Dear Readers,
In every state across the country, there are thousands of qualified voters
who are not registered to vote.
Some believe their vote doesn’t matter, some have been actively disenfranchised,
and some have been overlooked or excluded by a broken system that has lost
touch with the concerns of ordinary Americans.
Barack and I entered this race because we believe there’s a chance to
change that.
From the beginning, our goal has been to reach out to people of all races,
ages, and backgrounds and bring them back into the political process. We must
use the rare opportunity we have right now to bring people together and make
this a better country for all Americans.
That’s why I’m excited to announce a 50-state voter registration and mobilization
drive we’re calling Vote for Change.
Beginning with a nationwide kick-off on Saturday, May 10th, more than
100 Vote for Change events will take place in every state, organized by our
dedicated volunteers who are leading this campaign for change in their own
communities.
Sign up to get involved now:
http://my.barackobama.com/voteforchange
This campaign is about the change in all of us — it’s about demanding
that we live in a different world and being ready to fight for the vision
that we have for our children.
And that starts with being engaged and engaging others.
If you’re reading this, you’re already somewhat engaged in this campaign.
But if your experience is anything like mine, you know at least 20 other
people who are not engaged, who are not focused on politics, and who may not
vote in November.
If we are going to change this country, the change must come from the
bottom up. That means reaching out in your community, in your circle of friends,
and even in your family.
You can help get new people involved in the process so together we can
finally solve the problems that this country faces.
Join Vote for Change today and start registering and mobilizing voters:
http://my.barackobama.com/voteforchange
Throughout this campaign, we’ve seen millions of Americans get involved
who have never been interested in politics, never volunteered on a campaign,
and many who have never even registered to vote before.
And some of our greatest successes have been recent.
Voter registration drives organized and conducted by supporters like
you have registered more than 200,000 new Democrats in Pennsylvania, more
than 165,000 new Democrats in North Carolina, and more than 150,000 new Democrats
in Indiana.
Those numbers just scratch the surface of what’s possible.
And that’s why Barack needs you. He needs regular folks, engaged not
just with their dollars, but also with their energy.
If you get involved with Vote for Change now, you can help equip enough
people in this country with the tools necessary to bring about the kind of
change we so desperately need.
Politics in this country can no longer be the way it’s been: divided,
isolated and cynical. We know in our hearts it can be so much better.
We’ve already come this far, and this nation-wide voter registration
and mobilization drive is the next step.
Be a part of Vote for Change, bring move voices into the political process,
and help America move toward a future filled with hope:
http://my.barackobama.com/voteforchange
Thank you for getting involved,
Michelle
Msg sent by Obama for America
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 20:33:55 -0400
From: Michelle Obama <info@barackobama.com>
Subject: Vote for Change