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I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Joe

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Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X to show it.

You're one of our most committed supporters. Because you've saved your payment information, your donation will go through immediately:

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

Or donate another amount:

[url]

Joe

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

2

recipients

In just a bit, I'm going to head on stage, while I'm up there, I hope you remember one thing: This debate isn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It's about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Thanks, and I'll do my best to make you proud tonight.

Joe

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

Subject: Hey

From: [email protected]

Sent: Oct. 11, 2012, 5:02 p.m.




I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Joe

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

 

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Subject: Hey

From: [email protected]

Sent: Oct. 11, 2012, 5:02 p.m.




I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Joe

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible



I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Joe

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible



I did my best to make you proud tonight.

But I hope you remember one thing: This debate wasn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It was about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X to show it.

You're one of our most committed supporters. Because you've saved your payment information, your donation will go through immediately:

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

QUICK DONATE: $X

Or donate another amount:

[url]

Joe

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

In just a bit, I'm going to head on stage, while I'm up there, I hope you remember one thing: This debate isn't about me, or Congressman Ryan.

It's about you, and what we're fighting for together.

So if you're standing with Barack and me, like we're standing with you, please chip in $X or more to show it:

[url]

Thanks, and I'll do my best to make you proud tonight.

Joe

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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