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Two Weeks

BY | Saturday, January 12 2008

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A MESSAGE FROM JOHN EDWARDS '08
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Dear Friend,

Just over a week ago, I was in Iowa, directing operations for
John Edwards as we came into the caucuses. Thanks to you -- and
thousands of folks like you -- we were able to finish strongly in
Iowa, beating out one of the $100 million celebrity candidates.

Immediately after Iowa, I came to South Carolina where I'm
helping to direct operations for John as we close in on the
January 26 primary.

Because I know, firsthand, how well you responded to my requests
for help with Iowa, I'm asking you to come through again for
South Carolina.

Click here to help secure victory in South Carolina
http://johnedwards.com/r/59574/1246934/

The race here is tight. The celebrity candidates are now
starting to recognize the importance of South Carolina -- John
always has. 

That's why, today, he's on a four-day bus tour across the state,
with his message of "Bringing It Home" being heard by
enthusiastic crowds everywhere. This past Thursday, more than
80 South Carolina elected officials and other community leaders
endorsed John for president. 

The challenge now, with just two weeks to primary day, is to
turn that momentum into people voting for John on January 26. 
Your contribution today will help us with our Get Out The Vote
ground operation in South Carolina:

  * $27 pays for drinks and snacks for volunteers working the
  phone banks over the next two weeks
  * $53 pays to blanket a neighborhood with literature to
  undecided voters
  * $75 helps us expand the reach of our broadcast spots
  * $102 pays for a van and fuel to help transport our
  volunteers as they go canvassing door-to-door

Click here to help secure victory in South Carolina
http://johnedwards.com/r/59575/1246934/

Every dollar you can give today can counter the efforts of the
other celebrity campaigns as they start to focus their attention
on South Carolina. Your contribution will make a difference for
the South Carolina primary on January 26.

Thank you for all you did for our efforts in Iowa -- I hope you
will come through for John Edwards in South Carolina as well.

Sincerely,

Jennifer O'Malley Dillon
Deputy Campaign Manager, John Edwards for President
January 12, 2008


 

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Help support John Edwards for President with a contribution today:
 
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Spread the word. Tell a friend about John Edwards for President:
 
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If a friend sent you this message, join the campaign:
 
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