"The Time To Seize The Opportunity"

July 30, 2008

Over the past month, the campaign has opened offices, dispatched staffers, and held events in states across the country. We’re gearing up for November, and that means fighting for every state and every vote. Our grassroots supporters have been with us every step of the way, and here are just a few people who have helped to make this possible…

Jennifer in Illinois:

I’m a 33 year-old stay-at-home mom to two young boys (ages 3 and 4). Since Senator Barack Obama came on the scene, I feel like he is the change we need. (Isn’t the saying, "We are the change we are waiting for"?) I believe that Senator Obama IS the change we’ve been waiting for… for me, for my 2 boys, for our nation. Even for my husband — who votes Republican, although with some hesitation the past few times! I have donated to Senator Obama’s campaign before, and although I can’t afford to donate as much as I did last time, I think that my dollars are helping in perhaps a small way!

Thank YOU, Senator Obama… for raising my expectations to what a campaign (and election) should be.

Hyacinth in Florida:

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this unprecedented event in American history. Although I am a US citizen, I have never donated to any presidential campaign before because I did not think my opinions or views mattered. I have surprised myself by not only contributing four times, but I am actually considering putting up election workers in my home.

Laura in Missouri:

I’ve never cared much for politics or even donated to a political campaign – until this election. Barack Obama has inspired me to believe in my country, to take notice, and fight for change. He is uniting Americans all over this great land and making me proud to be a part of this piece of history. Go get ‘em, Barack!

Marissa in Indiana:

This is the last five dollars that I have for the week. As someone who spends well over sixty percent of my income on gasoline every week, I don’t take donating money lightly. I donated because even though I work hard every week at being a college student, a library employee, and a family member, I know Barack Obama is out there every day, too, working harder than I am to make sure that people like me and people like my father (who will likely be laid off from his factory job next year) will someday have easier circumstances to live by. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to support a great campaign and a great man.

Shawna in Pennsylvania:

I am a 30-year-old single woman who works at a non-profit in Pittsburgh, PA. We work to alleviate poverty in developing countries by sending donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to small health clinics and hospitals that serve the poor. While my salary barely covers my bills these days with the rising costs of gas and groceries, I didn’t even hesitate to donate to Barack’s campaign. I know that right now is the time to seize the opportunity for change that Barack is offering up to us.

Every chance I get, I talk to my friends and family about how much electing Barack president would impact not only our lives but lives around the globe. Americans need a president that we can admire. I have admired Barack Obama since the day he walked on stage at the Democratic National Convention in 2004. He is still the same man today, one who represents hope, respect, strength, courage, dedication and intelligence. I am honored to make a donation for Barack Obama.

Grassroots supporters are helping to make this campaign one of a kind. And with every donation, no matter the size, we are one step closer to electing Barack president. Join the movement today.