Virginia, this is it. This is the day that your vote can fundamentally change the course of this country and bring the change that we so desperately need.
To find your polling location go here.
We're expecting unprecedented voter turnout today, so get to the polls as soon as you can and a few friends to help turn out even more votes -- and pass the time if there is a line.
Remember, as long as you are in line by 7pm you can vote.
If you live in a region of VA that is experiencing heavy rain, please share any extra rain gear with your local office, and all the warm beverages you can carry.
Last night, Senator Obama ended his speech with these words of inspiration:
"If you are willing, if you are willing to endure some rain, if you are willing to drag that person, you know is not going to vote, to the polls, if you are willing to organize and volunteer in the office, if you are willing to stand with me, if you are willing to fight with me, I know, your voice will matter. So I have just got one question for you Virginia, are you fired up? Are you ready to go? Fired up? Ready to go! Virginia, lets go change the world."
Virginia, we can be can be the difference in this election -- don't let a little rain or wait stand in our way. Let's win this thing.
Governor Richardson stopped by the Richmond headquarters to encourage supporters to continue to work as hard as they can before polls close on Tuesday evening. Richardson said that he knew we were tired but that these final days are by far the most important.
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More importantly, VOTE!
They both warned the audience of excited students that Barack Obama will not win next Tuesday if students do not get out and vote. If you are a student and did not vote absentee, make sure you and your friends make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 4th!
Students, please sign up to help get out the vote.
She encouraged the audience to sign up to help get out the vote.
Registrars are open across Virginia today, click here to find out where and when your registrar is open for absentee voting.
After you vote, you should make sure that others get out and vote by signing up here. And if you do not have time today, you can still vote on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4th!
Enjoy these pictures of people voting absentee in Richmond!
Find a Get-Out-The-VOTE event near you.
If you still have any undecided friends, or people who want to know more about the issues send them here.
Grammy Award-winning recording artist and philanthropist Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, media executive Kevin Liles, and entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist Russell Simmons will headline a “Last Chance for Change” GOTV rally Saturday, November 1 on behalf of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama at Virginia Union University.
Virginia Union University Barco-Stevens Hall (Gymnasium)1500 N. Lombardy StreetRichmond, VARSVP HERE:http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/vajayz
There are a lot of voters out there who are still undecided. If you or someone you know hasn't made up there mind yet and cares about a specific issue, check out the campaign’s new website on Barack’s plans for the issues that matter to Virginians.
The site allows voters to easily get more information on Barack’s policies, watch a video on each issue, and best of all easily share the plan with friends.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt, born and raised in Virginia, is a big fan of the site:
Join the Campaign for Change Saturday, November 1st, for rallies with Caroline Kennedy. Kennedy will discuss Sen. Obama’s plan to cut taxes for middle class families, create jobs and end tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas and bring a responsible end to the Iraq war.
These rallies are free and open to the public.
RSVP HERE.
Portsmouth, VA Jewish Museum & Cultural Center 607 Effingham Street Saturday, 11:30 – 12:15 Hampton, VA Virginia Air & Space Museum 600 Settlers Landing Road Saturday, 1:30-2:15 Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth Commons Common Theaters 907 Floyd Avenue Saturday, 4:00-4:45 pm Clifton, VA Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Road Saturday, 7:00-7:45 pm
Portsmouth, VA Jewish Museum & Cultural Center 607 Effingham Street Saturday, 11:30 – 12:15
Hampton, VA Virginia Air & Space Museum 600 Settlers Landing Road Saturday, 1:30-2:15
Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth Commons Common Theaters 907 Floyd Avenue Saturday, 4:00-4:45 pm
Clifton, VA Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Road Saturday, 7:00-7:45 pm
SaturdayNovember 1st, 20087:00 pm to 7:45 pmHarrison Opera House160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.Norfolk, VA 23510RSVP HERE:va.barackobama.com/vachrisrock
Schmidt emphasized that with only four days left, we need to continue to utilize the technology that has brought us all together.
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Kaine said that no matter what the polls show, if you have not won in 44 years you are still the underdog. If we work harder, Virginia, we will win.
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If it makes you happy (which it should), sign up here for Get Out The Vote .
We already know we have a ton of supporters in Virgina, but that will mean absolutely nothing come next Tuesday if they do not VOTE.
Sign up here for Get Out The Vote . Enjoy these pictures of some of our field organizers organizing.
Young voters have registered in unprecedented numbers in Virginia this year, and could be key to turning the state blue for the first time in 40 years. That is exciting stuff, but it'll only happen if everyone gets out to vote on November 4th --- and if everyone brings their friends, roommates, and classmates to go vote with them. Check out pictures from the Dave Matthews show and then sign up to help make history by turning Virginia blue.
Eight days left!
Anne Holton, The First Lady of Virginia, went out canvassing with her daughter in the rain today. As she said at a recent town hall in Virginia Beach, "From here until November 4th, I'm all in!"
Will you make the same commitment to be "all in" until the polls close on November 4th? Each door we knock, each conversation we have with a new or undecided voter, brings Barack one step closer to winning the commonwealth. Sign up for Get Out The Vote and help The First Lady elect Senator Obama President!
