Why this race is closer than you think

"Dear Mr. Arnaldo DeSouteiro --

You are currently living and registered in California's 30th Congressional District.

If the general election were held today, President Obama would lose to Mitt Romney -- according to the latest poll from Washington Post-ABC News.

Now, many other polls put the President on top, but all point to the same reality: We're looking at a race that will be tighter than you think. And the other side has groups ready to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to tear down President Obama.

We cannot underestimate someone like Romney who has shown he will spend and say anything to win. We need to turn up the pressure now.

If the idea of a President Romney scares you, it's time to own a piece of this campaign. Donate $3 or more today:
https://donate.barackobama.com/If-The-Election-Were-Today

Of course, we have plenty of good news to celebrate, and we must not overreact to any one poll. But this one is a reminder that we have to remain vigilant -- always focused on November 6th and the work we have to do to win.

Thanks,

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager - Obama for America"

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