Barack Obama Tells Vibe Readers: "I Need You"

NEW YORK — Barack Obama has a message for the readers of Vibe: "I need you."

In a letter to be published in the November issue, the Democratic presidential candidate is given a page to address the readers of the urban music monthly magazine. In it, Obama urges them to register to vote, saying, "We are at a defining moment in our history."

"I am running for president to take this country in a new direction. But I can't do it alone. I need you," the letter reads. "Whether it's the first time, or the first time in a long time, I need you to register and vote on November 4."

Obama is featured on the cover of the magazine for the second time _ the first was for the September 2007 issue. He also gets the endorsement of the magazine, the first presidential endorsement ever made by Vibe.

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Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

i have said for months 'O' needs to close the sale, and ask us for his support. tell us 'he needs us' make us seem like we're wanted. keep it up 'O'

[BosieO]

REGISTER TO VOTE! SEND EMAILS, POST BULLETIN on MYSPACE/FACEBOOK....Go to YOUR NEIGHBOR....REGISTER TO VOTE!~ Thank You

[allonfla]

I was about to ask why he waited for the November issue, but I then realized that subscribers get their issues before the actual month on the magazine and here in NYC, street vendors put the next months issue out even BEFORE subscribers get their own.

[westreal]

There are a number of singers who proclaimed "I ain't to proud to beg".

Hopefully Vibe readers hear Obama and turn out in huge numbers.

[PhDiva]

Hip Hop Lovers Unite and support Obama. (However, isn't the November issue too late?)

[barackobama4prez]

Hip Hop crowd and youth and AA demographics. Let's elect a different kind of leadership!

Love you O!