UPDATE: We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Vote for Change” Rally scheduled for Charlotte today has been cancelled.
Today's Greensboro rally is still om.
And you can still text message NCJAYZ to OBAMA (62262) for a chance to meet Jay-Z in Greensboro. Vote for Change Rally with Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Kevin Liles and Russell Simmons North Carolina A&T State UniversityNorth Steps of Memorial Student Union (Sullivan Street between Drew Dr & North Benbow Rd)Greensboro, NC 27411Saturday, November 1stGates open: 2:30 PM
The event is free and no ticket is required; however RSVP is strongly encouraged. RSVP here: http://nc.barackobama.com/NCJAYZ
There are four days left for you to One-Stop Early Vote, North Carolina. It only takes a few minutes, it's really easy, and it's going to make our field organizers so much more efficient on Election Day.Find a One-Stop Early Voting location in your county today: http://NC.barackobama.com/NCVoteEarlyOnce you've found it, go vote! You can get there any way you like. You can walk, you can drive a car, or - like a group of Obama supporters did last weekend in Lincolnton - you can ride a hay wagon.
Hay! Vote Early today!
ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING: You can register and vote - all at once. You can vote anywhere in your county. It's easy! Just make sure that you vote for Barack separately. If you vote ONLY for a straight party ticket, then you haven't voted for President.
The end of One-Stop Early Voting is just a few days away. Go vote before it's over. And then volunteer - bring your hay wagons, friends and let's get out the early vote!
Today Barack will be in Raleigh for an EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE Rally. With only four days left to One-Stop Early Vote, Barack is going to encourage all North Carolinians to vote early. The event starts at 12:00 p.m. Watch his rally here...
OK, North Carolina: you only have five days left to One-Stop Early Vote.
ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING: You can register and vote - all at once. You can vote anywhere in your county. It's easy! Just make sure that you vote for Barack separately. If you vote ONLY for a straight party ticket, then you haven't voted for President. Start by voting Barack Obama for president, and then continue voting.
There are just five days left in One-Stop Early Voting. North Carolina is going to be very close, so help our field staff to reach more voters by voting early today.
Take a few minutes to One-Stop Early Vote. It's easy, it's fast, and those precious minutes have a huge impact on our field campaign.
Find a One-Stop Early Voting location in your county now: http://NC.barackobama.com/NCVoteEarly
I have been involved on campaigns since high school; I have worked for Rep. Schuler and other local campaigns. I am busy in school, but did not want to pass up on this opportunity. I didn't want to take a chance on him not winning.
This election is important to my generation because it is going to affect the rest of our lives.
The first election I voted in was 2004. I did not volunteer and I felt partly responsible for the results. I am from North Carolina and I love that I can be a part of it here in my home state. It's actually a battleground state. In the primaries, I knew people who travelled to Iowa and South Carolina - and the NC primary was almost an afterthought. But it mattered - and was a part of Barack's nomination. And now North Carolina matters more than ever.
Yesterday Senator Joe Biden traveled across North Carolina and held three Change We Need rallies in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh. We had a chance to catch up with him in Raleigh and here is what he said to a packed audience of over 7,000 at Meredith College,
I know how patriotic the people of North Carolina are. This is a state of 790,000 veterans. It has more than 5,300 North Carolina sons and daughters deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq....There are heroes all over Amercia in every state and in every town. We all love this country....That is why we should be ending these scurrilous phone calls and e-mails that are going out. They lie about Barack Obama. These attacks don't hurt Barack. They are an attempt to divide the country and distract us from the things that really matter.
While scanning the crowd for people wearing "I Voted Early" stickers, I met Peggy and John. They not only voted early, but will be driving other voters to their One-Stop Early Voting locations.
Both have been supporters of Barack since the North Carolina primary. Here is what Peggy had to say about why she supports Barack:
We prefer Barack's health care plan. I am appalled at the current state of our health care system - tremendous reform is needed. We also support Barack for his judgement on the Iraq war. Finally, like every one else, we are negatively impacted by the economy. McCain played a role in the decisions and policies that brought the economy to where it is today.
Peggy and John voted early. Joe Biden wants North Carolinians to vote early. ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING: You can vote early today through Nov 1st. You can even register and vote all at the same time at any Early Vote location in your county. Find your One-Stop Early Voting location now.
James Taylor wrapped up his tour in support of Barack today. Over five concerts in three days, Mr. Taylor shared why he thinks Barack is right for North Carolina with supporters across the state - while also encouraging each audience member to vote early for Barack. This is what he had to say last night in his hometown of Chapel Hill:
I'm very pleased to be back here - back home in Chapel Hill. Above all I'm honored and thrilled and delighted to be able to be a part of this historic moment - this Obama campaign. I commend you all. Hats off to you for the work you've done and for the work that you will do. We're in the home stretch, this is the crucial point where it all comes right down to it. We've got to get those votes out. I feel a kinship - we have all been summoned to do service to the campaign and to stand up and make an effort for our country.
The audience was a mix of students and non-students and I had a chance to meet Erin, a volunteer with UNC Students for Change. She is a sophomore and has been active since...Iowa. That's right. Erin is from Cedar Rapids and began volunteering on the campaign before most people had even heard of Barack.
I have throughly enjoyed the excitement of volunteering and being a part of the grassroots campaign. When I was a volunteer in Iowa, the campaign was so new and local - now I am so excited that I can help out here in North Carolina, as well. The race in North Carolina started to get closer when we got back to school this fall - and it's great to be able to help out here.
James Taylor and Erin are doing their part - now it's your turn to volunteer. James Taylor put in three days. Erin volunteers weekly. How much time can you give? Sign up now to volunteer.
We have some good news to report for Wake County residents.The county has just announced extended hours and days for 4 new One-Stop Early Voting locations in your area. This will mean a hassle-free experience for you as you cast your vote early for Barack Obama.So if you haven't cast your vote yet, please do. Remember, you can vote early whether you've registered already or not. The following One Stop Early Voting locations are now open: 1) Cary Towne Center Mall1105 Walnut St., CaryOpen: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm.2) Chavis Community Center505 Martin Luther King Blvd., RaleighOpen: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm.3) Pullen Arts Center105 Pullen Rd., RaleighOpen: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm.4) Triangle Town Center Mall5959 Triangle Town Blvd., RaleighOpen: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm.5) Wake Co. Board of Elections:337 S. Salisbury St., RaleighOpen: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm; Sat, Oct 25, 10am-7pm; Sun, Oct 26, 1pm-5pm; Sat, Nov 1, 10am-1pmToday through Wednesday, October 22nd, you can vote at any of these five locations. Starting Thursday, you can vote at any of the 15 One-Stop Early Voting locations across Wake County. Find the One-Stop Early Voting location nearest you: voteforchange.comSo please make sure to vote early, and get all your friends to join you. The elections of our lifetime has already begun, and early voting is key to victory.
Visit the NC Elections Center to find everything you need to bring to One-Stop Early Vote.
Guess what – not only is Barack coming to Fayetteville on Sunday (Oct 19th) – but Cumberland County will open five One-Stop Early Voting locations on Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.That’s right – you can see Barack and show your support for him by voting for him. All in the same day. Now that is one exciting and productive day!Barack’s Change We Need Rally will be at the Crown Coliseum at 1:30 – doors open at 11:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged. RSVP Here: http://my.barackobama.com/fayettevillechangeThen, head on over to a One-Stop Early Voting location that’s open this Sunday (Oct 19th): http://nc.barackobama.com/NCCumberlandCoOSEVOne-Stop Early Voting – make sure your vote counts. Vote Early. You can register and vote – all at the same time. It’s One-Stop Early Voting and it’s easy, even if you have never voted before.
Find the hours and locations for One-Stop Early Voting sites in your county now.
Friday, October 17, 2008 For President On Nov. 4, North Carolina voters will head to the polls for the general election. The Daily Reflector will recommend candidates in races prior to that vote, and today focuses on the presidency. For U.S. Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain, the campaign for the White House required an exhausting, grueling process spanning nearly two years. It necessitated an overwhelming investment of resources reflecting the high stakes and tremendous opportunity this election represents. As Americans choose their next president, they should take careful measure of the candidates and determine which can chart the best course over the next four years. In doing so, American voters should conclude that Obama, the Democratic senator from Illinois, will be the leader of vision, intellect and temperament the nation needs. Though style and flash always weigh heavily on presidential campaigns in the modern era, Americans look to the issues as they thoughtfully weigh the decision before them. And this year, Obama bests McCain on the most daunting challenges now facing the country. Economic turbulence can be calmed through the sound fiscal policy Obama promotes. His tax plan moves the country away from the reckless budgets of the Bush administration and divides financial burden in a more equitable manner. McCain, conversely, would extend excessively large tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans passed at Bush's insistence in 2001, driving the nation further into debt. On health care, Obama's plan would go further than McCain's proposal to provide coverage for the 47 million uninsured Americans by allowing them access to a federal system used by members of Congress. Independent reviews call it a more thorough and affordable plan. On foreign policy, Obama wants to shift the military focus from Iraq to Afghanistan, a move that would ratchet up pressure on the al-Qaida leadership responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the Taliban forces that protect them. He argues that diplomatic negotiations with all nations foster a safer world, and that the country's strength lies not only in its military might but in its compassion toward those oppressed by tyrants. Obama argues a more thoughtful approach to energy independence, one that invests in renewable energy sources and limits a reliance on fossil fuels in general and foreign oil in particular. And on a host of other issues — from ensuring the solvency of Social Security to the need for comprehensive, rational immigration reform — his positions represent the type of progressive leadership that can restore confidence in the leadership of the White House. Obama has been dismissed by opponents as little more than an exemplary orator, a man with limited political experience who is unprepared for the challenges ahead. He has been the subject of blatant falsehoods about his religious background and attacked as a radical leftist with dangerous associates. But Obama has responded by relentlessly seeking to raise the level of public discourse and by focusing on the path toward an America that lives up to its promise as the greatest, most prosperous nation in history. His potential for achieving that outweighs McCain's. The United States needs a new start with leaders capable of bringing innovative solutions to the troubling challenges that face this nation. For those reasons, the country needs Barack Obama as its president.
On Nov. 4, North Carolina voters will head to the polls for the general election. The Daily Reflector will recommend candidates in races prior to that vote, and today focuses on the presidency.
For U.S. Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain, the campaign for the White House required an exhausting, grueling process spanning nearly two years. It necessitated an overwhelming investment of resources reflecting the high stakes and tremendous opportunity this election represents.
As Americans choose their next president, they should take careful measure of the candidates and determine which can chart the best course over the next four years. In doing so, American voters should conclude that Obama, the Democratic senator from Illinois, will be the leader of vision, intellect and temperament the nation needs.
Though style and flash always weigh heavily on presidential campaigns in the modern era, Americans look to the issues as they thoughtfully weigh the decision before them. And this year, Obama bests McCain on the most daunting challenges now facing the country.
Economic turbulence can be calmed through the sound fiscal policy Obama promotes. His tax plan moves the country away from the reckless budgets of the Bush administration and divides financial burden in a more equitable manner. McCain, conversely, would extend excessively large tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans passed at Bush's insistence in 2001, driving the nation further into debt.
On health care, Obama's plan would go further than McCain's proposal to provide coverage for the 47 million uninsured Americans by allowing them access to a federal system used by members of Congress. Independent reviews call it a more thorough and affordable plan.
On foreign policy, Obama wants to shift the military focus from Iraq to Afghanistan, a move that would ratchet up pressure on the al-Qaida leadership responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the Taliban forces that protect them. He argues that diplomatic negotiations with all nations foster a safer world, and that the country's strength lies not only in its military might but in its compassion toward those oppressed by tyrants.
Obama argues a more thoughtful approach to energy independence, one that invests in renewable energy sources and limits a reliance on fossil fuels in general and foreign oil in particular. And on a host of other issues — from ensuring the solvency of Social Security to the need for comprehensive, rational immigration reform — his positions represent the type of progressive leadership that can restore confidence in the leadership of the White House.
Obama has been dismissed by opponents as little more than an exemplary orator, a man with limited political experience who is unprepared for the challenges ahead. He has been the subject of blatant falsehoods about his religious background and attacked as a radical leftist with dangerous associates.
But Obama has responded by relentlessly seeking to raise the level of public discourse and by focusing on the path toward an America that lives up to its promise as the greatest, most prosperous nation in history. His potential for achieving that outweighs McCain's.
The United States needs a new start with leaders capable of bringing innovative solutions to the troubling challenges that face this nation. For those reasons, the country needs Barack Obama as its president.
Share your story and why you support Barack and Joe- write a letter to the editor and submit it to your local paper. Start writing now.
CHANGE WE NEED CONCERTS:
Charlotte Sunday, October 19th
Asheville Sunday, October 19th
Chapel Hill Monday, October 20th
Raleigh Tuesday, October 21st
Wilmington Tuesday, October 21st
To Renew the American Promise.
Make your voice heard – vote early for Barack and Joe.
“All across America something is stirring, what the naysayers don’t understand is that this election has never been about me, it has been about you.”~ Barack Obama
Election Day starts today.
You can One-Stop Early Vote now.
It's the easiest and surest way to make sure your vote counts.
You can even register and vote all at the same time. It's easy, even if you have never voted before.
Visit voteforchange.com to find a polling location in your county.
Dear Merici, Here in North Carolina, the election of our lifetime has begunAll across the state, One-Stop Early Voting locations have opened their doors and voters have started casting their ballots. Supporters like you have an early opportunity to change the future of North Carolina -- and our country.Our strategy comes down to one thing: We have to get as many Obama supporters as possible to vote early.You are a crucial part of this ambitious voter turnout plan, but it's going to take a lot of work. In fact, it will require 100,000 volunteer hours between now and November 1st. That's a lot of hours, but we can make it happen by working together.Please sign up right now to contact voters and let them know about One-Stop Early Vote.You'll help reach out to hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians who support this campaign for change but may not know about voting early.Nothing is more effective at getting folks to vote than talking to them one-on-one. With so many people to reach, and polls opening in less than 24 hours, there's no time to waste.Here's the goal: 100,000 volunteer hours between now and November 1st.Can you help make this happen by signing up for a few volunteer hours right now? http://nc.barackobama.com/NC100Khours.You'll be contacted by a field organizer who will give you everything you need to get started... Thank you for making all of this possible,Marc Marc FarinellaNorth Carolina State DirectorObama for America
Dear Merici,
Here in North Carolina, the election of our lifetime has begun
All across the state, One-Stop Early Voting locations have opened their doors and voters have started casting their ballots. Supporters like you have an early opportunity to change the future of North Carolina -- and our country.
Our strategy comes down to one thing: We have to get as many Obama supporters as possible to vote early.
You are a crucial part of this ambitious voter turnout plan, but it's going to take a lot of work. In fact, it will require 100,000 volunteer hours between now and November 1st. That's a lot of hours, but we can make it happen by working together.
Please sign up right now to contact voters and let them know about One-Stop Early Vote.
You'll help reach out to hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians who support this campaign for change but may not know about voting early.
Nothing is more effective at getting folks to vote than talking to them one-on-one. With so many people to reach, and polls opening in less than 24 hours, there's no time to waste.
Here's the goal: 100,000 volunteer hours between now and November 1st.
Can you help make this happen by signing up for a few volunteer hours right now?
http://nc.barackobama.com/NC100Khours.
You'll be contacted by a field organizer who will give you everything you need to get started...
Thank you for making all of this possible,
Marc
Marc Farinella
North Carolina State Director
Obama for America
Because One-Stop Early Voting allows you to fix registration problems or re-register on the spot.
Finally, to receive One-Stop Early Voting news and updates, grab your cell phone and text message NCEARLY to OBAMA (62262)
