The crowd is electrified by cheers, prayers and of course the hope for a better future.
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Replies.Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Obamamercial for Obamerica!
By the end of the 30 minute "infomercial" put on all the major stations by the Obama campaign tonight- I was on my knees, in tears, praying to God that I would do anything- I will do anything these last 6 days- to ensure an Obama presidency- and for the good of the nation and more importantly the world- that Obama will lead and inspire for at least the next four years.
I hope you saw it. I hope you watch it again.
This was truly the "This is who Barack Obama is" moment that one of my friends has been clamoring for and hoping he would unleash - it showed his background. His development. The American stories that he cares about and the deep rooted pain he seeks to heal in the suffering middle class and disadvantaged in this country.
This is our moment- my generation's moment- to step up and set our country on a better path. It's gonna take a lot of hard work- it's going to take a lot of unifying a very divided country. I suddenly have felt a surge of hope that it is possible. I want to stay. I want to work. I want to do what is necessary to ensure our Democracy stays strong and reflects to the world what is possible when good people care about their brothers and sisters both in their neighborhoods- and across the globe.
Please- if you have an hour- if you have half a day- if you have a whole day- go volunteer for Obama.
I hope you saw it. I hope you watch it again.
This was truly the "This is who Barack Obama is" moment that one of my friends has been clamoring for and hoping he would unleash - it showed his background. His development. The American stories that he cares about and the deep rooted pain he seeks to heal in the suffering middle class and disadvantaged in this country.
This is our moment- my generation's moment- to step up and set our country on a better path. It's gonna take a lot of hard work- it's going to take a lot of unifying a very divided country. I suddenly have felt a surge of hope that it is possible. I want to stay. I want to work. I want to do what is necessary to ensure our Democracy stays strong and reflects to the world what is possible when good people care about their brothers and sisters both in their neighborhoods- and across the globe.
Please- if you have an hour- if you have half a day- if you have a whole day- go volunteer for Obama.
More from Gary.
I am waiting outsde the Gary courthouse as Ms. Pat Haley stands in line to vote. Her back and knees ache as she waits for the coiled line to inch up to the section of folding chairs.
Outside the courthouse, this steel monument marks the centennial celebration of this city in 2006. "The Fusion" stands proud surrounded by steel grated benches, planters, and garbage containers. For a downtown, it is desolate on this sunny and brisk afternoon. Ms. Haley regaled me with stories from Gary's Hey-day maybe 40 years ago; when you can wakey around downtown to Sears, jewelry stores, go see a movie, and get all your shopping done. Once Merrillville opened up just 10 miles to the Sout, the stores fled looking for new, more affluent, white blood.
Ms. Haley though was born and bred here, raising 5 children and decided to stay teaching in Gary. Her children too, have all stayed, raising families, running busnesses, and teaching in this town.
There is hope here. So much potential. Gary is not the frightening murderous placit was a decade or so earlier- thereis regroth that just needs some nurturing and the right tools to develop. Ms. Haley thinks town like Gary have a chance if Obama is elected- he understands- he won't pass us by- her eyes get big when she talks about voting this time around.
Outside the courthouse, this steel monument marks the centennial celebration of this city in 2006. "The Fusion" stands proud surrounded by steel grated benches, planters, and garbage containers. For a downtown, it is desolate on this sunny and brisk afternoon. Ms. Haley regaled me with stories from Gary's Hey-day maybe 40 years ago; when you can wakey around downtown to Sears, jewelry stores, go see a movie, and get all your shopping done. Once Merrillville opened up just 10 miles to the Sout, the stores fled looking for new, more affluent, white blood.
Ms. Haley though was born and bred here, raising 5 children and decided to stay teaching in Gary. Her children too, have all stayed, raising families, running busnesses, and teaching in this town.
There is hope here. So much potential. Gary is not the frightening murderous placit was a decade or so earlier- thereis regroth that just needs some nurturing and the right tools to develop. Ms. Haley thinks town like Gary have a chance if Obama is elected- he understands- he won't pass us by- her eyes get big when she talks about voting this time around.
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Replies.Monday, October 27, 2008
Keep on keepin' on- even in snow showers
Here's the "Obamarama Knockouts" international staff team with Anna Burger, Secretary-General of SEIU and President of Change To Win labor federation. Anna came to give the staff here an update from around the country about all the amazing work being done in 25 states.
It is beyond exciting to think that many of these long standing deep-red states are now light blue or in the toss-up pile. Indiana definitely qualifies in that category- having voted Republican since 1964.
The latest polls show Obama up about 5 or 6 points in the state- whereas the NW region is up 30 points. It is up to us to bring every single voter out to early vote for Obama and open up time on election day to vote as many people as possible.
On the ground - we are triple visiting turf- walking the same streets and some folks are getting tired, some are coming down with colds with the change of weather, and others just getting quiet. I don't think there is any time for that. We are part of history every day we are out here playing a role in this election. I guess it's my job to now inspire my hard-working team to keep up the excitement and spirit of hope.
Oh, and snow showers are expected today. Though the low is 43 degrees. Does anyone want to explain that to me?
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