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We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $25 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered to join me.

These dinners mean something more than just a meal among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat at the table, no matter where you come from or how much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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 $5,000 of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $2,500 designated for the primary election, and the next $2,500 for the general election . The next $30,800 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 $10,000 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 organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I

hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $11 or whatever you can today to be automatically

entered to join me.

Because you've saved your payment information, your donation will go through immediately:

QUICK DONATE: $11:

[url]

You can also choose from the amounts below.

--QUICK DONATE: $35:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $50:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $100:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $250:

[url]

Or donate another amount:

[url]

These dinners mean something more than just a meal

among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a

simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat

at the table, no matter where you come from or how

much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to

tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so

far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my

appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically

entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor 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 $4,800 . 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.

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

To update your address, go to: [url]

To unsubscribe, go to: [url]

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We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I

hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $14 or whatever you can today to be automatically

entered to join me:

[url]

These dinners mean something more than just a meal

among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a

simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat

at the table, no matter where you come from or how

much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to

tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so

far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my

appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically

entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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.

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

To update your address, go to: [url]

To unsubscribe, go to: [url]

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Nothing about this race is guaranteed.

Our opponents are counting on a billion dollars of spending from outside groups and corporations -- they will have more money to spend than we do.

But this campaign has always been based on the idea that ordinary people deserve a seat at the table.

That's why I'm meeting up with supporters for dinner throughout the election, and I'm hoping you'll join me at the next one.

Any donation you make today will automatically enter you for the chance to be there.

You're one of more than 2 million people who own a piece of this campaign. Thank you. I'm proud of that, and I hope you are, too.

If you're selected to join me at the next dinner, the campaign will cover airfare and accommodations for you and a guest:

[url]

Hope to meet you,

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 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 $4,800 . 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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In the next few months, I'll sit down with grassroots supporters for dinner.

It'll be my fifth dinner like this of the campaign, and one of the last.

I hope you'll join me.

Make a grassroots donation of whatever you can today, and you'll be

automatically entered to be there:

[url]



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 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 $4,800 . 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 for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

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Subject: Meet me for dinner

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Sent: June 11, 2012, 8:54 a.m.




We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $25 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered to join me.

These dinners mean something more than just a meal among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat at the table, no matter where you come from or how much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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 $5,000 of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $2,500 designated for the primary election, and the next $2,500 for the general election . The next $30,800 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 $10,000 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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Subject: Meet me for dinner

From: [email protected]

Sent: June 11, 2012, 8:54 a.m.




We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $25 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered to join me.

These dinners mean something more than just a meal among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat at the table, no matter where you come from or how much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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 $5,000 of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $2,500 designated for the primary election, and the next $2,500 for the general election . The next $30,800 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 $10,000 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.

This email was sent to: unsubscribe, go to: [url]



We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $25 or whatever you can today to be automatically entered to join me.

These dinners mean something more than just a meal among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat at the table, no matter where you come from or how much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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 $5,000 of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $2,500 designated for the primary election, and the next $2,500 for the general election . The next $30,800 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 $10,000 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.

This email was sent to: unsubscribe, go to: [url]



We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I

hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $11 or whatever you can today to be automatically

entered to join me.

Because you've saved your payment information, your donation will go through immediately:

QUICK DONATE: $11:

[url]

You can also choose from the amounts below.

--QUICK DONATE: $35:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $50:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $100:

[url]

--QUICK DONATE: $250:

[url]

Or donate another amount:

[url]

These dinners mean something more than just a meal

among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a

simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat

at the table, no matter where you come from or how

much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to

tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so

far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my

appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically

entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 June 26, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor 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 $4,800 . 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.

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

To update your address, go to: [url]

To unsubscribe, go to: [url]



We're organizing another dinner with folks like you, and I

hope you'll take me up on the offer.

Pitch in $14 or whatever you can today to be automatically

entered to join me:

[url]

These dinners mean something more than just a meal

among friends.

They represent the kind of politics we believe in. It's a

simple but powerful idea: Everyone should have a seat

at the table, no matter where you come from or how

much you can afford to give.

The other side has special-interest allies lining up to

tear us down.

I've got you.

Thanks for all you've done to support the campaign so

far. These dinners are a small way for me to show my

appreciation, so I'm saving you a seat.

Chip in what you can today and you'll be automatically

entered to be there:

[url]

Thanks, for everything.

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 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 $4,800 . 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.

Paid for by Obama for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

To update your address, go to: [url]

To unsubscribe, go to: [url]



Nothing about this race is guaranteed.

Our opponents are counting on a billion dollars of spending from outside groups and corporations -- they will have more money to spend than we do.

But this campaign has always been based on the idea that ordinary people deserve a seat at the table.

That's why I'm meeting up with supporters for dinner throughout the election, and I'm hoping you'll join me at the next one.

Any donation you make today will automatically enter you for the chance to be there.

You're one of more than 2 million people who own a piece of this campaign. Thank you. I'm proud of that, and I hope you are, too.

If you're selected to join me at the next dinner, the campaign will cover airfare and accommodations for you and a guest:

[url]

Hope to meet you,

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 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 $4,800 . 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.

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to: [email]

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In the next few months, I'll sit down with grassroots supporters for dinner.

It'll be my fifth dinner like this of the campaign, and one of the last.

I hope you'll join me.

Make a grassroots donation of whatever you can today, and you'll be

automatically entered to be there:

[url]



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 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 $4,800 . 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 for America

Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible

This email was sent to:

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