This Sunday, November 2nd, please join President Bill Clinton and Jeanne Shaheen in Manchester, where they will talk about Barack's vision for creating the kind of change we need.
Unite for Change Rally with President Bill Clinton and Jeanne Shaheen Manchester Central Highschool Gymnasium 207 Lowell Street Manchester, NH Sunday, November 2nd Doors Open: 4:00 p.m. Program Begins: 4:30 p.m.
RSVP to: http://nh.barackobama.com/UniteManchester
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged. For security reasons, do not bring bags or umbrellas. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.
Find your polling location: http://nh.voteforchange.com
Now is the time for Obama to instruct Congress to step back and consider alternatives rather than just adjustments to the Paulson/Bush plan. The following selection is taken from an article by David Sirota called "Top 5 Reasons to Vote Against the Bailout Plan." This is reason #3..
On this latter proposal, some may argue that giving any relief to homeowners is "unfair" in that those homeowners created their problems, so why should taxpayers have to help them? But then, is helping homeowners any less fair than simply giving all the money away to Wall Street, no strings attached? I'd say no - and helping homeowners also serves a second purpose: namely, keeping people in their homes, which not only helps them, but helps an entire neighborhood (as any homeowner knows, nearby properties can be devalued when foreclosures hit).
This Friday, we'll reach another milestone in this campaign -- the first debate of the general election, on September 26th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. Millions of Americans will tune in to watch Barack debate John McCain about America's foreign policy and our role in the world. Barack will share his plan to bring the change we need -- to restore our place in the world, ensure security at home and abroad, and reestablish the United States as the world's economic leader. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the issues. And it's also a great opportunity for you to share Barack's message of change with your friends, family, and neighbors by attending or hosting a Debate Watch Party. Watch the debate with friends and supporters, and talk about how you can get involved in this movement. I recorded a brief message about these parties. Please take a moment to watch the video and sign up to attend or host a Debate Watch Party in your community. Many Americans are still learning about Barack and this movement for change. They don't know about his plan to restore the middle class, cut taxes for 95 percent of American families, provide health care for every American, achieve energy independence, improve our schools, and responsibly end the war in Iraq. Many people also don't know that John McCain has voted with George Bush more than 90 percent of the time -- including to continue Bush's failed Iraq policies, not investigating the government response to Katrina, not supporting children's health care, not supporting college benefits for returning veterans, and passing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the middle class. This debate is a chance for Americans to hear directly from Barack. And with just a few weeks left before Election Day, it's more important than ever that we bring people together and talk about the issues that matter in our communities. I hope you'll watch my short message and sign up to attend or even host a Debate Watch Party: http://my.barackobama.com/debate Thank you for all that you're doing, Michelle
The era of greed and irresponsibility on Wall Street and in Washington has created a financial crisis as profound as any we have faced since the Great Depression. Congress and the President are debating a bailout of our financial institutions with a price tag of $700 billion or more in taxpayer dollars. We cannot underestimate our responsibility in taking such an enormous step. Whatever shape our recovery plan takes, it must be guided by core principles of fairness, balance, and responsibility to one another. Please sign on to show your support for an economic recovery plan based on the following:• No Golden Parachutes -- Taxpayer dollars should not be used to reward the irresponsible Wall Street executives who helmed this disaster.• Main Street, Not Just Wall Street -- Any bailout plan must include a payback strategy for taxpayers who are footing the bill and aid to innocent homeowners who are facing foreclosure.• Bipartisan Oversight -- The staggering amount of taxpayer money involved demands a bipartisan board to ensure accountability and oversight.Show your support and encourage your friends and family to join you: http://my.barackobama.com/ourplan The failed economic policies and the same corrupt culture that led us into this mess will not help get us out of it. We need to get to work immediately on reforming the broken government -- and the broken politics -- that allowed this crisis to happen in the first place. And we have to understand that a recovery package is just the beginning. We have a plan that will guarantee our long-term prosperity -- including tax cuts for 95 percent of families, an economic stimulus package that creates millions of new jobs and leads us towards energy independence, and health care that is affordable to every American. It won't be easy. The kind of change we're looking for never is. But if we work together and stand by these principles, we can get through this crisis and emerge a stronger nation. Thank you, Barack
It's Women's Week in New Hampshire and we'll be having guest blogs by women all week and tomorrow's Women's Wednesday will be kicked off with a phone call from Jill Biden. Michelle Obama also sent out the following email asking women like you to join use for Women's Weekend of Action.
It's hard to believe there are less than 50 days before Election Day.That's not a lot of time. And since women voters could decide this election, we have to take this opportunity to talk to our friends and family about what's at stake.We've seen the power of women throughout this campaign -- educating each other about the issues and building this movement by sharing our personal stories.That's why, over the next few weeks, women all across New Hampshire will be reaching out to one another through special Women's Week of Action phonebanks and canvasses.On every issue important to women -- from access to healthcare and universal pre-school to equal pay for equal work -- Barack is the only candidate who can bring about the change we need.Join a Women's Week of Action event and let other women in your community know why you're supporting Barack.Barack was raised by a single mother and grandmother. He understands the tough choices that working women in this country face every single day -- because he lived it. And now, he and I are raising two young girls. They are the reason we're in this race -- to make the world a better place, full of opportunity, for them and for all of our children.I know that Barack and Joe Biden are a strong team for women and families across the country because they have the record and the commitment to prove it -- but it's up to supporters like you to help get this message of change out into your communities.Barack and Joe will pass tax cuts for 95 percent of American families, ensure that women get equal pay for the same jobs as men, put the needs of working and middle class families ahead of special interests, and change our broken school system so that every single child in this nation has a world-class education from pre-school through college.But they can't do it alone. This campaign is counting on us. If women come together to support Barack and Joe, we can bring about the change we need.Get started today by reaching out to other women in your community:http://nh.barackobama.com/NHwomenswoaThe future of women and all of our families is at stake in this election.Thank you so much for all that you do,MichelleP.S. -- Each Wednesday from now until Election Day, every New Hampshire Campaign for Change office will host a Women to Women Phonebank. Please stop by your local field office and get involved:http://nh.barackobama.com/NHoffices
Amy and her daughter Anthena are from Manchester. They went to the "CHANGE WE NEED" rally with Barack Obama at Veterans Memorial Park and were so excited afterward.
Athena has been excited about Barack Obama since the 2004 Convention speech. This was the first time she got a chance to see him. She said she was shaking and ready to cry. Mom rolled her eyes but Athena was quick to note she had signed up to volunteer to make phone calls. She can't vote yet, but she's ready to do whatever is needed to convince those that can vote, do vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden on November 4th.
Amy switched her support to Barack Obama because he is sincere, honest, and she loves his heart. She doesn't want to wake up four years from now and see that nothing has changed and things are worse. She added:
The issues are way too important to ignore.
Join Amy and Athena here at the Manchester Office at 359 Elm Street or find a Local Field Office near you. This election in November is not going to be an easy win here in the Granite State. It's going to take you, like Amy and Athena, to make the change you need for yourselves by reaching out to friends, relatives and neighbors. It's not about Barack Obama and Joe Biden. This election is about us, the issues that matter to the people, that matter to New Hampshire. Get involved. There has been no more important time than NOW!
**UPDATED DETAILS**Manchester, New Hampshire – The Obama Campaign today announced that Senator Joe Biden will join Senator Barack Obama for a rally in Manchester, NH on Saturday. Obama and Biden will discuss their plan to bring the change we need to Washington, D.C.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Manchester, NH“Change We Need” Rally with Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Veterans Memorial Park
889 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Doors open at 8:00 am
Program begins at 10:30 am
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***
United States Senator Barack Obama will be coming to New Hampshire this Friday and Saturday to rally Granite State voters and discuss the Obama/Biden blueprint for change.“We are excited to welcome back Senator Obama to discuss his commitment to helping working Granite Staters and bringing the change we need to Washington, D.C.,” said Sandra Abrevaya, New Hampshire Communications Director. “Senator Obama will deliver real change by ending the Bush policy of showering big corporations with tax giveaways and ending the politics that are rigged against working New Hampshire families.”FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Concord, NH“Change We Need” Rally with Barack Obama New Hampshire Technical Institute Goldie Crocker Wellness Center 31 College Drive Concord, NH 03301Doors Open at 4:30pmProgram Begins at 6:00pmThis event is free and open to the public. Free tickets are available at the locations listed below. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Ticket Distribution Locations:Distribution times: Thursday, September 11th 12pm-9pm Campaign for Change - Concord 4a Eagle Square Concord, NH 03301 (603) 223-0387 Campaign for Change - Manchester 359 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 668-2008***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Manchester, NHDetails TBA - Visit http://NH.barackobama.com for updates.
This week at the Republican convention, John McCain and his surrogates attacked Barack Obama and mocked the power of community organizing. They sneered at the idea that people like you can play a crucial role in turning this country around. The Republicans just don't get it. Our movement was built by ordinary people working together in their communities -- and that's how we're going to win on Election Day. We have a new tool called Neighbor to Neighbor that makes it easier than ever to connect with potential supporters in your community. It allows you to reach out to your fellow voters by making phone calls or knocking on doors -- the choice is yours. Learn more and start making a difference in your neighborhood right now. Barack is making history by competing in every corner of the country. It's an aggressive strategy, and only you can make it work. No one knows your community better than you -- and no one is better suited to strengthen our movement from the bottom up. Neighbor to Neighbor gives you a list of potential supporters in your community, suggested topics to talk about, and an easy way to report back on who you've contacted. With less than nine weeks till Election Day, we need to act now. Reach out in your community and build this movement for change: http://my.barackobama.com/n2n You've owned this campaign from the very start. By making a few phone calls or knocking on a few doors today, you'll own it more than ever before. Thanks, Jon Jon CarsonNational Field DirectorObama for America
America, our work will not be easy. The challenges we face require tough choices, and Democrats as well as Republicans will need to cast off the worn-out ideas and politics of the past. For part of what has been lost these past eight years can't just be measured by lost wages or bigger trade deficits. What has also been lost is our sense of common purpose - our sense of higher purpose. And that's what we have to restore.We may not agree on abortion, but surely we can agree on reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies in this country. The reality of gun ownership may be different for hunters in rural Ohio than for those plagued by gang-violence in Cleveland, but don't tell me we can't uphold the Second Amendment while keeping AK-47s out of the hands of criminals. I know there are differences on same-sex marriage, but surely we can agree that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters deserve to visit the person they love in the hospital and to live lives free of discrimination. Passions fly on immigration, but I don't know anyone who benefits when a mother is separated from her infant child or an employer undercuts American wages by hiring illegal workers. This too is part of America's promise - the promise of a democracy where we can find the strength and grace to bridge divides and unite in common effort.I know there are those who dismiss such beliefs as happy talk. They claim that our insistence on something larger, something firmer and more honest in our public life is just a Trojan Horse for higher taxes and the abandonment of traditional values. And that's to be expected. Because if you don't have any fresh ideas, then you use stale tactics to scare the voters. If you don't have a record to run on, then you paint your opponent as someone people should run from.You make a big election about small things.And you know what - it's worked before. Because it feeds into the cynicism we all have about government. When Washington doesn't work, all its promises seem empty. If your hopes have been dashed again and again, then it's best to stop hoping, and settle for what you already know.
But I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring. What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me. It's been about you.For eighteen long months, you have stood up, one by one, and said enough to the politics of the past. You understand that in this election, the greatest risk we can take is to try the same old politics with the same old players and expect a different result. You have shown what history teaches us - that at defining moments like this one, the change we need doesn't come from Washington. Change comes to Washington. Change happens because the American people demand it - because they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership, a new politics for a new time.America, this is one of those moments.I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming. Because I've seen it. Because I've lived it.
Brewery party a celebration of Dem nominee PORTSMOUTH -- As Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accepted his nomination in front of 84,000 in Denver, dozens of Seacoast supporters cheered him on from 2,000 miles away. Those supporters packed the lower floor at The Portsmouth Brewery downtown late Thursday night to celebrate Obama's candidacy with drinks, food and conversation. Amid the chaos, nearly every person in the room sat or stood riveted to the big screen television during speeches by Democratic luminaries such as Al Gore, greeting his remarks with applause. Obama staffer Ellen Whelan-Wuest told the crowd that volunteers would be needed for what she called the "weekend of action" over the next few days, with supporters pushing hard in the community for the candidate. She said Thursday night would go down as an important occurrence in American history. "We want to stress that tonight is a celebration," she said. Volunteer John Tackeff wasn't difficult to spot as he stood by the door to sign up interested supporters. He said he began volunteering with the Obama campaign about a year ago and he agrees with most of the candidate's policies on the economy and health care. Supporters with Obama stickers and buttons said they favor him because of his policies and his personality. Monica Greenleaf of Portsmouth said she hopes Obama would be able to aid in improving the economic situation of the country. "This country needs someone with his intelligence, honesty and values," Greenleaf said. Joe and Adrianne Harrison said they were also out to hear Obama's speech and support the candidate. Joe Harrison said he isn't normally a very politically active person, but both spoke about volunteering. "I feel more socially aligned with Obama," he said. "I feel strongly that this country needs to change direction." For more information on volunteering for the campaign, visit NH.barackobama.com.
PORTSMOUTH -- As Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accepted his nomination in front of 84,000 in Denver, dozens of Seacoast supporters cheered him on from 2,000 miles away. Those supporters packed the lower floor at The Portsmouth Brewery downtown late Thursday night to celebrate Obama's candidacy with drinks, food and conversation. Amid the chaos, nearly every person in the room sat or stood riveted to the big screen television during speeches by Democratic luminaries such as Al Gore, greeting his remarks with applause. Obama staffer Ellen Whelan-Wuest told the crowd that volunteers would be needed for what she called the "weekend of action" over the next few days, with supporters pushing hard in the community for the candidate. She said Thursday night would go down as an important occurrence in American history. "We want to stress that tonight is a celebration," she said. Volunteer John Tackeff wasn't difficult to spot as he stood by the door to sign up interested supporters. He said he began volunteering with the Obama campaign about a year ago and he agrees with most of the candidate's policies on the economy and health care. Supporters with Obama stickers and buttons said they favor him because of his policies and his personality. Monica Greenleaf of Portsmouth said she hopes Obama would be able to aid in improving the economic situation of the country. "This country needs someone with his intelligence, honesty and values," Greenleaf said. Joe and Adrianne Harrison said they were also out to hear Obama's speech and support the candidate. Joe Harrison said he isn't normally a very politically active person, but both spoke about volunteering. "I feel more socially aligned with Obama," he said. "I feel strongly that this country needs to change direction." For more information on volunteering for the campaign, visit NH.barackobama.com.
On an historic night, locals listen and celebrate Obama's nomination For the "proud Marine mom who's scared to death," Barack Obama's acceptance speech late Thursday night gave her hope. For the former National Guardsman who reluctantly admitted he just turned 30, the moment reaffirmed his belief in the idea of a leader. And for the 64-year-old man who never before now donated to a political campaign, the night brought the country closer to that "giant step forward." Across the Seacoast, people representing some of the diversity that is the American electorate watched as Sen. Barack Obama, the first African-American to lead a major party ticket, accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States. At Central Wave in downtown Dover -- where the campaign organized one of 10,000 watch parties nationwide -- the crowd erupted in applause as Obama strode on the stage at Invesco Field in Denver. Some of the 30 or so people there put down their drinks in favor of signs declaring "Change." When Obama declared "I accept your nomination," the crowd unleashed a short but thunderous roar. Sue Monaghan, 48, had already left the scene. But she was likely watching the speech at the Rollinsford home she shares with her partner of 23 years, Brigit Ordway. Her son, Jeffrey, 26, will leave with the Marines soon for a tour of duty in Iraq. Obama's step closer to winning the White House "gives me hope that he'll come home safer ... than if there was a commander in chief with the same mentality as what led us into this," she said. "I feel so much better." Gordon Simmons, 30, said he, too, was drawn to Obama's judgment. Life will change in a world with a President Obama, he said. "It's going to change for all of us," he said. "For me, it reaffirms my belief we can trust our leaders -- that a leader can make change happen." It was not lost on supporters that Obama's speech fell on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Ann Fredette, who's in her 60s, said she remembers growing up in Boston when African-Americans weren't allowed to drink from the same public water fountain. "I don't think" Obama's nomination "will close the door" on that history, "but I think we have made a lot of progress," she said. "I just think the outlook in this country will change," said her husband, Bob. "He at least gives you a chance to change the direction of the country." READ MORE.
For the "proud Marine mom who's scared to death," Barack Obama's acceptance speech late Thursday night gave her hope. For the former National Guardsman who reluctantly admitted he just turned 30, the moment reaffirmed his belief in the idea of a leader. And for the 64-year-old man who never before now donated to a political campaign, the night brought the country closer to that "giant step forward." Across the Seacoast, people representing some of the diversity that is the American electorate watched as Sen. Barack Obama, the first African-American to lead a major party ticket, accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States. At Central Wave in downtown Dover -- where the campaign organized one of 10,000 watch parties nationwide -- the crowd erupted in applause as Obama strode on the stage at Invesco Field in Denver. Some of the 30 or so people there put down their drinks in favor of signs declaring "Change." When Obama declared "I accept your nomination," the crowd unleashed a short but thunderous roar. Sue Monaghan, 48, had already left the scene. But she was likely watching the speech at the Rollinsford home she shares with her partner of 23 years, Brigit Ordway. Her son, Jeffrey, 26, will leave with the Marines soon for a tour of duty in Iraq. Obama's step closer to winning the White House "gives me hope that he'll come home safer ... than if there was a commander in chief with the same mentality as what led us into this," she said. "I feel so much better." Gordon Simmons, 30, said he, too, was drawn to Obama's judgment. Life will change in a world with a President Obama, he said. "It's going to change for all of us," he said. "For me, it reaffirms my belief we can trust our leaders -- that a leader can make change happen." It was not lost on supporters that Obama's speech fell on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Ann Fredette, who's in her 60s, said she remembers growing up in Boston when African-Americans weren't allowed to drink from the same public water fountain. "I don't think" Obama's nomination "will close the door" on that history, "but I think we have made a lot of progress," she said. "I just think the outlook in this country will change," said her husband, Bob. "He at least gives you a chance to change the direction of the country." READ MORE.
Lakes Region Dems show support for Obama New Hampshire Democrats of all ages met at the house of Jim and Judie Reever Thursday night to watch the end of the Democratic National Convention and see Barack Obama accept their party's nomination. Judie Reever, a Laconia state representative and long-time political activist, provided a relaxing atmosphere with snacks and punch. Young adults sat cross-legged on the floor, glued to the television screen, while adults placed themselves in chairs all over the living room. The Democrats came from all over, including two girls here from Sweden. They all came to show their support for Senator Obama and watch his historical speech to accept the position of the Democratic presidential candidate. All who attended complained about Republican Sen. John McCain. Judy Reever said she does not trust Republicans and feels that "they have screwed up bigtime." She added, "We're going to clean up the mess that you made!" Serious Democrats Jim and Beth Arsenault agreed that Sen. Obama is the right person for the job. Jim likes the senator because he feels he has "the ability to inspire people." Jim also said he thinks a candidate's policies are useless to him and said he votes for the person behind the candidate. He thinks Sen. Obama has the ability to "articulate a common ground for everyone to agree on." Most of the Democrats who attended the party agreed that the senator will handle the war in Iraq gracefully and professionally. But they also agree that no one has really defined what the "end" of this war would be. They feel the war could just keep going on forever if no one does anything about it. They also think McCain is just going to keep us there for as long as possible. Some of the Democrats also said they were pleased when they found out that Joe Biden was chosen to be Obama's vice-presidential running mate. Jon Arsenault, a young Democrat, said, "There could have been some others that I would have chosen, but he's pretty good; he's one of the top of my list."
We need a change in this country. We need a change now. We need to bring somebody into the White House who will speak for us veterans, who will get us a VA facility like we need here in Manchester; the only state in the United States that doesn't have a full service VA hospital. We need people here to help us. We need Obama in office. We need Carol Shea-Porter in office. We need Governor Shaheen in office. We need everyone to help us veterans. A lot of guys who have got a lot of issues, they can't get them taken care of here. They have to travel to Massachusetts. They have to travel to Vermont, whether it's for cancer treatment or mental health facilities.
I supported Senator Obama early because I saw in him someone who understood that the last seven years of this nation's experience did not match what our nation stood for. And I think in Senator Obama we've got a candidate, that not only is right for this time, he probably represents the best candidate for change we've seen in several generations.
I looked at those five things and I said, that's Barack! He didn't wait like they said... He told us the truth of who he was and everything about him. He didn't hide it... He wrote it in a book and it's there. So he's been honest and he's been compassionate... But no where in those five things is timing great. No where does it say, 'oh in 20 years experience'... If there were, David wouldn't have thrown that rock at Goliath. It would have been an old guy. Alexander would never have conquered Persia. It would have been an old guy. Abraham Lincoln would have never been allowed to be President. It would have been an old guy. Ulysses S. Grant wouldn't have accepted the surrender. It would have been an old guy. Martin Luther wouldn't have walked up those steps. It would have been an old minister. Dave Patreaus would not be leading in Iraq and I would have never been given command of my company. I didn't have five minutes of experience before I became a company commander. I'd been at the business school in Stanford. And as a result, time and grade wasn't important. History is repleat with people who are young, who rise to the occation, who have these other elements of leadership. And that's what I saw in Barack.
You take your oath. You die. That's the obligation of the country to the veteran. And the only difference is some point along the way you take your uniform off, whether it's 30 years or whether it's two years. But the obligation remains. And I thought, that was a unique concept to finally have someone have the guts to say.
[It was] a difficult choice, considering all of the excellent candidates -- but it was an easy choice to come over to Barack's team after the primary was over. It's very important that we win this fall and take back the White House.
I know this was hard for a lot of Clinton supporters, but I wasn't heartbroken when the primary campaign ended. As a Democrat, I'll always work hard for the candidate I support in the primary, but once a decision's been made, I'm on board. If you care about environmental issues, fair economic policy, and protecting a woman's right to choose, then Obama stands very close to Senator Clinton on those issues.
On the phones and door to door are the two best ways to get to talk to voters. Our goal is to talk to every voter in New Hampshire by Election Day. We (staff) could spend every hour on the phone between now and Election Day and it wouldn't get done -- so we need your help.
Press Release:
Highlights Just How Out of Touch John McCain Is
CHICAGO – Today, the Obama campaign released a new 30-second TV ad, Seven, discussing just how out of touch John McCain is with the struggles of everyday people. The ad highlight’s John McCain’s desire to just offer more of the same economic policies we’ve gotten from President Bush, as just yesterday he declared “the fundamentals of our economy are strong” and lost track of how many houses he owns.
The Ad-Seven
Seven will air on national cable beginning today.
