Today David Plouffe sent out the following message to supporters, inviting them to attend one the many grassroots house meetings taking place throughout the country later this month:
Exactly one month ago, you made history by giving all Americans a real opportunity for change. Now it's time to start preparing and working for change in our communities. On December 13th and 14th, supporters are coming together in every part of the country to reflect on what we've accomplished and plan the future of this movement. Your ideas and feedback will be collected and used to guide this movement in the months and years ahead. Join your friends and neighbors -- sign up to host or attend a Change is Coming house meeting near you. Since the election, the challenges we face -- and our responsibility to take action -- have only gotten more urgent. You can connect with fellow supporters, make progress on the issues you care about, and help shape the future of your community and our country. Learn what you can do now to support President-elect Obama's agenda for change and continue to make a difference in your community. Take the first important step by hosting or attending a Change is Coming house meeting. Sign up right now. To get our country back on track, it will take all of us working together. Barack and Joe have a clear agenda and an unprecedented opportunity for change. But they can't do it alone. Will you join us at a house meeting and help plan the next steps for this movement? Thanks, David David Plouffe Campaign Manager Obama for America
"I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to – it belongs to you." - Barack Obama, Election Night 2008
Read the full speech, as prepared for delivery . . .
Right now, while volunteers work to Get Out The Vote in key states, thousands of grassroots supporters across the country are helping out from home by using our online voter contact tools to call voters.
Our target today is to make 1,000,000 calls to voters in battleground states before the close of polls tonight. As of 1:00 PM Eastern, we've made 214,187 calls. However, our staff on the ground are telling us that we need to reach the 500,000 call mark by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
These calls provide our supporters with information about when, where and how to vote today, and by helping identify which voters have already cast a ballot, we can dramatically reduce the number of houses our volunteers on the ground need to reach before polls close.
If you have even thirty minutes to spare in the next three hours, when can use your help. Simply select the state you want to call from the map below, and we'll provide you with an easy to use script and a targeted list of voters to call.
The largest voter contact operation ever attempted is underway right now. This is your chance to be part of it.
In D.C., polls are open today from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM local time. Anyone who is in line by 8:00 PM will be allowed to vote. You can find your polling location now.
For additional information or for any issues you may have with voting visit our Voter Information Center or call 1-877-US-4-OBAMA (877-874-6226). Answers to some of the most common voting questions are below:
Do I need to bring ID with me when I go vote?
Identification is required only of first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide proof of identification with their application. Acceptable forms of identification include:
What time will the polls be open on November 4?
Polls in D.C. will be open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.
What about voters with disabilities?
To vote curbside, a poll worker must be told that you need curbside assistance. When a poll worker is notified that you wish to vote curbside, one of the election officials will bring a ballot to you and provide assistance as needed. It is suggested that you call ahead to let the election officials at the polling site know that you wish to vote curbside. Call 202-727-2525 to obtain the polling place telephone number where you will be voting. Persons with a TDD or TTY device should call 202-639-8916.
After two years of hard work and dedication, we have three days left before America chooses the next president. We've come too far to let up now. Real change will not come easy, so we need everyone to pull together and get involved in our Get Out The Vote efforts happening all across the country.
In a speech on Monday in Ohio, Barack clearly defined what's at stake in this election, and asked all of us to stand and fight with him during these final days.
Don't believe for a second this election is over. Don't think for a minute that power concedes. We have a lot of work to do. We have to work like our future depends on it in this last week, because it does depend on it this week. In one weeks time, we can choose an economy that rewards work and creates new jobs and fuels prosperity from the bottom up. In one week, we can choose to invest in health care for our families and education for our kids, and renewable energy for our future. In one week, we can choose hope over fear, and unity over division, the promise of change over the power of the status quo. In one week, we can come together as one nation and one people and once more choose our better history.That's what's at stake. That's what we're fighting for. And if in this last week you'll knock on some doors for me, and make some calls for me, and talk to your neighbors and convince your friends, if you'll stand with me and fight with me and give me your vote, then I promise you, we will not just win Ohio. We will win this general election and together we'll change this country and we will change the world. God bless you. God bless the United States of America. Let's get to work.
Barack needs our help in order to bring about the change we need. So, sign up now to make calls from home, attend a phonebanking event near you, or travel to a battleground state.
In the final week of this historic election, the race in Virginia could be the tipping point for an Obama-Biden victory on Novermber 4th. To help realize this possibily, Virginia is looking for dedicated volunteers from the D.C. area to sign up for their Get Out the Vote efforts for the final four days of the election.
The Washington Post recently featured some of amazing work that D.C. supporters are already doing to help turn Virginia blue this year:
Hundreds of Barack Obama volunteers rallied at the Democratic National Committee headquarters today in downtown Washington, then left in cars and buses to canvass and make phone calls in Virginia... Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas surprised the crowd by delivering an impassioned speech that touched on foreign policy and at times sounded like spoken word poetry."I've supported Obama and this is an important election," Etan Thomas said in interview. "I decided I couldn't not be involved." ...Organizers said a bus of 50 Obama volunteers went to Norfolk and a bus of 30 went to Richmond. Car caravans were sent to the Northern Virginia suburbs, all the way to Leesburg....Fenty gave the volunteers advice."As someone who has made a career out of knocking on doors," he began, a nod to his mayoral campaign, "I will tell you that when you go door-to-door, don't worry about anything except telling people your personal story. All the undecided voters will have lots on their minds, but when they go to the polls, they'll remember that someone came to their door to ask them to vote for Barack Obama."
Hundreds of Barack Obama volunteers rallied at the Democratic National Committee headquarters today in downtown Washington, then left in cars and buses to canvass and make phone calls in Virginia... Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas surprised the crowd by delivering an impassioned speech that touched on foreign policy and at times sounded like spoken word poetry.
"I've supported Obama and this is an important election," Etan Thomas said in interview. "I decided I couldn't not be involved."
...Organizers said a bus of 50 Obama volunteers went to Norfolk and a bus of 30 went to Richmond. Car caravans were sent to the Northern Virginia suburbs, all the way to Leesburg.
...Fenty gave the volunteers advice.
"As someone who has made a career out of knocking on doors," he began, a nod to his mayoral campaign, "I will tell you that when you go door-to-door, don't worry about anything except telling people your personal story. All the undecided voters will have lots on their minds, but when they go to the polls, they'll remember that someone came to their door to ask them to vote for Barack Obama."
Sign up now if you can commit to being a GOTV volunteer in Virginia for the final four days.
On a special conference call last night, we urged supporters in D.C. to help get out the vote in Virginia, where Barack has a chance to be the first Democratic candidate in 44 years to win its 13 electoral votes.
Four days ago, we challenged the D.C. call team to make 8,000 calls in one week. So far, you have made about 5,300 calls. This is a great start, but we need everyone to keep up the pace as we head into the weekend.
Your calls from out of state allow in-state staff and volunteers to focus on face-to-face, door-to-door voter contact. From now until Election Day, we need to push people to get out and vote, no matter what the polls might say. We've come too far in this election to let up now, and your calls will bring us that much closer to victory on November 4th.
On Tuesday night's conference call, Virginia's Border State Director Anuj Gupta talked about how you can help Barack win Virginia using Neighbor to Neighbor to make phone calls from home. Anuj stressed just how valuable your phone calls are in this campaign for change. You can listen to highlights the call below:
...This is a close race, and it is going to be decided based on whether or not our supporters turn out and wait in line and cast their ballot for Barack. And this is where you all come in. You, being in D.C., being in Maryland, you know what it's like to be in states that have extremely strong support for Democratic candidates and certainly extremely strong support this year for Barack, and you need to share that enthusiasm and share that urgency with all of the folks that you're calling on the phone, and talking to them explaining to them the importance of getting out and voting, of ignoring any notion that we have this wrapped up, and really emphasizing that this is an extremely close race, their vote is critical, and that no one can afford to rest until we all go to bed on November 4th with the very very happy knowledge that Barack has won Virginia and has won this election. Until that moment arrives we all have to keep working, and keep organizing, keep making phone calls, and we're very very excited to have you be a critical part of that....
Sign on today and make a difference in this historic election. The work we do in these final days will decide what direction we take this country in the next four years. We have six days left to make a difference.
If you live in a non-battleground state you can play an important role in deciding this election in key battleground states. Especially tonight.
The campaign will be airing a 30-minute special tonight called Barack Obama: American Promises from 8-8:30pm EDT.
Tonight supporters are gathering at Last Call for Change phonebanks across the country, calling voters in swing states to tell them where their polling location is.
There are only 6 days left to bring the change we need.
Barack is counting on your incredibly important phone calls. You can make sure Obama supporters know where to vote on Tuesday. Their polling location may have changed, or they may have never voted before.
No experience is required. You'll have a script to work from, and our staff will help you every step of the way.
This Tuesday, October 28th, at 7:30pm EDT, D.C. supporters are encouraged to join an official conference call with campaign staffers to learn more about Neighbor to Neighbor and how they can make a huge impact for Barack in this historic election.
In addition to learning the basics of Neighbor to Neighbor, you wil hear from special guests talking about our ground game in the battleground states you'll be calling into.We'll be doing a conference call and a webinar (an online seminar), so you can follow along with the training on your own computer and ask questions. Don't worry though if you're not able to join the webinar - you can still listen in on the conference call!Here are the details:
Phone Number: 718-709-0659
Access Code: 622-060-205If you can join us for the webinar, RSVP now:http://my.barackobama.com/webinar26I hope you can join us!
If you can't make this special conference call, learn more about Neighbor to Neighbor by watching these training videos. Then, make sure you are signed up so you can start making calls as soon as possible. Every call plays a part in this campaign and puts us one step closer to our goal in November.
Last week, Jill Biden stopped by the Obama-Biden Headquarters in Chicago to make calls using our Neighbor to Neighbor online tool.
After contacting voters in Pennsylvania, Jill urged everyone to sign up for Neighbor to Neighbor and make calls into key battleground states.
These calls will play an essential role here in these final two weeks, as they provide important information to field organizers and volunteer team leaders on the ground in battleground states.
To help you encourage your friends and family to get involved, click here for information on how to host your very own phonebank event. You can find links to training videos, as well as plenty of other tips to help you host a successful event. Making calls with others is a fun and effective way to maximize your impact.
With just two weeks left until Election Day, we need everyone to get involved and start calling voters and make sure people get out and vote for change this November.
Barack Obama believes that real change must happen from the bottom up, as ordinary people stand together to do extraordinary things. In this election, simple voter to voter contact will make the biggest difference in helping elect the next president.
The most effective way to spread Barack's message of change is through ordinary people reaching out to their neighbors and talking one on one about the issues we face in America. Our Neighbor to Neighbor tool makes it easy to get in touch with voters in crucial battleground states:
No matter where you live, you can make a huge impact in this election. If you can make calls anytime between now and Election Day, sign up now and make a commitment to join this grassroots movement for change.
Jon Carson, the National Field Director, is urging supporters across the country to get together for the final presidential debate this Wednesday. Sign up today to host a Debate Watch Party - or attend one near you.
The final presidential debate is this Wednesday, October 15th, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. It's the last chance for undecided voters to see Barack and John McCain side-by-side and determine who will bring the change this country needs. And it will be the final time before election night to come together in this way with your friends, family, and fellow supporters. Make the most of this opportunity by signing up to host a Debate Watch Party -- or attend one near you.If you've joined us for an event before, you know how powerful they can be to help build support and grow our movement. If you haven't, it's a terrific way to connect with fellow supporters and folks who may just be making up their minds. If you can host an event, we'll make sure you have everything you need to make it a success. We're having a special conference call for Debate Watch Party hosts on Tuesday, when we'll give you ideas for how to get your guests involved in the rest of the campaign. In these final weeks, each of us needs to do whatever we can to keep strengthening this campaign and encourage undecided voters to cast their votes for change. Sign up to host or attend a Debate Watch Party now: http://my.barackobama.com/debate-watch-party Thanks, Jon Jon Carson National Field Director Obama for America
This Monday, October 13th, at 7:30pm EDT, D.C. supporters are encouraged to join an official conference call with campaign staffers to learn more about Neighbor to Neighbor and how they can make a huge impact for Barack in this historic election.
In addition to learning the basics of Neighbor to Neighbor, you wil hear from special guests who will talk about our ground game in the battleground states you'll be calling into.We'll be doing a conference call and a webinar (an online seminar), so you can follow along with the training on your own computer and ask questions. Don't worry though if you're not able to join the webinar - you can still listen in on the conference call!Here are the details:
Access Code: 365-361-385If you can join us for the webinar, RSVP now:http://my.barackobama.com/webinar9I hope you can join us!
Residents of Washington, DC must be registered to vote by this Monday, October 6th in order to cast a ballot on Election Day. Register as soon as possible to make sure your voice is heard.
Here is a video of Barack urging supporters to make sure they are registered, and calling on each one of us to register at least one new voter to help bring change to America.
Barack is reminding supporters in Washington, DC to make sure they're registered to vote before the October 6th deadline.
The last day to register to vote in Washington, DC is Monday, October 6th. Are you registered? Are your friends and family? If you only forward one email to your friends, family, and neighbors today -- make it this one. Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the Washington, DC deadline. Supporters like you have built the biggest grassroots movement in the history of American politics. But in just eight days, the time for bringing new voices into the political process will be over. You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results. This election is too important to leave anything to chance. Make sure your voice is heard. Thanks, Barack
If you have friends or family who support Barack but might not be registered, you can use our online email importer to send them a message about VoteForChange.com. Don't worry -- we won't hold on to any of the email addresses you share. It only takes a minute, and for your friends and family it could mean the difference between participating and sitting on the sidelines come November.
While every vote and every state is important in this year's election, the state of Virginia is shaping up to be a critical battleground in November. Remember in 2000 when Florida was decided by a small handful of votes? And then remember in 2004 when we sat by our TVs for hours waiting to see how Ohio would swing? That could be Virginia this year, and if you are an Obama supporter we absolutely need your help in turning the Commonwealth blue for Barack and other democrats.
My name is Scott. I am originally from Poolesville, MD, but in May I decided that what we have at stake in this year's election is too important so I decided to move to Virginia to volunteer full time for Senator Obama through November 4th. I am convinced that if Senator Obama carries Virginia, he will win this election. That is why we need the help of supporters from Virginia, but also from neighboring DC and Maryland!
Please watch this video and sign up for our Drive for Change Program. After you do that, share this video with all of your friends and ask them to consider joining you for a trip to Virginia.
There was news this morning that tonight's presidential debate will proceed as planned, with both candidates in attendance. Last night, National Field Director Jon Carson sent out a message inviting supporters to attend debate parties, and explaining what comes next for the campaign . . .
The election is less than 40 days away, and the American people deserve to hear directly from the candidates about how they intend to lead our country. You're invited to join a Debate Watch Party in your community and discuss the issues that are most important to you and your family, friends, and neighbors. Find a Debate Watch Party in your area and RSVP today. These parties will allow you to to get to know folks in your community, and continue building this campaign from the bottom up by reaching out to even more supporters using our Neighbor to Neighbor tool. If you can't attend a party, you can still use our Neighbor to Neighbor tool to reach out to swing voters in a crucial battleground state who need to hear from you. It's an extremely powerful way to build support for Barack. Whether you can attend a Debate Watch Party or not, it's a great way to connect with fellow voters. Get your list of potential supporters right now and start making phone calls today. Neighbor to Neighbor gives you everything you need to get started. As Barack prepares for the presidential debate, we'll be preparing, too -- by laying the groundwork for victory on Election Day. Let's get to work. Thanks, Jon Jon Carson National Field Director Obama for America
The following email just went out to supporters inviting them to the grand opening of the Washington, D.C. headquarters tomorrow. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to get involved.
This Thursday, September 25th, please join the Obama campaign and Mayor Adrian Fenty at the grand opening of the Washington, DC headquarters. Come check out the new office, meet local staff and fellow Obama supporters, and hear Mayor Fenty talk about Barack's plans to bring the change this country needs. Here are the details:Washington, DC Headquarters Grand Opening 803 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC Thursday, September 25th 10:00 a.m.http://dc.barackobama.com/DCofficeopening
Washington, DC Headquarters Grand Opening 803 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC Thursday, September 25th 10:00 a.m.http://dc.barackobama.com/DCofficeopening
One of the newest features of our Neighbor to Neighbor voter contact system is the online phonebanking tool. During the primary, thousands of supporters used our old online calling system to make literally millions of phone calls that made the difference in hard fought primaries across the country. In November, these phone calls will once again be a key part of our strategy.
Here is a quick tour of the new phonebanking tool:
The phonebanking tool provides you with lists of targeted voters in your community, a brief calling script, and an easy interface to enter your results. You can print off call lists and make calls offline, or you can make calls while at your computer.
When you’re done calling, report your results back to the campaign so we can update the system and let our staff and volunteers on the ground know where are supporters are and who needs more information.
In the coming days, we'll be adding more features and more calling campaigns that will allow you to make calls to key battleground states. In some areas, you'll be able to make peer to peer phone calls to talk to students, veterans, women, Latinos, and other important groups. If you're interested in making peer to peer calls, visit our People page and sign up for the constituency groups and demographics that apply to you.
No matter who you are or where you live, if you can make time during the coming weeks to help reach out to other voters, sign up now.
When campaign manager David Plouffe talked about a "persuasion army" he meant nothing more, and nothing less, than millions of volunteers doing their part talking to friends, family, and neighbors one person at a time.
