What is your take on this letter form David Plouffe?

[peace13]

kim --

I have a special request for you.

The Obama-Biden Transition Project is a nonpartisan entity whose purpose is to facilitate the transition to a new government and prepare for the next administration.

In the past, efforts like these have often been very secretive and funded by the D.C. lobbying and corporate community.

But, like in the campaign, we've decided to do things differently.

For the first time, transition efforts won't be financed with donations from Washington lobbyists and PACs -- which means we'll need to keep asking for your help. You were extremely generous during the campaign, but building a more transparent and open government means continuing to rely on a broader group of people to do this the right way.

We only have a few weeks to assess the state of the federal agencies, prepare our agenda, and staff key positions in the new administration. Your support right now will be crucial to helping us accomplish these goals.

Will you help support the urgent mission of our transition team with a donation of $250 or more?

https://donate.barackobama.com/transition

You know that we got here by building this campaign from the ground up. We're committed to building the White House team the same way.

Thank you,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America


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As for me I was happy to financially support the Obama campaign before the election. I think it is time for our government to pick up the cost of this transition. I emailed back that I thought quite possibly they had drained the pond, at this moment. Peace, Kim

[VADem11]

1. I think it's great

The government picks up half the tab but usually transition teams depend on fundraising to cover the rest. If Obama wants to continue using his small donor model, I think it's great. It means he won't have to rely on interest groups either.

[ecstatic]

2. I just unsubscribed... lol... I'm spent for now

:shrug:

[Unsane]

3. If you cant afford it, then don't donate.

[terrya]

4. I think it's a great idea. But right now, overturning Prop 8 is more important to me financially.

If I had $250, I'd donate it to Equality California.

I was pleased to donate what I could to Obama/Biden. Others can pick up the tab for the transition.

[Lisa0825]

5. I thought they had campaign money left? It is not legal to use that?nt