Maybe dinner with the president and first lady isn’t enough to spark supporters to fork over a $15 chump change donation. Because in the campaign’s new bid to woo small donors, the president is even offering to butter up to the baby-sitters of the winner to the latest Dinner with Barack & Michelle effort.
In their latest email to supporters, the campaign offers this tantalizing note: “The flight’s free. We put you and a guest up in a hotel. The president has even been known to write a thank-you note for your babysitter.”
It adds: “This the definition of nothing to lose.”
Here’s the full email:
Friend —
I’m going to let you in on a secret:
Your chances of winning Dinner with Barack (and Michelle) are MUCH better than you might think.
I know, because my name was randomly selected. That’s because I donate at least once every time we do these contests just to check that the website is working properly for you and everyone else.
Sadly for me and good for you, staff members aren’t eligible to win.
But if you were thinking you’re never going to get picked, take it from me and think again.
The flight’s free. We put you and a guest up in a hotel. The President has even been known to write a thank-you note for your babysitter.
This is the definition of nothing to lose. And, if you want to bring me as your guest, I’m game.
The contest ends on Tuesday, so enter for the chance to have dinner with the Obamas:
Cat’s out of the bag,
Toby
Toby Fallsgraff
Obama for America
