Tonight, dozens and dozens of volunteers, from Duluth to Minneapolis and Avon to St. Paul, volunteers are gathering to do two main things. We are celebrating the victory we won one year ago. We worked hard to put our country back on track and are proud all that has happened in the last year. Click the link to find an event near you: http://bit.ly/11V8i0
We are also calling our Members of Congress to ensure they are supportive of health insurance reform. Now is the time for reform. With a vote coming very soon in the US House, volunteers in Minnesota are making sure that every single Representative knows we’re supporting health insurance reform.
From Jenn Brown, the new Minnesota 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 Minnesota, and starting this Saturday, May 9th, I'll be hosting Listening Tour Town Halls with Field Director Graham Wilson 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 like me and Graham, hear about some lessons learned during the general election, and offer your thoughts on how we can organize Minnesota going forward. Your ideas will be used to write a Minnesota-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 Minnesotan 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. Graham and I look forward to seeing you, Jenn Jenn Brown Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Let us know how you'd like to see Minnesota 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 Minnesota, and starting this Saturday, May 9th, I'll be hosting Listening Tour Town Halls with Field Director Graham Wilson 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 like me and Graham, hear about some lessons learned during the general election, and offer your thoughts on how we can organize Minnesota going forward. Your ideas will be used to write a Minnesota-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 Minnesotan 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.
Graham and I look forward to seeing you, Jenn Jenn Brown Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Let us know how you'd like to see Minnesota 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
"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 . . .
The networks have called the first races of the night, projecting that Barack Obama will win Minnesota and its ten electoral votes. Thank you Minnesota!
Thank you as well to all of our grassroots supporters in Vermont, many of whom have been working towards this moment for nearly two years now - check out a photo slideshow of Barack's campaign for change in Minnesota below:
At 7:00 AM CST this morning, polls opened in Minnesota. Don't know where to vote? Click here to find your polling location. All polling places close at 8:00 p.m. If you are in line at your polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., you must be allowed to vote.
To vote in Minnesota, you must:
If you aren't registered to vote yet, that's not a problem. Minnesota allows you to register and vote at the polls on Election Day. Here's what you need:
A MN driver's license, MN state ID card, or tribal ID with your photo, name, current address, and signature.
Don't forget to remind all your friends and family to vote today!
Cast your vote today!
From social networking to text messaging, young people have changed the way political campaigns are run in the United States.
And, today, we have a chance to change the nation.
But only if we vote.
Check out this video of Kal Penn, the star of the Harold & Kumar movies, talking to students at the U about the power of the youth vote, and then find your polling place and vote!
Now the big question: if your attention is worth billions of dollars, how much power does your vote have?
Go to www.VoteForChange.com to find your polling place.
We've built the largest grassroots operation in Minnesota's history, but we still need your help in these next few hours.
Doorknocking and phonebanking shifts will be running throughout the day -- it's not too late to find a staging area near you. Just enter your zip code and we'll tell you exactly where we need your help.
All across the country people are coming together for change. People of all ages and backgrounds got back to the basics of grassroots organizing to do everything possible to help elect Barack Obama president.
Check out this video of folks up on the Iron Range discussing why they're voting for Barack Obama today.
Have you voted?
Find out your polling place now.
And if you have an hour or three today, volunteer to get out the vote.
Simply enter your zip code and we'll tell you where and when you're needed most.
ATTENTION:
The Minnesota Campaign for Change is asking that any voters who have questions about voting or who want to report problems or issues when voting, to call 651-292-1158
These calls will go directly to a Call Center, where people are standing by to answer logistical questions ("Where is my polling location?") as well as more complicated, legal or voting-related questions.
In many states, polls have already opened by now and voting is underway. In nearly two dozen key battleground states, volunteers are preparing for final Get Out The Vote canvassing -- knocking on doors and talking to voters in order to ensure that all of our supporters are able to make it to the polls today.
We've built one of the largest ground operations in history, but we still need your help in these next twelve hours. Canvassing and phonebanking shifts will be running throughout the day -- it's not too late to find a staging area near you.
Michelle Obama just sent out this email...
Amanda -- Today is Election Day. The opportunity to set our country on a new path has never felt more real than it does right now. The polls are open in most places, and people are already making their voices heard for change. There's just one thing left to do -- vote and make sure everyone you know votes, too. You can find or verify your polling location by looking up your most recent registration address at VoteForChange.com. Go vote today, and make sure you take your friends and family with you. This is the day when we have to commit to doing everything we can. We can't afford not to -- for our families, our communities, and our future. Once you vote, you can do more than just wait as the returns come in. You can help get every last vote for Barack by volunteering in your community or making calls from home. Help put us over the top today: http://my.barackobama.com/november It's not too late to knock on doors, make calls, and make sure that every one of our supporters gets to the polls today. Change is within our reach. We're counting on you to get us there today. Thank you for everything you're doing, Michelle P.S. -- If anyone you know hasn't yet made up their mind, please invite them to learn more about Barack's positions on important issues: http://www.barackobama.com/issues
Kids for Obama Canvass in South Minneapolis
One day to change the world. Now is the time to do what we've been working for: vote for Barack Obama for president.
Yesterday, a group of Kids for Obama canvassed their neighborhood in South Minneapolis:
Holding handmade signs inscribed with things such as purple scribbles, “dinosaurs for Obama,” and “vote for these tiny futures” a group of seriously vociferous elementary-school-aged kids marched down 38th Street in South Minneapolis.
This election is so important, and we all have to do our part.
Go to VoteforChange.com right now and find your polling location.
If you have an hour, or three, or an entire day to help, please volunteer at your local Action Center or making phone calls -- after voting, of course.
Everything comes down to today -- we can't let up now. Sign up to volunteer.
Tonight, as today's tallies are being calculated and tomorrow's walk packets are being assembled, volunteers are out walking in strong Democratic neighborhoods leaving voting information on doorsteps and car windows.
It's called Midnight Madness, and it's an important part of our strategy to win tomorrow.
Check out some of the pictures from the Midnight Madness rally with Al Franken in St. Paul:
Across Minnesota today, hundreds of thousands of calls were made and even more doors were knocked, because tens of thousands of everyday Minnesotans volunteered and shared crucial voting infromation with Obama supporters in their community.
Tomorrow, we'll vote. But that's not going to be enough. We're going to need your help to get others to the polls.
No matter where you live, you can make phone calls, knock on doors, talk to your family & friends, and take the day off so you can volunteer. We need to be at full speed as we head through the finish line.
Let's make history tomorrow.
Volunteers at the "Get Out the Vote" Action Center in Hopkins made a short video to encourage local supporters to come on in and volunteer.
If you're watching any of the down-ticket races in Minnesota, an amazing thing is happening. Some areas, like Hopkins, that started off a deep red, have steadily gone in the last few months from red to pink to purple, and in the last few days, are even starting to look a little blue.
Check out their video, and help out for a few hours tonight or tomorrow to get Barack and the other DFL candidates elected tomorrow!
So... have you made plans for tonight yet?
There's still time help us Get Out The Vote and we still need volunteers going door to door in their neighborhoods to let Obama supporters know where to vote. Go to your local Action Center for a few hours after work today or make phone calls from home.
You can help transform the political landscape here in Minnesota.
Get out the vote.
"Because his health care plan is really educated, the war, and he's doing the best thing for the economic crisis."
Young people all across Minnesota and all across America are getting involved in the political process this year. Feeling empowered and motivated by a candidate they believe can move this country back in right direction. While young people like Beni can't vote, they can still have a major impact on this election; by being a part of the process, by getting involved, by volunteering.
Visit MN.BarackObama.com now to find out how you can help on Election Day
While Beni was inside explaining Barack's health care plan to an undecided voter, outside several high school students were making their voices heard as they marched down University Avenue.
Questions? Check out the Minnesota Voter Rights page at http://MN.BarackObama.com/KnowYourRightsMN.
Everything that we've worked for comes down to tomorrow. What are you doing?Take the day off for Barack.Ask your boss. Ask your professor. Take some advice from Matthew Broderick and take the day off...
Yolanda in St. Cloud sent this message to her friends on the St. Cloud my.barackobama group:
OK Friends! This is it! Here's what you can do to take us strong to the finish line for Barack. Today, Monday, November 3 you can talk to and remind everyone you know to VOTE. Make sure they know where their polling place is and have a ride to get there. You can also go to your local Dem office and offer to volunteer (phone banking or door knocking!). Here's how to find your polling place: http://www.voteforchange.com/ This is it! This is the moment we've been waiting for more than 18 months. Don't get weary on us now! Your hard work makes a difference. This is OUR DEMOCRACY and OUR WORK to do. PLEASE DO YOUR PART! Let's make history.
OK Friends!
This is it! Here's what you can do to take us strong to the finish line for Barack.
Today, Monday, November 3 you can talk to and remind everyone you know to VOTE. Make sure they know where their polling place is and have a ride to get there. You can also go to your local Dem office and offer to volunteer (phone banking or door knocking!).
Here's how to find your polling place: http://www.voteforchange.com/
This is it! This is the moment we've been waiting for more than 18 months. Don't get weary on us now!
Your hard work makes a difference. This is OUR DEMOCRACY and OUR WORK to do.
PLEASE DO YOUR PART! Let's make history.
Sign up for a volunteer shift to help us Get Out The Vote today and tomorrow.
