Might be a stupid ? but I am going to ask it anyway..

[southernleftylady]

Why donate to Obama now? How much money does he have now? What do they do with the money after the election? Please don't flame me I am just wondering tia :)

[Quantess]

1. Maybe they want a giant fireworks display in every state when he wins?

[Hissyspit]

2. Here's why: UPDATE - Obama Campaign Finances

From Marianne Markowitz of www.barackobama.com:

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Yesterday the McCain campaign said they would outspend our campaign by $10 million in the final days. This is on top of recent news that, as of October 15th, our opponents had $20 million more in the bank than our campaign and the DNC combined.

As of this morning, they may be able to outspend us -- but your generosity in response to my last email gives me hope that by the end of the day, we can rise to the challenge.

We knew the McCain campaign was saving its resources for a last-minute blitz, and now we know just how much they'll pour into it.

No matter what, we need to match what our opponents are spending in the final stretch. We can't slow down between now and Election Day.

And if you give again today -- any amount -- you could be one of 5 previous donors who will have a front row seat for the big Election Night event in Chicago with Barack.

Can you make a donation of $100 or more right now?

I track the donations coming in, and there's no doubt about it -- supporters like you have fundamentally changed how presidential campaigns are funded. You drive this campaign.

That's why Barack wants you to be there on Election Night as the results come in.

If you're selected, we'll fly you and a guest in and put you up in a hotel. You'll go backstage at the big event and -- no matter what happens -- you'll have a front row seat to history as we celebrate the supporters who got us over the finish line.

Any donation counts -- whatever you can afford. Make a donation of $100 or more before midnight Sunday and you could have a front row seat to history on Election Night:

https://donate.barackobama.com/frontrow

These last 3 days, we have to redouble our efforts. And we're counting on you more than ever before.

Let's make this happen.

Thanks,

MM

Marianne Markowitz
Chief Financial Officer
Obama for America

P.S. -- If you can't make a donation, you can help get us across the finish line by volunteering to help get out the vote:

[southernleftylady]

8. This is the info I wanted.. now what do they do with the extra? Thanks again :) nt

[illuminaughty]

10. I thought of this too.

I've donated before, but now I'm holding on to (getting ready to be flamed) my money in case this is stolen. I remember 2004 and I was going to Ohio, D.C. whatever to help protest. I want to at least have enough to be ready for a nightmare scenario, because I don't care how bad my health is...if it happens..I'm ready for the revolution wherever that may be.

[Indi Guy]

4. Hopefully...

...Obama will use the money to help Democratic senatorial challengers; and inherit a filibuster-proof senate.

He should have done this before now.

[Indi Guy]

5. Obama should do this instantly!!!

[Indi Guy]

6. K&R n/t

[Indi Guy]

7. k

[Liberal_in_LA]

9. I wondered also but made a little donation yesterday..wanted to be part of this historic effort.

And they are running such a smart campaign...I know my donation will be used for good purposes.... not just buying 150K in clothes for someone.

[rebel with a cause]

3. I donated the full $25 out of my little fixed income today.

I don't want to think that I didn't at least do that much if there should be an upset in mccain's favor. And if that happens, look for headlines that a crazy old woman stops traffic in Southern Illinois screaming that the country is fucked up beyond repair and all these people that I see here with there hateful signs are racist pigs. My landlord, or at least his neighboring business may be one of the targets of my ire. We don't have a tower and I don't have a gun, so everyone's life is safe from my anger. ;)

[Lil Missy]

11. Because they can still make final expenditures based on expected donations.

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. Election lawyers..you know we will have to contest some Repug election fraud.