Last week, we found out that our grassroots campaign outraised our opponents in August for the first time since April. That was only possible because of more than 1 million supporters like you.

That's simply amazing, and it's only part of what this organization is all about. I want to share a few other numbers with you that give a sense of what we're building:

-- As of today, we've opened 100 field offices so far -- just in Ohio.

-- Tens of thousands of volunteers turned out to more than 8,100 grassroots events across the country -- in one weekend alone.

-- 317,000 people chipped in this past month to help build this campaign -- for the first time.

The other side will spend millions on TV ads to try to silence all of that. But we're going to show them that democracy still works from the bottom up.

These last 49 days, it's going to take all of us pitching in to win this. Can you help out?

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I can't thank you enough.

Michelle

P.S. -- For the last time in this campaign, Barack will be sitting down for dinner with a few grassroots supporters sometime soon. Anything you chip in today will automatically enter you for the chance to be there with him -- and the campaign will fly you and your guest out for free:

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Every couple of months, Barack gets to have dinner with supporters like you -- and he loves it.

But now that we're in the final stretch, the last dinner of this campaign is coming up.

So please give $X or whatever you can to be automatically entered for your seat at the table:

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It'll be fun, but probably a little bittersweet, too.

Not only is this Barack's last campaign, but it's also the end of a long tradition. He held the first of these dinners early on during his first presidential campaign.

So don't miss this last chance to join Barack for dinner. You'll get to bring a guest with you, and we'll cover the airfare and hotel, too:

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Michelle

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People who meet the President sometimes do crazy things -- like this... And you could be one of the next people to meet him:

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Obama - Biden It's the end of an era, Marian.

Dinner with Barack is more than just a contest -- it represents how we've built this campaign.

While other campaigns reserve a seat at the table for only the wealthiest and most powerful of their supporters, we've always been different. President Obama sitting down for a meal with his grassroots supporters shows exactly who he is accountable to.

In a few weeks we'll hold our final Dinner with Barack of this campaign -- it's your last chance to take part in this tradition, and both airfare and accommodations are on us, so don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Chip in $X or whatever you can and you and a guest will automatically be entered to join President Obama for a meal.

When you donated to this campaign, you joined a coast-to-coast community of grassroots supporters -- more than 3.1 million people chipping in what they can to keep the country moving forward.

Don't miss your last chance in this campaign to have dinner with President Obama.

Donate $X or whatever you can today and you'll automatically be entered:

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Julianna

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Yesterday, a leaked video from a closed-door fundraiser showed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney telling a room full of big-money donors that Americans who don't support him think they're "victims" who don't "take personal responsibility and care for their lives."

So rarely over the course of this campaign have we gotten to hear Mitt Romney say what he believes in such a revealing, unfiltered manner. This is one of those moments. It's important that we make sure that the people in our lives who are just tuning into this election know what disdain and contempt Romney has for half of the citizens of this nation he wants to lead. Take a look at the items in this tipsheet, and then share them with others.

#1 What Americans think of Romney's comments The secret video shows that Romney believes nearly half of all Americans won't take responsibility for their own lives and don't pay taxes. Watch this video of Americans listening and reacting to Romney's shocking comments, and make sure others do too:

#2 Who Romney is writing off? It's worth taking a second to look at some of the people who make up the nearly half of the country that Romney has so much disdain for. Who exactly are these people that Romney rips for not paying income taxes? The overwhelming majority are seniors, students, people with disabilities, or working families. They pay payroll taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and more. Those working families include U.S. soldiers in combat, receptionists, firefighters, and clergy, just to name a few. Certainly, those folks aren't short on personal responsibility. Read this blog post highlighting some of the Americans that Romney has written off, and share it with others:

#3 Romney's responsibility map Romney has said that "my job is not to worry about" the people who don't support him. But America needs a president who will stand up for all Americans, not just the half of the country who agrees with him. Take a look at this graphic about Romney's idea of "responsibility" and post it to your Facebook wall.

Stephanie

P.S. -- Another way to fight back against Romney and his divisive politics is to chip in and help fund our grassroots campaign. Romney has big-money donors at closed-door fundraisers, President Obama has you. Chip in $X or more today.

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Yesterday, a leaked video from a closed-door fundraiser showed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney telling a room full of big-money donors that Americans who don't support him think they're "victims" who don't "take personal responsibility and care for their lives."

So rarely over the course of this campaign have we gotten to hear Mitt Romney say what he believes in such a revealing, unfiltered manner. This is one of those moments. It's important that we make sure that the people in our lives who are just tuning into this election know what disdain and contempt Romney has for half of the citizens of this nation he wants to lead. Take a look at the items in this tipsheet, and then share them with others.

#1 What Americans think of Romney's comments The secret video shows that Romney believes nearly half of all Americans won't take responsibility for their own lives and don't pay taxes. Watch this video of Americans listening and reacting to Romney's shocking comments, and make sure others do too: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email .

Stephanie

Stephanie Cutter Deputy Campaign Manager Obama for America

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Barack Obama's runaway spending has put America on a dangerous course. The national debt recently tipped the $X trillion mark -- and each day that we fail to act, we only feed the fire.

This video is a chilling reminder of why we need serious leadership now more than ever.

[url] Watch it here and donate $X or more today to help elect Mitt Romney -- and put an end to Barack Obama's out of control spending.

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— In a just released video taken behind closed doors, Mitt Romney revealed what he thinks of the 47% of Americans who don't pay income taxes: “My job is not to worry about those people.”

These comments are appalling. The President's job is to represent 100% of the people. It's to lift everyone up and unite us, not further divide us.

Stand behind President Obama and tell him you have his back as the President of 100% of Americans.

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Every couple of months, Barack gets to have dinner with supporters like you -- and he loves it.

But now that we're in the final stretch, the last dinner of this campaign is coming up.

So please give $X or whatever you can to be automatically entered for your seat at the table.

It'll be fun, but probably a little bittersweet, too.

Not only is this Barack's last campaign, but it's also the end of a long tradition. He held the first of these dinners early on during his first presidential campaign.

So don't miss this last chance to join Barack for dinner. You'll get to bring a guest with you, and we'll cover the airfare and hotel, too:

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Thanks,

Michelle

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We can't let Mitt Romney get away with this one:

In an interview with ABC News, Romney said one challenge he thinks he'll face in the upcoming presidential debates is that "the President tends to, how shall I say it, to say things that aren't true."

Oh, come on. To hear anyone say that would make me more than a little angry but coming from Mitt Romney, a man who has practically made saying things that aren't true an art form in this campaign, it makes my blood boil.

In the past week alone, Governor Romney lied about President Obama's jobs plan, he lied about his tax plan, and he lied about Medicare.

It's up to us to make sure the American people know that Mitt Romney and Republicans across the country are deliberately misrepresenting the truth but the only way we can do that is to give Democrats the resources we need to win between now and Election Day.

Time's running out. Democrats across the country are locked in close races, and we can't let these distortions be the determining factor.

Chip in $X or more today to help President Obama and Democrats fight back against these lies:

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Keep fighting,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lerner Political Director Democratic National Committee

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When he thought the cameras were off, this is what Mitt Romney told a group of wealthy donors he really thinks about half of America: "There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the President no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that's an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what...These are people who pay no income tax...

My job is not to worry about those people. I'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives." Think about that for a second. A man who is running for president of the United States thinks that half of all Americans aren't worth his effort or time -- that they see themselves as victims, and don't take responsibility for their lives.

Putting aside the factual inaccuracies in that statement, think about how badly he's misjudged the character of this nation. This man should not be president.

Pitch in $X or more today to help us fight.

This is the kind of mentality that President Obama and Democrats across the country are up against. We believe that every American deserves a fair shot -- no matter where they come from or who their parents are.

And you know what? It is the job of the president to worry about every American, no matter whether they voted for him or not.

I can't stomach the thought of Mitt Romney and Republicans who think like he does winning in 49 days. But we've got a tough road ahead of us, and we need your help to fight back.

Donate $X or more today to give President Obama and Democrats the resources they need to win on Election Day:

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Thanks,

Patrick

Patrick Gaspard Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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BREAKING: Crossroads targets House races we knew it was coming:

American Crossroads, Karl Rove's Super PAC, is going up with “tens of millions of dollars” of attacks aimed directly at Democratic House candidates.

Rove isn't stupid. He sees Romney's floundering campaign. Now, he's shifting cash into House races so Republicans will still have one card to play against President Obama.

That's why this is so important. President Obama needs a Democratic House to be able to make real progress in his second term. But the only way we can win the House is if we close this gap against the flood of right-wing Super PAC cash.

Donate $X or whatever you can to fight back against Republican Super PACs and help win the House for Democrats

Boehner and Cantor's Tea Party majority is the only thing in the way of President Obama's agenda.

We can win the House. But we need you with us.

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No regrets,

Kelly

Kelly Ward DCCC Political Director

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