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President Obama encouraged House Democratic supporters in a fundraising email Wednesday, saying that if they put in the hard work, Democrats will retain their majority.

In a message to backers of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the House Democrats campaign arm, Obama said that his agenda has put Democrats in a position to win and asked for the same grassroots support he received during his 2008 presidential campaign.

{mosads}"Make no mistake about it. Democrats will retain the House of Representatives this year, as long as you continue working to help them win," said the message under Obama's name. "The steady progress we are seeing toward America's recovery is no accident. It's happened because I've had Democratic partners in the House and Senate who have chosen to tackle problems that Washington talked about for decades but always just kicked down the road. Not anymore."

The plea is another example of the White Hou! se trying to put its weight behind House Democrats, who are in danger of losing their majority to the Republicans in the midterm elections. 

Last month, House Democrats voiced their frustrations with the White House's level of involvement in their campaign efforts after White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs openly acknowledged that Democrats could lose the House.

Since then, the White House has tried to get more involved. Just over a week ago, Obama spoke at a high-dollar DCCC fundraiser in Los Angeles and is expected to make more stops for House campaign events.

Obama asked donors to contribute before Aug. 31 so that the DCCC could meet its $1 million fundraising goal before the Federal Electi! on Commission filing deadline.

"I know what a dif! ference grassroots support can make in a tough fight," Obama wrote. "In the same way that you helped me defy the pundits and stand strong against the attacks from those who wish to protect the status quo, I need your help to make a difference right now to retain a Democratic House.