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Washington (CNN) - President Obama makes a direct appeal to political supporters in a new campaign video, asking them to open up their wallets and donate their time to Democratic candidates running in the midterm elections.
Obama speaks directly to the camera in the 3 minute and 48 second video that was sent late Tuesday night to 13 million people who are on Organizing for America's email list. OFA is Obama's presidential campaign organization that is now housed at the Democratic National Committee.
"I need everybody here to step up their game," Obama said in the video that was filmed in the backstage hallway of a political event Monday in Philadelphia. "It's not going to be enough for you to just to go to the polls. We've got to have the same energy. We've got to have the same enthusiasm. I need you guys to make those phone calls, to knock on those doors, to volunteer for candidates, to write whatever checks you can in small donations that can contribute to these folks."
Obama also uses the video to tout his administration's work, including passing health care reform and Wall Street reform. But the president acknowledges that "We're still in the midst of a very difficult time in our economy that's created a lot of anger and anxiety all across the country."
And Obama warned that "special interests aligned with the Republican Party…are now spending millions of dollars all across the country against Democratic candidates."
The video is just the latest campaign move by the White House. Obama and Vice President Biden are raising money for Democrats in several different cities this week and it was announced Tuesday that first lady Michelle Obama will hit the campaign trail next month.
Obama to his supporters:
Please send in your money now, before I raise taxes and take whatever you have to fund what you don't want, don't need and didn't ask for.
The primary constituency of the democratic party is now the Union. All else is a distant second.
Perhaps he should just save his breathe.... and get off the stage.
do not worry Pres. Obama...................
alot of quiet people are ready...................to help.
Thats the Obama I know, not afraid to dip into other peoples pockets. Atta boy Barry, be true to form.
" Send us your money even if your out of work because of us " Let me hear it for ME. Love ob
"It's not going to be enough for you to just to go to the polls. We've got to have the same energy. We've got to have the same enthusiasm.... _____________________________________________________ Do you want to see energy and enthusiasm? Go to a Tea Party event in the next 6 weeks.
Spend millions on advertising to beg for money. So very typical. I wouldn't donate a dime to the Democrats. The policies of this Administration are destroying our Country. Speaking of money; may be Michelle could give Obama an allowance. Never seems to have any money when out and about stumping. Guess he just figures it should be free like so many other Democrats.
According to the polls, you do not have a lot of supporters right now so why not call them directly and ask them? It should not take too long.....
I am an educated, I do not need any call....I know what is going on...I shall fully support Democratic Party....GOP thugs messed this great nation, practically "Bankrupted this nation" like a hell, and crazy....
Yeah, yeah. Hit the road Jack.
He needs more help in stealing the money from hard working American taxpayers. Do you think he will point out that the recession started after the Democrat liberals took control of Congress and passed the minimum wage bill? Or will he continue to whine and cry about Bush/Cheney and the Republicans. This arrogant, corrupt, inept, incompetent, union toady, will continue to lie not matter what. It is part of the Democrat liberal DNA.
as that one women said ... were exhausted from defending you and your failed economic policy....
You have my support President Obama!
Translation:
Dear Sheep,
There will be a little something extra in your public assistance this month. We fully expect you to remit the difference directly to the DNC.
Love, Barack
Many reports out there that special interest pouring money on commercial for republican’s candidates no one knows what is the numbers
Now we know who is behind of tea party
I don't recall getting any kind of Bail Out from this adminstration.
Has he really ever stopped campaigning since taking office? This is a partisan, left wing, party-serving president who puts his ideology ahead of serving this great country.
Not a chance, Obama. You and your party are running this country into
Pathetic, begging for money to help keep tax and spend demorats in the congress to continue to tax and spend. This pathetic moron evidently has no shame.
good cause and the alternative is terrible
Good luck selling based on the accomplishments of the last 20 months – ugh...
Wow, begging for more money. Is that all he does? And to think there are still fools out there that will give it to him!
I will take your advise, Mr. President. I intend on doubling my donation to the Republican National Committee. You and this disaster of an administration needs to be stopped. And that is one scary photo.
"I need everybody here to step up their game,"
Just like you stepped up your game and fought for a public option? Just like you stepped up your game and fought for regulation of derivatives trading? just like you stepped up your game and closed Guatanamo? Just like you stepped up your game and appointed Elizabeth Warrren as the head of the new consumer protection bureau during a congressional recess? Need I go on? And the funny part is that the "morans" of this country still think you're a socialist. Just the way your corporate masters want them to. Maybe they'll wake up when they lose everything. Or maybe not. Have a nice day!