Fernley, NV – Today, Senator Barack Obama released the following statement on the Fernley levee break.
“Early this Saturday morning, a 30-foot section of the Truckee Canal levee broke, sending waves of water into the town of Fernley and trapping nearly 4,000 people in their homes. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the victims of this sudden disaster, and we honor the swift and heroic response from rescue organizations, including the Fallon Naval Air Station. I have asked my staff and supporters in the area to take time out from campaigning this weekend to assist in the relief efforts.”
Donation of blankets and clothing can be dropped off at the Reno Obama for America Headquarters at 141 East Pueblo Street, Suite B. You can also send assistance to the Nevada Red Cross.
Barack Obama was on fire yesterday in California. Here are a couple shots sent in from supporter Damon Williams.
Take a look below at Barack's speech, in its entirety, to the California Democratic Convention.
You can also read about the incredible energy in the room from some folks who were there: Obama Rocks CA Democratic Convention [DailyKos Blog] Notes from the Convention Floor: Obama, Dodd [DDay Blog]
Barack Obama’s “Turn the Page” Speech Wows California Democratic Convention [Caliornia Progress Report]
Barack just spoke at a fantastic New England Kickoff event in Boston. Here are a few great pictures from Stanley Hu.
And I also had to put in this picture of the a capella group that performed at the event tonight -- the Beelzebubs from my alma mater Tufts University.
Click here to see more photos from the rally.
You can read an article from the Boston Globe about the event by clicking here.
Welcome to the New Hampshire headquarters blog. We'll be posting frequent updates about campaign events and ways that you can get involved in Barack's campaign.
It's only March, but a lot is already happening here at headquarters. We had a terrific office-opening party on March 19 with Senator Tom Daschle. More than 250 people came out to meet other supporters and hear why Senator Daschle is supporting Barack.
Our office is located at 60 Rogers Street in Manchester and is open every day. We hope to see you there soon! Email or call us anytime at (603) 668-2008.
Barack will be back in New Hampshire soon and often, and we'd love to see you out on the trail. The best way to keep an eye out for events in your area is to sign up on my.barackobama.com. You'll automatically be notified about activity near you, and you can also use the site to meet other supporters, write your own blog, raise money for the campaign, and even plan your own events.
Check back soon and keep in touch!
UPDATE: As many of you know, our Keene event was cancelled due to one of this winter's biggest storms. We're planning on coming back to Keene next week. Keep checking BarackObama.com as well as this blog (BarackObama.com/nh) for more details.
UPDATE: #2: The Keene Town Hall has officially been rescheduled for Monday, April 2. Doors open at 6pm and it will be held at Spaulding Gymnasium at Keene State College (229 Main Street, Keene, NH).
[Photos: Barack at the Earl Bourdon Centre in Claremont and Tom Daschle opening our Manchester HQ.]
Here's a sneak peek of Chris and Jessica's latest video dispatch from Oakland, where an astounding 12,000 people showed up to hear Barack speak. A special thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time, their talent, and their cameras to this effort.
The Oakland rally was a huge success (as you can see). No matter who I talk to about the event, almost the first thing I hear about is the diversity of the crowd.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama brought his platform of audacious hope Saturday to the largest and most diverse crowd to pack downtown Oakland in recent memory. Oakland Tribune, 3/18/07
It's becoming more and more clear that Barack's message resonates with people of all backgrounds. This is just another example of how Barack Obama is bringing people together instead of embracing the politics of divide.
Look at this great shot we got from Damon Williams. More to come...
Barack is just about to come out on stage in Oakland, but we wanted to let you take a look at what was happening before hand on this sunny St. Patrick's day in California.
Although the big rally scheduled for Keene, NH was cancelled, Barack was still able to spend some time with a small group of folks in Claremont, NH, the site where former President Bill Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich shook hands in 1995 and promised to create a bipartisan commission on campaign finance reform.
Click here to read the news articles from the Claremont Eagle Times.
Click here for more pictures.
As I'm sure you've heard by now, Mother Nature hasn't given up on this winter just yet and Keene, NH is expected to be right in the path of the latest storm. Weather reports are expecting upwards of a foot of snow during the scheduled time of Barack's visit tonight.
Although Barack was excited to be headed to New Hampshire this weekend, we unfortunately had to cancel the event due to these impending weather conditions. The safety of everyone involved with the event is our top priority and we would not want to jeopardize that.
Again, we're very sorry we had to cancel tonight's event, but you can be sure that Barack will be coming back to New Hampshire very soon.
If you don't live in the Northeast or you're enjoying the 75 degree temperatures in Oakland, anxiously awaiting for Barack's Oakland event tomorrow, click here to see what the folks in New England are up against.
We found this great letter to the editor in the Quad-City Times (Iowa Newspaper).
Next time you write up a great post for your own blog here at BarackObama.com, email it to your local newspaper as well and let everyone who isn't part of our community in on all the excitement.
Obama sets Iowa afireAnticipation was in the air for days in the Quad-Cities, but Davenport drummed up a big hit Saturday as fresh-faced Rock Island youth pounded rhythm in unison. So infectious was the phenomenon that many there, myself included, had to stand and stomp along. When Barack Obama entered the room and joined in the step clap cadence, the gymnasium caught fire. Obama, once a skinny kid from the south side of Chicago, coming from humble roots and making it the American way, touches something deep inside us all. Those in Democratic circles count their blessings for his presence and quality as a candidate, while the other side of the aisle is confounded by his ability to transcend party lines. Non-participating voters become active again, all simply accomplished by an attitude of an honest fresh discussion with the public that somehow becomes a one-on-one conversation, even in a room of thousands.Barack has what many desire yet few ever attain and many in his opposition fear: truthful integrity. Cecilia O'BrienMolineClick here to read this letter to the editor at QCTimes.com
Obama sets Iowa afire
Anticipation was in the air for days in the Quad-Cities, but Davenport drummed up a big hit Saturday as fresh-faced Rock Island youth pounded rhythm in unison. So infectious was the phenomenon that many there, myself included, had to stand and stomp along. When Barack Obama entered the room and joined in the step clap cadence, the gymnasium caught fire.
Obama, once a skinny kid from the south side of Chicago, coming from humble roots and making it the American way, touches something deep inside us all. Those in Democratic circles count their blessings for his presence and quality as a candidate, while the other side of the aisle is confounded by his ability to transcend party lines. Non-participating voters become active again, all simply accomplished by an attitude of an honest fresh discussion with the public that somehow becomes a one-on-one conversation, even in a room of thousands.
Cecilia O'Brien
Click here to see some video footage of Barack that is off the beaten track from QCTimes.com
Do you ever watch the decline of the inbred, Washington politics of today and ask yourself, "is anyone else seeing this?" Are you that person who yells at the TV when politicians mindlessly toss around political doublespeak?
Well, you're not the only one and we're trying to bring together these hopeful, like-minded folks who know there is a better way of running this country and are ready to do something about it.
That is why we're directing all of our grassroots efforts into our March 31st "Hope. Action. Change." Community Kickoff event.
We're looking to you to make a loud statement that we believe in a better tomorrow and the best way to take action is to host a Kickoff event at your house on the 31st.
It's easy, just click here and plan your event today on my.barackobama.com.
We'll provide you with all the information you need to run a party and you can even drop in on Barack himself in Iowa through our live webstream here at BarackObama.com.
These events are a really fun and productive way to spend your Saturday afternoon (and for you basketball fans, you'll all be able to wrap things up and have everyone stay for the NCAA Championship Game that night!)
If anyone out there is hosting an event or has any great event ideas, comment away...
Barack had a fantastic weekend in Iowa, visiting 5 cities. From a big rally in Davenport to an intamite gathering in Clinton, people from all over eastern Iowa got to know Barack a little bit better.
In the News
Obama draws 1,000-plus in Dubuque Des Moines Register
Obama fever arrives Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Obama: 'Move History' The Hawk Eye
Barack is going to be on the road this weekend hitting 5 towns in Iowa: Dubuque, Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine, and Burlington.
If anyone out there is attending the event, we'd love to hear you from on the blog after the events. And, as always, if you have any great photos, please send them along to photos@barackobama.com.
Also, we just announced that Barack is coming to Oakland California for a rally at the Oakland City Hall Plaza. This is shaping up to be a really exciting event for folks in the Bay area. If you'd like to attend, you can RSVP by clicking here.
Ealier today, Barack Obama visited Selma, Alabama to take part in the Selma Voting Rights March Commemoration.
Click here to watch part of Barack's speech courtesy of CNN.
Below is a short excerpt of his speech at Brown Chapel A.M.E Church. Click here to read the entire speech.
Keep in your heart the prayer of that journey, the prayer that God gave to Joshua. Be strong and have courage in the face of injustice. Be strong and have courage in the face of prejudice and hatred, in the face of joblessness and helplessness and hopelessness. Be strong and have courage, brothers and sisters, those who are gathered here today, in the face of our doubts and fears, in the face of skepticism, in the face of cynicism, in the face of a mighty river. Be strong and have courage and let us cross over that Promised Land together.
I have to send a special thanks to Monty Marsh for getting us photos from Selma so quickly.
