Onafhankelijkheidsverklaring

[Hein van Meeteren]

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Friends of D66,

Since we announced our decision not to accept taxpayer funds for the
general election, tens of thousands of people like you have come forward
to declare their independence from a broken system.
This decision frees us to build a movement of millions of people giving
whatever they can afford to a campaign that is truly reforming the way our
political process works.
It also frees us to take our campaign for change to parts of the country
where Democratic presidential candidates haven't spent too much time in
the past.
Our first television ad of the general election season goes on the air
today.
Sure, we're on the air in places like Ohio and Florida, the typical
battleground states. But we're also on the air in North Dakota, Montana,
and Alaska -- places that have emerged as competitive because of the
unprecedented grassroots energy supporting our campaign.
These ads are supporting a 50-state ground operation that is being built
right now by staff, volunteers, and thousands of Obama Organizing Fellows.
But we have our work cut out for us, and we need to grow this movement.
Right now, you can inspire a new supporter to declare their independence
and help us run a campaign that is funded by the people and for the people.
By pledging to match a fellow supporter's first donation, you'll double
your impact and add another voice to our movement for change. You can even
choose to exchange a note with them and share why you are supporting this
campaign.

Choosing not to accept these taxpayer funds was not an easy decision. I
remain committed to fundamental campaign finance reform, and as president
I will work to fix this broken system.
But we're facing opponents who have become masters at gaming the broken
system as it stands today -- collecting money from Washington lobbyists,
special interest PACs, and relying on so-called 527 groups that can take
unlimited contributions to peddle lies and smears.
We have chosen to do things differently. You can see for yourself what
kind of people own our campaign -- each of these folks have made a
donation in the last 24 hours:
Sandra from Tennessee:
"I'm on disability and can't afford to give much but I figure the $10 is
worth it. This is the first time in a long time that even the ones who
can't afford it are giving, and are excited about a candidate and excited
about the process."
Monica from South Carolina:
"The way that this primary and now this general election campaign have
been funded truly gives the power to the citizens that are voting. This
administration will owe the American people, not lobbyists and special
interests groups."
Mauve from Iowa:
"THIS is true public financing. Getting average Americans from all
backgrounds and tax brackets to care enough and to believe enough and to
hope enough to give what they can."
Tim from Texas:
"Today, for the first time in my life, I contributed to a political
campaign. I did so because I have always believed that true power rests
with the people, if only those people could be organized. We have the
power to take back our country from the special interest groups. There are
more of us and when we act together, we are the force that can dictate the
direction our country will take."
Join Sandra, Monica, Mauve, and Tim in declaring your independence. Make a
matching donation today:

Our fellow Americans are counting on us, and the stakes couldn't be higher
-- we can't afford another term of George Bush's disastrous policies.
We have a responsibility to win this election and deliver for them.
But with Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs declaring that
they will spend hundreds of millions to tear us down, it's up to us to
stand up for the change we need.
More than 50,000 people declared their independence since our
announcement. Support our campaign for change and declare your
independence today to help reach our new July 4th goal of 75,000 donors.

Thank you for everything,
Barack

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