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Before his Election Night speech, Barack sent out this message to suppporters:

I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.

We just made history.

And I don't want you to forget how we did it.

You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change.

I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign. We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next.

But I want to be very clear about one thing...

All of this happened because of you.

Thank you,

Barack

From now until the end of the month, every day is Election Day in Texas.

Early voting is fast, easy, and it could make the difference in this state. Show your friends and family that you've made up your mind and you're ready for change now.

Take the first step today. Find your Early Vote location.

Early voting is simple, safe, and convenient. It's also a vital part of our strategy.

The best way you can bring about change right now is voting for Democrats up and down the ticket.

The more supporters who make their voices heard now, the more energy and resources we can devote to our get out the vote efforts closer to Election Day.

Vote early for Barack and other Democrats, and see if you can get five or more friends to vote early with you.

All across the country, supporters like you are working together to grow this movement for change. We know that Texas families can't afford four more years of failed Bush-McCain policies.

That's why we need you to help make sure we have an advantage in Texas before Election Day.

Take a moment now to fill out some basic information and make your voice heard:

http://www.voteforchange.com

This is our chance to take America in a new direction -- so the next four years don't look like the last eight.

We can't do this without you.

Thanks,

Juan

Juan Sepulveda
Texas State Director
Obama for America

 

Joe Biden just sent the following email:

I'll bet you know someone in Texas who isn't registered to vote.

And unless they register by tomorrow, they won't be able to participate in this historic election.

If you want four more years of the Bush-McCain policies that devastated our economy, ignore this message.

But if you're ready for change, forward this email to everyone you know.

Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to register to vote today. They can check their registration status at VoteForChange.com.

No one can afford to sit this one out.

Make your voice heard -- and make sure everyone you know can cast their vote for the change we need.

Thanks,

Joe

Friend --

I have some important news that I want to make official.

I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate.

Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.

I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.

Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it:

http://my.barackobama.com/welcomejoe

Thanks for your support,

Barack


P.S. -- Make sure to turn on your TV at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to join us or watch online at http://www.BarackObama.com.

Friends --

My name is Temo Figueroa, and I'm the Latino Vote Director for the Obama campaign.

Hispanic voters are going to make history in this election.

I just recorded a short video about our plans to reach this important group, including an unprecedented initiative by the Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign to bring as many Hispanic voters into the process as possible.

Watch this brief video about the Latino Vote and get involved today:

Hispanic voters have disproportionately felt the brunt of the failed Bush-McCain policies -- from a decline in median income for Hispanic households to a rise in unemployment. They are demanding change.

And they will play a crucial role in bringing the change we desperately need. Latinos comprise a large portion of the electorate in several key battleground states.

That's why this initiative -- which includes voter registration, Election Day turnout, trainings, online organizing, and Spanish-language advertising -- is so important.

And it would not be possible without the hard work and generosity of supporters like you.

Check out the video and share it with your friends and family.

Thank you so much for your continued support,

Temo

Cuauhtémoc "Temo" Figueroa
Latino Vote Director
Obama for America

Dear Friend,

I'm out here in Denver, Colorado visiting the site of the Democratic National Convention, and there is excitement in the mountain air.

Folks are working hard on Barack's plan for a truly open convention. It's a new and exciting approach that will open up this historic event -- just like you have opened up our political process through grassroots ownership of this campaign.

In just a few weeks, more than 75,000 people will enter a huge stadium here to see Barack accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

You can be a part of that moment.

Free tickets will soon be available for the event, but in the meantime I wanted to tell you about another, very special opportunity.

If you make a donation in any amount before midnight on July 31st, you could be selected to travel to Denver for the final two days of the convention -- including the huge event at the open-air stadium on the final night.

Ten supporters will be selected from all over the country, and each will be able to bring one guest. We'll provide airfare, accommodations, and two days of convention activities -- including a private meeting with Barack before his historic speech.

Our team shot a short video of the stadium to give you a sense of the event. Watch the video and make a donation of $25 today, and you could go Backstage with Barack:

Video: See where Barack will make history:

 

https://donate.barackobama.com/backstage

Our movement for change is the largest grassroots organization in the history of presidential politics. It's also the first true 50-state campaign in a generation.

We're competing in Alaska and Florida, Virginia and New Mexico, North Carolina and Georgia -- all because of you and our shared goal to bring as many people as possible back into the political process.

That means registering hundreds of thousands of new voters and relying on volunteers and supporters like you to help get out the vote.

But competing in every state will take unprecedented resources, and we need your help.

To give you an idea of what we're up against: John McCain and the Republican National Committee finished June with nearly 100 million dollars in cash on hand. Together with shadowy outside spending groups, they will spend huge sums of that money to spread negative messages about Barack and try to stop this movement for change. It will take all of us working together to counter their efforts.

Make a donation of $25 or more and you and a guest could be selected to come to Denver and go Backstage with Barack:

https://donate.barackobama.com/backstage

Supporters like you are the reason this campaign has been possible. We are thrilled that some of you will be able to celebrate what you accomplished with us in Denver.

But we have a long way to go and Barack can't do this without you.

Thanks,

Steve

Steve Hildebrand
Deputy Campaign
Manager Obama for America