Political Spam Today: Donate! Donate! Donate!
Today the presidential campaigns doubled down on spam, begging their supporters to donate as much as they could in advance of an FEC deadline at the end of September. *Nine* spams, all from one of the presidential campaigns or a Democratic Party campaign committee. (While the Romney campaign is hitting plenty of spamtraps, the Republican party counterparts to the Democratic Senatorial and Congressional Campaign Committees are either not sending as much spam or have managed to avoid my spamtraps.) Notable highlights include a double-header in the DSCC’s Spamming Senator of the Day Contest (Harry Reid and John Kerry) and thanks from First Lady Michelle Obama for a contribution — to a spamtrap that hasn’t been live for years and can’t have contributed any money to any candidate.
Seen before 5:00 PM Pacific Time, in the order of receipt:
- Obama Campaign deputy campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon, via ESP Blue State Digital. (Listed on: SpamCop)
- Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney, via ESP ExactTarget.
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who today joins the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee‘s “Spamming Senator of the Day” club, via ESP SalsaLabs (Wired for Change). (Listed on: SpamCop)
- U.S. President Barack Obama, also via ESP Blue State Digital. (Listed on: SpamCop)
- U.S. Senator and former 2004 Democratic candidate for President John Kerry, the newest member of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee‘s “Spamming Senator of the Day” club, via ESP SalsaLabs (Wired for Change). (Listed on: SpamCop)
- Republican candidate for Vice President and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, via the Romney campaign mailserver at ESP ExactTarget.
- Former New Hampshire Governor and Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, on behalf of (yet again) the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, via the official Democratic Party mailserver at ESP Blue State Digital. (Listed on: SpamCop)
- U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, also via ESP Blue State Digital. (Listed on: SpamCop)
- Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee political director Crystal King, via ESP SalsaLabs (Wired for Change). (Listed on: SpamCop)
Spam Sample #1
Sending IP: 69.25.202.120
Actual Headers:
Received: from mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com (mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com [69.25.202.120])
by <xxx> with ESMTP id <xxx>; 29 Sep 2012 05:xx:xx -0000
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id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
DKIM-Signature: <xxx>
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by <xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com with local (PHPMailer);
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:xx:xx -0400
To: <xxx>
From: "Jen O'Malley Dillon, BarackObama.com" <info@barackobama.com>
Reply-to: info@barackobama.com
Subject: Debate watch party: Wednesday in <xxx>
Message-ID: <<xxx>@<xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com>
X-Priority: 3
X-Mailer: PHPMailer [version 1.71-blue_mailer]
X-maillist-id: <xxx>
X-rpcampaign: <xxx>
X-maillist-guid: <xxx>
List-Unsubscribe: <https://my.barackobama.com/unsubscribe?email=<xxx>>
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="<xxx>"
Readable Email:
From: Jen O’Malley Dillon <info@barackobama.com>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Debate watch party: Wednesday in <xxx>
Reply-To: info@barackobama.com
<xxx> —
I gotta be honest: I love the presidential debates. Part of it’s the competitive person in me — I know Mitt Romney’s been practicing for this moment for months, so I can’t wait to cheer our guy on. But most of all, I love getting together with my friends and fellow supporters to get energized for the last big push before November 6th.
Something tells me you might be a debate fan, too.
If you are, you should know that one of your neighbors in <xxx> is holding a watch party for the first debate on Wednesday, October 3rd. You should drop by and watch:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/<xxx>
<removed>
Can’t wait,
Jen
Jen O’Malley Dillon
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America
P.S. — Right after the debate, Vice President Biden will be appearing in an exclusive livestream discussion for watch party attendees. Be the first to hear his reaction — RSVP for the party in Warren today:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/<xxx>
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Paid for by Obama for America
<removed>
Obama for America, P.O. Box 803638, Chicago, IL, 60680
Spam Sample #2
Sending IP: 66.231.95.253
Actual Headers:
Received: from mta.targetedvictoryemail.com (mta.targetedvictoryemail.com [66.231.95.253])
by <xxx> (Postfix) with ESMTP id <xxx>
for <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:xx:xx -0000 (UT)
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for <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:xx:xx -0600
(envelope-from <bounce-<xxx>@bounce.targetedvictoryemail.com>)
From: "Mitt Romney" <info@mittromney.com>
To: <xxx>
Subject: Enter by midnight
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:xx:xx -0600
List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:leave-<xxx>@leave.targetedvictoryemail.com>
MIME-Version: 1.0
x-job: <xxx>
Message-ID: <xxx>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="<xxx>"
Readable Email:
From: Mitt Romney <info@mittromney.com>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Enter by midnight
Friends,
Paul and I are on the road every day now, and it’s always better when we can bring supporters like you along with us. That’s why we’re both excited about this Day on the Road contest.
If you want to hit the road with one of us for a day, now is your chance to enter — but time is running out.
http://www.mittromney.com/donate/day-road-sept2/?<xxx>
Donate $3 or more by midnight tonight to be entered for a chance to win — and soon you and a friend could join one of us on the campaign trail.
Thanks for your support,
Mitt Romney
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE. No contribution or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this Promotion. Making a contribution does not increase your chances of winning.
<removed>
The Sponsor is Romney Victory, Inc., P.O. Box 149757, Boston, MA 02114.
Spam Sample #3
Sending IP: 69.174.83.154
Actual Headers:
Received: from m154.democratsenators.org (m154.democratsenators.org [69.174.83.154])
by <xxx> with ESMTP id <xxx>; 29 Sep 2012 14:xx:xx -0000
DKIM-Signature: <xxx>
DomainKey-Signature: <xxx>
Received: from [10.174.xx.xx] ([10.174.xx.xx:xx] helo=10.174.xx.xx)
by <xxx>.democratsenators.org (envelope-from <<xxx>@bounces.democratsenators.org>)
(ecelerity 2.2.2.45 r(34222M)) with ESMTP
id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
From: Harry Reid <info@dscc.org>
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
To: <xxx>
Message-ID: <<xxx>@democracy.<xxx>.www.democratsenators.org>
Subject: Razor-tight
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X_email_KEY: <xxx>
X-campaignid: salsademocracy<xxx>
Readable Email:
From: Harry Reid <info@dscc.org>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Razor-tight
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
<xxx> – Every election season, we learn about the truly shocking views of our Republican opponents. And it’s up to us to keep them from taking control of the Senate.
Imagine Todd Akin — who said victims of “legitimate rape” can’t get pregnant — as the decisive vote on health care for women and families in America. He’s only trailing Claire McCaskill by a couple points.
<removed>
It’s all in your hands. Contribute $25 here — http://dscc.org/24hours
Harry
Paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee,
http://www.dscc.org, and not authorized by any candidate or
candidate’s committee.
Spam Sample #4
Sending IP: 69.25.202.120
Actual Headers:
Received: from mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com (mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com [69.25.202.120])
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id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
DKIM-Signature: <xxx>
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by <xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com with local (PHPMailer);
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:xx:xx -0400
To: <xxx>
From: Barack Obama <info@barackobama.com>
Reply-to: info@barackobama.com
Subject: Your response right now is critical:
Message-ID: <<xxx>@<xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com>
X-Priority: 3
X-Mailer: PHPMailer [version 1.71-blue_mailer]
X-maillist-id: <xxx>
X-rpcampaign: <xxx>
X-maillist-guid: <xxx>
List-Unsubscribe: <https://my.barackobama.com/unsubscribe?email=<xxx>>
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="<xxx>"
Readable Email:
From: Barack Obama <info@barackobama.com>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Your response right now is critical:
Reply-To: info@barackobama.com
<xxx> —
Tomorrow is the biggest fundraising deadline of this campaign so far — and one of the last.
Your response right now determines how strong our campaign will be in these final 38 days.
<removed>
Forward.
Barack
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Paid for by Obama for America
Contributions or gifts to Obama for America are not tax deductible
Spam Sample #5
Sending IP: 69.174.83.154
Actual Headers:
Received: from m154.democratsenators.org (m154.democratsenators.org [69.174.83.154])
by <xxx> with ESMTP id <xxx>; 29 Sep 2012 18:xx:xx -0000
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(ecelerity 2.2.2.45 r(34222M)) with ESMTP
id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
From: John Kerry <info@dscc.org>
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
To: <xxx>
Message-ID: <<xxx>@democracy.<xxx>.www.democratsenators.org>
Subject: I need to warn you
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X_email_KEY: <xxx>
X-campaignid: salsademocracy<xxx>
Readable Email:
From: John Kerry <info@dscc.org>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: I need to warn you
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
<xxx> – I need to warn you: Karl Rove is expected to move his money into 12 deadlocked Senate races as Mitt’s chances slip. If the forecasts are right, Democrats will lose the entire Senate majority by a single seat.
But – and this is a big but – you still have 24 hours to take another course.
If you care about advancing President Obama’s agenda-protecting access to health care, contraception, and choice – you have just 24 hours to fight for that seat.
<removed>
Sincerely,
John Kerry
Paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee,
http://www.dscc.org, and not authorized by any candidate or
candidate’s committee.
Spam Sample #6
Sending IP: 66.231.95.253
Actual Headers:
Received: from mta.targetedvictoryemail.com (mta.targetedvictoryemail.com [66.231.95.253])
by <xxx> (Postfix) with ESMTP id <xxx>
for <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:xx:xx -0000 (UT)
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for <dustyprisk@swbel.net>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:xx:xx -0600
(envelope-from <bounce-<xxx>@bounce.targetedvictoryemail.com>)
From: "Paul Ryan" <info@mittromney.com>
To: <xxx>
Subject: Hit the road with us
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:xx:xx -0600
List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:leave-<xxx>@leave.targetedvictoryemail.com>
MIME-Version: 1.0
x-job: <xxx>
Message-ID: <xxx>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="<xxx>"
Readable Email:
From: Paul Ryan <info@mittromney.com>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Hit the road with us
Friends,
Mitt and I are on the road just about every day now — and we both look forward to bringing supporters like you along with us whenever we can.
http://www.mittromney.com/donate/day-road-sept2/?<xxx>
For today only, if you make a donation of $3 or more, you will be entered for a chance to join one of us for a day on the road.
We’ll fly the winner and a guest of his or her choice to meet with one of us on the campaign trail — so don’t miss your chance to enter.
<removed>
Hope to see you soon,
Paul Ryan
Spam Sample #7
Sending IP: 69.25.202.120
Actual Headers:
Received: from mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com (mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com [69.25.202.120])
by <xxx> with ESMTP id <xxx>; 29 Sep 2012 19:xx:xx -0000
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id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
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by <xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com with local (PHPMailer);
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:xx:xx -0400
To: <xxx>
From: Howard Dean <democraticparty@democrats.org>
Reply-to: democraticparty@democrats.org
Subject: This is it.
Message-ID: <<xxx>@<xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com>
X-Priority: 3
X-Mailer: PHPMailer [version 1.71-blue_mailer]
X-maillist-id: <xxx>
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Readable Email:
From: Howard Dean <democraticparty@democrats.org>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: This is it.
Reply-To: democraticparty@democrats.org
The Democratic Party
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<xxx> —
We’re facing our most critical fundraising deadline yet tomorrow at midnight — the money we raise now
will be used to get us through the final month of the election, and across the finish line on November 6th.
As a former chair of the DNC, I know how important this final month is. People are already voting in Iowa, and other states will start voting in a matter of days.
<removed>
I know that, together, we can win this thing.
Gov. Howard Dean
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PAID FOR BY OBAMA VICTORY FUND 2012, A JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
AUTHORIZED BY OBAMA FOR AMERICA, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AND
THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH,
NC, OH, PA, VA, AND WI.
Contributions or gifts to Obama Victory Fund 2012 are not tax deductible.
Spam Sample #8
Sending IP: 69.25.202.120
Actual Headers:
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by <xxx> with ESMTP id <xxx>; 29 Sep 2012 19:xx:xx -0000
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by mta-inap10.bluestatedigital.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id <xxx>
for <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
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by <xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com with local (PHPMailer);
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:xx:xx -0400
To: <xxx>
From: Michelle Obama <info@barackobama.com>
Reply-to: info@barackobama.com
Subject: The biggest deadline we've faced
Message-ID: <<xxx>@<xxx>.bounce.bluestatedigital.com>
X-Priority: 3
X-Mailer: PHPMailer [version 1.71-blue_mailer]
X-maillist-id: <xxx>
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Readable Email:
From: Michelle Obama <info@barackobama.com>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: The biggest deadline we’ve faced
Reply-To: info@barackobama.com
<xxx> —
Voters are already casting their ballots early in some states, and the first debate is next week.
In almost no time at all, this race will be over.
One of the very last fundraising deadlines is coming up tomorrow, and the resources we have by then will help decide how this race turns out. You recently chipped in to help out — thanks so much.
Barack can’t do this alone — to win, he needs supporters like you giving it your all.
<removed>
This election is in your hands.
Thanks,
Michelle
P.S. — This is incredible. We’re about to reach 10 million grassroots donations since January alone. Thank you for being part of that. Add another to help reach that goal — your donation will go a lot further right now than it will closer to Election Day:
https://donate.barackobama.com/September-Deadline
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Spam Sample #9
Sending IP: 69.174.83.154
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(ecelerity 2.2.2.45 r(34222M)) with ESMTP
id <xxx>; Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:xx:xx -0400
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:xx:xx -0400 (EDT)
From: Crystal King <info@dscc.org>
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
To: <xxx>
Message-ID: <<xxx>@democracy.<xxx>.www.democratsenators.org>
Subject: Breaking: polling update
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X_email_KEY: <xxx>
X-campaignid: salsademocracy<xxx>
Readable Email:
From: Crystal King <info@dscc.org>
To: <spamtrap>
Subject: Breaking: polling update
Reply-To: info@dscc.org
<xxx> – Today, there are 12 Senate races polling in the margin of error-and Democrats are projected to lose the Senate by a single seat.
*** SENATE TOSSUP POLLING***
Mass: Warren (D) 48, Brown (R) 48
Virginia: Kaine (D) 44, Allen (R) 44
Missouri: McCaskill (D) 39, Akin (R) 37
And in 24 hours we face the final quarterly FEC deadline of this election. That’s why every dollar you contribute today will be matched 3-to-1, tripling the impact of your gift.
Contribute $25 here >> http://dscc.org/three-to-one
Thank you,
Crystal King
DSCC Political Director
Paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee,
http://www.dscc.org, and not authorized by any candidate or
candidate’s committee.