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Dear Friend,
Let's show the media pundits
and Washington insiders the kind of numbers that really matter -- the number
of Americans making an investment in change and hope.
Be inspired and be counted:
BarackObama.com/inspire
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Media pundits and Washington insiders are already speculating about
our end of quarter fundraising totals. They claim the amount of money we
raise by this Saturday, June 30th, will determine the success or failure
of our campaign.
But they've got it wrong.
Raising money is essential, especially right now,
but what will make our campaign a success is the way we do it. Our funding
comes from a grassroots movement of individuals giving what they can afford.
And the numbers we care about reflect two things: people and passion.
Here's what really matters:
- The number of people donating to the movement
- The total number of donations people make to
show their commitment
It's as simple as that. It’s the people that count.
So, let's give the pundits something real to talk
about. Together we can change the story of money and politics by focusing
on you and your stories.
Now is your chance to stand and be counted -- for
yourself, for your community, for your country. You can make this moment historic
by making a donation before the June 30th deadline.
The next few days will set the tone for the rest
of the campaign -- be counted now:
http://www.barackobama.com/inspire
When we kicked off this fundraising drive on Monday,
Barack put his faith in people like you. He made it clear that your stories
would drive the results, and thousands of you rose to the challenge to inspire
someone else.
Supporters submitted personal stories about why
they give to the campaign, and we've been posting them to our website and
blog since Monday. Here are just a few that inspired us:
I am retired, 71, trying to make it on Social
Security. I work cleaning houses in my neighborhood. I am donating my hard
earned $10.00 because I believe in Barack Obama. We need lots of help to get
our great USA back. Go with God Barack, we all need you.
Joann (Sun City West, AZ), who gave Monday
If Joann’s story inspires you, show your support
and be counted:
http://www.barackobama.com/inspire
As a young American beginning a career, closing
on a home in a week, and marrying a wonderful woman in just a few months,
I'm concerned about investing and being smart with my money, and making this
donation is one of the smartest decisions I've made. It's an investment in
the future of this country, an investment in the hope that we will positively
change the tide of foreign policy and civic rights abuses, and an investment
in a man who I think will get the job done in an honest, transparent and pro-active
way.
Chris (Chicago, IL), who gave Monday
If Chris’s story inspires you, show your support
and be counted:
http://www.barackobama.com/inspire
There was a time when "the people" could effect
change. From ending the Vietnam War, to the Civil Rights movement -- we were
vocal and passionate and made our country take action. Barack Obama is intelligent
and passionate enough to motivate "the people" to find their collective (silent
majority) voice once again. He's skilled at mobilizing from the grass-roots
level up, rather than issuing edicts from the top down. Rather than telling
us that he knows better what to do, he assures us that he will help us get
what WE want to do. "Government for the people and by the people" -- what
a concept!
Dan (Austin, TX), who gave Monday
If Dan’s story inspires you, show your support
and be counted:
http://www.barackobama.com/inspire
This campaign is in your hands. We are building
a grassroots movement to change our government, and your stories are the foundation.
Share your support and inspiration today:
http://www.barackobama.com/inspire
Let's show the pundits the kind of numbers that
really matter -- the number of Americans making an investment in change and
hope.
Thank you,
David
David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
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