The convention tonight was unbelievable. I don't know how else to put it.
The day started for the delegation with breakfast with speakers Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans, our own Congressman Peter DeFazio, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. Mayor Nagin asked us to pray for New Orleans since 5 years after Katrina, the levees have still not been completed. On a lighter note, Senator Klobuchar made us laugh by explaining how she was politely asked to leave Senator Wyden's baby shower for his twins by Senator Diane Fienstein. "Can I package that food for you to take with you?" She also went over a long list of important legislation that got stuck in the Senate and how critical it is for Oregonians to elect Jeff Merkely so this legislation can pass.
Well we have arrived in Denver! And what a neat trip it was to get here.
I found a great article at Politico.com that I would recommend for all of you to read at the following link: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/11320.html
It gives great insight into our campaign's strategy, including a recognition of the importance of "down ballot races." Senator Obama recognizes that in order to bring about real change, it will take more than just winning the White House. It will require electing like minded candidates in local, state, and congressional races. That is why our campaign will extend to States and districts that Obama may not win in order to assist local candidates that have a better chance of success.
What does that mean to us in Southern Oregon?
MAY 20, 2008
SENATOR BARACK OBAMA WINS JACKSON COUNTY, OREGONSouthern Oregon Puts Obama Over the Top for Democratic Nomination!!Those headlines are on the horizon, and this is how we are going to get it done. We, that means me and you and everyone we can get down to help us, are going to put in a massive effort to bring this home. Jackson County will make a difference in the nomination of our next President.
All you have to do is show up and help us canvas!! Meet at the Medford or Ashland Oregon Obama office Saturday at 10:00 a.m or thereafter to get your packet as shifts will be leaving throughout the day!
Or bring your brown bag lunch and show up on Sunday at 1:00 PM in Alba Park at the Gazebo in Medford as we'll hear from a special guest speaker before we head out to canvas. http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4pt "Please bring a sack lunch to Alba Park at 1:00 PM this Sunday. We will be having a special guest speaker as well as tons of cool new Obama giveaways including T-Shirts, buttons, and bumper stickers!!"--So says Laura U.
Help us bring this victory, and the Democratic nomination home for Senator Obama, right here in Oregon!!
In case you missed it, despite Obama's great night last night, Hillary today vowed to fight on and continue seeking the nomination.
So with the wind at our backs, and the finish line in sight, we all need to get out and canvas tonight and every night until May 20th. Oregon can seal the deal on the nomination, and you and I can help. So join us at 5:00 PM at the Medford or Ashland office and let's do this!!
Today Barack picked up another superdelegate and we are counting them down. As it now stands, he is only 290 delegates away from the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America.
In case you missed the big news, Congressman David Wu of Portland endorsed Barack Obama for President today, April 24th.
Details below:
Thank you sir!!
When will McCain and Hillary learn. Attack Barack, and he turns a negative into a positive. They falsely accuse him of being an elitist anti-religion, anti-gun, anti-small town, bla bla bla.
And Barack opens a can of "woop @#!" on them.
Enjoy!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NIxmi3e2Vmo
This is truly a remarkable morning. Here we are in the town of Medford, Oregon. And like a lot of other great towns all across our great country, there are parts or our past that are being left behind. Many years ago, you could find signs on the outskirts of town notifying passersby that persons of color were not welcome or had to be out of town by sundown. That was the past and within the next couple of weeks there will be new signs going up all around town, signs of hope, signs of change. http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/manage/4rjdj
The straight scoop from the Oregon Sec. of State Website. http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/votreg/vreg.htm
Remember we have until April 29th to Register as many people as possible, and only registered Democrats can vote in our closed primary for Barack.
Well Medford, Oregon got to see the next President of the United States today. And it was amazing! Here is a video link of the town hall event. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS0802
Here is one volunteer's perspective from yours truly.
