Democrats --
For decades, national political conventions have been closed-door, exclusive events for rich donors and party insiders. But for Democrats, that's not how we do it.
Charlotte is going to be the most inclusive, representative convention in modern history. We're increasing the number of delegates, opening up the whole event to any American who wants to be a part of it. We're funding it without cash from lobbyists, political action committees, or corporations.
Just as we're building our organization across the country, we're counting on Americans like you to help build a convention experience that represents all of us.
 That's how we'll win this fall. You can help Democrats across the country by chipping in $X or whatever you can today. 
And when you do, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to attend the convention with VIP access -- top-notch seats for every night, an opportunity to meet with the President and the First Lady, and free airfare and accommodations.
And on the night of President Obama's big speech, you'll be sitting with the First Lady, right up front.
Help build this organization today, and be automatically entered for a chance to join us in Charlotte next month:
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Thanks,
Patrick
Patrick Gaspard Executive Director Democratic National Committee
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 Rulesand additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Democratic National Committee, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.
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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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