We want to say thank you, pacquiao

pacquiao -- I've been in Washington for almost 40 years. I've seen a lot of Congresses come and go. But I can't remember a group of lawmakers who accomplished more than the folks who just wrapped up their work. With their help, we repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ratified the START arms control treaty. We passed a new law to rein in the abuses on Wall Street and protect consumers. We reformed the health care system and passed the Recovery Act to get our economy growing again. But do you know why all that happened? Because people like you rolled up your sleeves, dug deep, and decided to make a difference. We had a dedicated group of lawmakers -- no doubt -- but they were supported every step of the way by folks from all across this country who were ready for change. People like you. I know how much that means to me. And I can't even begin tell you how much it means to the President. So here's the deal: President Obama wants to send you a note to express how grateful we are for all you did. Would you like to receive one? Two years ago, we were staring into an abyss. The financial crisis was the worst this country has faced since the Great Depression. But this Congress passed the largest set of tax cuts for the middle class since President Reagan, the largest education reform since President Johnson, the largest infrastructure investment since President Eisenhower, and the largest clean-energy bill ever. Now -- even though we still have a ways to go -- the economy is growing again. Prior to this Congress, lawmakers had talked about reforming health care for almost a century. But with the President leading the way, these folks went out, and -- with you at their side -- they did it. Now 32 million more Americans will have access to health coverage. When we came into office, just about the entire country had come to realize that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was wrong. More than 14,000 brave men and women had been discharged simply because of who they were. With your help, we struck down that law and made this country a more just place. Every lawmaker who worked to accomplish these things will talk about their votes -- and the role they played in this progress -- for years. The President and I take great pride in those achievements. But each one belongs to you. You believed in them, you fought for them, and we're darn grateful. So let the President send you a note to show our appreciation. Sign up here: http://my.democrats.org/ThankYouCard Thank you -- for everything, Joe

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pacquiao, share our progress

pacquiao -- This time of year, Americans around the country are taking the time to exchange heartfelt messages with friends and loved ones, reflecting on the past year. They write of achievements and setbacks, of births, graduations, promotions, and moves. These messages allow us to overcome the miles that separate us. And they allow us to continue one of the most basic American traditions that has held folks close for centuries -- the simple sharing of stories. And as families gather around holiday tables this season, we also have the opportunity to share the stories of the change this movement has achieved together. It is a narrative woven by individuals across America -- in big cities and small towns, hospitals and classrooms, in auto manufacturing plants and auto supply stores. These are stories of rebuilding, and of innovation. Stories of communities breathing new life into old roads and bridges, of local plants harnessing alternative fuel into new energy. Stories of small businesses getting up, dusting themselves off, and beginning to grow again. Stories of soldiers who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq now coming home -- and enjoying the holidays this year in the company of loved ones. These are stories of progress. They unite us, and they are ours to share. We've pulled many of them together in one place, PROGRESS. You can see what our reforms have meant to Americans in every state -- block by block, community by community. Click here to read about stories of progress in your area -- and share them with your friends and family. The reforms that we fought long and hard for are not talking points. And their effects don't change based on the whims of politicians in Washington. They are achievements that have a real and meaningful impact on the lives of Americans around the country. They are achievements that would not have been possible without you. PROGRESS localizes them -- and brings them to life. It tells of how a green technology business in Phoenix, Arizona, is using a grant through the Recovery Act's Transportation Electrification program to bring the first electric-drive vehicles and charging stations to cities around the country. It tells how, thanks to closing the "donut hole" in prescription drug coverage, a diabetic woman in Burlington, Vermont will no longer have to choose between purchasing her monthly groceries or the insulin she needs to survive. It tells about how 136,000 Pennsylvania residents' jobs were saved or created by the Recovery Act. And about how, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 22,900 small businesses in Utah's 2nd Congressional District are now eligible for health care tax credits -- and how 17,500 residents in Idaho's 1st with pre-existing conditions can no longer be denied coverage. There are thousands more stories like these. In the coming days, as we gather with our loved ones at dinner tables around the nation, let's pass them on. Let's celebrate the spirit of service and responsibility that brought them to fruition. And let's steady ourselves with the resolve to continue pressing forward. Because the coming year will hold new challenges -- battles that have yet to be fought, and stories of progress that have yet to be written. Take a look at the progress we've made in your area -- and share the stories you read with your friends and family: http://progress.democrats.org Happy holidays, and God bless, Barack

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell

pacquiao -- Moments ago, the Senate voted to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." When that bill reaches my desk, I will sign it, and this discriminatory law will be repealed. Gay and lesbian service members -- brave Americans who enable our freedoms -- will no longer have to hide who they are. The fight for civil rights, a struggle that continues, will no longer include this one. This victory belongs to you. Without your commitment, the promise I made as a candidate would have remained just that. Instead, you helped prove again that no one should underestimate this movement. Every phone call to a senator on the fence, every letter to the editor in a local paper, and every message in a congressional inbox makes it clear to those who would stand in the way of justice: We will not quit. This victory also belongs to Senator Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and our many allies in Congress who refused to let politics get in the way of what was right. Like you, they never gave up, and I want them to know how grateful we are for that commitment. Will you join me in thanking them by adding your name to our letter? I will make sure these messages are delivered -- you can also add a comment about what the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" means to you. As Commander in Chief, I fought to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" because it weakens our national security and military readiness. It violates the fundamental American principles of equality and fairness. But this victory is also personal. I will never know what it feels like to be discriminated against because of my sexual orientation. But I know my story would not be possible without the sacrifice and struggle of those who came before me -- many I will never meet, and can never thank. I know this repeal is a crucial step for civil rights, and that it strengthens our military and national security. I know it is the right thing to do. But the rightness of our cause does not guarantee success, and today, celebration of this historic step forward is tempered by the defeat of another -- the DREAM Act. I am incredibly disappointed that a minority of senators refused to move forward on this important, commonsense reform that most Americans understand is the right thing for our country. On this issue, our work must continue. Today, I'm proud that we took these fights on. Please join me in thanking those in Congress who helped make "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal possible: http://my.democrats.org/Repealed Thank you, Barack

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pacquiao: Call your senators

pacquiao -- Your senators need to hear from you right away. Tomorrow, they will cast important votes on two huge issues: the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and passage of the DREAM Act. When the clerk of the Senate calls the roll, the outcome for both these bills could go either way. The only thing that we know with certainty is that each vote will be extremely close. And because there are so few days left in 2010, this might be our final opportunity to move forward on either of these issues. Right now, we need you to call your senators and ask them to support both the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and passage of the DREAM Act. President Obama and the leadership of our armed forces have together asked Congress to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's obvious that the time for this change has come -- simple fairness demands it. This vote is our chance to do so. The DREAM Act is a critical piece of immigration reform -- it will offer a pathway to citizenship for young people who are willing to serve in our armed forces or attend college. If your lawmakers are supporting these measures, let them know they have your thanks. If your senators are undecided or opposed to these measures, please ask them to do what is right. Time is running out to see progress on these critical issues. The single best thing you can do to help support the President is to call your senators right now. For lawmakers who have yet to make up their minds on how they'll vote on the DREAM Act or "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal, calls from constituents could make all the difference. Call now: http://my.democrats.org/SenateCalls Thank you, Governor Tim Kaine Chairman

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Three votes

pacquiao -- On Thursday, Republicans in the Senate stood in the way of progress, blocking legislation to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." No surprise there -- they've been turning a blind eye to the majority of Americans, legions of grassroots Democrats, and fellow lawmakers who've supported repeal for some time now. But now, they're also ignoring top military leaders -- from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Mike Mullen to former Secretary of State Colin Powell -- who support overturning this policy. They're ignoring the 70 percent of American servicemen and women who say that repeal wouldn't negatively affect morale, and the Pentagon study that says it won't affect troop readiness. They're no longer simply holding up progress that would advance the American values of fairness and equality, enrich our military, and strengthen our national security -- they seem to be willing to tune out just about anyone, all in the name of a political tally mark. But we're not done fighting. We need just three votes to move forward on repeal -- and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and our allies in the Senate have promised that the Senate will vote on repeal again before the year is out. Your voice could be the difference right now: Write the Senate Republicans who are currently blocking repeal and tell them to stop playing politics with people's lives. We couldn't have gotten to this point without your support. Thousands of you added your names in support of the President's call for repeal. Those petitions -- 582,000 in total -- were delivered by volunteers to Senator Susan Collins's office on Thursday morning. Now, your voice could make sure this discriminatory policy is overturned before Congress adjourns -- and that it doesn't have to wait another year, or for another Congress to take it up. And by reaching out to senators standing in the way, you will make this issue harder and harder for them to tune out. Three more votes is all we need. The letter you send today could be the final push that gets us there. Write Republican senators standing in the way of progress today -- and let's make sure we repeal this thing before the year is out: http://my.democrats.org/DADTRepealLetters Thanks, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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Video: President Obama on yesterday's bipartisan agreement

pacquiao -- Yesterday, President Obama announced a framework for a bipartisan agreement to extend both a set of tax cuts that would have expired at year's end and unemployment benefits for millions of Americans. The compromise also includes several additional measures that will benefit middle-class families and help create jobs down the road. The President recorded a video to talk straight to supporters like you about this bipartisan deal. Check out the video here -- and if you have any feedback on this agreement, please let us know what you think. It's an imperfect agreement but an absolutely vital one. Without it, millions of middle-class families and out-of-work Americans -- as well as students, parents, and small businesses -- would be worse off heading into the new year. Now, they'll get the relief they need as our economy continues to recover. Take a minute to watch the video the President recorded -- and then share your thoughts: http://my.democrats.org/TaxCutsVideo Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee P.S. -- The President will also be holding a call to talk with supporters live tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time -- sign up here for a reminder and instructions on how to listen in to the call.

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Thankful

pacquiao -- When Michelle and I sit down with our family to give thanks today, I want you to know that we'll be especially grateful for folks like you. Everything we have been able to accomplish in the last two years was possible because you have been willing to work for it and organize for it. And every time we face a setback, or when progress doesn't happen as quickly as we would like, we know that you'll be right there with us, ready to fight another day. So I want to thank you -- for everything. I also hope you'll join me in taking a moment to remember that the freedoms and security we enjoy as Americans are protected by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. These patriots are willing to lay down their lives in our defense, and each of us owes them and their families a debt of gratitude. Have a wonderful day, and God bless. Barack

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Veterans Day

pacquiao -- Veterans Day provides us with the chance to mark the debt of honor we owe to all those who have worn the uniform of the United States. We remember those who gave their lives beneath our flag, in service of our freedom. And with so many still fighting, we owe special thanks to the courageous families of those who serve. Because when our servicemen and women deploy overseas, their loved ones are left to undertake heroic battles of their own at home. The unique challenges they face in support of men and women in uniform allow us all to enjoy the freedoms of our democracy. Every time I have a chance to meet with these families, I'm struck by their strength and their quiet dignity -- they are truly some of the most selfless, courageous people I've met. And today is also a day to acknowledge the sacrifices these brave men and women make every day, and pray for the safe return of those they love. I've felt their calling personally, and I want to encourage Americans across the country to step up and do more for our military families. Take the time to stay informed about the concerns and activities of the families of service members in your community. Let them know you recognize their struggles and appreciate all they do. You can help by finding out the needs of the military families in your community and volunteering, from working with your local school's PTA to hiring a military spouse. Today and every day, I am moved by the personal sacrifices made by service families. And I'm humbled by the patriotism of those they support -- our soldiers and airmen, our sailors and Marines. Today, if you can, please take a moment to offer your gratitude for the families of the veterans and active service members that you know. Or go online to serve.gov to find out how you can serve military families in your area. Sincerely, Michelle Obama

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URGENT: Set aside 20 minutes

pacquiao -- With just hours to go before the polls close, we have a lot of work left to do to make sure we swing the balance in the closest races. If you do just one thing to pitch in, it's got to be this: Set aside 20 minutes or more -- and get out your phone. OFA supporters across the country are making a record number of calls today, using our super easy-to-use call tool. And the voters they reach could easily make the difference today. As we head into the final hours before the polls close, how many calls can you make? Don't wait -- get started now: https://call.democrats.org/ Thanks so much, Natalie Foster New Media Director P.S. -- If you haven't voted yet, find your polling place here, then make a plan to cast your ballot: http://pollingplaces.raiseyourvote.com/

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Today is Election Day!

pacquiao -- Today is Election Day! Find your polling place here, think about when you'll vote and how you'll get there, and bring along three friends to vote with you: http://pollingplaces.raiseyourvote.com/ Thanks, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee P.S. -- Starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Democrats will be using our new online call tool to start calling voters in the tightest races. Join in.

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The final stretch

pacquiao -- When Barack got back from a recent campaign swing, he couldn't stop talking about how every supporter he met was fired up. From amazing crowds at his rallies with great candidates like Harry Reid and Barbara Boxer to meeting some of the volunteers who are part of this effort, he couldn't be prouder of what you're doing. And continuing that organizing in these final days -- with person-to-person conversations on doorsteps and on the phone -- is the single most important thing that any of us can do to ensure we're successful at getting out the vote. There are thousands of phone banks and canvasses happening as part of get-out-the-vote efforts through November 2nd to make the difference in tight races across the country -- can you make it out in your area? There are events throughout each day, Saturday through Tuesday. Thousands and thousands of you are out there every day, spreading the word about all we've done together over the last two years -- and how we need folks to vote for Democrats in order to keep moving America forward. And Barack and I need you to keep it up in the final stretch -- please find and RSVP for an event in your area: http://my.democrats.org/GOTVevents Thank you, Michelle Obama

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Dig deep, pacquiao

pacquiao -- There's only one way to wake up the morning after an election -- with no regrets. There's only one way to be sure that's how you wake up on November 3rd: giving everything you've got in the last five days. That's why I'm out there day after day, doing exactly what you're doing -- talking to voters. These kinds of conversations are the most effective thing we can do in a campaign -- you know it. I know it. They're how we brought change to this country after years of Republican malarkey. They're how we won the White House. I know what you're doing is working because, when I'm on the road or the President's on the road, the crowds are fired up and ready to go. I'm seeing positive signs everywhere, and millions of our supporters -- including tens of thousands who have never voted before in a midterm election -- are voting early. But we have less than a week left, and we need everyone to dig deep. Because none of us is alone in this work, we are pairing every grassroots donor who gives this week with another individual giving the same amount. All of us want to make an impact in these final five days, and this is a way to double it. Please chip in $3 or more right now. I'd never bet against this movement. You're out there week after week, defying expectations. You knock on doors day after day. You make calls night after night. Someone told me she couldn't believe that Democrats were reaching out to 7 million voters this week, and I told her that she shouldn't be surprised. You don't wait for the moment to come to you, you go out and seize it. Just Tuesday night I was in New York talking with a roomful of volunteers who were making calls and getting out the vote -- and it was a powerful thing to witness. But we can't let up now. There are campaign offices out there that need to add extra phone lines because they're packed with volunteers ready to make calls. There are volunteers ready to go canvass, but they need flyers to go door to door. There are kids on college campuses working to get their classmates to vote, and they need our help, too. I don't want to let any of them down -- not now, not when we're so close. So I need you to join another supporter and commit to this work, together. Please donate $3 or more today: http://my.democrats.org/NoRegrets Thanks for all you do, Joe Biden

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pacquiao, are you on Facebook?

pacquiao -- If you're on Facebook, and you want to have a big impact right now on the election, here's how: Click here to use our "Commit to Vote Challenge" Facebook app. With just a few clicks, you can ask any or all of your friends to commit to vote (which studies show is one of the best ways to get them to cast a ballot). You can track your progress, and compete with your friends who are also using the tool. The amazing part is how quickly your actions multiply across the country. Let's say five or 10 of your friends commit. A few of them will pass it on, and their friends will pass it on, and it just grows from there. We're already seeing chains of commitments more than 20 people long, reaching from San Diego to Tampa, via Seattle, Boise, Boston, and New Orleans. You might never guess how many people you'll turn out, or what critical race you'll put over the top -- all with just a few minutes and your Facebook account. So give it a shot: http://my.democrats.org/CommitChallenge Thanks, Natalie Natalie Foster New Media Director P.S. -- If you're not on Facebook, you can commit to vote and spread the word here: http://my.democrats.org/Commit2VoteNow

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pacquiao, chip in what you can

pacquiao -- We all have a choice to make in the next seven days. It's not just a choice to vote, or a choice to knock on one more door, make one more call, talk to one more voter. Together, the choice we must make is to continue what we started. The outcome of this election will determine not just who holds power in the halls of Congress. The decision we make in this election is going to set the direction of this country for years to come. I need you fired up in this election. pacquiao, I need you to give it everything you got. And I need your help to power our work until we reach that finish line. Democrats are running the most ambitious get-out-the-vote program ever attempted in an election like this. Every dollar you can give today will be put right to work to get our message out, to provide the tools our volunteers need. And every donation will be doubled because it will be matched by another supporter who is giving what he or she can afford. Will you donate $3 today -- and fund the final push? I know this is a difficult election. It's because we have been through an incredibly difficult time as a nation, and many are still hurting. But our opponents in this election are some of the very people who got us into this mess -- some of the very people who stood on the sidelines while we worked to clean it up. Now they are promising to pursue the exact same agenda that led us into this crisis. It's an agenda that was written by and for the special interests that have fought this movement at every turn. Worse, these groups that stand to profit from the Republican agenda are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence this election -- flooding the airwaves with misleading ads to attack our best allies. It's up to each of us to raise our voices to beat them back. So if you care about the critical reforms we made to a broken health care system, I need your voice. If you care about fighting for middle class families, and building a country where opportunity is shared by everyone -- I need your voice. If you care about climate change -- and a future where clean-energy technology is built right here in America -- I need your voice. If you share a vision of America that says I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper -- I need your voice. I did not run for this office for the sake of winning an election. And you did not join me in this fight two years ago to quit now. I know we've asked a lot of you in the last few months. You have come through time after time. But I can promise you this: There is one week to go -- what all of you do right now will decide this election. So, if you believe in the change we have made together, I need you to stand behind it. If you believe we are not finished seeking that change, I need you to choose to fight for it. Please donate $3 or more -- and let's finish strong in the last seven days: http://my.democrats.org/FiredUp Thank you, Barack

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The moment has come

pacquiao -- We've all seen campaigns where one party has all the momentum -- races with real enthusiasm gaps. But you're proving that's just not the case in this election. Just look at the rallies with President Obama: more than 18,000 in Philly, 26,500 in Madison, 35,000 in Columbus. At events across the country, he's been drawing incredible crowds of people who are fired up for this campaign. I've read reports about the work you're already doing to contact voters -- it's unbelievable for an election like this. But there are nine days left. Whether you're one of the folks who've already helped reach out to 15 million voters or if you're one of those who has been waiting for a time to get involved, that moment has come. Will you sign up to fill a crucial get-out-the-vote shift in the final four days of our Vote 2010 campaign? Let me tell you why this is so important. It's not just that there are people out there who don't know what's at stake in this election. It's not just that there are folks who need one of us to call them and make the case. The truth is that there are people in this country who are doing everything they can to make sure our supporters don't make it out. One group even tried to buy television advertising with a message for Latinos telling them explicitly -- don't vote. We're up against more than apathy. What this election demands from us is an effort nothing short of extraordinary. But I know we're all ready to deliver just that. Can you commit to pitching in to get out the vote? http://my.democrats.org/ShiftGOTV Thanks, Donna Donna Brazile Vice Chair for Voter Registration and Participation

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pacquiao, I've had it up to here

pacquiao -- Remember when the GOP was in control? They drove up record deficits to pass tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. And now they want to do it again. If they take over Congress, Republicans have promised to go back to the "exact same agenda" that drove our economy into a ditch. You can't make this stuff up. The exact same agenda. So I'm going to do everything I can to make sure they don't get the chance. We have a plan in place and 13 days to get it done -- but each and every one of us needs to do what we can today. Will you donate $3 today to help us keep them out of power? For months, our opponents sat on the sidelines while you helped the President and our allies in Congress move America forward. Republicans are still clutching that same political playbook. And folks like Sharron Angle in Nevada, Ron Johnson in Wisconsin, and Tom Corbett in Pennsylvania want to go beyond the failed policies of the past. Backed by millions in special interest money, some Republicans want to cut the minimum wage, gut Social Security, and end Medicare as we know it. But Barack and I don't believe economic growth in America has to come at the expense of the middle class. In fact, we believe we're only making progress when hard-working families are doing better -- and, with your help, we're getting there. Thanks to health insurance reform, no one will have to choose between keeping their home and getting the care they need. Thanks to student loan reform, more parents can send their kids to college -- even if it looked out of reach in years past. Thanks to our investments in clean energy, entrepreneurs are creating jobs and writing a new energy future for this country. That's change we can all believe in. That's change that doesn't discriminate between Democrats, Republicans, or independents. That's the kind of America I believed in growing up in Scranton and raising my boys in Delaware. Barack and I are going to keep fighting for that America -- and right now, you get to decide how this fight plays out. Donate $3 or more today and help us finish strong: http://my.democrats.org/CantGoBack Thanks for all that you do, Joe Biden

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pacquiao, here's our advantage

pacquiao -- Right now, Democrats have a major advantage, and it's because of you. The overwhelming majority of the money we've raised for the fall election has come from small donors giving what they can. In the course of this campaign, we've received more than 3 million contributions -- and that adds up. The Republicans don't have a base of support like ours, and it shows. They've tried to raise money from the PACs and the lobbyists, and month after month, they've come up short. Right now, when they should be ramping up their get out the vote efforts, there are media reports that they're scaling back. Their strategy is dependent on massive spending on attack ads by outside groups. That's not nothing, but the field organizing just isn't there. The ground is ours. We've planned an unprecedented effort to take advantage of that fact. We've got organizers in every state, volunteers in community after community -- all of them working to make the one-on-one connections with voters that make all the difference. Can you chip in $3 or more to help us capitalize on this advantage and power our get out the vote campaign? We've been out-working the Republicans for months. And it's becoming clear how that is starting to pay off. It begins with fundraising. Because of you and the contributions you've made, we've been able to hire talented organizers and give them the resources they need to go to work -- campaign offices, clipboards, customized maps for volunteers going door-to-door. They've been on the ground across the country for months -- recruiting volunteers, training leaders, studying communities. Those volunteers -- people like you -- have organized canvasses in their neighborhoods, phone banks in their living rooms, and parties to watch the President speak. We've watched this organization grow for months, and the results we've been able to deliver have increased exponentially. In the past month, we've seen our voter contact program grow by 150 percent per week, and it will continue growing each week until the election. Meanwhile, the Republicans are drawing back. They've scrapped plans to send staffers out into the states to talk to voters, planning to mail out fliers instead. Today, the ground is ours -- let's take it. There are just 19 days left, and we need your help to seize the moment. Even with all we've built, we still have a ways to go. Please donate today: http://my.democrats.org/GroundGame Thanks, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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I want to meet pacquiao

Friend -- Two years ago, I met 10 of you. Just before I accepted our party's nomination in front of 80,000 people in Denver, I spoke with 10 grassroots supporters who had won a trip to meet me backstage. I still remember the time we spent together -- because these are the people, like you, who stood with me in 2008, and got me through the tough fights since. But we face another test on November 2nd that will say a lot about our future -- and I need you by my side again. A Supreme Court decision I strongly disagree with has shifted the balance of power in our elections from folks like you to giant corporations. Their massive spending on attack ads could have a real impact on who represents you at all levels of government. Only supporters like you -- and all the work you are doing -- are standing in their way. This may be our toughest fight yet. So next week, just 11 days before the elections, I want to meet three supporters like you backstage at a rally in Las Vegas -- one of the last big rallies of this campaign. Please make a $3 donation now to be automatically entered to win a trip to be at my side at the rally in Vegas. This movement has always been about more than me. It's about change, and the kind of future we envision for this country. The folks I met backstage in Denver told me they wanted health reform, a clean-energy economy, and a resolution to the war in Iraq. They wanted a new kind of politics, and a new kind of leader. It was their hope and expectation that together we would move beyond the status quo, that we would counter the special interests and corporate influence in Washington -- that we would do what was right and necessary for all Americans. With your help, we have made historic progress, but there is much left to do -- and it will not happen without your involvement. I need strong allies in Congress who will stand with us in the tough fights ahead, and I need you to give it all you've got through November 2nd to make sure they can. Your donation today will provide critical support to our Vote 2010 campaign as we reach out to millions of voters who will decide the closest races across the country. It will determine if we pass this test, and win our toughest fight yet. Please donate $3 or more to be automatically entered to win a trip to Las Vegas to meet me backstage: http://my.democrats.org/Backstage I hope to see you out there, President Barack Obama P.S. -- Making a donation automatically registers you for the sweepstakes. You may also enter the sweepstakes without making a contribution either online or via text message -- click here to enter online or here for instructions on how to enter via text message. No minimum contribution is necessary to be registered. No purchase or contribution necessary to enter. Void where prohibited. You can enter the contest without making a contribution by clicking here. Only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents over the age of 18 who are residents of the 50 states or D.C. are eligible to enter. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on 10/15/10. Three winners will receive one round-trip ticket within the continental U.S. to Las Vegas, NV; hotel accommodations for one; and a meeting with President Obama at a rally event on 10/22/10 (approximate combined retail value $1,200.00). Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion is subject to Official Rules, available here, including restrictions on eligibility.

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pacquiao, I need you in the game

pacquiao -- I come into this election with clear eyes. I am proud of all we have achieved together, but I am mindful of all that remains to be done. I know some out there are frustrated by the pace of our progress. I want you to know I'm frustrated, too. But with so much riding on the outcome of this election, I need everyone to get in this game. Neither one of us is here because we thought it would be easy. Making change is hard. It's what we've said from the beginning. And we've got the lumps to show for it. The fight this fall is as critical as any this movement has taken on together. And if we are serious about change, we need to fight as hard as we ever have. The very special interests who have stood in the way of change at every turn want to put their conservative allies in control of Congress. And they're doing it with the help of billionaires and corporate special interests underwriting shadowy campaign ads. If they succeed, they will not stop at making our work more difficult -- they will do their best to undo what you and I fought so hard to achieve. There is no better time for you to start fighting back -- a fellow grassroots supporter has promised to match, dollar for dollar, whatever you can chip in today. Please donate $3 or more -- and see who wants you to re-commit to this movement. I know that sometimes it feels like we've come a long way from the hope and excitement of the inauguration, with its "Hope" posters and historic crowds on the National Mall. I will never forget it. But it was never why we picked up this fight. I didn't run for president because I wanted to do what would make me popular. And you didn't help elect me so I could read the polls and calculate how to keep myself in office. You and I are in this because we believe in a simple idea -- that each and every one of us, working together, has the power to move this country forward. We believed that this was the moment to solve the challenges that the country had ignored for far too long. That change happens only from the bottom up. That change happens only because of you. So I need you to fight for it over the next 26 days. I need your time. I need your commitment. And I need your help to get your friends and neighbors involved. If you bring in a new donor today, your $3 donation will become $6. And our Vote 2010 campaign will have twice the resources to make important investments like putting staff on the ground, providing materials for volunteers, and turning out millions of voters come Election Day. Please donate $3 or more today -- and renew your commitment: http://my.democrats.org/OctoberMatch If we meet this test -- if you, like me, believe that change is not a spectator sport -- we will not just win this election. In the years that come, we can realize the change we are seeking -- and reclaim the American dream for this generation. Thank you for being a part of it, President Barack Obama

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I need your help

pacquiao -- I've always said that 2008 was an amazing journey. But nothing from that election struck me more than seeing so many giving their time and lending their voices because they were ready for change. Two years ago, in state after state -- no matter where I went -- I saw grandmothers out canvassing, college kids traveling to swing states and sleeping on gymnasium floors, and people using their lunch breaks to make a few more calls. So many got involved for the very first time, each one bringing others along with them. It was inspiring to witness. Now, Barack and I need you to help show that energy again. Because this is such a critical moment, a group of grassroots donors are ready to match any contribution you can give. Across the country, teachers and firefighters, truckers and nurses have made pledges of support hoping to inspire you to take the next step. Because of them, a $3 contribution will become $6. Donate today and answer your fellow supporter's pledge to match whatever you can give. Here's how it works: -- You choose the amount you are able to give and another supporter willing to match that amount doubles it. -- You can choose to write a note to the individual who matched your donation and tell them why you decided to own a piece of this movement. Since the day Barack announced his plan to run for office, supporters like you have made everything we've achieved possible. That's as true now as it was on Election Day in 2008. You're the reason we reformed a health care system that was broken, progress that means so much to so many. You're the reason we reined in Wall Street banks that were out of control. But Barack can't keep making progress without strong allies in Congress. And now the same people who've opposed us at every turn are targeting the folks who voted to make change real. They think we can't do it again. But they're wrong. If the folks who I saw in 2008 -- those of you who packed up your bags and slept on floors and made calls and talked to voters day after day -- are ready to stand with us again, then I'm ready for any challenge that lies ahead. That's why we're asking you to help grow this movement once again. The plan for this election is based on the lessons we learned two years ago. Our organizers and volunteers are knocking on doors every weekend, making calls every night. Your support will help to fund this work. Another supporter is asking you to join them today -- and has pledged to match whatever you can give. Please donate $3 or more to help grow this movement before November 2nd: http://my.democrats.org/MichelleMatch Thank you, Michelle Obama

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Can we get your thoughts?

pacquiao -- We need to hear from you as we shape the direction of the Democratic Party. So we put together a survey to get your thoughts. It will only take a few minutes, and it's a great way to make your voice heard. Can you take a second to share your feedback? Your voice and commitment are part of how we elected President Obama. And they are the reason we'll be successful in making his vision a reality. Click here to fill out the survey now: http://my.democrats.org/DemSurvey Thanks for your work and your feedback, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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Our donations are different

pacquiao -- Midnight tonight is a crucial quarterly fundraising deadline -- the last big one before November. The story the numbers tell will surely become the dominant media narrative going into the final stretch of this election season. And though the pundits will be paying attention -- their opinion isn't what guides this movement. Because those who set the national tone don't hear the one-on-one conversations we're all having with voters around the country. They're not with us during the hours we spend making phone calls and knocking on doors. This is the work your donations help fuel. Your support gets organizers on the ground, ads on the air, and voters to the polls. Good fundraising numbers generate good news coverage -- but more importantly, they help make sure that we keep our efforts rolling in districts around the country. And the very best way we can beat Republicans -- in the press, on the ground, and at the ballot box -- is to simply keep blowing them out of the water. Can you pitch in $3 before midnight tonight? Our movement has always been about the cumulative strength of individual grassroots donations. Not lump sum payments from lobbyists or big special interests trying to further their own agendas. Not massive checks cut from super PACs, empowered by newly lax restrictions on corporate spending in elections. Republicans, armed with this kind of cash, are hoping to hijack the dialogue this fall. They're looking for a repeat of the past, where elections like this served as negative referendums on the party in power. They're turning up the volume on turning back the clock. Let's remind them that this is not one of those past election years. This is 2010 -- a year that Democrats passed historic health insurance reform, put in place the strongest consumer protections ever proposed, and enacted legislation that provides tax cuts and expanded credit for small businesses. It's a year that we've spent going to work for the American people while Republicans have done everything they could to block our progress. And it's a year that presents us with the opportunity to continue making change that matters. By donating $3 today, you can provide the momentum we need going into the final month of this election season. Please donate today: http://my.democrats.org/MidnightDeadline Thanks, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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Take it back

pacquiao -- I'll tell you one thing that worries me about this election: There's a small group of billionaires and corporate special interests that are trying to buy their way back into power. They're spending their fortunes to defeat our folks and elect some of the most right-wing Republicans this country has ever seen. We've launched the By the People Fund to fight back, with the goal of reaching 3 million grassroots donations to power the most ambitious on-the-ground effort ever waged in an election like this. Here's the deal: We're only 22,981 donations away from shattering that goal right now. We could reach it this month, with one big push this week. It's going to take 12 grassroots donations in your area to get there. Will you chip in $5 to the By the People Fund today -- and help us take back our elections? I spent 36 years in the Senate, serving alongside Republicans of all stripes. But some of the Republicans running now are not from your grandfather's Republican Party. They're from the Republican Tea Party:   -- Sharron Angle, who wants to be the next senator from Nevada, has called for phasing out Social Security and Medicare -- and even wants to end maternity coverage.   -- Pat Toomey is running for Senate in Pennsylvania. He wants to de-regulate Big Oil and open up the Great Lakes for drilling.   -- Christine O'Donnell, who is vying for the same Senate seat I was honored to hold in Delaware, is campaigning on repealing health reform. The fact is this: The corporate special interests trying to elect these Republicans don't care if they're supporting extremists. They just want us out of the way. With your help, we've enacted historic reforms despite their best efforts to derail us. Now, they're focused on one thing -- creating a Congress in which they can call the shots once again. That's why they're pulling out all the stops -- and spending millions -- to win in November. But we will not stand by and let them take the country backward. We're counting on you to chip in today to fight back. Your donation will help us fund the organizing going on right now in key races across the country. Please donate $5 and help us reach our By the People Fund goal: http://my.democrats.org/3million Thank you, Joe Biden P.S. -- Tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, President Obama will be rallying with supporters in Madison, Wisconsin. It should be an exciting event -- and you can watch it live at www.BarackObama.com.

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Their pledge

pacquiao -- Yesterday morning, Republicans unveiled their plan for governing -- their Pledge to America. They're pledging to cut taxes for millionaires and billionaires. They're pledging to roll back regulations on big oil and Wall Street. They're pledging to strike down rules reining in the credit card lenders and the insurance companies. They're pledging to increase the deficit by trillions of dollars. Their agenda is a windfall for the folks spending millions to put them back in power -- the lobbyists, the big corporations, and the special interests. We're not sitting by watching this scheme become a reality. Our plan to win this fall is as different from that of the GOP as our agenda for the country. We've got organizers on the ground in every state, working with campaigns and volunteers to coordinate an unprecedented voter-turnout operation. We're knocking on thousands of doors and making millions of calls to get our voters out to the polls. We pay for this work with our By the People Fund -- and we're trying to reach 3 million grassroots donations through the course of this campaign. To stay on pace, we need 5,241 donations by the end of the week. Can you chip in $5 or more to help us meet our goal? This Republican Pledge to America is nothing new. Even John Boehner said, "We are not going to be any different than we've been." They're offering up the very same agenda that put us on a path to the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. That means they're not prepared to discuss protecting Social Security and Medicare. They have no plan for education or teachers. They offer up no solutions to the outsourcing of American jobs. They lay out no plans to invest in key industries like clean energy and manufacturing. They don't talk about rebuilding our crumbling roads, bridges, and railways. With your help, we can send the Republicans back to the drawing board. Together, we'll make sure the country never returns to the failed policies of the past. But that means moving forward with our plan to win the 2010 elections. Please support the By the People Fund today: http://my.democrats.org/BTPDeadline Thanks, Governor Tim Kaine Chairman

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Temper tantrum

pacquiao -- Last month, Republican Senate candidate Joe Miller said that Republicans must have the "courage to shut down the government." Republican Congressman Steve King recently demanded a "blood oath" from House Minority Leader John Boehner to ensure the full repeal of health care reform -- even if it means shutting the government down. And former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, mastermind of the disastrous government shutdowns of the 1990s, has been crowing about a potential shutdown for months. For Republicans, what once seemed radical is now wholly in the mainstream. Even worse, they are pulling in huge donations from special interests who are comfortable with a shutdown that hurts the American people -- so long as it gets them what they want. We won't stand by and watch this happen -- and that's why we're growing the By the People Fund. Grassroots Democrats have given 2.9 million donations to show that our voices won't be drowned out by special-interest donations to fuel a special-interests agenda. Now we need to keep up the pace to reach our goal of 3 million individual donations -- we need 20,000 contributors this week to hit the mark. Can you donate $5 to help us keep growing the By the People Fund today? All around the country this fall, Republicans are trying to convince voters to hire them for a job. But they keep saying that one of the first items on their agenda would be to go on strike. A government shutdown would cut off the programs, benefits, and services relied upon by millions of seniors, veterans, and families around the country. Veterans' hospitals would be closed; Social Security checks would not go out. This is the political equivalent of a temper tantrum -- and it hurts those who need help the most. With just more than 40 days until the election, it's time for us to step up. We've got organizers on the ground in all 50 states, and we're doubling down on efforts to register new voters and turn out the supporters who've helped us win all across the country. The meaningful changes we've fought for and won have always been built on the energy and support of people like you. So if you've been wondering when might be the best time to pitch in where you're able, the time is now. And if you're sick and tired of the notion that simply because Republicans are yelling louder, we are willing to go quietly -- then it's time for you to raise your voice. I know that we can win this fall -- but it's going to take all of us. Please donate $5 or more to the By the People Fund today: http://my.democrats.org/Shutdown Thanks, Governor Tim Kaine Chairman

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Can we send you a sticker?

pacquiao -- When we elected President Obama, Democrats made a choice to embrace the fight for change that matters. We renewed our focus on organizing alongside everyday Americans, growing more inclusive than ever before. We took on the special interests, opposed their agenda -- and we are delivering results for the people of this country. We are working to move America forward. That's why we are introducing a new look for Democrats to match this message -- a change that amplifies our focus on renewing the foundations that make this country great. We're launching an updated website, filled with innovations that will better connect our supporters with candidates, state parties, and one another. We want all this work to be a visible reminder of our commitment to build a better America for everyone. To show that this commitment is one shared by Americans across the country, we're sending out thousands of free bumper stickers -- to help people put their support on display. Can we send one to you? Change is the inescapable driver of history in the United States. Being a Democrat means meeting the challenges of changing times so that all Americans can prosper. From suffrage to Social Security, civil rights to the minimum wage, rural electrification to health reform, Democrats have renewed the foundations of this country again and again to help Americans from all walks of life get ahead. We're continuing to work for change that matters today. We have brought the American economy back from the brink of collapse and reformed a health care system that was broken. We won fights for fair pay and credit card reform. We reined in a financial system that was out of control and delivered the toughest consumer protections ever enacted. We've launched an unprecedented effort to win the fall elections so we can continue this work, and we're using every tool we have to win this fight -- including a website that empowers supporters like never before. Spreading our message is a major part of this effort, and we need your help. The more of us who put these stickers in visible places, the stronger message we'll send about our support for Democrats this November. Get your sticker, then tell your friends: http://my.democrats.org/Sticker Thanks, Governor Tim Kaine Chairman

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This moment

pacquiao -- When Michelle and I decided that I would run for President, it was because of a shared belief in the power of community and connection, a commitment to the idea that we are our brothers' keepers. With your help, that is how I have tried to govern. Now -- with just 50 days until the November elections -- the progress we have achieved together is under attack. But I have seen what you can do when the stakes are high, and I have never been more confident in your ability to deliver. pacquiao, I am asking you to take the next step in your support for this movement. Because this moment is so critical, another supporter has pledged to match any donation you make right now. A $5 donation will become $10. Will you make a donation today and answer your fellow supporter's pledge to match whatever you can give? Here's how it works: -- You choose the amount you are able to give -- and it will be doubled by someone willing to match that amount. -- You will be able to write a note to the person who matched your donation and let them know why you decided to own a piece of this movement. There are a lot of people out there who do not believe we can continue this work. But we've defied the naysayers before. It was supporters like you who stood up and said, I can call my neighbor and ask her to vote. I can write a letter to my member of Congress. I can volunteer a few hours to go door to door -- even after a hard day at work. It was this commitment that ensured millions of Americans will no longer suffer the indignity of inadequate care, simply because an illness came too soon, or a procedure too late. It was this commitment that allowed us to pass the toughest financial reform regulations since the Great Depression. And it is with this commitment in mind that I have gone to work every day. Over the coming months, I will continue to fight for what is right and for what is necessary -- but I cannot do this alone. Republicans have made it clear what they will do if elected this fall -- attempt to repeal our historic achievements and obstruct progress on the work that lies ahead. But if we remember what we can build together, we can continue moving America forward. Today, it starts with you. Your matched donation this month will enable us to execute the largest, most ambitious plan our party has ever run in an election of this kind. It will fund our Vote 2010 efforts in all 50 states. And it will help us stand up to the special interests trying to take over Congress. It can shake up this fall's elections. We built this movement with support from people like you, with small donations from millions of donors. And that was a conscious choice -- a choice that required us to demand more of our friends, our neighbors, and ourselves. A fellow grassroots supporter is asking you to join them today -- and has pledged to match your individual donation. Please donate $5 or more to help grow this movement in the critical weeks ahead: http://my.democrats.org/Match2010 Thank you, President Barack Obama

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