Examples of Close of 3rd Q Fundraising Appeals
In the lead-up to Sept. 30 and the close of the 3rd Quarter fundraising period, campaigns are issuing a steady stream of fundraising emails and appeals.  Here are texts of some of those messages:

Bachmann for President
[Sept. 30] Subject: Say No More

Dear Joe,

Yesterday, I sent you this email regarding tonight's midnight fundraising deadline.

Tonight's fundraising deadline is one of the last ones before voting starts in Iowa, and every donation matters. The Washington "elite" are chomping at the bit to see the numbers our campaign reports, and I need your support today more than ever.

Unlike some of my opponents, I am not afraid to tell you the truth. Our economy is in a downward spiral, and getting our country back on a path towards prosperity will not be easy, but it begins by ensuring Obama is a one-term president. Our fight is far from over. You and I both know that our shared constitutional conservative values are worth fighting for. I will continue fighting to revive our economy, create more American jobs, and repeal Obamacare.

I need to know you stand with me. Only a few hours remain until the midnight deadline. Please give as generously as you can up to the legal limit today. www.michelebachmann.com/midnight

Thank you for your continued support, and may God bless America.


Michele

Sent from my iPhone
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From: Michele Bachmann
Date: September 29, 2011 10:42:05 AM CDT
Subject: Say No More

Dear Joe,

As one of my most valued supporters, I wanted to let you in on a secret…

Our campaign’s rising poll numbers have not gone unnoticed. The latest Iowa poll has our campaign in second place, just behind Mitt Romney and ahead of Rick Perry.

As you saw yesterday in our campaign's strategy video- Iowa is what it all comes down to. Iowa is where our campaign began, and it is where we will win next year. We have our boots on the ground in Iowa, and I know we are in a position to win, but Michas, we cannot do so without your support.

This election is our chance. Our chance to stand up to Washington and say “NO MORE.” No more spending. No more taxes. No more socialist policies on our doorsteps. Let's say no more to 4 more.

I am reaching out to you today with an urgent request. Our second presidential fundraising deadline of the year is tomorrow. Barack Obama's campaign machine will use the numbers we report not only as a sign of our campaign's strength, but also a sign of the strength of our conservative values. Your donation today will ensure our campaign is able to post strong numbers.

Joe, we cannot turn a blind eye to the President's relentless encroachment on our personal liberties. We cannot afford another four years of an Obama White House, and I need your immediate support today to ensure his campaign is not successful.

As I continue to fight against President Obama's far-left agenda in Washington, the liberal left has stepped up their attacks against me. Their baseless attacks prove they will stop at nothing to defeat me, and I can’t fight back unless I have your support. Please follow this link to make a secure online donation in the final days leading up to our deadline.

I am running for President of the United States because I will not sit back and watch our nation continue to take turns for the worse. Obama is out of touch with Main Street America and he has no basis of understanding on how to deal with the economy. We cannot afford another four years of Obama and I need your help to ensure he is a one-term president.

Our fundraising deadline is tomorrow night and your support is needed now more than ever. Thank you for your generosity and God bless you and your family.

Sincerely,


Michele Bachmann

P.S. We have a fundraising deadline approaching Friday at midnight and we must show the liberal left that I am prepared to defend myself against any and all attacks they launch at me. An online donation is the fastest way to ensure your donation is counted in our fundraising total. Please make your donation of $50, $100, $250 or more today!

Friends of Herman Cain  [ed. note: note really keyed to Sept. 30 deadline, but part of a month-long push]
[Sept. 26] Subject: Take the September Push Challenge!



Brief Program Note:
Herman on Fox News’ On The Record with Greta Van Susteren tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET.  Make sure to tune in! 

Friends,

The month of September has been great to the campaign!  From Herman's Common Sense Solutions bus tours of Florida and South Carolina to his victory in the Presidency 5 Straw Poll, the campaign is clearly gaining momentum.

Now is not the time to slow down!

Though the month is coming to a close, there is still time to take the "September PUSH Challenge".  Here's how it works:
  • Pledge to donate each day in September, with your donation in an amount equal to the day of the month. For example: $1.00 for September 1st, $2.00 for September 2nd, $3.00 for September 3rd, and so on. Watch your emails for the  “September PUSH” donation link for each day.         
  • Donate daily for the entire month and receive a fresh-off-the-press, autographed copy of Herman's new book, This is Herman Cain, to be released in October.            
  • All supporters who donate the entire “September PUSH”  total ($465.00) will also receive a special prize package, full of Friends of Herman Cain collateral items and information about Herman's bold and innovative “9-9-9 Plan” to revitalize our nation’s economy.
Today is the 26th day of September, so please consider a $26 dollar donation.  Add .99 to send us the message that you support the 9-9-9 Plan!

Thanks,

Friends of Herman Cain


Newt 2012
[Sept. 29] Subject: Newt called me yesterday

Dear Fellow Supporter,

As you probably know, Newt’s campaign just held a contest to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the ‘94 Contract with America and the new one just launched today.

We were all asked to donate $19.94 and the winner would be the first person briefed on the new, 21st Century Contract with America. So, I donated.

You can imagine how surprised I was yesterday when my phone rang, and it was Newt!

So, my husband and I spent some time just talking with Newt about why he was launching a new Contract, what would be in it, and how we could get it done.

And I have to say – we love it.

While it does a great job outlining and providing solutions to the most important issues of the day, my favorite part is that it’s open to revision by the American people. He wants to ensure that we all have a voice and a seat at the table. How refreshing.

We are thrilled to be a part of this campaign, and we’ve been increasingly encouraged by the positive feedback we’ve been hearing about Newt from people we talk to. We’re not at all surprised that this is starting to show in the polls, where Newt is now in double digits.

That makes us happy, because we truly believe that Newt is the only candidate with the knowledge and experience to put our country back on the right track.

As you may know, there is a key fundraising deadline at the end of this month. At 11:59pm Friday night, the third fundraising quarter closes. That’s in about 24 hours.

From one supporter to another, I would like to encourage you to help Newt keep the momentum going. If you have already donated, please think about chipping in again, even if it’s just $10, $25 or $50.

If you have never donated, please think about starting now.

I think if we all band together, we can really help in a big way.

Thanks for supporting a candidate that I truly believe in. I look forward to working with you over the coming years to defeat President Obama and implement the 21st Century Contract with America, so we can keep America safe, prosperous and free for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Kathy J. Adubato

Oviedo, FL

Jon Huntsman for President  [ed. note no salutation]
[Sept. 30] Subject: Before Midnight

Will you make a donation to my campaign in the amount you can afford?  We have a crucial fundraising deadline tonight and I am counting on everyone reading this email to make a donation to our campaign.

When I announced for President I knew, if we were going to succeed, I would come to count on friends, family and complete strangers to help lift our campaign at critical moments. That's why I am emailing you this afternoon, to ask if you can help.

According to the last update I received from our Finance team we are closing in on our end of the month goal. If you can afford to make a small donation again to help us reach this goal, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am running for President to turn our economy around – which is why I put together a bold jobs plan that is guided by the lessons we learned in Utah where the state was 1st in job growth thanks to the largest tax cut in the state's history.

My message is resonating with voters and we are rising in the polls in key states like New Hampshire and elsewhere.

Thank you for all you have done and are doing to make this possible. Let's get our economy back on track and ensure that America becomes that shining city on the hill once again.

Sincerely,

Jon Huntsman


Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
[Sept. 30, 9:04 PM] Subject: Unbelievable
Dear joe,

The 3rd quarter fundraising deadline is just hours away!

The level of support has been so unbelievable that my campaign has raised $1,235,209 in this End of Quarter Push.

In fact, the money just poured in online and in the mail over the last 72 hours, faster than we could count it. This has pushed us far beyond the $5 million we first quoted.

The enthusiasm this campaign is now generating is amazing, especially among first-time donors and new Ron Paul supporters.

And now, $8 million raised for this quarter is within reach!

If you have already contributed to my End of Quarter Push, I thank you, and ask that you dig deep one last time to help push us past the $8 million mark.

If you have not yet contributed, now is your best opportunity to fire a shot across the bow of a political and media establishment that tries to pretend my campaign doesn't exist.

So please, click here to make your most generous contribution and force everyone across the country to sit up and take notice of the strength of my campaign.

[Click to Donate]

Not only will your contribution help guarantee I have strong fundraising numbers, but it'll also allow my campaign to launch a hard-hitting $2.5 million voter contact blitz.

My campaign is preparing to unleash a series of hard-hitting TV and internet ads, as well as a massive phone outreach and targeted voter mail program over the next 30 days.

And I'm counting on your support to help make it happen.

Click here to make your most generous contribution you can afford and help my campaign post the strongest possible 3rd quarter fundraising.

I thank you for you all that you do in the name of Liberty.


For Liberty,


Ron Paul


P.S.  The deadline for my campaign to raise funds for the third quarter is midnight tonight.

So there's still time for you to help make this my strongest showing yet by making your most generous contribution IMMEDIATELY.

Together, you and I can Restore America Now!

[Click to Donate]



[Sept. 30, 5:55 PM] Subject: Clock is ticking

Dear joe,

In just a few hours, my campaign staff will begin the process of filing my fundraising report with the FEC for the end of this quarter.

So will staffers for establishment Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Perry.

That's why RIGHT NOW is our chance to make a statement.

If you and I can end this fundraising quarter with a massive success, it will further PROVE to the national media and their pals in the Washington, D.C. political establishment that my campaign is one to reckon with.

So can I count on you to make a generous contribution IMMEDIATELY?

You see, today could be the most critical day yet for my campaign.

National media, bloggers, pundits, donors, and undecided voters from coast to coast will all be examining the numbers to see which campaigns are picking up steam - and which ones are nose-diving off of a cliff.

The good news is, my End of the Quarter Push is already at $1,158,764.  So all eyes are on my campaign to see what we'll be able to do before midnight tonight!

Please make a generous contribution to help me have my strongest showing yet.

[Click to Donate]

Not only will your contribution help guarantee I have strong fundraising numbers, but it'll also allow my campaign to launch a hard-hitting $2.5 million voter contact blitz.

My campaign is preparing to unleash a series of hard-hitting TV and internet ads, as well as a massive phone outreach and targeted voter mail program over the next 30 days.

And I'm counting on your support to help make it happen.

Over the last several weeks, as more and more Americans have heard my message and examined my record, my campaign has been growing by leaps and bounds.

In fact, I'm in the top three in most national polls, and another recent poll shows that I would defeat President Obama in a head-to-head match up!

Your contribution will help me bypass the biased media and get my message directly to millions of voters as quickly as possible.

But the clock is ticking - and time is running out.

So please, help make sure this is my strongest fundraising period yet by making the most generous contribution you can afford.

For Liberty,


Ron Paul


P.S.  The deadline for my campaign to raise funds for the third quarter is midnight tonight.

So there's still time for you to help make this my strongest showing yet by making your most generous contribution IMMEDIATELY.

Together, you and I can Restore America Now!

[Click to Donate]




[Sept. 29] Subject: Contrast

Dear joe,

Establishment candidate Mitt Romney held a fundraiser in New York City this week and raked in a cool one million dollars from his Wall Street banker pals.

I was also in New York City this week.  But I was speaking to 1,800 grassroots supporters at a sold-out event in the city's largest night club!

You see, I'm never going to get fat checks from those who want to continue the big government, big spending status quo in Washington, D.C.

Nor would I want to.

Instead, I'm depending on the generosity of average Americans just like you who want their country back.

So, eric, with the September 30 fundraising deadline only a couple days away, I'm counting on you to make a generous contribution to my End of the Quarter Fundraising Push.

[Click to Donate]

The contrast couldn't be any clearer.

But September 30 is fast approaching.  And this could be the most important day of my campaign yet.

As you know, that's the end of this quarter's fundraising period.

That means national attention will be focused on how much each candidate has raised, which candidates have momentum, and which are falling off.

That's why it's absolutely vital you and I have a strong showing.

So can I count on you to help me raise an additional $1.5 million by making the most generous contribution you can afford to my campaign TODAY?

Not only will your contribution help guarantee I have strong fundraising numbers, but it'll also allow my campaign to launch a $2.5 million media blitz.

In fact, my campaign is preparing to unleash a series of hard-hitting TV and internet ads, as well as a massive phone outreach and targeted voter mail program over the next 30 days.

But only your support will help make it happen.

[Click to Donate]

My campaign to Restore America Now continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

In fact, I'm in the top three in most national polls, and another recent poll shows that I would defeat President Obama in a head-to-head match up!

The $2.5 million media blitz my campaign is preparing to launch will allow my campaign to get my message out to even more voters as quickly as possible.

Once people learn the contrast between my record and establishment candidates like Mitt Romney, I'm only going to go higher.

After all, while Mitt Romney has raised more money from the Wall Street banksters than any other candidate, I've raised more money from our active duty military than every other Republican candidate COMBINED!

Who do you think the American people will side with?

But the truth is, in order to make my media blitz possible and prove to the national media that my campaign is one to reckon with, I need to be able to count on your IMMEDIATE generosity.

So will you help me send a message to the establishment by making a generous donation to my End of the Quarter Fundraising Push?

Together, you and I can Restore America Now!

For Liberty,


Ron Paul


P.S.  The end of the third quarter fundraising period on September 30 marks another important deadline for our efforts.

Will you help us raise $1.5 million by September 30 so we can implement our strategy to reach millions of more Americans with the freedom message?

This is your opportunity to show that grassroots Americans - not Wall Street bankers seeking another bailout - are lining up behind my campaign.

[Click to Donate]



[Sept. 27] Subject: Seize the Momentum

Dear joe,

The race for the Republican nomination for President is wide open.

And with the September 30 campaign finance reporting period rapidly approaching, it's CRITICAL you help my dad seize the momentum. 

September 30 may very well be the most important day yet of my dad's entire campaign.

So won't you agree to your most generous contribution IMMEDIATELY?

It's vital that you do so.

You see, my dad has set a goal of raising another $1.5 million before September 30, and he's also planning to spend at least $2.5 million on TV ads, internet ads, phone outreach, and targeted voter mail over the next 30 days.

Only your support will enable Ron Paul to achieve these goals and further spread his message of liberty.

[Click to Donate]

But it's important for another reason, too.

The media, voters, and potential donors and supporters will be paying close attention to what each candidate has raised when the September 30 reports are released.

The national media, pundits, potential donors, and new supporters will be pouring through the records to see which campaigns are gaining momentum – and which ones are slowly coming to an end.

It's up to you and me to PROVE the momentum is with Ron Paul!

The good news is that my dad is now consistently polling in third place behind two establishment candidates in most national polls, and another recent poll has my dad running second in New Hampshire!

Not only that, but a recent article I read in The Hill's "Pundit Blog" all but predicted my dad to become one of two candidates to fight it out for the Republican nomination for President!

So I hope you'll help my dad seize the momentum by making a generous contribution IMMEDIATELY.

[Click to Donate]


I believe, with your help, my dad can win this race for President.

You and I know he's the only true constitutional conservative running for President.

And as more and more Americans realize this simple fact, Ron Paul's popularity is only going to grow even more.

Like you, the American people are FED UP.

They're tired of the bailouts, the massive spending, huge deficits, and trillion dollar endless wars.

We can't let opportunities like this slip by.

So can my dad count on you to make a generous contribution to his campaign TODAY?

The deadline is fast approaching, so it's vital you act right away.

Together, you and I can Restore America Now!


For Liberty,


U.S. Senator Rand Paul, Kentucky

P.S.   September 30, the end of this quarter's fundraising, is fast approaching, and it's vital my dad has a strong showing.

That's why I hope you'll help Ron Paul raise $1.5 million by September 30 by making a generous contribution IMMEDIATELY.

With the race for the Republican nomination for President wide open, it's up to you and me to help my dad seize the momentum!

So please, make a donation to my dad's End of the Quarter Push today!

[Click to Donate]




[Sept. 26]
Subject: Key Campaign Deadline Approaching
Dear joe,

I can't thank you enough for your generous support of my campaign to Restore America Now.

It's both humbling and encouraging to know that so many grassroots Americans believe in liberty and are taking action to help our country change course before it's too late.

An important deadline for our campaign is coming up fast, and I hope I can count on you to help us make yet another powerful statement about the strength of our resolve.

September 30 marks the end of the third quarter of fundraising, and each candidate must release information on how much they've raised since the last report.

Can you help me make this our strongest fundraising quarter yet?

The media, voters, and potential donors and supporters will be paying close attention to what each candidate reports.

So another great showing for our campaign will be vital to building on the incredible momentum we've generated.

I'm now consistently polling in third place behind two establishment candidates in most national polls, and another recent poll has me running second in New Hampshire!

It's clear our efforts to cut through the media's bias and go straight to the American people are having a substantial impact.

But we can do so much more.

My campaign has set a goal of raising another $1.5 million before September 30, and we're also planning to spend at least $2.5 million on TV ads, internet ads, phone outreach, and targeted voter mail over the next 30 days.

Only your support will enable us to achieve these goals and further spread our message.

This is a perfect chance to recruit more Americans to our campaign, continue our surge in the polls, and position ourselves to win this race.

We cannot afford to let this opportunity slip away.

Will you help us raise $1.5 million by September 30 so we can carry out our plans to contact millions of voters?

I know times are tough, but I also have no doubt that the statists will not quit until they've completely ruined our country.

They won't be stopped unless we stop them.

I'm in this race to win so we can implement real changes and save our Republic.

If you agree that we must grow this campaign's reach and recruit more supporters, please donate to our September 30 End of Quarter Push and help us make this our strongest fundraising report ever.

For Liberty,


Ron Paul

P.S.  Our campaign is growing every day, and our success is only thanks to your continued support.

The end of the third quarter fundraising period on September 30 marks another important deadline for our efforts.

Will you help us raise $1.5 million by September 30 so we can implement our strategy to reach millions of more Americans with the freedom message?

Buddy Roemer for President
Facebook posting, Sept. 29, 2011

Governor Roemer has gladly agreed to personally call every person who donates $100 today and tomorrow to thank them and to give them an update on the campaign. Everyone who donates $50 will be entered into a drawing and he will call half of those folks.

Thank you,

Carlos Sierra
Campaign Manager

Romney for President
[Sept. 30] Subject: Will you win?

Joe,

Today marks the final day of the fundraising period and by donating $5 before midnight tonight you and a guest of your choice will be automatically entered to join me for a day on the campaign trail.
http://mi.tt/DaywithMitt

I refuse to believe that America is just another place on the map with a flag. We stand for freedom, opportunity and hope.

I hope that you will stand with me

Best of luck,

Mitt

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. No contribution or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Promotion. Making a contribution does not increase your chances of winning. To enter by making a contribution, click here. To enter without making a contribution, click here. Void where prohibited. The Promotion begins on September 13, 2011 at 5:00pm Eastern Daylight Time and ends on September 30, 2011 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time. Entries must be received by September 30, 2011 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time. One (1) winner will receive the following Prize: two (2) round-trip coach class plane tickets within the continental United States, for use by the winner and a guest, on a date and to a Destination to be determined by Romney for President, Inc., with an approximate retail value of $1500; two (2) one-night hotel stays at the Destination, with an approximate retail value of $350; and ground transportation at the discretion of Sponsor, with an approximate retail value of $100. Approximate total retail value is $1950. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. The Promotion is open to citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States who are legal residents of one of the fifty states, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia and are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority as determined by state law. Details and qualifications for participation in this Promotion may apply. Restrictions are listed in the Official Rules. The sponsor is Romney for President, Inc., 585 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109.

Rick Santorum for President
[Sept. 30, 3:26 PM] Subject: This is it

Joe

The clock is ticking quickly and there are only 7 hours left before the midnight fundraising deadline. If you haven't contributed yet to our effort to restore a passionate, conservative voice to the White House, now is the time. You can make a secure, online contribution right now. It only takes two minutes. A donation of $5, $10, $50, $100, $500 or even $1000 will be critical in ensuring that our voice can continue to be heard. Please join our fight before midnight tonight!

Fighting for America,

Rick Santorum

 

 

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RickSantorum.com

Post Office Box 37
Verona, PA 15147
United States



[Sept. 30, 10:14 AM] Subject: Last 12 hours

Joe

We are just 12 hours away from tonight's midnight fundraising deadline. You have responded tremendously but we are still $30,000 away from reaching our fundraising goal. If you want to help put us over the finish line, please donate $5 right now.

Americans across this country are coming to the conclusion that I am the only passionate conservative running for president with the record and experience to ensure that our shared conservative values have a place in the White House. Will you join us today and help put my campaign over the finish line by contributing $5 right now?

Thank you for your support.

Fighting for America,

Rick Santorum

 

 

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Paid for by Rick Santorum For President
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RickSantorum.com

Post Office Box 37
Verona, PA 15147
United States


Fred Karger for President
September 30, 2011


We just received this very emotional email:


"I'm living in KY and I'm 20 years old. When I go to work each day, I fear 
that my employer may find out that I am gay and will fire me. In this state, 
it would be completely within his "legal right."



Growing up knowing I was gay and living in such a socially narrow-minded 
society, I fell into deep depression and attempted suicide many times.



Since coming out in 2010, it has been a struggle to find my "place" in this 
world, but I am so blessed to have good people in my life who support me and 
build me up. I stumbled upon your page while researching candidates for the 
2011 presidential election, and I am over joyed for your running.

As Harvey Milk said, we have to elect gay people. For all the teens out there who will 
be watching the news, wondering if this world will ever except them or not...



Thanks for giving me a little more hope today!

"

 - "Jonathan"


Today is the last day to contribute in the third quarter so we can continue to get our message out.  



Please help our historic campaign reach the thousands of Benjamin’s out there to give them “a little more hope.”

Can you give $10.00, $25.00 or even $100.00 today?


Thank you for your support!


Obama for America  see also Dinner with Barack II

[Sept. 27] Subject: If I don't call you

Joe --

I enjoy talking about fundraising deadlines as much as I imagine you enjoy hearing about them.

But this Friday's deadline is important.

It's a chance for us to prove how we're different from any campaign in politics: We rely on ordinary Americans giving what they can -- one grassroots donation at a time.

This is not just a campaign. It's a chance for each of us as citizens to organize and change the course of history.

And before we close the books this Friday at midnight, I hope you'll become a part of it.

Please donate $3 or more today.

I'll be calling some grassroots donors like you by phone this week, so I can say thank you.

And if I don't call you, there's a chance I'll see you at dinner with three other supporters sometime soon.

Even if I don't get to thank you personally, every single donation counts:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Friday-Deadline

Thanks for doing your part,

Barack



[Sept. 23] Subject: Yes or no, Joe?
Joe --

As chief operating officer of this campaign, I'm the person people come to when they want to spend the money you've donated.

All the budgets, calculations, and planning lead to a simple "yes" or "no." Yes, you can buy coffee and clipboards for neighborhood organizers in Ohio. No, you can't have a fancy computer when a cheaper one does the job. That sort of thing.

Every team on the campaign has submitted their plans for the rest of this year -- opening field offices, registering voters, building technology. And it all costs money.

I can't say yes to everything -- but what you do right now can help me say yes to more.

We have a critical fundraising deadline coming up on September 30th.

Help me say yes by giving $3 or more today.

Our field team has an incredibly detailed plan for a ground game that reaches voters in all 50 states. That means opening offices in some battleground states right now, and laying the plans to open others across the country next year. The campaign has plans to be the biggest grassroots movement this country has ever seen.

The scale we're talking about is unparalleled, and any time someone uses the word "unparalleled," that means it probably doesn't happen for free.

For every field office we open, there's rent, heat, staff, computers, phones, and supplies -- the list goes on.

What we do before midnight on September 30th determines our budget until the end of this year. And what happens this year will set in motion the results on Election Day 2012. It's that simple.

Help me say yes to what we need to do to put our plans in motion by donating $3 or more today -- you'll even be automatically entered for a chance to have dinner with President Obama:

https://donate.barackobama.com/September-Deadline

Believe me, it'll be worth it.

Thanks,

Ann Marie

Ann Marie Habershaw
Chief Operating Officer
Obama for America



[Sept. 21]
Subject: Serious deadline
Joe --

The critical September 30th fundraising deadline is the primary focus of the campaign for the next week and a half, but two things happened this week that you ought to be proud of:

-- President Obama laid out the Buffett Rule: a proposal to help bring down our deficit by asking millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes. It's a position that more than 70 percent of Americans agree with, but something that too many millionaire politicians don't have the guts to propose.

-- "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" officially became history. It's done. That's something that we'll tell our kids about -- and this President helped finally do it.

What happens in the next week and a half is up to you.

The deadline we face in nine days is serious. It's the official FEC filing deadline, and it's not arbitrary -- it's built into our campaign's budget plan. It will determine what kinds of resources we can commit to which states as we expand our ground game.

Right now, you have a chance to affect what that picture looks like. Pitch in $5 or more to help get where we need to go by the deadline:

https://donate.barackobama.com/September-Deadline

Our President is out there doing great things. And right now, it's on us to get his back by showing the strength of the organization behind him.

Thanks,

Jen

Jen O'Malley Dillon
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America

P.S. -- As an added bonus, every donation you make before September 30th will automatically enter you to win dinner with President Obama. Take ownership of this campaign today, and you could find yourself across the table from the President.