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It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from your state will be able to volunteer to reach out to folks in nearby battleground states -- either on the phone or by taking a trip over there. The margin is certain to be close there. So I've got a quick question for you: Will you be joining? Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day:

[url] We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this. That's why it's urgent that we have as many people from your state as possible reach out to folks in battleground states, in any way they can. So we need to know if you're in. Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this: [url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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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If this is your first time voting, you should know -- it's pretty easy.

It can also be life-changing.

You've got to see this video of Lena Dunham talking about her first time -- it's all over my twitter feed:

[url]

Then make sure you're ready for your first or second, or third time, too:

[url]

Clo

Clo Ewing Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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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It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from Doral will be able to make it out to volunteer.

So I've got a quick question for you:

Will you be coming?

Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day.

We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this.

That's why it's urgent that we have as many volunteers out there as possible, and fill every shift. So we need to know if you're in.

Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this:

[url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America ----- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now.

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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I want you to see this video about a 20-year Navy vet who's going to vote for a Democrat for the first time ever this year.

Tyre Nelson was a lifelong Republican, but he believes President Obama is a leader who, at his core, understands and cares for veterans and military families. So he's crossing party lines in this election.

Take a look at this video about why Tyre is supporting the President -- and be sure to pass it along to everyone you know who cares about veterans' issues.

[url]

Rob

Robert Diamond Veterans and Military Families for Obama Obama for America

----- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now.

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.

Subject: [name], we need you on Election Day

From: [email protected]

Sent: Oct. 28, 2012, 2:56 p.m.




It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from your state will be able to volunteer to reach out to folks in nearby battleground states -- either on the phone or by taking a trip over there. The margin is certain to be close there. So I've got a quick question for you: Will you be joining? Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day:

[url] We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this. That's why it's urgent that we have as many people from your state as possible reach out to folks in battleground states, in any way they can. So we need to know if you're in. Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this: [url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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: [name], we need you on Election Day

From: [email protected]

Sent: Oct. 28, 2012, 2:56 p.m.




It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from your state will be able to volunteer to reach out to folks in nearby battleground states -- either on the phone or by taking a trip over there. The margin is certain to be close there. So I've got a quick question for you: Will you be joining? Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day:

[url] We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this. That's why it's urgent that we have as many people from your state as possible reach out to folks in battleground states, in any way they can. So we need to know if you're in. Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this: [url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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.



It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from your state will be able to volunteer to reach out to folks in nearby battleground states -- either on the phone or by taking a trip over there. The margin is certain to be close there. So I've got a quick question for you: Will you be joining? Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day:

[url] We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this. That's why it's urgent that we have as many people from your state as possible reach out to folks in battleground states, in any way they can. So we need to know if you're in. Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this: [url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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.



If this is your first time voting, you should know -- it's pretty easy.

It can also be life-changing.

You've got to see this video of Lena Dunham talking about her first time -- it's all over my twitter feed:

[url]

Then make sure you're ready for your first or second, or third time, too:

[url]

Clo

Clo Ewing Obama for America

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now:

[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.



It's crunch time. We're planning ahead for Election Day, and we need to know how many people from Doral will be able to make it out to volunteer.

So I've got a quick question for you:

Will you be coming?

Commit right now to volunteer on Election Day.

We'll be making calls and having conversations with voters to get them out to the polls. If everybody shows up to help get out the vote, I know we'll win this.

That's why it's urgent that we have as many volunteers out there as possible, and fill every shift. So we need to know if you're in.

Commit now, and let us know you'll be a part of this:

[url]

Mitch

Mitch Stewart Battleground States Director Obama for America ----- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now.

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.



I want you to see this video about a 20-year Navy vet who's going to vote for a Democrat for the first time ever this year.

Tyre Nelson was a lifelong Republican, but he believes President Obama is a leader who, at his core, understands and cares for veterans and military families. So he's crossing party lines in this election.

Take a look at this video about why Tyre is supporting the President -- and be sure to pass it along to everyone you know who cares about veterans' issues.

[url]

Rob

Robert Diamond Veterans and Military Families for Obama Obama for America

----- Time is running out to do the work it'll take to win. Please donate to the Obama Victory Fund now.

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.