Waiting to hear from you

Friends.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask those of us in America to help elect Obama the USA president with our donations. He is the most qualified for the job this time around, and he needs our help.

No amount is too small. Simply go to the website http://action.barackobama.com/match Then make your pledge.

Thank you.
God bless you!
Odundo jaKarateng'

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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:12:26 -0500
From: David Plouffe
Subject: FW: Waiting to hear from you
To: odundo@ . . .

Dear Friend,

I just wanted to follow up with you on Barack's note below.

Something unique happened yesterday: more than 5,000 people participated in our new donor drive in the first 24 hours.

But more important than the numbers themselves is the way people got involved.

Every new donor had their contribution doubled by someone just like them. Each new stakeholder in our campaign got to meet and exchange messages with someone who committed to match their donation.

If you've ever thought about making a donation, now's the time. You can own a piece of this campaign and your donation will be doubled by someone just as passionate as you. Will you be part of the new donor drive?

http://action.barackobama.com/match

Here are a few of the messages from people who'd like to match your first donation to the campaign:

Maybe I'm naive, but for the first time in years I have felt hope about the future of our country. Sen. Obama has restored my belief that people of good will and good heart still exist in the political arena. Sen. Obama seems to me to be a "real person", not corrupted by the arrogance of power. I believe that he will lead us out of this nightmare in Iraq and I will do anything I can to give him the chance to do that. And I hope you do too. -- Suzanne S. in Montana:

I have never been actively involved in a political campaign, but I am volunteering for and contributing to the candidacy of Barack Obama because I believe he offers the best chance of a hopeful future for my 14 year old daughter. This may be one of the most crucial elections in the history of our country. -- Colleen C. in California

I've watched politics closely all my life, but always as a detached observer. I don't know if it is the times or the man (probably both), but I am no longer willing to be detached. Please join me in making a $100 contribution to Senator Obama. Thank you for your time. -- Chris C. in Louisiana

Every little bit counts! Even pledging $10 will make a difference. This is the first time I have ever financially or otherwise backed a politician...I truly believe Barack is the person this country needs to finally effect some change. Please do what you can to help and remember, if everyone who signs up on the website just gave $10 it would be enough to do some real work! -- Anastasia P. in Missouri

Right now people are making new pledges like these, hoping that you'll take them up on their offer to double your first donation to the campaign.

Make your donation here and you'll be matched by a fellow donor:

http://action.barackobama.com/match

I've included Barack's note below in case you missed it.

Thanks, David

David Plouffe Campaign Manager Obama for America

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Dear Friend,

The special-interest industry in Washington has only grown since the last election, and it will spend more money than ever this time to try to own our political process and dictate our policies in Washington.

We're not going to play that game. We're not taking any contributions from Washington lobbyists or political action committees.

We're going to transform the political process by bringing together hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to build a campaign responsible to no one but the people -- people like you.

So here's something different. Right now someone is waiting to match your first online donation to our campaign, doubling your impact.

If you make your first online donation now, you'll be able to read a note from the person who matched your amount, and you'll be able to write to them about why you gave.

Thousands of people who've already donated to the campaign have committed to give again -- but only if someone like you decides to make their first online donation.

Will your make your donation now?

http://action.barackobama.com/match

We need to dramatically multiply the number of people who own a piece of this historic campaign, because the only way we can win is by making this campaign belong to as many people as possible.

It may sound strange for a presidential candidate to launch a fundraising drive that isn't about dollars.

But this campaign isn't just about money. And our democracy shouldn't be either.

It should be about people.

People's demands are simple. An end to the war in Iraq and the restoration of American leadership in the world; equal opportunity for themselves and their children at home; and the hope that their voice matters in a political process that too often leaves the people out.

You can take ownership of our democracy -- make a donation now:

http://action.barackobama.com/match

I'm deeply honored that so many people have put their hope and faith in our campaign.

And if we succeed, it will be because you made history and took control of our campaign's destiny.

I know we can do this.

Thank you,

Barack Obama

P.S. -- If you'd like to make a donation without being part of the new donor drive, you can do so here: https://donate.barackobama.com/

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