Ohio Valley Politics

The Barack Obama campaign sent out an email to it’s Ohio supporters today urging them to support Robin Weirauch in next weeks special election. Weirauch is running against Bob Latta to replace the late Paul Gilmore in the 5th congressional district.

In related news, fellow Democratic congressional candidate Rosemary Palmer will be campaigning with Weirauch this Saturday, just days before the 12/11 special election.

You can read the Barack Obama email after the jump.

Dear [NAME],

In less than a week you can make a difference in Ohio and in Washington, DC.

Next Tuesday, there’s a special election for Congress in Ohio’s 5th District, a traditionally Republican stronghold that is within reach for Democrats thanks to a strong candidate, Robin Weirauch.

It’s a tough race, but if we’re going to change this country, we have to be ready to stand up for our principles everywhere. Because when we do, we win.

There’s no time to waste — here’s what you can do:

– Call Obama supporters in the 5th District to remind them to vote, and ask them to volunteer locally:

http://my.barackobama.com/callohio5

– Donate to Robin Weirauch’s campaign via ActBlue.com:

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18381

– Volunteer to contact voters in the district as part of the campaign’s virtual phone bank from across Ohio; to participate, send an email to phonebank4robin@gmail.com

One of the most inspiring things about the movement we’ve created together is that it’s bigger than a presidential campaign.

We’ve brought new people into the political process, and we’re proving a new model of grassroots campaigning that will impact races up and down the ballot for a generation.

Right now, you have the opportunity to make a difference — to shape this election in Ohio’s 5th District, to strengthen our party, and to build the broader movement for change.

Please join us in taking action.

Thank you,

Barack