Last email today -- really

Friend -- There are two ways to look at it: This is yet another email from the campaign in your inbox. Or this email is making our organization stronger. Grassroots support, especially online, is how we compete with our opponents. And we won't win without it. If you've got a few bucks to spare, mind chipping in before midnight? https://donate.barackobama.com/Midnight-Deadline THANK YOU. Rufus Rufus Gifford National Finance Director Obama for America P.S. -- Last call for the chance to fly to L.A. to meet President Obama at George Clooney's house. Enter here -- deadline is midnight. 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 April 30, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 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 and George Clooney on a date to be determined by the Sponsor (approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200). 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 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.

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My last campaign

Friend -- In a few days, I'll be hitting the trail for my last campaign. Everything we've accomplished in the past three years -- and our chance to do so much more -- is on the line. What we do today will be a measure of whether or not we're ready to fight for it. Donate $3 or whatever you can before tonight's fundraising deadline. By pitching in before midnight, you'll automatically be in the running to join me and George Clooney at his place on May 10th. It's not often I can get away from work, so I look forward to spending a fun evening in L.A. with a couple supporters like you. In the meantime, let's close out this deadline strong: https://donate.barackobama.com/Midnight-Deadline 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 April 30, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 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 and George Clooney on a date to be determined by the Sponsor (approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200). 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 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.

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Join me at the rally with the President

Friend -- I'm Lois, the neighborhood team leader for Team East Henrico, just outside of Richmond. The supporters I've heard from here can't stop talking about the big news: On Saturday, May 5th, President Obama is holding one of his first public rallies of the campaign in none other than Richmond. First Lady Michelle Obama will also be there. Thousands of supporters have already RSVP'd, but the campaign has reserved special tickets to make sure volunteers like you and me get the chance to be a little closer to the action. Here's how it works: Just sign up to volunteer at a phone bank in Newport News this week, and you'll get a free ticket for our Volunteer Priority Access section at the rally. Sign up now and save your spot. Here are the details: What: Phone bank in Newport News Where: 11717 Jefferson Ave Suite B Newport News, VA 23606 When: Thursday, May 3rd 5:00 pm I voted for President Obama in 2008, but wasn't able to get involved back then. I didn't want to sit on the sidelines this time around, so I started volunteering last summer and became a team leader in February. I'm so excited to be working for the President, and I can't wait to see him this weekend -- but most importantly, I'm glad I'll be sharing this experience with my team. It's the perfect way to gear up for a summer of organizing. This rally is going to be huge, one of the first of this election. We're going to have a chance to see President Obama in his element -- because this President loves getting out there and connecting with the people who are building this movement on the ground. I got to see the President speak last summer in Richmond, and I can tell you, a view from up close is more than worth the time it takes to make some phone calls. And this phone bank will be time well spent. Volunteer at a phone bank in Newport News and get your priority access ticket: http://va.barackobama.com/Virginia-Volunteer-for-a-Ticket See you at the rally, Lois Lois Widmeyer Neighborhood Team Leader East Henrico, Virginia

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Your tipsheet: Welcome to the general

Friend -- The general election began in full force this week. In today's tipsheet, we look at just how unsuited Romney is to handle the role of commander-in-chief and debunk the distortions he's spreading about President Obama's foreign policy record to cover up his own shortcomings. And if you haven't heard what Mitt Romney said about Osama bin Laden a few years ago ... well, you're not going to believe it. Take a look, then pass these along: #1 Video: One chance The President of the United States has to make some incredibly tough decisions as commander-in-chief. President Obama has shown he can make those types of hard decisions -- never more so than when he ordered the operation against Osama bin Laden almost exactly a year ago. Would Romney have made that same call? Watch our new video of President Bill Clinton talking about the responsibilities of a commander-in-chief and share it with others: #2 President Obama vs. Romney on foreign policy Romney and his foreign policy advisors -- who think that "Czechoslovakia" and "the Soviets" are still threats -- have disagreed with the President on several key foreign policy decisions. Time and again, Romney has shown himself to be on the wrong side of many of these issues. Check out this post that details five of these occasions, and share it with others: We also released our latest installment in a series of videos that compare Romney's statements to reality, this time on foreign policy. Make sure people see this video: #3 Romney vs. reality: Student loans edition In the surest sign yet that the GOP primary is really over, we saw Mitt Romney try to appear reasonable on something this week. He said he agreed with the President that we shouldn't allow the interest rate for many federal student loans to double this year. The problem with that? It's not actually true. Romney is a supporter of Rep. Paul Ryan's "marvelous" budget, which would lock in higher student loan interest rates and cut Pell grants. Pass along our other Romney vs. reality video from this week to others and let them see if they can figure out where Mitt Romney stands on this issue: #4 College affordability With the average cost of a four-year public college now exceeding $17,000 a year, students are worried about how they'll pay for higher education. In this post, we show how Romney's proposals would dismantle the President's plan to make higher education more affordable for middle-class families. Share it with others and help show the clear choice voters have on this issue: #5 Romney's adventures with the truth If you're detecting a common theme in these tipsheets, you're right -- Romney's frequent struggles with telling the truth give us a lot to cover. This week, we wrote a post that chronicles many of Romney's whoppers, including this one that's laden with irony: "If I'm President of the United States, with your help, I will tell the truth." Check out this list, and make sure others see it, too: #6 Five steps President Obama has taken to protect our environment Earth Day was this past weekend, which was a good time to note some of steps the President has taken to help protect the environment. Show others the environmental progress we've made over the past few years by sharing this post: Thank you, as always, for your help. Until next time, Stephanie P.S. -- In case you missed it, President Obama got creative in making his point about student loan interest this week.

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We need you out there: Register voters in Hampton this weekend

Friend -- In Virginia, a few thousand votes could be what decides this election. That's it. That's why your neighbors are hitting the streets in Hampton this weekend to register voters. It's part of a national weekend of action, and folks from coast to coast will be getting out in their cities and towns to make sure as many people as possible are set to vote in November. We've got to make this one big. But there's someone else your neighbors need out there with them to make it happen: you. What do you say -- can you help register voters in Hampton on Saturday? What: Voter registration weekend of action in Hampton Where: 2845 N. Armstead Avene Hampton, VA 23666 When: Saturday, April 28th 10:00 am There are some other events near you this weekend, too -- so check them out if you can't make it to this one. Bringing new people into the electoral process is powerful, and it's one of the most critical things you can do right now to help President Obama win in November. If you've never been involved before, come grab a clipboard and join up -- it's really easy to ask people if they're registered and make a little small talk while they fill out their form. And if you've been out volunteering already, you know that this matters. So make some plans now to join your neighbors -- because they can't do it without you there. We need everyone on this one. RSVP now to register voters this Saturday in Hampton: http://my.barackobama.com/Voter-Registration-Weekend-of-Action Let's make it happen, Marlon Marlon Marshall Deputy National Field Director Obama for America

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Where George Clooney comes in

Friend -- We're up against a critical fundraising deadline this coming Monday, and we need your help. We know you're working hard for this campaign, but we also want you to have some fun -- and that's where George Clooney comes in. If you chip in between now and Monday, you'll be automatically entered for the chance to join Barack at George Clooney's house on May 10th. Don't miss out -- make a donation of $3 or whatever you can: https://donate.barackobama.com/Barack-and-George Thanks, and good luck, Michelle 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 April 30, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here or click here to enter without contributing. Two 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 and George Clooney on a date to be determined by the Sponsor (approximate retail value of all prizes $3,200). 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 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.

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