And speaking of Washington, the Arlington Young Democrats plan to auction off 20 dates in support of Sen. Obama's presidential campaign.
The group, which helped Jim Webb's senate campaign, will raise funds for the Obama campaign on Aug. 25.
"Over 100 young professionals from all over the DC-Metro area will meet on Wednesday night for an event to change America... and possibly their love lives," organizer Jim McBride announced.
Don't forget if you want to qualify for Dinner with Barack, you must donate at least $5 by 11:59 pm tonight. Here's an email appeal sent out by Barack last night:
Dear Friend,
A couple of weeks ago I sat down to dinner with four supporters like you.
Christina, Haile, Margaret, and Michael each made a small online donation, and we flew them across the country for some good food and good conversation.
What I enjoyed most about this dinner was the opportunity to listen to the stories and concerns of ordinary Americans in a relaxed environment. Out on the campaign trail, there isn't always time for that kind of interaction.
Last week we started planning our second dinner, and on Friday evening at 6:42 pm, a woman named Dorothy Unruh of Lakewood, Colorado made a donation.
I'm pleased to announce that Dorothy will be one of my guests for the second dinner. You could join us if you make a small donation before 11:59 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, July 31st:
https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner
Here's what Dorothy told us about herself:
I'm a senior citizen fed up with the current state of our government. I'm sad that our great nation has lost its stature in the eyes of the rest of the world. I have been a registered Republican for years, but recently officially changed parties so I can attend the Democratic caucus and help elect Senator Obama. He is like a breath of fresh air to my husband and me.
Dorothy has never taken part in a political campaign before, but she and millions of other voters who want change are going to be the key to Democratic victories up and down the ballot next year.
I'm looking forward to having dinner with Dorothy, but there are still three seats left at the table. Will you be in one of them?
If you make a donation by 11:59 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, July 31st, you could join us for dinner very soon:
https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner
We'll pay for your trip and the meal -- all you need to bring is your story and your ideas about how to make this a better country for all Americans.
Small donations from ordinary Americans have set our campaign apart and allowed us to reject the influence of Washington lobbyists and special interest groups. Not only is your support the key to our success, it's essential to reclaiming a government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people.
I hope you will make a donation now and participate in this opportunity. Take ownership of your part in this campaign and strengthen your role in our movement.
Together we can put an end to pay-for-influence politics. We can turn the page in Washington, and it all begins with you.
Thank you for your support,
Barack Obama
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