This summer the Obama campaign is building a robust, 50-state campaign. We're going to make sure that every voice is heard and every supporter has a chance to get involved. Throughout the primaries, people declared their support for Barack and took action in their communities - and for many, this was their first political experience.
Martin in Nevada:
I am a self-employed Certified Public Accountant who started my own firm one year ago. Money is tight. We, my wife and two teenage children, have had to manage our money carefully and are able to make ends meet on my wife's earnings (she is working three jobs) plus my small contributions from my fledgling business. To date we have both donated to Barack Obama's campaign in amounts that are significant for us.Although I am 57-years-old, I have NEVER made a contribution to ANY candidate. I was a registered Republican before changing my party affiliation to Democrat in order to vote for Barack in Nevada's caucus. America is at the crossroads of history. I believe we must take this path to heal our national soul and to return us to the path of moral high ground. In the past eight years, we, as a nation, have deviated from this path and now find ourselves on the WRONG side of too many issues.
Linda in North Carolina:
I'm 60-years-old and will be 61 before the election. I was raised in a politically active (albeit Republican) family and was a “child of the sixties,” graduating from college in 1969. But until this year, I had never worked for nor donated to any political campaign . . . NEVER. I know my story isn't unique, which is precisely what is so wonderful about this election. (As a note, not ALL of those 'over 60 white women' are for McCain.)
Vanessa in New York:
It's sad to say, but true, that this is the first time I've donated to a presidential campaign. But finally someone has come along who truly inspires me to be a better person, to try to make change happen in the world and in my life, AND to believe that big dreams can come true. I believe in Barack Obama and what he can do for our country. I will be so proud as an American to be able to introduce this man as the president of our fine country!
With your help, we can keep the momentum going and continue to involve the American people in this campaign, this movement. Join us today.
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