Democrats
The Democratic National Convention is coming up in just a few short weeks.
Our conventions are defining moments for our party, a time for Democrats to come together and map out the progress we want to see in the four years ahead. I'm lucky to have been to a few of them, and whether it was watching then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama burst onto the national stage in 2004, or listening to Vice President Joe Biden bring the house down in 2008, there are always big moments that stay with me.
This year, the President and First Lady are inviting you and a guest to come see for yourself -- we'll fly you down, put you up in a hotel, and give you both VIP passes for all three days. Best of all: You'll get to meet President Obama, and join the First Lady to watch him address the nation.
I really wouldn't pass this one up: Pitch in $X or more to help Democrats across the country this year, and you'll be automatically entered for the chance to be there.
I can promise you that your time at the convention will be like nothing you've experienced. First off, we'll make sure both you and your guest meet the President before his big speech on the convention's final night.
Then, you'll get to watch it -- with our First Lady, Michelle Obama. A front row seat to history.
Over the course of the convention's three days, you'll have VIP access to all the speakers and events -- including San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro's keynote, Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Democrats in tight races across the country, like Elizabeth Warren.
Who knows -- you might just find yourself watching another future president.
If you chip in today to boost Democrats across the country and help re-elect the President, you'll be automatically entered for you and a guest to fly to Charlotte and experience this year's convention as VIPs:
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Thanks for everything you do -- and good luck.
Patrick
Patrick Gaspard
Executive Director
Democratic National Committee
P.S. -- This isn't some crazy one-in-a-billion type of contest. Your odds are probably better than you think! Enter today.
No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by August 21, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama Victory Fund 2012, or click here to enter without contributing. One 1 winner will receive the following prize package: round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination in or near Charlotte, North Carolina; hotel accommodations; and tickets for winner and a guest to one or more speeches, events and/or proceedings at the Democratic National Convention, as well as the opportunity to meet President Obama and Michelle Obama, on a date, at a venue and for a duration to be determined by Sponsor approximate retail value of all prizes $X . Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older or age of majority under applicable law . Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.
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Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.
 The first $X of a contribution to OVF 2012 will be allocated to Obama for America with the first $X designated for the primary election, and the next $X for the general election . The next $X of a contribution will be allocated to the Democratic National Committee. Any additional amounts from a contributor will be divided among the State Democratic Party Committees as follows, up to $X per committee and subject to the biennial aggregate limits: FL 17% ; OH 16% ; PA 13% ; CO 11% ; NC 11% ; VA 11% ; NV 6% ; WI 6% ; IA 5% ; and NH 4% . A contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions to OVF 2012 will be used in connection with a Federal election, and may be spent on any activities of the participant committees as each committee determines in its sole discretion and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate.
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