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Obama for America

Barack turns 51 next month, and there will be a little celebration at our house in Chicago.

We'd like to give grassroots supporters an opportunity to join in the fun. You guys deserve it, and I know Barack would personally love to see you there.

Donate $23 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to get your name added to the guest list.

Barack's birthday is one of the last opportunities he'll get for a little downtime before the final weeks of the election.

That won't stop me from teasing him about all those new gray hairs he has -- though I think it's fair to say he's earned every one.

So if you're standing with Barack for the final months of his final campaign, there's no better way to show it than by making a donation to build this grassroots organization today.

If you do, you'll be automatically entered for the chance to join him for his birthday celebration in Chicago. We'll also fly you out and take care of all the travel arrangements.

Enter today:

[url]

Thank you,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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I know Barack will love his birthday celebration this year: It's in the backyard of our home in Chicago.

And you could join him -- make a donation today to be automatically entered for the chance to be there.

Barack is still in love with Chicago, and so am I. From the Baskin Robbins where we had our first date to the basketball courts at Jackson Park where my brother challenged Barack to a game so he could get to know the guy who was dating his sister, Chicago is full of memories of the life we've built together.

But his favorite place in the city is our home, at the end of a quiet block in the neighborhood where he used to teach.

That's why I know he's looking forward to this backyard celebration, and he wants to share the evening with a few grassroots supporters like you. Donate today to be automatically entered to join him for his birthday -- and watch him try to blow out 51 candles in one breath:

[url]

I know it will mean a lot to Barack for you to be there,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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Barack wants to celebrate his birthday with some of the folks who are

building this campaign.

So some friends are throwing Barack a party at our home in Chicago -- and if

you chip in $5 or whatever you can today, you'll be automatically entered

for a chance to be

there.



This party might be for Barack's birthday, but grassroots supporters like

you will be the guests of honor. Barack is counting on your energy and

enthusiasm in these final months, and he's so appreciative of all you do.

So take a day or two off from knocking on doors, making calls, and

everything else you're doing to support the campaign, and come celebrate

Barack's birthday in Chicago. The campaign is covering your airfare and

accommodations -- all you have to do is pick your lucky guest.

Pitch in $5 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered:

[url]



Thanks,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing

to Obama for America

hereor

click

hereto

enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a

guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a

duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all

prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and

timing 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 for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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Subject: Barack would personally love it

From: [email protected]

Sent: July 16, 2012, 8:45 a.m.




Obama for America

Barack turns 51 next month, and there will be a little celebration at our house in Chicago.

We'd like to give grassroots supporters an opportunity to join in the fun. You guys deserve it, and I know Barack would personally love to see you there.

Donate $23 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to get your name added to the guest list.

Barack's birthday is one of the last opportunities he'll get for a little downtime before the final weeks of the election.

That won't stop me from teasing him about all those new gray hairs he has -- though I think it's fair to say he's earned every one.

So if you're standing with Barack for the final months of his final campaign, there's no better way to show it than by making a donation to build this grassroots organization today.

If you do, you'll be automatically entered for the chance to join him for his birthday celebration in Chicago. We'll also fly you out and take care of all the travel arrangements.

Enter today:

[url]

Thank you,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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Subject: Barack would personally love it

From: [email protected]

Sent: July 16, 2012, 8:45 a.m.




Obama for America

Barack turns 51 next month, and there will be a little celebration at our house in Chicago.

We'd like to give grassroots supporters an opportunity to join in the fun. You guys deserve it, and I know Barack would personally love to see you there.

Donate $23 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to get your name added to the guest list.

Barack's birthday is one of the last opportunities he'll get for a little downtime before the final weeks of the election.

That won't stop me from teasing him about all those new gray hairs he has -- though I think it's fair to say he's earned every one.

So if you're standing with Barack for the final months of his final campaign, there's no better way to show it than by making a donation to build this grassroots organization today.

If you do, you'll be automatically entered for the chance to join him for his birthday celebration in Chicago. We'll also fly you out and take care of all the travel arrangements.

Enter today:

[url]

Thank you,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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Obama for America

Barack turns 51 next month, and there will be a little celebration at our house in Chicago.

We'd like to give grassroots supporters an opportunity to join in the fun. You guys deserve it, and I know Barack would personally love to see you there.

Donate $23 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to get your name added to the guest list.

Barack's birthday is one of the last opportunities he'll get for a little downtime before the final weeks of the election.

That won't stop me from teasing him about all those new gray hairs he has -- though I think it's fair to say he's earned every one.

So if you're standing with Barack for the final months of his final campaign, there's no better way to show it than by making a donation to build this grassroots organization today.

If you do, you'll be automatically entered for the chance to join him for his birthday celebration in Chicago. We'll also fly you out and take care of all the travel arrangements.

Enter today:

[url]

Thank you,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

Update address | Unsubscribe



I know Barack will love his birthday celebration this year: It's in the backyard of our home in Chicago.

And you could join him -- make a donation today to be automatically entered for the chance to be there.

Barack is still in love with Chicago, and so am I. From the Baskin Robbins where we had our first date to the basketball courts at Jackson Park where my brother challenged Barack to a game so he could get to know the guy who was dating his sister, Chicago is full of memories of the life we've built together.

But his favorite place in the city is our home, at the end of a quiet block in the neighborhood where he used to teach.

That's why I know he's looking forward to this backyard celebration, and he wants to share the evening with a few grassroots supporters like you. Donate today to be automatically entered to join him for his birthday -- and watch him try to blow out 51 candles in one breath:

[url]

I know it will mean a lot to Barack for you to be there,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and timing 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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Barack wants to celebrate his birthday with some of the folks who are

building this campaign.

So some friends are throwing Barack a party at our home in Chicago -- and if

you chip in $5 or whatever you can today, you'll be automatically entered

for a chance to be

there.



This party might be for Barack's birthday, but grassroots supporters like

you will be the guests of honor. Barack is counting on your energy and

enthusiasm in these final months, and he's so appreciative of all you do.

So take a day or two off from knocking on doors, making calls, and

everything else you're doing to support the campaign, and come celebrate

Barack's birthday in Chicago. The campaign is covering your airfare and

accommodations -- all you have to do is pick your lucky guest.

Pitch in $5 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered:

[url]



Thanks,

Michelle

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 July 26th, 2012. You may enter by contributing

to Obama for America

hereor

click

hereto

enter without contributing. Two 2 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a

guest to an event with President Obama on a date, at a venue and for a

duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all

prizes $3,200 . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and

timing 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 for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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