With your vote, and the votes of your friends, family, and neighbors, we won't just win this election -- together, we will change this country and change the world.
Thank you,
Barack
Any questions or problems at the polls: Don't leave without calling 877-US-4-OBAMA
This election is too important to leave anything to chance. You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results.
At the Democratic National Convention next month, we're going to kick off the general election with an event that opens up the political process the same way we've opened it up throughout this campaign. Barack has made it clear that this is your convention, not his.
On Thursday, August 28th, he's scheduled to formally accept the Democratic nomination in a speech at the convention hall in front of the assembled delegates. Instead, Barack will leave the convention hall and join more than 75,000 people for a huge, free, open-air event where he will deliver his acceptance speech to the American people.
It's going to be an amazing event, and Barack would like you to join him. Free tickets will become available as the date approaches, but we've reserved a special place for a few of the people who brought us this far and who continue to drive this campaign.
If you make a donation of $5 or more between now and midnight on July 31st, you could be one of 10 supporters chosen to fly to Denver and spend two days and nights at the convention, meet Barack backstage, and watch his acceptance speech in person. Each of the ten supporters who are selected will be able to bring one guest to join them. Make a donation now and you could have a front row seat to history.
We'll follow up with more details on this and other convention activities as we get closer, but please take a moment and pass this note to someone you know who might like to be there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
Thanks to supporters like you, Barack has won twice as many states, more delegates, and more votes than Senator Clinton.
Now you can help build on that momentum in nearby Indiana.
Volunteers are registering voters across the state.
This Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 p.m., Obama for America is organizing voter registration canvasses. Come to Indiana, join our campaign staff and fellow supporters, and help build our movement for change.
Sign up to help register voters in the Hoosier State:
As we enter the final stages of this election, it's important to show how strong our movement is across the Midwest, and you can help by registering voters in Indiana.
Our campaign has always relied on grassroots supporters to build our movement and spread the word about Barack Obama.
You can help keep the momentum going by joining your fellow supporters in Indiana this Saturday:
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:
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:
This campaign has always been about more than just an election.
When Barack and I first talked about doing this, we agreed that there was a unique opportunity for change in this country -- a real chance to move beyond the divisive politics of the past and bring people together around our shared hopes for a better future for all Americans.
Today, America is watching Ohio.
All across the country, people are following the results of today's primary and waiting to see if Ohio is ready for real change.
Send a message that you're ready for a new kind of leadership and a new kind of politics. Vote for change today, and make sure your friends and family get out and vote as well.
The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Use our online tool to find your polling location:
We've come a long way since last February. And today, the goal of real change is within reach.
But there's still a lot of work to do -- and today, we need you to go to the polls and make your voice heard.
Take a moment and watch this video of the grassroots movement that's been building across Ohio. Share it with your friends and family and encourage them to join you in voting for change:
P.S. -- Here are a few details and rules that should make your day go smoothly:
* Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m. you have the right to vote.
* All registered voters can vote in the Democratic Primary, even Republicans and Independents.
* When you vote, bring ID: Ohio driver's license or state-issued ID, or any one of the following with your name and current address -- utility bill (including cell phone bills), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document.
* If you have any problems or questions, call our voter hotline at 1-866-675-2008 and press 4.
I wanted to get in touch with you one last time before tomorrow's primary.
We've had a long journey together in Ohio. For more than a year, you have been dedicated to the idea that when ordinary people come together, we can do extraordinary things.
Our team put together a special video of our grassroots movement in Ohio -- check it out, and share it with anyone who might still be undecided:
It's been inspiring to see the turnout at these events, and it strengthens my faith that the American people -- not just here in Ohio, but across the country -- are ready to stop settling for what the cynics tell us we must accept and start reaching for what's possible.
Tomorrow's our chance to make history.
But the election is going to be close, and it's vitally important that you vote and bring your family and friends to vote with you.
When Michelle and I talked about my running for president, one of the core goals we both had for this campaign was to leave the political process better off than we found it.
That's just what you've done in Ohio. You have shaken the political status quo and built a grassroots movement that is sweeping this country.
If you get out and vote tomorrow -- and bring others to vote too -- our movement will continue to grow. The world will know that Ohio stood up for a different kind of politics. And real change will be within reach.
P.S. -- Here are a few details and rules that will help make the voting process run smoothly. Make sure to share these with your friends:
* Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m. you have the right to vote.
* All registered voters can vote in the Democratic Primary, even Republicans and Independents.
* When you vote, bring ID: Ohio driver's license or state-issued ID, or any one of the following with your name and current address -- utility bill (including cell phone bills), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document.
* If you have any problems or questions, call our voter hotline at 1-866-675-2008 and press 4.
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Election Day is tomorrow -- Tuesday, November 4th.
We've asked you to do a lot over the course of this campaign, and you've always come through.
Right now, I'm asking you to do one last thing -- vote tomorrow, and make sure everyone you know votes, too.
When this campaign began, we weren't given much of a chance by the pollsters or the pundits.
But tomorrow, we can make history.
We've made it this far because supporters like you never stopped believing in your power to bring about real change.
Take the final step now.
Find your polling location, and get everyone you know involved on Election Day.
With your vote, and the votes of your friends, family, and neighbors, we won't just win this election -- together, we will change this country and change the world.
Thank you,
Barack
Any questions or problems at the polls: Don't leave without calling 877-US-4-OBAMA
The last day to register to vote in Ohio is Monday, October 6th!
Are you registered? Are your friends and family?
Each and every vote in Ohio is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day.
Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the deadline.
This election is too important to leave anything to chance. You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results.
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.
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
I wanted you to be the first to hear the news.
At the Democratic National Convention next month, we're going to kick off the general election with an event that opens up the political process the same way we've opened it up throughout this campaign.
Barack has made it clear that this is your convention, not his.
On Thursday, August 28th, he's scheduled to formally accept the Democratic nomination in a speech at the convention hall in front of the assembled delegates.
Instead, Barack will leave the convention hall and join more than 75,000 people for a huge, free, open-air event where he will deliver his acceptance speech to the American people.
It's going to be an amazing event, and Barack would like you to join him. Free tickets will become available as the date approaches, but we've reserved a special place for a few of the people who brought us this far and who continue to drive this campaign.
If you make a donation of $5 or more between now and midnight on July 31st, you could be one of 10 supporters chosen to fly to Denver and spend two days and nights at the convention, meet Barack backstage, and watch his acceptance speech in person. Each of the ten supporters who are selected will be able to bring one guest to join them. Make a donation now and you could have a front row seat to history.
We'll follow up with more details on this and other convention activities as we get closer, but please take a moment and pass this note to someone you know who might like to be there.
It will be an event you'll never forget.
Thank you,
David
David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
Use the coupon code EVENTFUL at checkout for a 20% discount at http://store.barackobama.com
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
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
Thanks to supporters like you, Barack has won twice as many states, more delegates, and more votes than Senator Clinton.
Now you can help build on that momentum in nearby Indiana.
Volunteers are registering voters across the state.
This Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 p.m., Obama for America is organizing voter registration canvasses. Come to Indiana, join our campaign staff and fellow supporters, and help build our movement for change.
Sign up to help register voters in the Hoosier State:
http://in.barackobama.com/INcanvass
As we enter the final stages of this election, it's important to show how strong our movement is across the Midwest, and you can help by registering voters in Indiana.
Our campaign has always relied on grassroots supporters to build our movement and spread the word about Barack Obama.
You can help keep the momentum going by joining your fellow supporters in Indiana this Saturday:
http://in.barackobama.com/INcanvass
Hope you can make it!
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Indiana State Director
Obama for America
David Plouffe just sent out this message...
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
This campaign has always been about more than just an election.
When Barack and I first talked about doing this, we agreed that there was a unique opportunity for change in this country -- a real chance to move beyond the divisive politics of the past and bring people together around our shared hopes for a better future for all Americans.
Today, America is watching Ohio.
All across the country, people are following the results of today's primary and waiting to see if Ohio is ready for real change.
Send a message that you're ready for a new kind of leadership and a new kind of politics. Vote for change today, and make sure your friends and family get out and vote as well.
The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Use our online tool to find your polling location:
http://oh.barackobama.com/LookupOH
We've come a long way since last February. And today, the goal of real change is within reach.
But there's still a lot of work to do -- and today, we need you to go to the polls and make your voice heard.
Take a moment and watch this video of the grassroots movement that's been building across Ohio. Share it with your friends and family and encourage them to join you in voting for change:
http://oh.barackobama.com/LookupOH
Thanks for everything you've done,
Michelle
P.S. -- Here are a few details and rules that should make your day go smoothly:
* Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m. you have the right to vote.
* All registered voters can vote in the Democratic Primary, even Republicans and Independents.
* When you vote, bring ID: Ohio driver's license or state-issued ID, or any one of the following with your name and current address -- utility bill (including cell phone bills), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document.
* If you have any problems or questions, call our voter hotline at 1-866-675-2008 and press 4.
Find your polling location:
Dear Friend,
I wanted to get in touch with you one last time before tomorrow's primary.
We've had a long journey together in Ohio. For more than a year, you have been dedicated to the idea that when ordinary people come together, we can do extraordinary things.
Our team put together a special video of our grassroots movement in Ohio -- check it out, and share it with anyone who might still be undecided:
http://oh.barackobama.com/LookupOH
It's been inspiring to see the turnout at these events, and it strengthens my faith that the American people -- not just here in Ohio, but across the country -- are ready to stop settling for what the cynics tell us we must accept and start reaching for what's possible.
Tomorrow's our chance to make history.
But the election is going to be close, and it's vitally important that you vote and bring your family and friends to vote with you.
Find your polling location and vote tomorrow:
http://oh.barackobama.com/LookupOH
When Michelle and I talked about my running for president, one of the core goals we both had for this campaign was to leave the political process better off than we found it.
That's just what you've done in Ohio. You have shaken the political status quo and built a grassroots movement that is sweeping this country.
If you get out and vote tomorrow -- and bring others to vote too -- our movement will continue to grow. The world will know that Ohio stood up for a different kind of politics. And real change will be within reach.
Find your polling location:
http://oh.barackobama.com/LookupOH
Let's bring real change tomorrow.
Barack
P.S. -- Here are a few details and rules that will help make the voting process run smoothly. Make sure to share these with your friends:
* Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m. you have the right to vote.
* All registered voters can vote in the Democratic Primary, even Republicans and Independents.
* When you vote, bring ID: Ohio driver's license or state-issued ID, or any one of the following with your name and current address -- utility bill (including cell phone bills), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document.
* If you have any problems or questions, call our voter hotline at 1-866-675-2008 and press 4.
Keeping America's Promise Rally with Barack Obama
Nutter Center
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
Monday, February 25, 2008
Doors Open: 4:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is available on a first come, first-served basis.
RSVP Now
For security reasons, do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.