Massachusetts Senator John Kerry got volunteers fired up and ready to go canvassing on Monday morning in Providence and Newport.
Obama adviser Tony Lake came to the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein Campus in Providence this morning to hold a discussion on Senator Obama's foreign policy. Lake served as National Security Adviser under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997 and White House Special Envoy from 1998 to 2000.
A capacity crowd of 5,000 attended Barack's rally at Rhode Island College yesterday.
Photos by Uber-Photographer Frank Mullin
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry will be helping to kick off canvasses in Providence and Newport on Monday, March 3rd.
Erik S. Lesser for The New York Times, Jan 10, 2008
Canvass Kickoff in Providence at 9:45am EST
235 Westminster St.
Providence, RI, 02903
Join us
Canvass Kickoff in Newport at 11:45am EST
8 Fair St.
Newport, RI
"What started as a whisper, swelled into a chourus of millions singing for change" - Barack Obama
Volunteers are streaming in the door and lending a hand to help Barack Obama win the Rhode Island primary on March 4th.
Come down and join this movement for change:
Providence, RI
Help knock doors this weekend, Monday and Tuesday to Get Out the Vote for Barack Obama.
Sign up here: Rhode Island GOTV Canvass
Hundreds of students from 4 colleges and universities across Rhode Island came out to see actor Kal Penn speak about the important role young people can play in Rhode Island's March 4th primary.
Help Get Out the Vote this weekend: Rhode Island GOTV
Kal began his tour at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston then went off to Providence to visit with students at Rhode Island College.
Brown University students packed into Blue State Coffee to hear Kal Penn.
Roger Williams University capped off a great day of brilliant policy questions by students, insightful answers by Kal Penn, and a whole lot of fun for all.
Juan Escoriza, the Roger Williams University campus coordinator, said about the 146 students that came out for Kal at his schooll, "Roger Williams has never been a political campus, but after today's event, it shows that RWU is fired up and ready to go!"
If you believe in change want to help Barack win Rhode Island on March 4th go to:
Rhode Island GOTV
Rhode Islanders who knock on doors Saturday morning in advance of Senator Obama’s “Stand for Change” rally will gain access to a VIP area reserved for canvassers to see Senator Obama speak.
Volunteers will meet at 9:00 AM Saturday morning at various staging locations throughout the state to receive a doorknocking route. Upon completion of their assigned canvass, Rhode Island volunteers will receive a special pass that will provide access to a section reserved for Rhode Island canvassers at the rally.
Canvass tomorrow morning and become a VIP: Rhode Island GOTV
Barack will be in Rhode Island this Saturday, March 1st.
Where: Rhode Island College
Recreation Center
East Campus
600 Mount Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI, 02908
When: Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Doors Open: 12 Noon EST
This event is free and open to the public; an RSVP is encouraged, but does not guarantee entrance. No ticket is required.
RSVP here
***For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the event. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.***
Barack is coming to Rhode Island on Saturday!! Today, at the Obama campaign headquarters, Attorney General Patrick Lynch and other distinguished guests announced that Barack Obama is coming to Rhode Island this Saturday, March 1st.
The campaign office was buzzing with volunteers making phone calls to Rhode Island voters and the excitement in the room elevated exponentially when Attorney General Lynch made the announcement. Other guests included Women for Obama co-chairs Johnnie Chace and Stephanie Chafee, Students for Obama President Kim Ahern, former Lt. Gov. Charlie Fogarty, former Senator Lincoln Chafee and long time supporter Joe Fernandez.
More details coming soon!!!!
Actor Kal Penn will be visting colleges and universities across Rhode Island tomorrow, February 28th, as part of a college tour for Students for Obama. Kal will speak with students about the pivital role young people can play in helping to bring about change.
University of Rhode Island- Kingston
Multicultural Center
Room: Hardge Room
74 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI
Doors open: 10:00 AM
Program beings: 10:15 AM
Rhode Island College
Student Union
Room: The café
Doors Open: 11:45 AM
Program beings: 11:55 AM
Brown University
Alumnae Hall
Room: The Crystal Room
194 Meeting Street
Doors open: 1:15 PM
Program beings: 1:30 PM
Roger Williams University
New Academic Building
Room: Bayroom
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI
Doors open: 2:45
Program begins: 3:00pm
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Join friends and supporters of the Obama campaign at Local 121 in Providence to cheer on Senator Obama as he debates Senator Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio.
Attorney General Lynch will join supporters at the debate watch party.
Tuesday, February 26th
9:00pm EST
Local 121
121 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
No RSVP required, just come down and enjoy!
Finding time to come out and volunteer at the Rhode Island Obama Headquarters can be tough for Molly Heller. She has her hands full with a 2 year old and a nine month old at home, but she still managed to come out on February 20th. Molly had a nice surprise when she came to volunteer that day: Michelle Obama was visiting. Seeing Michelle in person and even getting a hug was an experience she'll never forget.
Michelle came by the Rhode Island Headquarters after delivering an inspiring speech at the official launch of Rhode Island Women for Obama. Molly became a member of the group that brings female Obama supporters together around the issues that matter to not just women, but all Americans.
With 2 young children at home, public education matters to Molly. She worked in a charter school for years and was able to see first hand what a quality education can do and she wants to make sure that all kids have the opportunity for a great education and that college is afforadable for everyone.
Molly and others have joined Rhode Island Women for Obama to reach out and encourage other Rhode Island women to vote for Senator Obama because he represents the best hope of uniting the country and turning the page on the politics that seek to divide us.
You can stand up just like Molly and join Rhode Island Women for Obama.
http://my.barackobama.com/RhodeIslandWomenforObama
Molly's son Harry, a possible candidate to be President of Toddlers for Obama, loves Barack Obama. His eyes widen and his attention sharpens when he sees Barack on tv and "Obama" is already part of his 2 year old vocabulary.
On Wednesday night, Rhode Island Women for Obama is holding a phone bank at the Home of an Obama supporter for Rhode Island women to call other Rhode Island women that are still undecided.
To RSVP for the Women for Obama phone bank go to:
http://my.barackobama.com/WFOphonebank
If you can't make it Wednesday night, but you still want to call Rhode Island women you can go to to:
Rhode Island Obama supporters are holding over 30 house parties throughout the state in the days leading up to March 4th. The house parties, organized and hosted by grassroots volunteers will bring supporters together with friends and neighbors to talk about why Barack Obama is the best candidate to unite our country and bring about change we can believe in.
Attorney General Patrick Lynch rallied supporters and encouraged the undecided voters to support Senator Obama at a house party in Cranston.
Representative Shanley and former Senator Lincoln Chafee met with supporters and undecided voters in Wakefield.
This weekend, Congressman Patrick Kennedy kicked off canvasses that began from locations in Barrington and Pawtucket. The weekend saw several hundred Barack Obama supporters knocking on thousands of doors from Newport to Woonsocket.
"The energy and enthusiasm among the Obama supporters in unlike anything I've ever seen in Rhode Island," said Congressman Kennedy. "It is incredibly exciting for me to be out knocking doors with so many of my fellow Rhode Islanders who have also been inspired by Senator Obama and his message of hope and change we can believe in."
Hundreds of volunteers dispersed througout the Ocean State today to go door-to-door to meet voters and express why Barack Obama is the only candidate that represents real, meaningful change that we can believe in.
Matt spent his day canvassing in his hometown of East Providence and explained why he supports Senator Obama. "My big issue is always foreign policy. Obama is putting forth a foreign policy plan that strongly favors dialogue with other nations," said Matt. As a Rhode Island native, Matt trecked to New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, but he's fired up that Rhode Island can make a huge difference on March 4th.
Massachusetts residents, (L-R) Jerry, Sheila, Caroline and Alyssa came down to Pawtucket today to help their neigbor to the south bring home a victory for Barack on March 4th. Alyssa is supporting Barack because "he has fresh ideas." Alyssa said, "I feel a sincerity I haven't felt with a politician in forever."
Sunday is another fun-filled day of canvassing. There are staging locations in many areas of the state including:
BarringtonSun, Feb 24, 10am 4 Holly Lane Barrington, RI 02806 Contact: KateCoventrySun, Feb 24, 10am 42 Highland Avenue Coventry, RI 02816 Contact: Wyat
CranstonSun, Feb 24, 10am 117 Pawtuxet Ave Cranston, RI 02905 Contact: Jordan
East GreenwichSun, Feb 24, 10am Mill Studio 42 Ladd St (between Duane St and Blackmore St) East Greenwich, RI 02818 Contact: Joan
Pawtucket Sun, Feb 24, 10am Art Gallery 75 Montgomery Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Contact: DanProvidence Sun, Feb 24, 10am Rhode Island for Obama HQ 235 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Contact: Chris
Congressman Patrick Kennedy and community members gathered today to discuss Senator Barack Obama's plan to reclaim the American Dream and ease the burden on families hit hard by the weakening economy.
Senator Obama has laid out a plan to cut taxes for those Americans that need it the most and ensure that every American has affordable health insurance.
"For too long, we've had a political system in Washington that has given away millions in tax breaks to millionares and companies that ship jobs overseas," said Judy Delmonico from Cranston. "I'm backing Obama because he'll stand up to the special interests, cut taxes for those who need it the most -American workers- and will stop rewarding companies that send our jobs overseas."
Retired Teamster Maurice Ruels of Riverside continued, "I support Barack Obama because he as a plan that will help retirees like me. Under his tax plan, retirees who make under $50,000 will not have to pay federal income taxes."
Congressman Kennedy noted that the stories shared by the local residents are typical of the challenges facing the millions of Americans who are being squeezed by the tightening economy.
"Now more than ever, we need a leader like Barack Obama to unite the country and bring to Washington the kind of change we can believe in," said Kennedy. "Families in communities like this across the country need help and they need it now. Barack Obama has spent two decades in public service fighting to reclaim the American Dream on behalf of middle class families and he'll do the same thing as president."
You can learn more about Barack Obama's plan to stand up for the middle class HERE
Congressman Kennedy stopped by the RI Headquarters to meet with volunteers and thank them for their time and effort. The Congressman even had a chance to meet with one of our youngest supporters who came to help her mom make phone calls.
Michelle Obama got a crowd of over 2,300 fired up and ready to go in Warwick, Rhode Island at CCRI on Wednesday evening. The night was kicked off with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Cumberland Mayor Dan Mckee's daughter Kara and his niece Kate.
Attorney General Patrick Lynch, an ardent Obama supporter and superdelegate introduced Michelle's brother and Brown University Head basketball coach, Craig Robinson.
Michelle took the podium and electrified the crowd. Her powerful and inspiring words left many in awe. She spoke of the difficulties regular folks face in today's world. She spoke of the difficulties families face when the bar keeps moving and what it will take to make sure every American has the opportunity to reach that bar.
After an inspiring conversation with the Rhode Island Women for Obama, Michelle stopped by the RI HQ to express her appreciation of all the hard work being done by volunteers on her husband's behalf.
Photo by Frank Mullen
Photo by Marc
Michelle spoke of her inspiring personal story, a story that began on the South Side of Chicago and took her to Princeton and then to Harvard Law School; A story of family, strong values and hard work. She now stands as the possible next first lady of the United States.
Rhode Island Women for Obama is a group that seeks to bring supporters of Senator Obama together around the issues affecting women in Rhode Island and throughout the country. If you'd like to join Rhode Island Women for Obama you can sign up at Rhode Island Women for Obama or email rhodeisland@barackobama.com
