Michelle Obama: Who's out there

Paul,

In 24 hours, folks here in Nevada will head into their caucuses for their turn in this process.

But right now, all across the country, thousands of Americans are taking their seat at the table and shaping the outcome of this election.

One of the more than 100,000 donors who have given in 2008 is promising to give again if you make a donation today. We are building up our organization to compete in all fifty states, and your gift will help us reach our goal of 125,000 donors for the year by tomorrow.

Your generosity over the past year was essential in getting us this far. Make a matching donation now and double your impact:

https://donate.barackobama.com/promise2008

When you make a matching donation, you'll get to meet the person who is doubling your impact. You'll be matched with a real person, and be able to exchange notes as part of the process.

The stories of real people I've met across the country keep me inspired and energized throughout this process. I had a great day yesterday, traveling across the state with Senator John Kerry and talking to folks in community centers and church basements about the issues that are important to them.

It's those personal stories that motivate Barack and all of us to work as hard as we can to bring about change. We got into this race to bring people back into the process, to help reconnect politics with people's real lives, and it's inspiring to feel that happening.

Here are some of the stories people shared when they had their donations doubled by supporters like you:

Welcome to Barack Obama's network of enthusiastic supporters throughout this country! This is my 4th time donating to Obama's primary election campaign, and each time I've done so, I've gone through the process of reaffirming my conviction that he is our best option to lead this country because of the way that he is able to get people from so many different backgrounds to get behind him and stand together for common causes that affect us all. ... This is the first time that I've been excited about and involved in a presidential campaign, and I'm very happy that you have decided to become involved, too.
-- Aja in Illinois

I have not been active in politics since the '60s, when I was very involved as a college student in Senator Robert Kennedy's campaign. I am particularly moved by Barack Obama's ability to bridge the gaps between my generation, now in our own 60's, and the current generation of young voters who have not demonstrated a passion for political activity during the past several presidential elections. Your support is both an acknowledgment of the achievements of the Obama campaign in inspiring this new interest among America's young people, and an investment to assure that their hopes and dreams for the future have an opportunity to be fulfilled through their continuing participation in the work of our democracy during and after an Obama presidency.
-- Warren in California

Maybe you're like me. I'm far from an idealist and I'm known as the Practical One amongst my friends and relatives, but I'm ready for a change -- and not a little one. I'm supporting Barack Obama because I want not just America, but the world to change. He's convinced me that he can do that better than any other candidate. ... I had been holding back on contributing, but felt I had to make a commitment now at this critical time. I hope you do the same and contribute today.
-- Tiffany F.

They're writing to people like you.

Right now, you could give for the first time in 2008 and help us reach 125,000 donors for the year by tomorrow. Make your matching donation now:

https://donate.barackobama.com/promise2008

Our future is in our own hands, so we need to do some dreaming.

Together we can send a message to our children about who they are, who they can become, and who we want to be as a nation. And that message will be heard around the world.

The stakes couldn't be higher -- for our party, for our country, and for the hopes and dreams of all our families.

We are ready for a better, stronger day. Please act now.

Michelle