A couple of weeks ago I sat down to dinner with
four supporters like you.
Christina, Haile, Margaret, and Michael each made a small online donation,
and we flew them across the country for some good food and good conversation.
What I enjoyed most about this dinner was the opportunity to listen to
the stories and concerns of ordinary Americans in a relaxed environment.
Out on the campaign trail, there isn't always time for that kind of interaction.
Last week we started planning our second dinner, and on Friday evening
at 6:42 pm, a woman named Dorothy Unruh of Lakewood, Colorado made a donation.
I'm pleased to announce that Dorothy will be one of my guests for the
second dinner. You could join us if you make a small donation
before
11:59 pm tonight, July 31st:
https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner
Here's what Dorothy told us about herself:
I'm a senior citizen fed up with the current
state of our government. I'm sad that our great nation has lost its stature
in the eyes of the rest of the world. I have been a registered Republican
for years, but recently officially changed parties so I can attend the Democratic
caucus and help elect Senator Obama. He is like a breath of fresh air to
my husband and me.
Dorothy has never taken part in a political campaign before, but she and
millions of other voters who want change are going to be the key to Democratic
victories up and down the ballot next year.
I'm looking forward to having dinner with Dorothy, but there are still three
seats left at the table. Will you be in one of them?
If you make a donation by
11:59 pm tonight, Tuesday, July 31st
, you could join us for dinner very soon:
https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner
We'll pay for your trip and the meal -- all you need to bring is your story
and your ideas about how to make this a better country for all Americans.
Small donations from ordinary Americans have set our campaign apart and
allowed us to reject the influence of Washington lobbyists and special interest
groups. Not only is your support the key to our success, it's essential to
reclaiming a government that is of the people, by the people, and for the
people.
I hope you will make a donation now and participate in this opportunity.
Take ownership of your part in this campaign and strengthen your role in
our movement.
Together we can put an end to pay-for-influence politics. We can turn
the page in Washington, and it all begins with you.
Thank you for your support,
Barack Obama
