Hello New Mexicans for Obama,
I hope you are still as fired up as I am after last fall’s campaign, and after the incredible start the Obama administration has had, and that you are still motivated to organize for change.
I wanted to introduce myself to those of you I don’t know. My name is Eric Hilberg and I worked as a volunteer grass roots organizer on the Obama campaign in Southern New Mexico. Just like many of you, I knocked on lots of doors, made phone calls, led a neighborhood team of volunteers, and prepared walk lists and call lists for dozens of other teams here in Las Cruces. Together we won this election.
I am excited to serve as New Mexico’s Volunteer Liaison to Organizing for America, and I’m excited to tell you that Organizing for America is up and running. OFA’s mission is to mobilize our grassroots movement in support of President Obama’s policies for change and to build on and strengthen that grassroots organization we have all built together. I am an unpaid volunteer (not an official OFA staffer) who has been asked to help coordinate our efforts here in New Mexico with OFA’s national office.
I know that many of you are already utilizing the Obama network to organize in your communities. Your efforts holding house parties and collecting stories about the impact of the current economic crisis on New Mexicans helped pass the Economic Recovery and Stimulus Act, and your involvement will be critical to its success.
You can act today to support our economic recovery. Take a minute to thank the Senators and Representatives in New Mexico who supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and encourage them to continue working with President Obama to lift America out of the economic crisis. When you’re done, report back to us about the calls you made.
Throughout the next weeks and months, I look forward to working with all of you to ensure that Organizing for America is successful here in New Mexico. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas as we continue to organize for change.
Thanks so much,
Eric Hilberg (erichilberg@gmail.com)
New Mexico Volunteer Liaison, Organizing for America
this was written by Suzanne Prescott
In less than 72 hours MoveOn volunteers Angela Texiera, Erin Oliver and Connie Orendorf stepped up and together with other MoveOn volunteers organized the first MoveOn action in Albuquerque of 2009. The group, waving placards and carrying petitions amidst much honking and smiles from passing motorists, met outside Senator Tom Udall's office at 3rd and Copper. The signs read 'New Jobs - Green Jobs' and the petitions urged Senator Udall to support the passage of the Obama economic recovery plan as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Senator Udall was in Washington D.C., so MoveOn volunteers presented the petitions to Udall staffers. Sarah Cobb and Bill Woldman listened as MoveOn spokesperson Connie Orendorf explained that Americans want a comprehensive economic recovery plan which invests in green jobs, health care, and clean energy. Ms. Orendorf stressed that the time of special interest influence must end in order to turn the country around. Connie Orendorf, left, stresses the importance of passing an economic recovery plan quickly as Sarah Cobb and Bill Woldman listen. Orendorf pointed out that some right wing Republicans in Congress are still pushing for politics as usual and are trying to remove important parts of the economic recovery plan. MoveOn stressed that it's time to put a failed ideology aside and that the President with the help of Congress can turn a new vision for America into reality by passing a strong economic recovery plan. Udall Field Representative, Bill Woldman responded, saying, "Your emphasis on green jobs is the key," adding that new investment in clean energy can make New Mexico a world leader. The local MoveOn action was one of many similar events held across the country, including a similar event at Tom Udall's cousin, Senator Mark Udall's office in Denver. MoveOn action councils are organizing to show that Americans are not giving up until America gets back on track toward prosperity. For more information contact MoveOn representative Erin Oliver at eoliver@progressivechange.org .
The energy and positive activity of our successful campaign to elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the USA has motivated thousands of citizens to continue making a difference in their communities. Here in the mountains and rural area east of Albuquerque, many activists have stayed in touch and created a new group: East Mountains for Change. The new web site for East Mountains for Change is: http://emforchange.ning.com
2. USE VOUCHER AT BORDERS BOOK FAIR, JANUARY 7-9
Thank you, God; thank you, Obama! I couldn't be more thrilled that Obama and Biden are our next Presidential team!
Our hope is real; our future is change - change for the better.
Thank you, God; thank you, Obama!
All of the hard work and the long days come down to today.
It's up to us to finish what we've started.
CHANGE comes today!
But first, we need everyone to VOTE, and then we need everyone to VOLUNTEER.
YES WE CAN!!
Here are some tips to help you make sure Election Day goes smoothly:
* The polls are open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. If you are in line by 7:00PM, it's your right to vote.
* If you have not received your absentee ballot, you can get another ballot at your polling place on Tuesday, November 4th.
* If you registered to vote by mail for the first time and didn't include ID, you must bring ID with you to the polls. The address on your ID does not need to match your registration address.
* You may be asked to remove or cover any campaign gear (Obama T-shirts, buttons, etc.) that you wear to the polls. As long as you comply, you still have the right to vote.
Here are a couple of points to remember....
* If you have not received your absentee ballot, go to your County Clerk's office on Mon, Nov 3 or your polling place on Tues, Nov 4 to get another ballot.
* If this is your first time voting and you registered by mail without including ID, you must bring ID. The ID address does not need to match your registration address.
* If asked by an election official to remove your Obama gear, remove it (or cover it up) and then VOTE. It's your right to vote!
Early Vote for Change Rally with Michelle Obama Historic Old Town Plaza Plaza Street Las Vegas, NM 87701 Tuesday, October 28 Doors Open: 11:00 am Program Begins: 12:15 pm
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Space is available on a first come first serve basis. ***For security reasons, do not bring bags and please limit personal items. No signs or banners permitted.***
http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/10/22/catholic-groups-launches-pro-obama-web-site/
Catholic groups launches pro-Obama web site
DALLAS - Catholics for Obama has just launched a web site as the Nov. 4 White House race between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain enters its final laps.
Catholics, who account for close to a quarter of the U.S. adult population, comprise a key religious group that both sides have tried to woo. In closely contested swing states such as Ohio or Florida the Catholic vote could make a difference.
The web site is sure to stoke controversy in Catholic circles with this statement: “Is Barack Obama really pro-life? The answer is ‘yes.’ Looking through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Senator Obama has spent his entire career striving for the common good. He supports health care programs that will cover all Americans, a living wage for working families, and solutions that allow distressed families to stay in their homes.”
It goes on to say that Obama, a strong advocate like his party of abortion rights, will reduce the number of abortions by promoting health care for pregnant women and infant care.
