re-election

Jim Messina shares what you can tell your friends about the latest polls and why we can't lose focus on our grassroots organizing efforts.

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Mitt Romney ran for governor of Massachusetts promising more jobs, decreased debt, and smaller government. By the time Romney left office, state debt had increased, the size of government had grown, and Massachusetts had fallen behind almost every other state in job creation. Romney economics didn't work then, and it won't work now.

Sarah Jessica Parker invites you over to her house to have dinner with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Don't miss your chance to join them—your airfare and hotel are covered.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, invites you to a New York Night with President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Sarah Jessica Parker on June 14th. Don't miss your chance to join them—your airfare and hotel are covered. Get started at https://my.barackobama.com/NewYorkNight

Mitt Romney ran for governor of Massachusetts promising more jobs, decreased debt, and smaller government. By the time Romney left office, state debt had increased, the size of government had grown, and Massachusetts had fallen behind almost every other state in job creation.

Other Republicans agree: Romney economics didn't work then, and it won't work now.

 First Lady Michelle Obama answered a few questions sent via Twitter—check out what she said about increasing voter registration in your community (0:11), all of the inspiring people she's met as First Lady (1:40), if there will be a woman president anytime soon (3:28), and the First Family's discussions on marriage equality (5:20).

Mitt Romney ran for Governor of Massachusetts promising more jobs, decreased debt, and smaller government. Here's what Massachusetts got instead: Jobs: 47th out of 50 states in job creation Taxes and fees: Increased more than $750 million per year Long-term debt: Increased more than $2.6 billion Fact is, Romney economics didn't work then, and won't work now.

 Justice Sotomayor rose from the housing projects of the Bronx to take a seat in the highest court in the United States.

At a grassroots event on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines yesterday, President Obama spoke to volunteers and supporters about why he's running for re-election. Thousands of Iowans lined up in the rain to get a spot inside. The President was fired up to be back in Iowa again, and he laid out the stark contrast between Mitt Romney's experience as a corporate buyout specialist and his own experience as President of the United States.

The sacrifices that our troops have made have been incredible. It's because of what they've done that we've been able to go after Al Qaeda and kill Bin Laden. When they come home we have a sacred trust to make sure that we are doing everything we can to heal all of their wounds. Giving them the opportunities that they deserve to find a job and get the education that they need.