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Obama for America
11:39 a.m. ET
Go ahead, keep waiting



If you've been waiting to get invested in President Obama's campaign,

you should know that Mitt Romney and the corporate interests and

right-wing ideologues backing him want you to keep waiting.

They're counting on you to be tuned out for as long as possible --

until it's too late to make up the ground lost this summer without you.

Then they'll tune you out when President Romney is in the White House.

They're not running the kind of campaign that depends on ordinary people

wanting a say in the political process.

President Obama is -- and you could literally have his ear at an upcoming

dinner with you and a few other guests.

Pitch in $X or more now, and you'll be automatically entered for that

chance:

[url]

The President's been hosting these dinners with supporters like you for the

last year or so because they're what this entire campaign comes down to:

ordinary Americans having conversations about where we've been and

where we need to go.

No corporations in the room. Just people.

Don't pass up your chance to be at the next one.

- Julianna

Julianna Smoot

Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama Victory Fund 2012 here -- [url] -- or click here -- [url] -- to enter without contributing. Three 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; and dinner with President Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $X . 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 -- [url] -- and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.

The first $X of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $X designated for the primary election, and the next $X for the general election . The next $X of a contribution will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amounts from a contributor will be divided among the State Democratic Party Committees as follows, up to $X per committee and subject to the biennial aggregate limits: FL 17% ; OH 16% ; PA 13% ; CO 11% ; NC 11% ; VA 11% ; NV 6% ; WI 6% ; IA 5% ; and NH 4% . A contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election.

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We're adding a twist to the upcoming Dinner with Barack:

You not only have the chance to sit down for a meal with the President and

a guest of your choice. You also get to help pick the President's guest.

Pitch in $X or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win a seat

at the table, and then make sure to weigh in on who you think should join

President Obama.



Three supporters like you will get to bring a guest, so why shouldn't the

President? It's only fair.

And he's had some pretty amazing dinner guests lately: George Clooney,

Sarah Jessica Parker, and of course, President Bill Clinton.

So tell us, who's next?

Make sure your name is in the running to be at the Dinner with Barack

happening soon, and while you're at it, let us know who you think President

Obama should bring:

[url]



Bonus points if you vote for me. Just kidding.

- Julianna

Julianna Smoot

Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to

Obama Victory Fund 2012

hereor

click

hereto

enter without contributing. Three 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; and dinner with President

Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value

of all prizes $X . 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. PAID FOR BY OBAMA VICTORY FUND 2012,

A JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA, THE

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AND THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN THE

FOLLOWING STATES: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, VA, AND WI.

Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.

The first $X of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama

for America with the first $X designated for the primary election, and

the next $X for the general election . The next $X of a

contribution will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any

additional amounts from a contributor will be divided among the State

Democratic Party Committees as follows, up to $X per committee and

subject to the biennial aggregate limits: FL 17% ; OH 16% ; PA 13% ; CO

11% ; NC 11% ; VA 11% ; NV 6% ; WI 6% ; IA 5% ; and NH 4% . A

contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular

participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would

result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in

connection with a Federal election.

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You know how if you win Dinner with Barack, you get to pick a guest to bring along?

Well, this is pretty great:

This time, you get to weigh in on who the President brings, too.

Who else would you like to have sitting alongside you, the President, and a few other supporters? You can tell us here:

[url]

Really excited to see who you'd like to be there.

- Julianna

Julianna Smoot

Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama Victory Fund 2012 here or click here to enter without contributing. Three 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; and dinner with President Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $X . 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.



PAID FOR BY OBAMA VICTORY FUND 2012, A JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AND THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, VA, AND WI.



Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.

The first $X of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $X designated for the primary election, and the next $X for the general election . The next $X of a contribution will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amounts from a contributor will be divided among the State Democratic Party Committees as follows, up to $X per committee and subject to the biennial aggregate limits: FL 17% ; OH 16% ; PA 13% ; CO 11% ; NC 11% ; VA 11% ; NV 6% ; WI 6% ; IA 5% ; and NH 4% . A contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election.



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If you've got a second, here are some things you should know about this

upcoming dinner with President Obama and supporters like you.

Your airfare and transportation to the event? Covered. The meal? Covered.

Hotel? That's on us, too.

There are really just two things you need to do on your end: 1 Think about

who you'd like to bring. 2 Think about who you'd like the President to

bring.

That's right -- President Obama's bringing a guest, too, and you can help

decide who it is.

Let us know who you'd like the President to bring to dinner:

[url]



Don't miss this,

Julianna

Julianna Smoot

Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to

Obama Victory Fund 2012

hereor

click

hereto

enter without contributing. Three 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; and dinner with President

Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor approximate retail value

of all prizes $X . 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. PAID FOR BY OBAMA VICTORY FUND 2012,

A JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA, THE

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AND THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN THE

FOLLOWING STATES: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, VA, AND WI.

Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.

The first $X of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama

for America with the first $X designated for the primary election, and

the next $X for the general election . The next $X of a

contribution will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any

additional amounts from a contributor will be divided among the State

Democratic Party Committees as follows, up to $X per committee and

subject to the biennial aggregate limits: FL 17% ; OH 16% ; PA 13% ; CO

11% ; NC 11% ; VA 11% ; NV 6% ; WI 6% ; IA 5% ; and NH 4% . A

contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular

participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would

result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in

connection with a Federal election.

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Democratic National Committee
1:01 p.m. ET
Take our quick survey



I need your advice, Roger.

We are entering a stage of this election year when critical decisions are made. And more likely than not, these decisions -- about the issues and races to focus on -- will determine who wins in November, from congressional elections to the presidential race.

How we move forward as Democrats is in your hands. This party belongs to you.

Please share your thoughts about this election and what you care about most.

It's on all of us to determine the future, hone our strengths, and identify areas for improvement.

Together, we're facing a big moment in American politics -- and the work we put in now will make or break our plans to take back the House, keep the Senate, and win another four years for President Obama.

I look forward to hearing from you:

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Thanks,

Debbie

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Chair

Democratic National Committee

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
5:16 p.m. ET
this made me smile

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The special election for Gabby Giffords’ seat in Congress is today.

Right now, our organizers are on the ground knocking on doors and reminding

Democrats to get out to the polls. This district has more Republicans than

Democrats so we can’t afford to leave any votes on the table.

Will you join our online phone bank right now to help us get out every

last Democratic

vote?

Need a little more inspiration? Check out this picture of Gabby casting her

ballot in today's special election with Democratic candidate Ron Barber.

You should be a part of this: join our Election Day get-out-the-vote

online phone bank right now

Thanks.

Steve

Rep. Steve Israel

DCCC Chairman

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