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I'm asking you to dig deep, Diane: We just found out that Mitt Romney and the Republicans outraised us in the first half of this month, putting us $45 million behind during these crucial final days. The math here is pretty simple: With that cash advantage, they can outspend us by $4 million per day, every day, for the final 11 days. We know what that means -- more and more misleading, negative ads trashing the President, you, me, and everything we've accomplished together over the past four years. And we know what we have to do. It's time for you to get on board. Close the gap -- chip in $5 or more now. After a year and a half of building and fighting and getting ready for Election Day, we cannot allow ourselves to be outdone at the very end. On November 7th, when this campaign is behind us, you'll be glad you stepped up now. Here's the good news: Any donation you make today automatically enters you for a free trip to Chicago where you'll meet the President and have front-row tickets to his speech on Election Night. Don't wait any longer. Please make a donation right now: https://donate.barackobama.com/Close-the-Gap More soon, Messina Jim Messina Campaign Manager Obama for America 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 October 29, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here, by signing up for Quick Donate here, or click here to enter without contributing or signing up for Quick Donate. Two (2) 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 Sponsor; hotel accommodations for winner and a guest; tickets for winner and a guest to an event of Sponsor; and the opportunity to meet with President Obama (approximate retail value of all prizes $2,800). Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and the timing of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or age 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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