The DSCC is offering a new incentive for small-money donors to contribute to the Dems’ 2010 Senate efforts: A chance to attend a big fundraising dinner and have your picture taken with President Obama.
A new fundraising e-mail offers donors of only $5 or more to be entered into a drawing for a trip to Washington — with airfare and hotel included — to attend the June DSCC dinner and get the photo with Obama.
This is the sort of privilege usually reserved for big-money donors (and there can be no doubt it will continue in that department) but the Dems are offering even the small donor a chance at it. Obviously, the wager here is that the sweepstakes will bring in more money than the cost of the lucky winner’s airfare and hotel.
Full letter after the jump.
Dear Friend,
Meet President Obama! Contribute $5 today and be automatically entered to win! Click here.This June, the DSCC is holding a dinner to celebrate the promise of Barack Obama’s new presidency and recommit ourselves to giving him an overwhelming Senate majority.
It’s going to be a one-of-a-kind event for Democrats everywhere. You’ve been a huge part of our success over the last two election cycles, and I want to make sure you’re a part of this historic night.
If you make a contribution to the DSCC today, you will be automatically entered into a contest that could win you and a guest a trip to Washington (airfare and hotel included) for our special dinner with President Obama. You’ll even get your photo taken with the President to commemorate what promises to be an extraordinary night.
When you make a contribution today, you’re not only earning a chance to win, you’re also helping the DSCC give President Obama everything he needs to pass his visionary agenda for change – an expanded Senate majority that can’t be blocked by Republican filibusters.
Senate Republicans have made it plain that they will force us to find 60 votes for each and every aspect of our agenda. They’ll do everything in their power to obstruct, delay, and deny the change we desperately need.
That’s why expanding our majority in 2010 is so critical. That’s why we urgently need your help to build the foundation for victory.
Finally, I know it’s said a lot, but it’s the truth. We cannot succeed without you.
Thank you for all your support.
Sincerely,
Bob Menendez
