"Its largest ad assault against President Obama yet"

Pacquiao -- Remember when I emailed you about the impending $300 million ad blitz to tear down President Obama? The Crossroads attack ads just launched -- and we absolutely can't afford to let them go unanswered. Karl Rove's outside group is pouring $25 million into a massive round of TV ad buys, spanning ten key battleground states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, and Nevada. Reuters called it "its largest ad assault against President Barack Obama yet" -- and Rove and his allies have promised to spend another $275 million in attack ads before this thing is over. If you were waiting for a time to be part of Democrats winning this year, it's now. Please pitch in $3 or whatever you can to help Democrats stave off these nasty attacks with rapid response in these ten states and more: https://my.democrats.org/Fight-Their-Ad-Blitz Let's stop this before the damage is done. Thanks, Patrick -----------------Original Message----------------- From: Patrick Gaspard, Democrats.org Subject: The first major "anti-Obama" campaign Friend -- Huge news -- Karl Rove's super PAC, American Crossroads, is launching its first major "anti-Obama" ad campaign this year. With plans to spend as much as $300 million, yesterday they announced a plan to destroy President Obama's standing with voters in key battleground states in an ad blitz slated from now until July. Why so early? They said they hope to "dislodge voters from him" before the general election even starts. We can't stop their ads -- but we can fight back with every resource we have. Pitch in $3 or more today to push back against American Crossroads' early ad blitz. Here's something that gets me especially fired up: Their attack line in these ads is apparently going to be that the President isn't "up for the job." This is coming from Karl Rove and other former Bush advisors -- the exact same people who championed the reckless economic policies that brought us to the brink of another Great Depression -- and left us holding the bag. It's pretty outrageous. This news of their massive -- and entirely negative -- ad campaign shows they're not interested in letting their nominee compete against President Obama in earnest. They don't want to run on the issues, or let voters choose between two visions for our country -- they just want to destroy Barack Obama. The worst part is it could work. Look at how Romney and his super PAC have beaten Santorum and Gingrich: they come in state-by-state, drop millions in negative ads, and jump his poll numbers by sometimes more than double-digits to win. It doesn't matter if it's true. If you can afford to put lies on TV 30 times a day, folks could start to reconsider the truth. We're not going to let that happen. For every negative ad they throw up on the air, we'll launch rapid response communications, and, yes, even our own ads to set the record straight. I need to know you're ready for this fight -- even if it's earlier than we expected. Donate $3 or more right now to fight back against American Crossroads' lies: https://my.democrats.org/Fight-Their-Ad-Blitz Thanks, Patrick Patrick Gaspard Executive Director Democratic National Committee

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Fwd: Romney Economics

Pacquiao -- Mitt Romney wants voters to focus on his private sector record. He should be careful what he wishes for. The Obama campaign has put together a new website telling the story of three companies affected by Romney's private sector record. It's called RomneyEconomics.com -- and you should check it out today. The email below was sent to a group of grassroots supporters dedicated to holding Mitt Romney accountable, and getting the truth out about President Obama's record. You can be a part of that team by signing up here: http://my.democrats.org/Romney-Economics Thanks, Patrick Patrick Gaspard Executive Director Democratic National Committee -------Original Message------- From: Stephanie Cutter, BarackObama.com Subject: Romney Economics Friend-- On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney points to his private sector experience as his chief qualification to be president. So we took a look at that experience, and put together a new site, RomneyEconomics.com, on it. Take a look for yourself here. Let me sum up how Romney economics works: Romney and his partners bought companies across the United States, often loading them up with debt in the process. Too often, they slashed pensions, benefits, and jobs, while paying themselves and their shareholders straight from the debt they'd accumulated. Because of that debt, several of these businesses went bankrupt, leaving workers without jobs, without pensions, and without health care -- all while Romney and his partners walked away with millions. Everyone understands that businesses rise and fall -- and sometimes fail -- and no one is challenging Romney's right to run his business as he saw fit or questioning private equity as a whole. But when a handful of people make a fortune by putting thousands out of work and bankrupting once-healthy businesses, it's legitimate to question whether those are the values America needs in a president -- and whether those are the values that will create an economy built to last, with a strong, secure middle class. On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney claims that what he and his partners did is the very best of what capitalism can be. He claims to know how to create jobs based on that experience, but even his former partners admitted their business was never about creating jobs -- it was about creating wealth for investors. Just listen to the workers of GST Steel: Mitt Romney came in, ravaged it with debt, and it ended up filing for bankruptcy. 750 workers lost their jobs and health care, and Romney's managers left their pension fund $44 million short. The 113-year-old steel mill closed its doors, and Romney's company made a 150% profit on their initial investment. As RomneyEconomics.com shows, stories like that happened time and time again. That approach, where a few people do very well no matter what the cost to others, is the last thing we need in a president. Romney's economics would be a disaster for the middle class. We can't afford an economy where even when the company fails, the financial wizards walk away with millions, while the workers who have invested years growing the company are left holding the bag. That won't make our economy -- or our country -- stronger. As part of the Truth Team, it's up to us to spread the truth behind Mitt Romney's business record. We don't need to spin it here, the facts speak for themselves. So take a look around the site -- check out the year-by-year statistics and hear from the workers and managers affected by Mitt Romney and his business partners. Then share these stories far and wide: http://my.democrats.org/Romney-Economics There's too much at stake in this election not to. Thanks, Stephanie Stephanie Cutter Deputy Campaign Manager Obama for America

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My best friend

Pacquiao -- If you're lucky enough to get to marry your best friend, you'll know what I'm talking about. Michelle amazes me every day, and in the years we've been together, nothing inspires me more than watching her be a mom to our two girls. Each of us has amazing women in our lives who give us strength and encouragement, and no matter what we do on Mother's Day, it never seems like enough. This year, I wanted to try something a little different. I know Michelle treasures every single person who is part of this movement we've built, so I'm hoping each of you will sign my card to her today. It'll mean a lot to her. Will you join me in wishing Michelle a happy Mother's Day? http://my.democrats.org/Mothers-Day Thanks, and happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Barack

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Marriage equality

Pacquiao -- "I think same-sex couples should be able to get married." That's what our President said yesterday afternoon, and with it, made history. Let's show that we're right there with him: Add your name alongside other Democrats in support of marriage equality today. The President made clear that he's always stood up for LGBT rights -- whether in fighting to get hospital visitation rights for LGBT patients and their loved ones, or ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." But he said what brought him to support same-sex marriage, more than anything, is his strong belief in equal rights for everyone. In his own words, "When I meet gay and lesbian couples, when I meet same-sex couples and I see how caring they are, how much love they have in their hearts, how they're taking care of their kids, when I hear from them the pain they feel that somehow they are still considered less than full citizens when it comes to their legal rights, then for me I think it just has tipped the scales in that direction." Folks, this is what Democrats are all about -- and I'm so proud we have a president who's willing to stand up and say it. Let's join him. Show your support for marriage equality today: http://my.democrats.org/Equality Thanks, Debbie Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair Democratic National Committee ----- Our work depends on the grassroots support of Democrats like you. If you can, please donate today.

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Marriage

Pacquiao -- Today, I was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer: I believe that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. I hope you'll take a moment to watch the conversation, consider it, and weigh in yourself on behalf of marriage equality: http://my.democrats.org/Marriage I've always believed that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally. I was reluctant to use the term marriage because of the very powerful traditions it evokes. And I thought civil union laws that conferred legal rights upon gay and lesbian couples were a solution. But over the course of several years I've talked to friends and family about this. I've thought about members of my staff in long-term, committed, same-sex relationships who are raising kids together. Through our efforts to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, I've gotten to know some of the gay and lesbian troops who are serving our country with honor and distinction. What I've come to realize is that for loving, same-sex couples, the denial of marriage equality means that, in their eyes and the eyes of their children, they are still considered less than full citizens. Even at my own dinner table, when I look at Sasha and Malia, who have friends whose parents are same-sex couples, I know it wouldn't dawn on them that their friends' parents should be treated differently. So I decided it was time to affirm my personal belief that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. I respect the beliefs of others, and the right of religious institutions to act in accordance with their own doctrines. But I believe that in the eyes of the law, all Americans should be treated equally. And where states enact same-sex marriage, no federal act should invalidate them. If you agree, you can stand up with me here. Thank you, Barack ----- More than 1.9 million people like you power this campaign. If you can, please donate today.

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Before I go on stage

Pacquiao -- Michelle and I are getting ready to go on stage for the first big rally of 2012. We know not everyone can be there, but we still want you to be part of it. If you can, please tune in to the livestream here: http://my.democrats.org/Watch-Live Start time's 12:45 p.m. Eastern. Thanks, Barack ----- More than 1.9 million people like you power this campaign. If you can, please donate today.

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Tune in to President Obama's first rally

Pacquiao -- Tomorrow, Saturday, May 5th, are the first big rallies of the 2012 campaign. Folks are getting together in Ohio and Virginia to show their support for President Obama and the progress we've made. Want to tune in? Just visit BarackObama.com/Live at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time for the rally's livestream. Here's something else that's pretty cool. Supporters across the country are sending in messages of support, and some will be shown live on the big screen during the rally. Check out the note from Vice President Joe Biden below if you'd like to send a message -- and don't forget to tune in tomorrow afternoon. Fired up, Patrick ------------Original Message------------- Sender: Joe Biden Subject: Get your note and name on the big screen Friend -- The first big rallies of 2012 are taking place this Saturday, and thousands of people are coming together in Ohio and Virginia to support Barack and this campaign. Even if you can't be there in person, you can still take part. This is pretty cool: Messages from supporters across the country will be broadcast on the big screen live during the event. Send your note, and thousands of folks could see it and your name on the screens at the rallies on Saturday. For the past month or so, I've been out there talking about the stakes in this election. We've got the right message, the right record, the right guy. We're focused on moving our country forward and building a stronger economy where everyone gets a fair shot. Our opponent wants to take us back to the very same policies that landed us in an economic mess in the first place. This campaign is heating up, and I know you're ready to hear from Barack. So be sure to tune in on Saturday -- there will be a live stream, and we'll shoot you a reminder. And don't forget to send a message to be shared with thousands of supporters like you during the rallies: http://my.democrats.org/Your-Rally-Message Thanks for all you do. Hope to see you soon, Joe

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