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New England Links for getting involved in the final few days before the election – go to http://ofa.bo/GOTV

Daniel Burgess, Regional Field Director, posted an announcement Just a few more days until the election. But there’s still time to get involved. Sign up to join an event near you: http://OFA.BO/67TdSc Email me at dburgess@barackobama.com if you have any questions. Carl Nilsson, State Director, posted an announcement Team – We are almost here. Pretty … Continue reading »

policy / politics

SECOND-TERM PLAN: President Obama’s Specific and Achievable Plan for A New Economic Patriotism Will Help Create Jobs and Restore Middle-Class Security

When Mitt and Morning Joe tell you the President has no plan they are wrong – read the plan at  barackobama.com/plans  The President’s concrete and specific second-term plan will help create jobs, develop American energy, train the best workforce in the world, reduce the deficit in a balanced way and do some nation-building here at home. … Continue reading »

Events

First Lady Michelle Obama returns to Boston for the Last Victory fund event.

  Please join Chefs for Obama for a tasting reception with supporters like you for a Taste of Boston – with special guest First Lady Michelle Obama.   Tickets start at $250 – click on RSVP for all more details RSVP  :  TASTE OF BOSTON Contact: rfleury@barackobama.com Roundtable with First Lady Michelle Obama Location/Time: TBD … Continue reading »

politics

TONIGHT’S DEBATE: The President Will Keep Sharing His Specific Vision for Moving Forward; Romney Hides the Details of His Plans Since He Knows They’re Bad for the Middle Class

At tonight’s debate, President Obama will continue his conversation with the American people about his specific, concrete plans to restore middle-class security and move our country forward. Romney will keep hiding his specific details behind lies, distortions and “zingers” because he knows what voters do – that his policies are bad for the middle class. … Continue reading »

Events

Upcoming fundraisers for Obama

Monday, September 17, 2012 Cambridge for Obama Reception with the Honorable Howard Dean 6:00 pm The home of Patricia & Jay Lorsch, Cambridge, MA $2,500 Host Committee / $500 / $250 Contact: Ryan Fleury at rfleury@barackobama.com https://my.barackobama.com/September17CambridgeReception Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Artists for Obama 5:00-7:00 pm The Home of Diane Denk, Kennebunk, ME RSVP: rogdi@roadrunner.comContinue reading »

From our INBOX / politics

From our inbox: No, Romney and Ryan don’t really want a `great debate’ By Greg Sargent, and more….

  The Morning Plum: No, Romney and Ryan don’t really want a `great debate’ By  Greg Sargent, WashPo, August 20 Ever since Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan, it’s been widely claimed that this ensures a “great debate” pitting two starkly different ideological visions over the future against one another. But it’s now clear that the … Continue reading »

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEW ENGLAND – make a donation and have a good time at an event!

Saturday, August 25, 2012 Chatham Dinner with Vice President Joe Biden 5:30 pm The home of Kathy & Mike Schell, Chatham, MA $25,000 Chair/ $10,000 Guest Contact: Justin Brennan at jbrennnan@barackobama.com https://my.barackobama.com/August25ChathamDinner Sunday, August 26, 2012 Morning LGBT Reception chaired by Bryan Rafanelli with special guest Vice President Joe Biden 9:00 am Doors Open Pilgrim’s … Continue reading »

politics

ROMNEY’S DISTORTION: President Obama Believes in the Drive and Ingenuity of American Entrepreneurs and Workers; Romney Is Deliberately Twisting His Words

 Mitt Romney is deliberately distorting President Obama’s words. The President has always believed in the drive and ingenuity of America’s entrepreneurs and workers. He believes we should stand behind them as we always have – by investing in education and training, rebuilding our roads and bridges and keeping our edge in research and technology. Mitt … Continue reading »

Events / Newsletter

Summer Events & Newsletter

Hello Friends – Where will you be this summer?   The Obama Victory Fund will be hosting events across the Northeast – in the Boston area, New  Hampshire, Vermont, Springfield MA,  Pittsfield MA and Martha’s Vineyard.  Perhaps you can join us and support the 2012 campaign while enjoying your vacationWe had a great 2nd quarter, highlighted by an … Continue reading »

Events / politics

Elizabeth Warren blasts Mitt Romney as she introduces President Obama in Boston

  Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff President Obama hugged and kissed Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren after she introduced him tonight at a fund-raiser in Symphony Hall. By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff   Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren lambasted Republican Mitt Romney tonight as she introduced his general election opponent, President Obama, at a Boston fund-raiser. Teeing … Continue reading »

Events / Newsletter / politics

MA Women for Obama Newsletter

  Wisconsin highlights the effect of Citizens United – please help the President compete.   Friends – I am really unsettled by the result in the Wisconsin recall election.  One of the main takeaways from the Wisconsin recall effort is that  Money Shouts! Right-wing Gov. Scott Walker and Citizens United won last night.  Walker outspent … Continue reading »

Events

New England Events – June update

June 7, 2012 Dedham Reception with Ken Burns The home of Hope & Shaw McDermott 580 Bridge Street Dedham, MA $500 (Sponsor) $1,000 (Co-Host) Staff Contact: Ryan Fleury at rfleury@barackobama.com Tickets: https://my.barackobama.com/June7KenBurns June 9, 2012 Obama University Time: 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Obama U Presenters include: Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo Spencer Overton on the … Continue reading »