To my surprise I got this email from Rufus Gifford and the Obama 2012 campaign: Friend -- I am just so happy. If you're proud of our president, this is a great time to make a donation to the campaign: https://donate.barackobama.com/This-Is-Why Quoting from the Obama 2012 campaign site ( This is why ): The President's support for marriage equality is a clear distinction in this election. We only get to move forward if we re-elect President Obama. Please donate today. Is it just me, or is the Obama campaign chasing donation money by creating an election issue? If so, the wording is clearly wrong! The campaign should not ask people to donate money just because the Obama national finance director feels happy! To make it clear, I do not oppose donation emails, however this email does not sell the recipient on marriage equality, as it states in the website, but tries to sell the recipient just because Rufus feels happy and proud. Just an ...
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