Tadias Magazine
By Tadias Staff

Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

New York (TADIAS) – In a letter sent to the Democratic support group Ethiopians for Obama (E4O), the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee reached out to Ethiopian American voters and acknowledged their growing support for his campaign.

“Ethiopian Americans have contributed so much to our country and our culture, and it is an honor to have so much support from your community”, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois said in his letter.

“We are working to break all records for voter participation in this election, and I hope you’ll become a part of that effort by registering and voting.”

“I am committed to renewing America’s global leadership and helping people like those I met when I traveled to Africa in 2006, not just because it is right, but because it will help America as well”, the letter continued.

“But in order to do this, I need your help and participation first. I need you to stand up and be counted as an American demanding change.”

The Senator concludes his letter by encouraging Ethiopian Americans to get inloved at the grassroots level of his presidential campaign.

“If you have any questions about voting or you want to get involved in our campaign, I hope you’ll talk to your local organizers”, he said. “Thank you again for reading this letter and for voting. Together, we will create the change we seek.”

The letter was sent to Tadias by members of E4O (Ethiopians for Obama):

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