“He Inspires Me”

All across the nation, people are coming together to work to elect Barack Obama as the next president. Young and old, people of all generations are inspired by Barack. Whether it is for the first time or the first time in years, people are taking part in the political process and are making a campaign their own. ; Donating to the campaign is one way of taking ownership in the process and investing in the future. ; Here are a few of the stories of folks who have already contributed some of their hard-earned money to the campaign…

Cindy in Pennsylvania:

I have recently begun to care for my 86-year-old father. He is a veteran of World War II and in fairly good health, and he’s an ardent Obama supporter. I have been appalled to learn what our country does not provide to its elderly veterans. He needs three things, things older people almost all need: a hearing aid, glasses and prescriptions. None of these, I have come to discover, are covered. I am appalled.

I have donated frequently on my $29,000 salary because I believe Barack is the hope for my dad and others like him. It has been a hardship for me since I am paying for his hearing aid, his glasses, and his medications, but I will continue to give because I believe in Barack.

David in Utah:

Barack has made me care about politics again… I’d never donated to a campaign before and never thought there was a meaningful difference in candidates before. But we’re going to do it in 2008, and Barack is going to be a great blessing to this nation and the world.

James in Virginia:

I am just thrilled to be part of this movement in history. I have little money to be donating, and I wish that I could donate more. Donating the $5 I did this morning means a lot to me in a time where my family just doesn’t have the extras to give to anyone.

My belief is if I can give to Barack and this overall movement of CHANGE then my $5 will be rewarded 10-times more when he is in office and he can began to change the economy. Then I can finish college and be able to afford the loans. I’ll be able to fill my tank up with not worrying if I should do that or buy groceries.

I believe that Michelle and Barack are fit to run this country, and I am just so excited and passionate about this election. ; I have never felt this much energy in any past elections. So once again, I am sorry that I couldn’t donate hundreds, but I will try to donate again, and I look forward to Barack being are next president.

Joan in New York:

I am a 65-year old white woman who cannot wait to vote for Barack Obama in November. I changed my party affiliation just so I could vote for him in the primary. I’m on Social Security, but I make it my business to donate $10 per month to his campaign. Not much, but I feel I’m doing my part as best I can.

Andrea in California:

On my limited income, I have donated more money to support his candidacy than all other campaigns combined in my 43 years of voting. He inspires me, an "older white woman," to talk with my six grandkids about a better world where we can, indeed, be one people, relating with a God of our own personal understanding, standing for truth, justice and peace for all beings and nations…working together for a healthy environment, better support for schools and teachers, health care that is excellent/affordable/available, negotiating with all hard-to-get-along-with folks rather than hitting and running away (kid’s ways of understanding!) Barack Obama MUST be the next president of the United States of America.

This campaign is about building a different kind of politics. We don’t take money from Washington lobbyists or special-interest political action committees. Instead, our broad base of individual donors ensures that this campaign answers to no one but the people.

And that starts with you. ; Let your voice be heard today.