Pres Barack Obama: Before I Go on Stage

Robert --

Michelle and I are getting ready to go on stage for the first big rally of 2012.

We know not everyone can be there, but we still want you to be part of it.

If you can, please tune in to the livestream here:

http://my.barackobama.com/Watch-Live

Start time's 12:45 p.m. Eastern.

Thanks,

Barack


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