Archive for September, 2008

Midnight(0)

As Jon Carson explained earlier, in eight states, this election is already underway. The resources we have on hand for October will directly impact where, and how, we’re able to compete. 
From the beginning, this campaign has been fueled by ordinary people giving when and how they can. The reporting deadline for September is tonight at […]

The Talk(0)

"I talked to my mother, and I convinced her to vote for Barack." — Marriza in Hot Springs, Arkansas

When David Plouffe talks about the campaign’s "persuasion army," he’s talking about people like Marizza and millions like her who step out of their comfort zone to talk to neighbors, friends, and family members about why they […]

Urgent: Midnight deadline(0)

National Field Director Jon Carson just sent out this email…
Amanda —
I’ve never asked you to make a donation before.
But I’m about to make some major decisions about deploying field staff and volunteers to key battleground states.
The resources we have on hand going into October will directly impact our voter registration and Get Out […]

On the Ground: The end of September(0)

With 35 days left, supporters are ramping up their efforts to make sure everyone is registered to vote and that undecideds have all the information they need to make a decision on November 4.  Whether it’s through phone calls, canvassing or holding meetings, people across the country are taking this campaign into their own hands.  […]

Voices for Change: Georgina in Wisconsin(0)

Right after college, Georgina of Neenah, WI worked as an equal rights investigator on behalf of people facing discrimination and inequality in their daily lives.  Now, she is a recent retiree from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, where she worked for the past 20 some years helping people get their lives back on track.
I’ve always […]

“Because they desperately need change”(0)

Supporters are spending this week registering voters before state deadlines begin. Even in Tulsa, Oklahoma, people are coming out in record numbers to register to vote.
Day after day dedicated volunteers show up in packs to register voters and tell people why they support Barack Obama. This weekend was no different.  The half dozen voter […]

Deadline: Midnight Tonight(0)

Campaign Manager David Plouffe just sent out this email…
Amanda —
Election Day isn’t ahead of us — it’s already here.
Early voting has begun in eight states — including the key battleground of Ohio, where voting begins today — and it will be starting in a dozen more over the next two weeks.
Tonight […]

Obama in Reno: “We cannot have another day like yesterday”(0)

Senator Obama just finished holding a Change We Need rally in Reno, Nevada. In his opening remarks, he discussed the current financial situation and the Economic Rescue Plan. He stated his plan to call for expanding the federal deposit insurance for families and small businesses across America…
This morning – like so many others over the […]

LIVE: Barack in Reno, Nevada(0)

Barack is currently holding a rally in Reno, Nevada where he will discuss the current economic crisis. You can watch the event live below…
Original post by Amanda Scott and software by Elliott Back

Ohio: Start Voting Today(0)

Today, September 30th, early voting begins in Ohio and you can cast your ballot for Barack so you don’t have to wait until November 4th.
Early Voting in Ohio is simple and convenient. It’s also a vital part of our Get Out the Vote strategy — by getting supporters to make their voice heard now, […]

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