Dear Georgians -- After months of negotiations, the entire House and Senate will soon start debating the final plans for health insurance reform. You've called your representatives, but we can't stop there -- if the American people are going to drown out the D.C. lobbyists, we need everyone who supports reform to weigh in. So here's the plan: On Tuesday, October 20th, OFA volunteers will gather at "Time to Deliver" Call Parties in living rooms like yours across the country. We'll call friendly voters whose voices matter in this debate, talk to them about the President's plan, and ask them to call on their representatives to support reform.Our goal? 100,000 calls to Congress placed or committed to in a single day. It's an ambitious goal, but the stakes couldn't be higher -- and if we hit it, we cannot be ignored. The whole plan begins by finding a place for OFA volunteers to gather -- in Atlanta and across the country. And that's why I'm turning to you.Can you host a Time to Deliver Call Party on Tuesday, October 20th? Hosting a call party is surprisingly easy. No special experience required, and we'll provide simple step-by-step instructions. If you can print out some call sheets and info about the President's plan -- and make sure volunteers have a comfortable place to sit -- you can host a successful Call Party. You can invite your friends, we'll invite other OFA supporters in your area, and together you'll have a great time while making a huge difference. If we can get 100,000 calls to Congress placed or committed to on a single day it will set a new OFA record -- and really shake up the debate in Washington. But it won't be easy. Everything hinges on finding volunteer leaders like you who are willing to open your doors and give supporters in your area a place to gather. Can we count on you? Please sign up to host a Time to Deliver Call Party on October 20th:http://my.barackobama.com/deliver Thanks for making it happen, Jeremy Jeremy Bird Deputy Director Organizing for America
A message from Jeff Ingram, the Georgia Field Director:
Dear Friend --Every Sunday in October, we're holding an Atlanta phone bank to help spread the word about the urgent need for health insurance reform.Organizing for America volunteers like you will be getting together to make calls, asking folks to sign on in support of the President's Plan for Health Insurance Reform and to make their voices heard in this debate.Will you join us in Atlanta? Here are the details:What: Atlanta Health Reform Phone BankWhere: Democratic Party of Georgia Headquarters1100 Spring St. NE Suite 406Atlanta, GA 30309When: Sunday, October 11th, October 18th, and October 25thShifts at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m each SundayNo prior experience is necessary. Organizing for America volunteers will be on hand to provide all the materials and guidance you'll need to be successful.Passing health reform won't be easy -- they've been talking about it in Washington for almost a century. But we know that when ordinary people who believe in change reach out, spread the facts, and help folks from all walks of life make their voices heard, we can make history.Click below to RSVP:http://ga.barackobama.com/PhoneBankAtlantaThanks for making it happen,JeffJeff IngramGeorgia Field DirectorOrganizing for America
For all these reasons, doctors joined President Obama at the White House yesterday morning to join the push for health insurance reform.
Over the past week, OFA has been organizing events for health insurance reform with doctors and nurses across the country. At a “Roundtable” event in Gainesville, FL, Dr. Rob Hatch said the health care status quo is unsustainable and unacceptable. Here’s his quote from an article in the Gainesville Sun:
"It's just inexcusable. It's absolutely inexcusable and we need to do something about it. One reason our health care is so bad is that we have so many uninsured people," Hatch said.
In Albany, Georgia, about half a dozen doctors are planning to make 40,000 calls for health insurance reform. They’re talking to locals about what reform will mean for them, answering questions, debunking rumors and asking them to call on their senators and representatives to support President Obama’s plan. Here’s an excerpt from the piece on WALB News:
"I was calling to discuss health care reform with you," said Dr. Tania Smith, of Prestige Pediatrics.Public opinion over health care reform remains divided and now these south Georgia health care professionals are weighing in. They joined forces with Organizing for America to push reform now."Right now people are looking for answers, they're looking for the truth about health care reform and doctors are a great place to start," said Ken King, Organizing for America.Pediatrician Tania Smith is on the front line of this debate. While critics worry the President's plan may take decisions away from doctors, she feels insurance companies are already doing that. "As the system is going now we have a lot of people who are medically ignorant making decisions and denying claims and making insurance populations where you don't have any wellness visits included in your plan," said Smith.
"I was calling to discuss health care reform with you," said Dr. Tania Smith, of Prestige Pediatrics.
Public opinion over health care reform remains divided and now these south Georgia health care professionals are weighing in. They joined forces with Organizing for America to push reform now.
"Right now people are looking for answers, they're looking for the truth about health care reform and doctors are a great place to start," said Ken King, Organizing for America.
Pediatrician Tania Smith is on the front line of this debate. While critics worry the President's plan may take decisions away from doctors, she feels insurance companies are already doing that. "As the system is going now we have a lot of people who are medically ignorant making decisions and denying claims and making insurance populations where you don't have any wellness visits included in your plan," said Smith.
As part of our multi-pronged work with doctors, we recently launched an effort asking doctors to write and send “Letters to the Editor” to their local papers to make the case for reform. Have you written a LTE to your hometown paper?
This post has been modified from the original version which appeared on the Organizing for America National Blog on Monday, October 5th, 2009 by Cloe Axelson.
From Lee Goodall, the new Georgia State Director for Organizing for America:
Since Inauguration Day, Organizing for America has been dedicated to making real the change we fought for during the election. But to be successful, we need to hear from you -- your effort and commitment are the backbone of this movement and this organization. That's why I'm so excited to announce that we're back on the ground in Georgia, and starting this Thursday, April 16th, we'll be hosting Listening Tour Town Halls across the state.Will you make your voice heard and join us on the Listening Tour? At Listening Tour meetings, you'll get a chance to meet new state staff members, hear about some lessons learned during the general election, and offer your thoughts on how we can organize Georgia going forward. Your ideas will be used to write a Georgia-specific plan for Organizing for America in 2009 and beyond. The campaign brought an unprecedented number of new voices into the process -- we need to make sure those voices remain at the center of the debate as the President and Congress work on providing solutions for our economy. But these meetings are not just for folks who were involved in the campaign -- we're hopeful that every Georgian will get involved. We can't stop growing our movement now. We've never had a better opportunity to shape our future -- and just like during the election, we'll do it from the bottom up. Sign up now to attend a Listening Tour event.I look forward to seeing you, Lee Lee Goodall Georgia State Director Organizing for America P.S. -- If you can't make it to a Listening Tour event, you can still get involved with Organizing for America in Georgia. Let us know how you'd like to see Georgia organized.
Since Inauguration Day, Organizing for America has been dedicated to making real the change we fought for during the election. But to be successful, we need to hear from you -- your effort and commitment are the backbone of this movement and this organization. That's why I'm so excited to announce that we're back on the ground in Georgia, and starting this Thursday, April 16th, we'll be hosting Listening Tour Town Halls across the state.Will you make your voice heard and join us on the Listening Tour? At Listening Tour meetings, you'll get a chance to meet new state staff members, hear about some lessons learned during the general election, and offer your thoughts on how we can organize Georgia going forward. Your ideas will be used to write a Georgia-specific plan for Organizing for America in 2009 and beyond. The campaign brought an unprecedented number of new voices into the process -- we need to make sure those voices remain at the center of the debate as the President and Congress work on providing solutions for our economy. But these meetings are not just for folks who were involved in the campaign -- we're hopeful that every Georgian will get involved. We can't stop growing our movement now. We've never had a better opportunity to shape our future -- and just like during the election, we'll do it from the bottom up. Sign up now to attend a Listening Tour event.
I look forward to seeing you, Lee Lee Goodall Georgia State Director Organizing for America P.S. -- If you can't make it to a Listening Tour event, you can still get involved with Organizing for America in Georgia. Let us know how you'd like to see Georgia organized.
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
"We won because the American people mobilized for change... It really was people at a grassroots level who carried our campaign financially, who carried it organizationally, and we don't want that to dissipate.'' - President-elect Barack Obama, Ebony Magazine
In the grassroots movement that was the heart of Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency, we saw time and again the passion that ordinary people had to engage (or re-engage) in the political process to work for change. With the election now one month past, it's already apparent that passion hasn't been lost.
Over the last few weeks, hundreds of thousands of supporters have shared their thoughts and experiences with us, on both the campaign itself and the work that still lies ahead. Through our online survey, through email, through the My.BarackObama community blogs and in the comments here on the HQ blog, you've shared your stories, your insights and your hopes for the future.
Already in the past few days, grassroots supporters have organized over 1,500 "Change is Coming" house meetings for the upcoming weekend of December 13th and 14th. These meetings offer supporters a chance to reconnect with one another and talk about the issues that are most important to them, as well as an opportunity to discuss what they can do to support Barack's agenda and how they can continue to make an impact in their own communities.
As President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden prepare to take office, they'll need your support more than ever. Your input, through the online surveys and through these upcoming house meetings, will help guide the future of this grassroots movement.
If you haven't already done so, you can still submit your feedback through our online survey, and there is still time to sign up to host a Change is Coming house meeting in your neighborhood. In order to ensure that hosts receive all of their materials in time, we recommend that you create your event online by midnight tonight (although event materials will also be available to download as well).
As David Plouffe said in a message to supporters last month:
Your hard work built this movement. Now it's up to you to decide how we move forward.
The Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election between Jim Martin and incumbent Saxby Chambliss takes place today, December 2nd. President-elect Barack Obama recently released a radio ad expressing his support for Jim Martin, and many volunteers and organizers in Georgia have been working non-stop since Election Day to help prepare for the runoff.
As Lee Goodall, the Georgia Campaign for Change Field Director, explained this morning in a message to supporters in Georgia:
In a runoff election like this one, it doesn't matter what the pundits and the pollsters say -- all that matters is who shows up at the polls. The energy and enthusiasm we've seen throughout this election have proven that Georgians are ready for change. Now we just need to make sure we convert our momentum into votes. With Jim Martin in the Senate, President-elect Obama will gain a crucial supporter, and Georgia will gain someone who will fight for the middle class and help rebuild our economy.
Supporters in Georgia can help by volunteering to Get Out The Vote tomorrow in your community. You can use our online look-up tool to find a GOTV staging area near you:
You can also help out by making calls to Georgia voters from home using the same online voter contact tools at My.BarackObama.com used during the general election. We'll provide you with a list of voters to contact and a short script, as well as the polling location info for the people who talk to.
Polls in Georgia are open Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You do not need to have voted in the general election in order to vote in the runoff, although you do have to have been registered to vote in Georgia on or before October 6th, 2008. It's possible that your polling place may be different than in the general election, but you can look up your current polling place on the Georgia Secretary of State website now.
Lee Goodall, the Georgia Campaign for Change Field Director sent out the following message this morning:
You have one more opportunity to vote for change in Georgia -- vote for Jim Martin in tomorrow's special election. Turnout for the Georgia Senate runoff is expected to be much lower than in last month's general election, so we have to make sure every Georgian ready for change stands up and makes their voice heard. Especially you. Your polling place may be different than in the general election, so look up your current polling place on the Georgia Secretary of State's website now. In a runoff election like this one, it doesn't matter what the pundits and the pollsters say -- all that matters is who shows up at the polls. The energy and enthusiasm we've seen throughout this election have proven that Georgians are ready for change. Now we just need to make sure we convert our momentum into votes. With Jim Martin in the Senate, President-elect Obama will gain a crucial supporter, and Georgia will gain someone who will fight for the middle class and help rebuild our economy. Double-check your polling place for tomorrow's runoff, then email this link to your family and friends and make sure they get out and vote tomorrow -- Tuesday, December 2nd:http://ga.barackobama.com/votemartin In the coming months and years, there will be plenty of opportunities for grassroots supporters like you to stay involved in this movement by working for change both locally and nationally. Start tomorrow by voting for Jim Martin. Thank you for your support, Lee Lee Goodall Field Director Georgia Campaign for Change P.S. -- Supporters like you played a key role in getting out the vote for President-elect Obama. Sign up today to volunteer for Jim Martin, and give him a fighting chance to bring change to Georgia. You can also volunteer from home by calling potential supporters and providing the information they need to vote for change.
On November 4th the three-way race for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat between Jim Martin, incumbent Saxby Chambliss and Allen Buckley ended with none of the candidates having reached 50% of the total vote. Under Georgia law, a special runoff election has been scheduled for December 2nd between Martin and Chambliss.
Jim supports my plan to cut middle class taxes, make sure every American has access to affordable health care, stop spending ten billions dollars a month in Iraq, and get our economy moving again. Jim Martin's a man of his word, and I know he'll do everything he can in the Senate to help me change Washington and get America moving again.
The Georgia U.S. Senate runoff vote will take place this Tuesday, December 2nd. You do not need to have voted in the general election in order to vote in the runoff, but you do have to have been registered to vote in Georgia on or before October 6th, 2008. You can use the Georgia Secretary of State's online polling locator to find your polling location.
Our supporters built an incredible grassroots movement in Georgia over the past 21 months, and many volunteers and organizers in Georgia have been working non-stop since Election Day to help prepare for the runoff. In a special elections like this, turnout is key, and there is no substitute for the type door to door, person to person contact that was at the heart of our campaign over the past two years.
UPDATED: Supporters in Georgia can now use My.BarackObama.com to find an Election Day Get Out The Vote staging area near you, or find a local field office. Shifts start at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM and run three hours each.
You can also help out by making calls from home using the same online voter contact tools at My.BarackObama.com used during the general election. We'll provide you with a list of voters to contact and a short script, as well as the polling location info for the people who talk to.
This effort has always been about more than one candidate or one campaign -- it's about building a lasting movement for change. This Tuesday, voters in Georgia have a chance to vote for change one more time.
Throughout the past 21 months, supporters across the country have helped organize in their own communities not just for Barack Obama, but for local candidates as well. This effort has always been about more than one candidate or one campaign -- it's about building a lasting movement for change.
On November 4th the three-way race for the Georgia Senate seat between Jim Martin (D), incumbent Saxby Chambliss (R) and Allen Buckley (L) ended with none of the candidates having reached 50% of the total vote. Under Georgia law, a special runoff election has been scheduled for December 2nd between Martin and Chambliss.
Georgia supporters have already begun using the tools on My.BarackObama.com to organize for the runoff. There are already over 40 events scheduled in the upcoming days, including phonebanking, canvassing and organizational meetings.
If you are interested in helping with the runoff, you can find an event near you or sign-up to volunteer directly with the Martin campaign at MartinForSenate.com.
The runoff vote is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd. You do not need to have voted in the general election in order to vote in the runoff, although you do have to have been registered to vote in Georgia on or before October 6, 2008. Early Voting in person for the runoff began today in some counties. You can find more information and locations for Early Voting and Advance Voting (which begins Monday, November 24th) at the Georgia Secretary of State site.
Check back here at GA.BarackObama.com for more information on the Georgia Senate Race.
This Wednesday, November 19th, please join the Georgia Campaign for Change at a Get Out The Vote Rally with President Bill Clinton and candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Martin at Clark Atlanta University.
Come hear how Jim Martin will help Barack bring change to Washington, and how you can get involved in the December 2nd runoff election.
GOTV Rally with President Bill Clinton Clark Atlanta University Vivian W. Henderson Gymnasium 650 Fair Street SW Atlanta, GA Wednesday, November 19th Doors Open: 4:00 p.m.
"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 . . .
Polls in Georgia are closed now (although if you are in line, you will be allowed to vote), but there's one last thing you can do to help this historic campaign: call states where the polls are still open to help Get Out The Vote. Even if you've never made calls before, this is your chance to participate -- a chance to be part of an historic grassroots field operation.
The map below shows the battleground states where polls are still open and where we still need help reaching our voters. Just click select the state and you will be given a list of voters to call and a brief script. In 2004, the election was decided by approximately 9 votes per precinct in Ohio. Even at this late hour, your help can still make a difference.
In Georgia, polls are open today from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM local time. Anyone who is in line by 7:00 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:
Georgia law (O.C.G.A § 21-2-417) requires Georgia residents to show photo identification when voting in person. When you arrive at your polling place, you will be required to present one of the following forms of identification:
7:00 am–7:00 pm
If a poll worker says you are not registered, you should confirm that you are in the right precinct or polling place by calling 1-877-4-GA-OBAMA. And if you are in the right polling place, but your name is not on the rolls, vote a provisional ballot.
Poll workers cannot ask you about personal financial matters. You have the right to vote even if you have unpaid bills, parking tickets, overdue taxes, or a home at risk of foreclosure.
Yes. Unless you’re already off work for two hours while the polls are open (7am–7pm), you have the right to take up to two hours off to go vote if you ask your employer in advance.
You may receive assistance at the polls if you are unable to read the English language or if you have a physical disability that renders you unable to see or mark the ballot, operate the voting equipment, or enter the voting booth. In order to receive assistance, everyone, except those that are blind, must take an oath stating the reason they need assistance. The person providing assistance to you must sign on the oath. When there is a federal candidate on the ballot, you can select anyone you want to assist you in voting, except for your employer, an agent of that employer, or an officer or agent of your union. When there is no federal candidate on the ballot, you can select any other resident of the precinct or a parent, sibling, spouse or child (provided they are not a candidate on the ballot or a relative of a candidate on the ballot) to assist you inside the voting booth. No person may assist more than ten voters in a primary, election, or runoff.
Note: Voters who are 75-years-old or older, or are disabled, can go straight to the front of the line during Advanced Vote (October 26 through October 31). On Election Day they can go to the front of the line between the hours of 9:30am and 5pm.
Jonathan Curley is a banker. He voted for George H.W. Bush twice and George W. Bush once. Here's an excerpt from his story on canvassing for the Obama campaign in North Carolina, from the Christian Science Monitor:
There has been a lot of speculation that Barack Obama might win the election due to his better "ground game" and superior campaign organization. I had the chance to view that organization up close this month when I canvassed for him. I'm not sure I learned much about his chances, but I learned a lot about myself and about this election. Let me make it clear: I'm pretty conservative. I grew up in the suburbs. I voted for George H.W. Bush twice, and his son once. I was disappointed when Bill Clinton won, and disappointed he couldn't run again. ...So you can imagine my surprise when my wife suggested we spend a Saturday morning canvassing for Obama. I have never canvassed for any candidate. But I did, of course, what most middle-aged married men do: what I was told. At the Obama headquarters, we stood in a group to receive our instructions. I wasn't the oldest, but close, and the youngest was maybe in high school. I watched a campaign organizer match up a young black man who looked to be college age with a white guy about my age to canvas together. It should not have been a big thing, but the beauty of the image did not escape me. Instead of walking the tree-lined streets near our home, my wife and I were instructed to canvass a housing project. A middle-aged white couple with clipboards could not look more out of place in this predominantly black neighborhood. We knocked on doors and voices from behind carefully locked doors shouted, "Who is it?" "We're from the Obama campaign," we'd answer. And just like that doors opened and folks with wide smiles came out on the porch to talk. Grandmothers kept one hand on their grandchildren and made sure they had all the information they needed for their son or daughter to vote for the first time. ...We knocked on every door we could find and checked off every name on our list. We did our job, but Obama may not have been the one who got the most out of the day's work. I learned in just those three hours that this election is not about what we think of as the "big things." ... I've learned that this election is about the heart of America. It's about the young people who are losing hope and the old people who have been forgotten. It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America, but see that promise for their grandchildren in Barack Obama. The poor see a chance, when they often have few. I saw hope in the eyes and faces in those doorways. My wife and I went out last weekend to knock on more doors. But this time, not because it was her idea. I don't know what it's going to do for the Obama campaign, but it's doing a lot for me.
There has been a lot of speculation that Barack Obama might win the election due to his better "ground game" and superior campaign organization.
I had the chance to view that organization up close this month when I canvassed for him. I'm not sure I learned much about his chances, but I learned a lot about myself and about this election.
Let me make it clear: I'm pretty conservative. I grew up in the suburbs. I voted for George H.W. Bush twice, and his son once. I was disappointed when Bill Clinton won, and disappointed he couldn't run again.
...So you can imagine my surprise when my wife suggested we spend a Saturday morning canvassing for Obama. I have never canvassed for any candidate. But I did, of course, what most middle-aged married men do: what I was told.
At the Obama headquarters, we stood in a group to receive our instructions. I wasn't the oldest, but close, and the youngest was maybe in high school. I watched a campaign organizer match up a young black man who looked to be college age with a white guy about my age to canvas together. It should not have been a big thing, but the beauty of the image did not escape me.
Instead of walking the tree-lined streets near our home, my wife and I were instructed to canvass a housing project. A middle-aged white couple with clipboards could not look more out of place in this predominantly black neighborhood.
We knocked on doors and voices from behind carefully locked doors shouted, "Who is it?"
"We're from the Obama campaign," we'd answer. And just like that doors opened and folks with wide smiles came out on the porch to talk.
Grandmothers kept one hand on their grandchildren and made sure they had all the information they needed for their son or daughter to vote for the first time.
...We knocked on every door we could find and checked off every name on our list. We did our job, but Obama may not have been the one who got the most out of the day's work.
I learned in just those three hours that this election is not about what we think of as the "big things."
... I've learned that this election is about the heart of America. It's about the young people who are losing hope and the old people who have been forgotten. It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America, but see that promise for their grandchildren in Barack Obama. The poor see a chance, when they often have few. I saw hope in the eyes and faces in those doorways.
My wife and I went out last weekend to knock on more doors. But this time, not because it was her idea. I don't know what it's going to do for the Obama campaign, but it's doing a lot for me.
It's not too late to volunteer. Click here to make a difference in the last few days.
We've reached the most important days of this entire campaign.
All of the voters we've registered, phone calls we've made, doors we've knocked on, friends and neighbors we spread the word to over the course of this campaign have brought us to where we are today: making Barack Obama very compettive in the race for the presidency of the United States.
Now we have to make sure all of that time and effort doesn't go to waste. It's time to once again take change into our own hands and get out the vote (GOTV).
As Barack explained in Nevada this morning:
Don’t believe for a second this election is over. Don’t think for a minute that power concedes. We have to work like our future depends on it in these last few days, because it does.
Join millions of Americans all over the country by volunteering in the last four days of this campaign. Everything we have worked for over the past 20 months will come down to what we do -- or don't do -- to help get out the vote.
Miss Laura from the DailyKos offered these words of wisdom from a veteran volunteer:
Before you hit your first door, or dial your first number...think about why you're doing it. Maybe it's your loved one in Iraq. Maybe it's wanting a Supreme Court that will preserve your right to control your own body. Maybe it's the healthcare you need and can't afford. Take a piece of paper and a pen and write your reason down. Keep it in your pocket, and if you have a hard conversation or string of them, take that piece of paper out of your pocket and read it. Remind yourself that this is not an empty chore, it's a way to something really, really important. Carry that knowledge with you to each door or each dial.
Before you hit your first door, or dial your first number...think about why you're doing it. Maybe it's your loved one in Iraq. Maybe it's wanting a Supreme Court that will preserve your right to control your own body. Maybe it's the healthcare you need and can't afford.
Take a piece of paper and a pen and write your reason down. Keep it in your pocket, and if you have a hard conversation or string of them, take that piece of paper out of your pocket and read it. Remind yourself that this is not an empty chore, it's a way to something really, really important. Carry that knowledge with you to each door or each dial.
So what can you do? Find a volunteer event near you and sign up to help between now and Election Day.
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.
A message to Georgia Voters:
This is it -- today is your last chance to Advance Vote in Georgia. And we're counting on supporters like you to cast your ballot for change before Election Day. Advance Voting is fast, easy, and convenient. And the more people who vote early, the more energy and resources we can devote to our get out the vote efforts on Tuesday, November 4th. Tell everyone you know to vote early in person. Here's why voting early is so important:It's faster, easier, and more convenient -- voting early means not dealing with any lines on Election Day.Republican operatives are going to throw everything they've got at us on November 4th. They're trying to scare people away from the polls and suppress the vote, but if you vote early, you know your vote will be counted.Voting early means you'll be free on Election Day to volunteer in our get out the vote efforts. You can give Barack a head start before November 4th. So please don't wait another day. Go vote early today, and take some friends and family with you. We can't do this without you. For more information on Advance Voting in Georgia, visit: http://ga.voteforchange.com
