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Emails Sent on May 22, 2012

Obama for America
8:27 a.m. ET
Wow

Obama for America

When Bill Clinton ran for president in 1992, I had just started a job registering voters in Chicago.

I remember watching his campaign and thinking, wow, I've never seen a candidate like him.

I ran for president because we lost our way as a country after President Clinton left the White House. So much of the progress he helped make was rolled back. And so much damage was done -- to the middle class, to our reputation abroad, to our shared sense of community.

We can't afford to lose our way again -- and that's what this election is about.

I feel fortunate to have President Clinton on our team today -- he's smart, he's tough, and he's committed to strengthening this organization alongside you.

If you're one of the grassroots supporters picked to meet us in New York, I think you'll see exactly what I mean.

Please donate $3 or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win. We'll pay to get you there and put you up in a hotel, even if you're from the area:

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Thanks,

Barack

No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by May 29, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here [url] or click here [url] to enter without contributing. Two winners will each receive the following prize package: round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by the Sponsor; hotel accommodations; an opportunity to meet with President Obama and President Clinton on a date to be determined by the Sponsor; and tickets for winner and a guest to attend Sponsor's "Barack on Broadway" event, on a date and at a venue to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,300.00 . Odds of winning dep

end on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older or age of majority under applicable law . Promotion subject to Official Rules [url] and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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4:00 a.m. ET
Bill Clinton

Obama for America

On June 4th, President Clinton and I are getting together in New York -- and I'm inviting you, too.

If you're in, chip in $X or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to join us.

Bill and I have spent a good amount of time together these past few years, and we always have plenty to talk about.

On June 4th, we want you to be part of the conversation -- and whoever you choose to bring with you.

So what do you say?

Pitch in $X or whatever you can to fly out to New York next month and meet us -- airfare and accommodations covered:

[url]

Barack

No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by May 29, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here or click here to enter without contributing. Two winners will each receive the following prize package: round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by the Sponsor; hotel accommodations; an opportunity to meet with President Obama and President Clinton on a date to be determined by the Sponsor; and tickets for winner and a guest to attend Sponsor's "Barack on Broadway" event, on a date and at a venue to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $X.00 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older or age of majority under applicable law . Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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On June 4th, President Clinton and I are getting together in New York -- and I'm inviting you, too.

If you're in, chip in $X or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to join us.

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Bill and I have spent a good amount of time together these past few years, and we always have plenty to talk about.

On June 4th, we want you to be part of the conversation -- and whoever you choose to bring with you.

So what do you say?

Pitch in $X or whatever you can to fly out to New York next month and meet us -- airfare and accommodations covered:

[url]

Barack

No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by May 29, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor hereor click hereto enter without contributing. Two winners will each receive the following prize package: round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by the Sponsor; hotel accommodations; an opportunity to meet with President Obama and President Clinton on a date to be determined by the Sponsor; and tickets for winner and a guest to attend Sponsor's "Barack on Broadway" event, on a date and at a venue to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $X.00 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older or age of majority under applicable law . Promotion subject to Official Rulesand additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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