you can text VP to 62262 to receive a text message on your mobile phone.

Once you've signed up, please forward this email to your friends, family, and coworkers to let them know about this special opportunity.

No other campaign has done this before. You can be part of this important moment.

Be the first to know who Barack selects as his running mate.

Thanks,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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We are excited by the amazing amount of support we have received from the art community and are honored to announce the second print in our Artists for Obama Gallery.

Scott Hansen has generously donated his design talents to create this piece titled "Progress." Hansen is a California-based musician (Tycho) and artist (ISO50). He is well known for blending retro textures and styles with a modern design ethic.

All purchases made on the Artists for Obama Gallery are 100% contributions to the campaign and count toward your overall contribution limit of $2300. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Visit the Obama Store now for this and other new summer items.

As you know, only three contests remain in the Democratic primary.

Voters head to the polls in Puerto Rico on Sunday, followed by South Dakota and Montana on Tuesday.

So help give our campaign a crucial boost before these final contests, and send the message that we are ready to move to the next phase and compete against Senator McCain in all 50 states.

Visit the Obama Store and use the code EVENTFUL at checkout for your 20% discount.

Order summer items now!

Sincerely, Scott & Martha @ Obama HQ

Tomorrow is the official kickoff of Vote for Change, an unprecedented 50-state voter registration and mobilization drive. In over 100 cities across America, from Anchorage, Alaska to Miami, Florida, grassroots supporters will hit the streets to register voters. With events planned in every single state, no matter where you live, you can find an event near you.

As Democratic Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas explained,"This could change the face of American politics for decades to come."

Our efforts across the country have already yielded incredible results. According to a recent Associated Press survey, over 3.5 million people registered to vote in the first three months of 2008. Now we're expanding our approach to every single state, as part of a sustained, six-month effort that could reshape the electoral map.  

Most events will begin in the late morning or early afternoon, and will run approximately four hours. No prior experience is necessary, and materials and training will be provided at each location.

There is no better way to start your weekend tomorrow, and no more important work to be done right now than bringing more voters, and more voices, into the political process.

Find an event near you.

Friend --

I've just wrapped up a weekend tour of Indiana, and I wanted to let you know about where we stand in this battleground state.

All across Indiana, I've spoken to veterans, students, and factory workers about the challenges small-town America is facing -- and about how we're going to start solving them.

I see the excitement on the ground, and I truly believe Indiana is ready to stand up for a different kind of politics. But only if people like you get involved and take ownership of this effort.


This coming weekend -- and especially next Monday and Tuesday -- supporters across the country will be coming to Indiana to knock on doors, make phone calls, and Get Out The Vote for Primary Day on May 6th. They need your help to reach as many Hoosiers as possible.

I know this is a big decision. But what's brought our campaign where we are today is that so many people -- including many who never thought they'd get involved in politics in their lifetime -- have taken that leap to help us succeed.

We need to finish strong in the Hoosier State, so I hope you'll sign up to take the trip in the coming days:

http://my.barackobama.com/CometoIN

People are paying attention to what happens in Indiana this week.

They know how far we've traveled together, but they want to know whether we can close this race, secure the nomination, and finally bring about the change our country so desperately needs.

We can bring jobs back to communities across America, reduce the price of gas, and put an end to the war in Iraq -- and it all begins in Indiana.

In the next eight days.

I hope you'll join us.

Barack

Gotcha



Did you see the debate Wednesday night?

If you did, you saw more gotcha politics and distractions than questions about the pressing issues affecting our country.

In fact, it took more than 45 minutes before Barack was asked about the economy, health care, or foreign policy.

Regrettably, Senator Clinton seemed all too comfortable with that type of debate. She's running a 100% negative campaign in Pennsylvania, taking every opportunity to make personal and discredited attacks against Senator Obama.

You can send a message that politics doesn't have to be played this way.

Make your first donation today, and someone who's already given will match whatever amount you decide to give. You can double your impact, and you'll even get to see the name and town of the fellow supporter matching your first online gift.

Will you make a $25 donation now?

https://donate.barackobama.com/match

Senator Clinton's false, negative attacks are exactly the kind of say-anything, do-anything politics that the American people are tired of.

That's why polls show that the majority of Americans think she's running the most negative campaign, and 58% of voters do not find her honest or trustworthy.

Barack Obama wants to end the politics of division and distraction in Washington so we can bring about real change for ordinary Americans.

The stakes are too high to play the same old games. More than 1.3 million supporters have responded to Barack's message of change, and with your help we can reach 1.5 million by May 6th.

Make a donation of any amount today, and it will be matched by a previous donor who has pledged to double your impact:

http://my.barackobama.com/match

Thank you for your support,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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Friend --

Too many political fundraisers are hosted by Washington lobbyists and filled with representatives of special interests.

Our campaign is different.

Our funding comes from a movement of more than one million people giving whatever they can afford -- and Barack wants to sit down with supporters like you.

If you've ever thought about making a donation to join our campaign, now is the time.

In the next week, four supporters will be selected for a different kind of fundraising dinner. And we're reserving two of those seats for new donors like you.

Make a donation in any amount between now and 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, March 31st, and you could join Barack and three other supporters for an intimate dinner for five:

https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner

Our movement is changing the way campaigns are funded.

This campaign has never taken contributions from Washington lobbyists or political action committees.

More than one million donors have demonstrated that this election is about more than a candidate -- it's about each of us having a personal stake in the future of American politics.

This dinner is an opportunity for you to sit down with Barack and your fellow supporters and talk about the issues that matter to you.

Get the kind of treatment other politicians reserve for special interests. Make a donation in the next week, and you could share your story and your ideas with Barack in person:

https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner

With every donation, we're building a movement to change American politics.

Help the movement grow, and own a piece of this campaign today.

Thanks for your support,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

 

Dear Friend,

The Wisconsin primary is only four days away, and this race is extremely
close.

Heading into the last weekend, it's crucial that every Obama supporter
across the state knows where to go and what to expect on Primary Day.

We've created a new online tool that you can use to look up your polling
place. Find out where to vote this Tuesday, February 19th and share this
tool with your family, friends, and neighbors:

http://my.barackobama.com/WIlookup_socnet

Once you've found your polling place, sign up to make an even bigger
difference.

Supporters across the state -- including thousands who've never gotten
involved in politics before -- are stepping up to help Barack in
Wisconsin.
No prior experience is required, and there's no more important time to
get involved than right now.

Sign up to help Get Out the Vote for Barack in Wisconsin:

http://my.barackobama.com/WIgotv_socnet

Thank you,

Craig

Craig Schirmer
Wisconsin State Director
Obama for America

P.S. -- Here are a few rules and guidelines that should make Primary Day
go smoothly. Be sure to share these with your friends:

   * Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 8:00
p.m. must be allowed to vote.
   * You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place.
   * To register, you must present proof of residence showing that you
have lived at your present location for at least 10 days before the
election. Proof of residence might be a current and valid Wisconsin
driver's license, a Wisconsin ID card, a college ID with a photo, a
utility bill, a paycheck, or a government document.
   * If the voter has a current, valid Wisconsin driver's license but
does not know the number and did not bring it to the polling place, poll
workers should allow the voter to vote by provisional ballot. (Note: the
voter cannot use the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number if he
or she has been issued a Wisconsin driver's license). The provisional
ballot will not be counted until the voter either:
      a) brings his or her driver's license number to his or her
polling place before the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; or
      b) transmits (via fax, email, telephone call or personal visit)
his or her driver's license number to the municipal clerk before 4:00
p.m. on the day after the election.

Find your polling place: http://my.barackobama.com/WIlookup_socnet

Today, polling places are opening in 15 states across the country, while residents of 7 additional states will gather tomorrow evening to caucus.

In order to help, we've put together Caucus Look-Up tolls for all the caucus states, as well as information on polling places for all primary states.

Find your polling place -- then invite your friends and family to look up their polling places and vote for Barack this Tuesday, February 5th!

Alabama (polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Alaska (arrive at 5:30 p.m. - doors close at 6:00 p.m.)
Arizona (polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Arkansas (polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
California (polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Colorado (arrive at 6:30 p.m. - doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
Connecticut (polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Delaware (polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Georgia (polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Idaho (arrive at 6:00 p.m. - doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
Illinois (polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Kansas (arrive at 6:00 p.m. - doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
Massachusetts (polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Minnesota (cast your vote between 6:30 p.m. and 7:59 p.m.)
Missouri (polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)