Dear Friend,

We have been through a lot in this past year and your friendship and support have meant so much to me. That is why I wanted to let you know of my decision to endorse a Democratic candidate for President - and that I have decided to support Barack Obama.

We all understand how much is at stake in this election and that it is more important than ever that we put a Democrat in the White House.

Dear Friend,

If I didn't see it with my own eyes on CSPAN 2, I would have never believed it.

The United States Senate passed a bill Tuesday granting retroactive immunity to telecom companies that helped spy on Americans -- without a warrant.

Pretty amazing ... Congress just sanctioned the single largest invasion of privacy in American history.

Dear Friend -

No, I'm not retiring from the Senate - I'm working hard as ever, to restore the Constitution, stop that terrible FISA bill and put a Democrat in the White House.

But after our incredible journey campaigning for the Presidency, there is something that does need retiring: our debt.

My internet team tells me the campaign inbox was flooded with messages of thanks and inquiries about how you can continue to help now that the presidential campaign is over.

Today, you can help by contributing financially to our effort to retire the campaign debt.

Dear Friend,

I count the past year of campaigning for the presidency as one of the most rewarding in a career of public service.

Unfortunately, I am withdrawing from that campaign tonight.

But there is no reason to hang our heads this evening -- only the opportunity to look towards a continuation of the work we started last January: ending the Iraq War, restoring the Constitution, and putting a Democrat in the White House.

Dear Friend,

We've worked towards this day for an entire year, and now it's here.

We've led in Washington, D.C. on ending the war in Iraq and restoring the Constitution, but tonight all eyes are focused on Iowa, where caucus results will determine who gets a ticket to New Hampshire and who goes home.

Your support throughout the campaign has put us in the position to run a clean, honorable, issue-based effort that delivered results. Whatever happens tonight, that's something we can all be proud of.

Dear Friend,

It's not that we've forgotten about you -- it's just that there's this little date with destiny we have on Thursday night: The Iowa Caucuses

As you can imagine, the vast majority of our staff has migrated to Iowa to join forces with the campaign and supporters already on-the-ground that have been getting the job done from day one.

And that's where the vast majority of our email is going to this week as well.

So, I wanted to give you a peek at what the folks in Iowa are seeing from us

Take a peek below.

Thanks!

Tim Tagaris
Chris Dodd for President

Dear Friend,

The snow covered campaign office on Grand Avenue in Des Moines begins to buzz somewhere around seven in the morning.

A seemingly endless supply of doughnuts are brought in by staff and volunteers while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee swirls through the winding corridors of the headquarters.

This is what it's all about -- it's time to pick a President ... one with actual experience and a demonstrated ability to lead.

One last time: Can you contribute $25 to the campaign right now to help push us into the final four on January 3rd?

http://chrisdodd.com/onelasttime

Hey -

Because of your support, we've been able to go up on the air with another television advertisement.

It's my closing argument, and I think it makes a compelling case that will cause Iowans to take another look at my candidacy.

Now that the ad is made, your $25 contribution will help to keep it on the air through Caucus night.

Will you watch the ad and contribute $25 right now?

http://chrisdodd.com/together

You should see the size and enthusiasm of the crowds I'm encountering since returning to Iowa after stopping retroactive immunity.

Friend,

My internet team tells me you were part of the effort to stop retroactive immunity yesterday.

I'm told that 506,000 emails were sent to the Senate.

That must have been what Majority Leader Reid was talking about when he said he received thousands of messages this week on immunity.

It goes to show that when you are clear about what you stand for, understand how to get things done, and have the support of well meaning Americans, you can get results for the American people.

Dear Friend,

Majority Leader Harry Reid just pulled the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act from the floor of the Senate, only moments ago.

What does this mean?

Well, first, it will come back up again in January after the recess. We'll continue the fight against ANY bill that includes retroactive immunity.

As Chris Dodd just said on the floor, "If it's not [stripped], I'll be back here engaging in this very same effort."

Second, this is what leadership that delivers results look like. It's been a while, but you saw it on display all day on the floor of the Senate.