The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is now getting in on the same fundraising act as their Senate-side counterparts at the DSCC: Offering small donors a chance to win a paid trip to Washington and get their picture taken with President Obama.
The DCCC has sent out its own fundraising e-mail, much like the DSCC’s e-mail from yesterday, telling donors of only $5 or more that they can be entered into a drawing to attend the Democratic Party’s big fundraising dinner in Washington on June 18, and get their picture taken with Obama. The lucky winner will have his or her hotel and airfare paid for, including a guest.
Both committees are essentially making a wager: That this raffle will bring in enough money to generate a profit over the costs of the airfare and hotel. In the modern age of Internet fundraising, this doesn’t seem like an unreasonable guess.
Full DCCC e-mail after the jump.
Dear Friend,
Would you like to come to Washington, D.C. and spend time with President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and other leaders of the Democratic Party?
Well, you can.
On Thursday, June 18th, leading Democrats from across America will gather in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the achievements of the President’s first 100 days in office and support President Obama and Congressional Democrats as they work to move America forward.
You and a guest can take part in this exciting celebration and even go home with a photograph with the President!
If you are our lucky winner, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will provide you with a paid trip (airfare/hotel included) to Washington, D.C. to attend the President’s Dinner. This exclusive event will cap off a whirlwind of activity for you and a guest. Meetings and issue briefings with party leaders, receptions with top political officials and a tour of Washington are some of the exciting activities waiting for you.
Our victory last November was because of the support of grassroots Democrats like you. Thank you for all you’ve done to make this victory possible.
I hope to see you in June.
Sincerely,
Jon Vogel
Executive Director, DCCCP.S.: You have done so much to support the Democratic Party as one of our steadfast grassroots supporters. Now you have a chance to come to Washington and attend the President’s Dinner. Simply contribute $5, $10, or more and be automatically entered for a chance to join President Obama at the President’s Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 18th.
