Friday, July 29, 2011

Keep calling

2012
Friend --

Imagine you got to be a fly on the wall in a closed meeting of the House Republicans yesterday.

Would you hear sober talk of the solemn responsibility our representatives have? Or empathy for those having a tough time in this economy?

No. You'd hear one freshman Republican tell his colleagues to "put on your helmet, buckle your chinstrap, and knock the sh** out of 'em."

This group thinks holding our economy captive is a game.

But right now Congress is running out of time to reach a resolution to this debt crisis before Tuesday's deadline -- or put our economy and American jobs at risk. President Obama has called on both sides to compromise and get this thing done -- and he's asked all Americans to contact their representatives and tell them to do their jobs.

"If you want to see a bipartisan compromise -- a bill that can pass both houses of Congress and that I can sign -- let your members of Congress know," the President said this morning. "Make a phone call. Send an email. Tweet. Keep the pressure on Washington, and we can get past this."

So let's do this. Our records show you're represented in the House of Representatives by:

Robert Wittman: (202) 225-4261


Call them now and say this isn't about politics -- it's about doing the right thing for the country. Then click here to let us know who you called and how it went, so we can keep track of who we're reaching.

House Speaker John Boehner, who's responsible for bringing people in his party to the negotiating table, needs to hear from you, too. You can call his office at (202) 225-0600.

If Congress fails to act, millions of seniors may have to go without the Social Security checks they rely on. Veterans may not be able to get their benefits. We could lose our AAA credit rating.

President Obama has made it clear from the beginning that he will work with Republicans and Democrats to find a balanced, responsible approach to dealing with the nation's debt.

What's not clear is whether the fringe ideological faction on the other side refuses to come to the table because they're genuinely unwilling to give an inch, or just because they think they can benefit politically from appearing that way. Either way, they need to be reminded that Americans know the stakes and want them to compromise and get the job done.

It takes just a few minutes to make a call. If you can't get through, keep trying. Then help us track our progress by reporting your calls and letting us know how they go:

http://my.barackobama.com/Debt-Deal-Calls

Thanks,

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

P.S. -- If you're on Twitter, keep an eye on @barackobama today. Throughout the day, we'll be posting Republican legislators' Twitter handles, state by state. When your representatives come up, make sure to get in touch with them and urge them to agree on a balanced resolution to the debt crisis.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Call Congress: Tell them to do their job

2012
Friend --

The President spoke last night about the need for Congress to come together to meet our financial obligations by raising the so-called "debt ceiling" -- that is, to make sure our country can pay the bills Congress has already racked up.

You'd think this would be fairly straightforward. For many years, regardless of party affiliation, presidents have asked Congress to do this when it's been necessary -- and every time, Congress has acted. Just as an example, Congress granted Ronald Reagan's request to raise the debt ceiling 18 different times.

Here's what's happening: President Obama proposed the balanced approach of raising the debt ceiling paired with responsible steps to reduce our country's long-term debt -- asking oil companies, corporations, and the richest Americans to do their part rather than placing the entire burden on seniors and the middle class.

A deal has been close at times, but an ideological faction of House Republicans has been effectively holding our economy hostage -- making extreme demands like ending Medicare as we know it, gutting Social Security, and rejecting any compromises that might make millionaires or big corporations pay their fair share to get our debt under control.

So last night, President Obama spoke to the nation and made a suggestion to everyone watching: Call Congress and ask them to do their job. Since then, there have been reports that the flood of calls and emails has been slowing down the phone systems and websites on Capitol Hill. But keep trying until you get through -- they need to hear from you.

According to our records, you're represented in the House of Representatives by:

Robert Wittman: (202) 225-4261


And House Speaker John Boehner -- who is leading the Republicans in negotiations -- could stand to hear what Americans like you think, too. His number is (202) 225-0600.

Call them now -- and tell them we can't afford to let politics hold our economy hostage. It's time to put ideological demands aside and agree to a balanced approach. Then click here to let us know how it went.

Here's what the President said last night:

"The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government. So I'm asking you all to make your voice heard. If you want a balanced approach to reducing the deficit, let your member of Congress know. If you believe we can solve this problem through compromise, send that message."

The President doesn't make a direct request of all of us like this very often. Take a minute right now to call your members of Congress -- then let us know how it went:

http://my.barackobama.com/Debt-Deal-Calls

Thanks,

Messina

P.S. -- If you missed it, here's the full video of the President's speech. Watch it and spread the word:

http://my.barackobama.com/Debt-Deal-Video

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

You should pass this one on

2012
Friend --

This morning, a group of public servants showed up to work at a brand-new agency created to protect everyday Americans from the abuses of Wall Street.

They're the folks of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and they'll be the cops on the beat protecting consumers from predatory credit card and mortgage lenders, bait-and-switch creditors, and anyone trying to make a quick buck by deceiving or manipulating Americans who are just trying to secure their financial future.

Many Americans don't know it, but this bureau is just one part of a sweeping Wall Street reform law -- the most pro-consumer and pro-taxpayer reform of our financial system since the Great Depression -- that President Obama signed a year ago today.

Watch this video to get a quick overview of the law, and a briefing on the special interests trying to undermine it:

Learn more about Wall Street reform

Whether you watch the video or not, please share this email with someone.

It's important that everyone knows what this law means for all of us. Simpler mortgages. Clearer credit card rates, fees, and rules. Fairer loan terms. It's based on the simple idea that if you make sure that people get clear information, they'll make the financial decisions that work best for them.

And we can all rest a little easier knowing that our common financial future is more protected from the irresponsibility of a few. This law made structural reforms to ensure that the financial crisis we experienced in 2008 never happens again and that taxpayers aren't on the hook to pay for Wall Street's risky bets.

It's up to you to make sure more people know about this. Most Americans don't have all the details on how this law is working for them, and it's our job to change that.

Take a look, and be sure to pass this one on:

http://my.barackobama.com/Wall-Street-Reform

Amazingly, each and every Presidential candidate on the other side opposes this law.

And the same opposition that tried to block it more than a year ago is still alive and well.

Right now, lobbyists are at work trying to weaken the tough regulations this law imposes.

That's no accident -- its provisions are designed to rein in the Wall Street, credit card, and mortgage banking interests these people represent.

As we know, there aren't a whole lot of high-powered lobbyists in Washington looking out for the common good of everyday families.

That's exactly why this law is necessary, and why our growing organization in all 50 states is so important. It's up to us to make sure our friends and neighbors know about it. Watch our video about Wall Street reform today -- and then pass it on:

http://my.barackobama.com/Wall-Street-Reform

Thanks,

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Exclusive: First look at our report

2012
Friend --

We're filing this campaign's first financial report with the Federal Election Commission on Friday.

You own this campaign, so you deserve to get this news first.

And thanks to you and other supporters all over the country, there's a lot of good news to share.

I'm not going to steal my own thunder here in the email -- you've got to watch the video to get the news about what we've raised, how we're spending it, and what's next:

Get your first look at our campaign's first financial report

The Washington chatter around the report we're releasing has focused on one number: the sum total we've raised.

But other numbers that the pundits often ignore -- like how many field offices we and the DNC have open, how many one-on-one conversations we've had with potential supporters, and how many people have already decided to own a piece of this campaign -- tell the real story of our campaign.

All those numbers are in the video, and they're the ones you should be proud of today. Watch it now:

http://my.barackobama.com/July-Report

One more thing: It's a fact that our opponents won't have hundreds of thousands of people giving whatever they can afford -- so they'll be relying heavily on money from two sources to fund an unprecedented barrage:

    1. Washington lobbyists and special interests whose explicit aim is to influence the federal government in any way they can.

    2. Outside groups that don't have to disclose a word about what they've raised or who they've raised it from, like one of Karl Rove's political organizations. His groups have set an astounding $120 million fundraising goal in their campaign to tear down President Obama.

The threat to our success from these determined groups -- acting solely in their own interest, not the public interest -- is real, and it's growing. And it's going to take serious commitment and vigilance from all of us to withstand their attacks while still building the grassroots campaign we'll need to win.

We're off to a solid start. But this is just the beginning.

So now, back to work.

Thanks,

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

A milestone

2012
Friend --

The President's 50th birthday is coming up on August 4th.

Help grow this campaign today But he doesn't need a post on his Facebook wall.

The President has been clear that while he focuses on the job he was elected to do, he's relying on us to get this campaign off the ground.

The best gift any of us can give him is real organizing to bring more people into this campaign.

So here's a challenge: Do you think you can bring 50 new people into this campaign for President Obama's 50th birthday?

You decide what sort of organizing is right for you:

     -- you can collect 50 "I'm in" commitments;

     -- you can inspire 50 donors to give;

     -- or you can get 50 people to attend a campaign event or events.

You can even do some of each. It's your choice.

If you accept the challenge, click below to get started. Once you start reaching out to people, we'll help track your progress for you, invite you to a conference call to share tips and encouragement, and let you know as you reach milestones on the way to 50.

Sign up and start making calls to supporters in your area, or choose another action to help grow this campaign. You can start right now:

http://my.barackobama.com/50-for-50

It's important to click that link and let us know if you accept the challenge.

That's because when you reach your goal of 50 new people, we'll enter your name into a drawing to join the President, his family, and other supporters at his 50th birthday celebration in Chicago next month.

The deadline to reach your goal of 50 new supporters is July 28th, just a few days before the President's birthday. So let's get moving -- there are 50 people out there who need to hear from you.

Pick which action you'd like to start with, and start reaching out to them now:

http://my.barackobama.com/50-for-50

Thanks,

Jeremy

Jeremy Bird
National Field Director
Obama for America











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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Thank you

2012
Friend --

I know we've been asking a lot of you.

In the first major test of this campaign, you delivered.

More than 475,000 people decided to own a piece of this campaign in just our first quarter -- a promising sign of what's to come if we all stay focused and work together.

We'll be in touch with more information as we continue to crunch the numbers. But for now, I wanted to pass along a quick video I think you'll like.

If you missed it, the President held a press conference earlier this week. The last few minutes were really something special. It's a good reminder of why we're fighting so hard to get him re-elected:


Thanks again. Hope you have a great holiday weekend.

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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