My Dear Obama supporter, Show Me The Money
Raju Narisetti -
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:37 AM
Got to love what US elections and politics have become in the home of capitalism. It is intensely personal and the bottom line is, well, about the bottom line. Here are a couple of emails from the Barack Obama campaign from the Democratic Convention in Denver.
----- Original Message -----
From: Michelle Obama [info@barackobama.com]
Sent: 08/25/2008 07:20 PM AST
To: raju narisetti
Subject: Behind the scenes in Denver
Friend --
My mom, the girls, and I left home in Chicago and got to Denver yesterday. What a beautiful city!
The convention started this morning, and everyone here is getting ready for the big week. All the work you've done is at the heart of what's happening here, and our team filmed a short video to give you a look behind the scenes at the convention center. Take a minute to check out the video and share it with friends (see video here). This week, folks from across the country will get to know Barack and our family a little better. Tonight I'm giving a speech at the convention, and I'm planning to share a few stories about the Barack I know -- the husband, the father, and the man who shares my dreams for our girls, for this country, and for our future.
Before my speech, we're also going to show a video introducing our family to families across the country. Make sure to turn on your TV at 10:30 p.m. EDT (8:30 p.m. MDT) to see it, or you can watch it at www.BarackObama.com.
Then there is this email from Barack himself
----- Original Message -----
From: Barack Obama [
info@barackobama.com]
Sent: 08/26/2008 02:32 PM AST
To: raju narisetti
Subject: Did you see Michelle?
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Friend --
I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night. Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I gave at the 2004 convention -- but I think she may have me beat. You have to see it to believe it. (see video here)
You really don't want to miss this.
And I'm not just saying that because she's my wife -- I truly believe it was the best speech of the campaign so far.
Barack
Each email has a prominent DONATE button urging people to give..as little as $5 (Rs220 these days). But you also have to love the creativity with which money is raised. Obama's much anticipated Vice President pick (Joe Biden) prompted this creative fund raising email. |
----- Original Message -----
From: Obama for America [info@barackobama.com]
Sent: 08/23/2008 06:36 PM AST
To: raju narisetti
Subject: First Edition Obama-Biden Car Magnet
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Friend --
Barack Obama and Joe Biden just made their first public appearance as running mates at a rally in Springfield, Illinois.
They are the leaders who will bring the change our country needs. But they can't do it alone.
Show your support for the Obama-Biden ticket today. Make a donation of $15 or more and you will receive a first edition Obama-Biden Car Magnet.
We've got our team. But we've also got our work cut out for us.
Your gift will be crucial to preparing this campaign for the general election.
Make a donation of $15 or more and be one of the first to show your support with an Obama-Biden Car Magnet:
https://donate.barackobama.com/obamaandbiden
Thank you for everything you're doing to build this movement for change,
Obama for America
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Indian national elections are coming in the the next eight months. Some Indian parties have adapted the election paraphernalia of the US quite well (remember the Narendra Modi masks in Gujarat elections?) I wonder if retail fund raising is next? In a country where very few people stick anything on their cars, a Manmohan Singh car magnet might just work.