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At the debate, Mitt Romney looked the American public in the eye and said: "I do have a plan that deals with people with pre-existing conditions. That's part of my health care plan."

His campaign quietly admitted afterwards that, no, it is not, in fact, a part of his health care plan.

As a breast cancer survivor and someone living with a pre-existing condition, this statement was more personally offensive than any of his repeated promises to repeal Obamacare. This kind of say-anything dishonesty is typical from Mitt Romney and the Republicans.

You can do something. Please give $X or more today to help Democrats set the record straight about Romney and his allies. Voters need to know.

When the other side makes empty, dishonest promises like this one, it's not only the worst kind of politics, it's toying with real people's lives.

As a cancer survivor, I know just how much we used to be at the mercy of insurance providers. Obamacare protects us from unfair practices like lifetime caps on your coverage, denial of coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and being dropped from your policy exactly when you need it most. Mitt Romney will take that all away but when he's asked point-blank about it, he won't admit it.

We deserve better. But we need to work harder than ever for it.

Time to suit up and fight back. Please donate $X or more today let's stand together and keep Mitt Romney and Republicans in Congress away from our health care:

[url]

Thanks,

Debbie

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair Democratic National Committee

P.S. Your donation will do more today than tomorrow or any day after. The election is in just 28 days. Please donate today.

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

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The Democratic Party -----------------------

On Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden will debate Rep. Paul Ryan -- the man responsible for a budget that would turn Medicare into a voucher program, cut Medicaid, and raise taxes on the middle class while giving $X trillion in tax cuts skewed to millionaires and billionaires.

We'll see a clear choice up on that stage. President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Democratic candidates across the country are fighting to give everyone the health care they need, strengthen the middle class, and create jobs.

Exactly four weeks from today, we'll know which way this country will go -- forward or back.

I won't lie to you: We've got quite a fight ahead of us in the next 28 days. Every donation counts.

Chip in $X or more today:

[url] Thanks,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lerner Political Director Democratic National Committee

P.S. -- We're making some crucial final decisions this week about the boots we can put on the ground and the ads we can put on the air. Your donation today is an important factor -- please don't wait to donate:

[url]

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

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The Democratic Party -----------------------

Everything we've been building for is here. Our field teams are firing on all cylinders and our volunteers are turning out in force. People are already voting in some states. Critical races are coming down to the wire. And it's all over in four weeks. In other words, we need to work our hearts out. But sometimes I have to make tough budget decisions just because we don't have the resources to say "yes." Every single dollar right now is critical -- your support means we can do more, and those decisions are being made right now. Please donate $X or more today so we can finish this strong:

[url] We just opened our 100th office in both Ohio and Florida, and they're already running at peak capacity. Last week, volunteers and organizers registered 10,000 voters in Florida -- in a single day. It's the worst feeling to have to tell such amazing, hardworking people, "Sorry, that's a good plan, but we just can't afford it." These decisions are in your hands. These last four weeks, we need to hire those extra organizers and print those additional signs. Chip in $X or more today, and you'll go a long way to making that possible:

[url] Thanks,

Hildy

Hildy Kuryk National Finance Director Democratic National Committee

P.S. -- Every donation counts. The only way we're going to compete with the massive outside spending on the other side is if each of us does our part and chips in what we can:

[url]

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

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Subject: As a cancer survivor

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Sent: Oct. 9, 2012, 10:37 a.m.




At the debate, Mitt Romney looked the American public in the eye and said: "I do have a plan that deals with people with pre-existing conditions. That's part of my health care plan."

His campaign quietly admitted afterwards that, no, it is not, in fact, a part of his health care plan.

As a breast cancer survivor and someone living with a pre-existing condition, this statement was more personally offensive than any of his repeated promises to repeal Obamacare. This kind of say-anything dishonesty is typical from Mitt Romney and the Republicans.

You can do something. Please give $X or more today to help Democrats set the record straight about Romney and his allies. Voters need to know.

When the other side makes empty, dishonest promises like this one, it's not only the worst kind of politics, it's toying with real people's lives.

As a cancer survivor, I know just how much we used to be at the mercy of insurance providers. Obamacare protects us from unfair practices like lifetime caps on your coverage, denial of coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and being dropped from your policy exactly when you need it most. Mitt Romney will take that all away but when he's asked point-blank about it, he won't admit it.

We deserve better. But we need to work harder than ever for it.

Time to suit up and fight back. Please donate $X or more today let's stand together and keep Mitt Romney and Republicans in Congress away from our health care:

[url]

Thanks,

Debbie

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair Democratic National Committee

P.S. Your donation will do more today than tomorrow or any day after. The election is in just 28 days. Please donate today.

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC 20003 Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list.

 

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Subject: As a cancer survivor

From: [email protected]

Sent: Oct. 9, 2012, 10:37 a.m.




At the debate, Mitt Romney looked the American public in the eye and said: "I do have a plan that deals with people with pre-existing conditions. That's part of my health care plan."

His campaign quietly admitted afterwards that, no, it is not, in fact, a part of his health care plan.

As a breast cancer survivor and someone living with a pre-existing condition, this statement was more personally offensive than any of his repeated promises to repeal Obamacare. This kind of say-anything dishonesty is typical from Mitt Romney and the Republicans.

You can do something. Please give $X or more today to help Democrats set the record straight about Romney and his allies. Voters need to know.

When the other side makes empty, dishonest promises like this one, it's not only the worst kind of politics, it's toying with real people's lives.

As a cancer survivor, I know just how much we used to be at the mercy of insurance providers. Obamacare protects us from unfair practices like lifetime caps on your coverage, denial of coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and being dropped from your policy exactly when you need it most. Mitt Romney will take that all away but when he's asked point-blank about it, he won't admit it.

We deserve better. But we need to work harder than ever for it.

Time to suit up and fight back. Please donate $X or more today let's stand together and keep Mitt Romney and Republicans in Congress away from our health care:

[url]

Thanks,

Debbie

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair Democratic National Committee

P.S. Your donation will do more today than tomorrow or any day after. The election is in just 28 days. Please donate today.

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC 20003 Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list.



At the debate, Mitt Romney looked the American public in the eye and said: "I do have a plan that deals with people with pre-existing conditions. That's part of my health care plan."

His campaign quietly admitted afterwards that, no, it is not, in fact, a part of his health care plan.

As a breast cancer survivor and someone living with a pre-existing condition, this statement was more personally offensive than any of his repeated promises to repeal Obamacare. This kind of say-anything dishonesty is typical from Mitt Romney and the Republicans.

You can do something. Please give $X or more today to help Democrats set the record straight about Romney and his allies. Voters need to know.

When the other side makes empty, dishonest promises like this one, it's not only the worst kind of politics, it's toying with real people's lives.

As a cancer survivor, I know just how much we used to be at the mercy of insurance providers. Obamacare protects us from unfair practices like lifetime caps on your coverage, denial of coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and being dropped from your policy exactly when you need it most. Mitt Romney will take that all away but when he's asked point-blank about it, he won't admit it.

We deserve better. But we need to work harder than ever for it.

Time to suit up and fight back. Please donate $X or more today let's stand together and keep Mitt Romney and Republicans in Congress away from our health care:

[url]

Thanks,

Debbie

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair Democratic National Committee

P.S. Your donation will do more today than tomorrow or any day after. The election is in just 28 days. Please donate today.

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC 20003 Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list.

The Democratic Party -----------------------

On Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden will debate Rep. Paul Ryan -- the man responsible for a budget that would turn Medicare into a voucher program, cut Medicaid, and raise taxes on the middle class while giving $X trillion in tax cuts skewed to millionaires and billionaires.

We'll see a clear choice up on that stage. President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Democratic candidates across the country are fighting to give everyone the health care they need, strengthen the middle class, and create jobs.

Exactly four weeks from today, we'll know which way this country will go -- forward or back.

I won't lie to you: We've got quite a fight ahead of us in the next 28 days. Every donation counts.

Chip in $X or more today:

[url] Thanks,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lerner Political Director Democratic National Committee

P.S. -- We're making some crucial final decisions this week about the boots we can put on the ground and the ads we can put on the air. Your donation today is an important factor -- please don't wait to donate:

[url]

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC 20003

To unsubscribe from this mailing list, click the link below:

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The Democratic Party -----------------------

Everything we've been building for is here. Our field teams are firing on all cylinders and our volunteers are turning out in force. People are already voting in some states. Critical races are coming down to the wire. And it's all over in four weeks. In other words, we need to work our hearts out. But sometimes I have to make tough budget decisions just because we don't have the resources to say "yes." Every single dollar right now is critical -- your support means we can do more, and those decisions are being made right now. Please donate $X or more today so we can finish this strong:

[url] We just opened our 100th office in both Ohio and Florida, and they're already running at peak capacity. Last week, volunteers and organizers registered 10,000 voters in Florida -- in a single day. It's the worst feeling to have to tell such amazing, hardworking people, "Sorry, that's a good plan, but we just can't afford it." These decisions are in your hands. These last four weeks, we need to hire those extra organizers and print those additional signs. Chip in $X or more today, and you'll go a long way to making that possible:

[url] Thanks,

Hildy

Hildy Kuryk National Finance Director Democratic National Committee

P.S. -- Every donation counts. The only way we're going to compete with the massive outside spending on the other side is if each of us does our part and chips in what we can:

[url]

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 from a contributor to Obama Victory Fund 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America, designated for the general election. The next $X from a contributor will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amount s 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: OH 24% , FL 15% ; WI 12% ; IA 10% ; NV 10% ; VA 9% ; CO 7% ; NC 7% ; PA 3% ; and NH 3% . A contributor may designate a contribution for a particular participant. This allocation formula may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with a Federal election, may be spent on any activities of the participants as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.

Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC 20003

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