An e-mail I just received from Joe Biden:

Greg –
Barack’s turning 51 in a couple weeks. And when he goes home to Chicago for a birthday party in his backyard, a couple grassroots supporters like you will be flown in from wherever you live to celebrate.
In the middle of a tough election, it’s important to pause on occasion and take some time with friends.
What do you say?
We’ll cover the flight and hotel for you and a guest. Donate $12 today.
Any donation you make will automatically enter you to win:
– DONATE: $35 – DONATE: $50 – DONATE: $100 – DONATE: $250
Or donate another amount:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Birthday
Take it from me. You’ll have fun at this one.
Joe