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President Obama: “Support Democrats and Enter a Chance to Win”


President Obama sent an email to supporters emphasizing the importance that 2014 will make for the progress of our country. He encouraged them to chip in to support Democrats and they will be entered for a chance to meet him at the 2014 Winter Meeting at the end of February. Here’s what he had to say:
We’ve accomplished so much together over the last several years, and none of it would have been possible without you.
On November 4th, America will elect the last Congress I will work with as President, and I’m going to do everything I can to help support the Democrats who are going to fight for an America where everyone has a fair shot at success.
I won’t be on the ballot this fall, but these midterm elections will have an outsized impact on what we’re able to get done while I’m in office.
There’s so much more we can be doing to create opportunity for our family members and neighbors. We cannot afford to move back or stand still. This year has to be a year of action for all of us.
Pitch in to elect more Democrats today:
https://my.democrats.org/Enter-To-Win
Thanks,
Barack Obama
P.S. — Don’t worry about your flight and hotel — if you win, those will be covered for you and a guest. Support Democrats today, and automatically enter for a chance to meet me later this month in D.C.

FREE SCREENING: “Inequality for All” Watch Party


Join the Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus as we watch Robert Reich’s award-winning film, “Inequality for All” at this free Watch Party! This is one of many Watch Parties happening in communities across America. Secretary Reich will also join us for a special conference call to change the conversation on income inequality beginning at 9pm. […]
Tennessee needs Medicaid expansion now


Medicaid expansion is one of the most important issues to face the Tennessee General Assembly in more than 20 years. This decision will affect the lives nearly a quarter of a million working men and women in Tennessee, and now is the time to make a d…
Maryland needs federal unemployment insurance


As our economy is continuing to recover, and new jobs are being created every day, President Obama reminds us that we still have much to do, as millions of Americans are working every day to find jobs. Until recently, people had been able to rely upo…
Michigan residents need to vote now more than ever


Detroit has always been known for its sound: from our classic cars to our classic songs. These sounds define us and my generation. I still remember the first time I heard a Thunderbird driving down the street — and I still remember slow dancing in t…
Freedom Day


On January 23, 2014, an image of my father appeared on the front page of the Hattiesburg American, a local paper in Mississippi. The solemn picture shows an older African-American man recreating the city’s 1964 Freedom Day, when he was a 14-yea…
Freedom Day


On January 23, 2014, an image of my father appeared on the front page of the Hattiesburg American, a local paper in Mississippi. The solemn picture shows an older African-American man recreating the city’s 1964 Freedom Day, when he was a 14-yea…
Today in 1965


Forty nine years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr. visited the White House to discuss the importance of the Voting Rights Act. Six months later, President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark legislation into law.