Obama to Deploy E-Mail List for Gustav Aid

By Shailagh Murray TOLEDO, Ohio — Sen. Barack Obama announced that his campaign would mobilize supporters from his immense e-mail list to send money or enlist as volunteers once the affect of Hurricane Gustav becomes obvious. Obama told reporters that his campaign already is coordinating with local authorities. The senator has said he has no plans to go to the region, considering of the potential disruption, although Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, are

heading to Mississippi nowadays. “We can activate an e-mail list of a couple million public who want to give back,” Obama said. “I think we can get tons of volunteers to travel down there whether it becomes essential.” He said McCain’s visit was appropriate. “A big storm like that raises bipartisan concerns and I think for John to want to find out what’s going on is fine,” Obama said In a

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