This Canadian For Barack Obama

Almost 2 million supporters have come together to build up a movement for change since Barack announced his candidacy for president last February. And over the past 17 months, supporters have joined this effort to bring Americans together, end the divisive politics of Washington, and give government back to the people.
Jackie in New Mexico:
I am […]

Barack Obama’s return to Iowa today was bittersweet. The Senator received a warm welcome from many who remember his visits in 2007, long before the first vote was cast in any of the historic primaries or caucuses of this cycle’s nominating contest. But the city was far different today, still in recovery from severe flooding […]

This summer the Obama campaign is building a robust, 50-state campaign. We’re going to make sure that every voice is heard and every supporter has a chance to get involved. Throughout the primaries, people declared their support for Barack and took action in their communities - and for many, this was their first political experience.
Martin […]

Today the Obama campaign released the following statement on the unveiling of LowRoadExpress.com:
Obama Campaign Launches LowRoadExpress.com
New Website will Fact check and Correct McCain Campaign’s False Attacks
CHICAGO, IL - The Obama campaign launched a new website, LowRoadExpress.com, to answer the barrage of false, negative attacks launched by the McCain campaign. “The Low Road Express” is a […]

In his opening remarks to today’s town hall meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Barack directly addressed John McCain’s most recent misleading attacks:
Given the magnitude of our challenges, when it comes to energy, and healthcare, and jobs, and our foreign policy, you’d think that we’d be having a serious debate. But so far, all we’ve been […]

Barack just sent out this email . . .
Amanda —
A few hours ago John McCain, the same man who just months ago promised to run a "respectful campaign," said he is "proud" of his latest attack ad.
That’s the one attacking your enthusiasm, comparing me to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, and making […]

With over 1.7 million donors, there are a variety of reasons why people donate to the campaign. And many supporters submitted their stories to tell us why they chose to give.
Gordon in Texas recently wrote us a letter explaining his story…
I wrote this on my first donation to the Obama campaign, and after multiple donations, […]

The grassroots supporters of this campaign are a diverse group.  Many of them are first time canvassers, have never been involved in politics, and are looking at this election as the first of its kind. No matter the city or state, our supporters are taking action and making their voice heard.
Bryan in Pennsylvania:
I never cared […]

People in this country are hungry for change and are getting involved in every level of this campaign. Here are a few individuals empowered by this movement for change…
Matthew in Louisiana:
My name is Matthew, and this presidential election will be the first I will be able to participate in, and I wish to do so […]

Senator Obama was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa earlier today for an Economic Security Town Hall. The trip marked Barack’s first return to Iowa since the end of the presidential primary. In his opening remarks, Barack explained:
After I announced my run for the presidency, our very first campaign stop was right here in Cedar Rapids. […]