I'm not going to sugarcoat this:

Lewis, Listen -- we're not there yet, and I'm not one to sugarcoat things. Mitt Romney and the Republicans entered the last leg of this campaign with $45 million more in the bank than us. That's a problem, no matter where the polls stand. It is simply not an option in my mind to come this far just to have the other side buy this election at the very last minute. We have the momentum in this race, but it's going to take every single one of us -- and that means you, Lewis -- stepping up and taking ownership of this campaign. Chip in $5 or more before our final budget deadline at the end of the week (yep, you heard right) to make sure we can give our amazing organizers and volunteers what they need for these last, and most important, seven days: https://donate.barackobama.com/One-Week Here's to waking up on November 7th with no regrets. Ann Marie Ann Marie Habershaw Chief Operating Officer Obama for America P.S. -- Two supporters and their guests will be flown out to Chicago next week to meet President Obama and watch his Election Night speech from the front row. Any donation you make before tomorrow at midnight automatically enters you to win the trip -- so chip in today. No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by October 31, 2012. You may enter by contributing to Obama for America here, by signing up for Quick Donate here, or click here to enter without contributing or signing up for Quick Donate. Two (2) winners will each receive the following prize package: round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by Sponsor; hotel accommodations for winner and a guest; tickets for winner and a guest to an event of Sponsor; and the opportunity to meet with President Obama (approximate retail value of all prizes $2,800). Odds of winning depend on number of entries received and the timing of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or age of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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