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 North Dakota, polls are open today from 9:00 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:
Do I need to bring ID with me when I go vote?
Acceptable forms of identification must include a street address. PO boxes do not establish residency and cannot be accepted.
Acceptable forms of identification with residential addresses are:
If you do not have one of the forms of identification listed above, you still have the right to vote if:
What time will the polls be open on November 4?
Polls open sometime between 7am and 9am and close sometime between 7pm and 8pm, depending on your county. Most are open from 9am–7pm. It is best to check with your local election official for exact times.
What about voters with disabilities?
If you are a disabled voter you may be accompanied by, and receive assistance from, another person of your choice in the voting booth, unless the person is an employer, officer or agent of your union, a candidate running in that election, or a relative of a candidate. The polling place building should have several routes through it, and sufficient signs should be in place to direct you to the most accessible route to the polling location.
On Wednesday, the North Dakota Call Team reached their call goal by making almost 400 calls in seven days. This is a great achievement, but we have a lot of work left to do as we had into the most important weekend of the election.
From now until Election Day, we are asking North Dakota to make at least 800 more calls to help Get Out the Vote in battleground states. This means that we need everyone to step up and try to make more phone calls than ever before during these last five days.
In a recent conference call, Iowa's Deputy Field Director, Ann Dailey, talked about why your calls are so critical as we try to bring this election home for Barack. You can listen to this highlight below.
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.
On Thursday, October 30th, at 7:30pm CDT, North Dakota 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. With just six days left before Election Day, we need to make sure all of our supporters head to the polls and understand what is at stake.
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: 690-655-339If you can join us for the webinar, RSVP now:http://my.barackobama.com/webinar28I 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. We have six days left to make a difference that will impact the next four years.
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.
Last week, we challenged the North Dakota Call Team to make 1,000 calls in seven days to help get out the vote in Minnesota and North Dakota. After three days, we still have over 900 calls to make.
We need everyone to step up and do their part to make sure we reach our goal. If each of you can find even an hour each night to make calls, North Dakota could help make the difference in this historic election.
On Thursday night, Montana's Field Director Carrie Glenn gave an inspiring call to action for all the callers out there using Neighbor to Neighbor to make phone calls from home, or for anyone still hesitating to pick up the phone.
You can listen to it below:
If you haven't done calls before, I'm gonna ask you to pick up the phone and make a couple more than you really think you have time to do. 'Cause no one's even woken up on November 5th and said, 'I wish I'd done less.' We've got less than two weeks right now to actually make this happen and it's got to be a little bit more than you think you can do. If you've been doing a hundred calls a week, that's incredible, thank you so much for that. We need you to do 200. If you've never made a phone call before, we need you to make 100...
The work we do in this final week will decide what direction we take this country in the next four years. We only have eight days left to make a difference.
There are many ways for you to have an impact on this campaign, but the single most important thing you can do is to talk directly to voters. There’s nothing more powerful and effective than everyday people reaching out to their neighbors – or in this case, people in a neighboring battleground state – and talking about why they support Barack.
The clock is running out in this historic presidential election, and in North Dakota, where the race has been tighenting up, you can reach out into your own communities, as well as into neighboring Minnesota, another key battleground. This election is too important to not give everything we can before Election Day.
Earlier this month, Minnesota Field Director Jaclyn Urness joined in a conference call with North Dakota volunteers who have been using Neighbor to Neighbor to make phone calls from home. Jaclyn stressed the need to stay focused no matter what the pollsters might say, as we look to run through the finish line at full speed.
You can listen to highlights of the call below:
Your calls from out of state allow in-state staff and volunteers to focus on face-to-face, door-to-door voter contact. The key to any ground effort is clear goals, and in order to reach our voter contact goal on the ground, we're counting on supporters in North Dakota to make 1,000 calls within the next seven days.
Almost two years of work comes down to these last two weeks, but we know what we need to do to win.
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
On Wednesday, October 8th, at 7:30pm CDT, North Dakota 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:
Phone Number: 703-259-9001Access Code: 159887988If you can join us for the webinar, RSVP now:http://my.barackobama.com/webinar6I 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.
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
Women's Weekend of Action Schedule Thursday, September 18th 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Women for Obama Statewide Phone Bank Night Join women supporters in your local field office to call undecided women. Find your local office Thursday, September 18th - Sunday, September 21st Women for Obama House Parties Hosted by women for women House Parties Thursday, September 18th The Hub Cafe (Rugby, ND) 215 Highway 2 SW 7:00 p.m. House Parties Friday, September 19th The home of Lois Schneider (Fargo, ND) 1117 3rd Ave S 5:00 p.m. House Parties Saturday, September 20th Campaign for Change HQ (Williston, ND) 205 Main Street 9:00 a.m. Home of Delcie Light (Devils Lake, ND) 2326 14th Ave SW 2:00 p.m. Home of Carolyn Nelson (Fargo, ND) 1 2nd St S Apt 5-402 3:00 p.m. Dan and Francoise Buchanan's Home (Jamestown, ND) 216 15th Ave NW 4:00 p.m. The Home of Sarah Vogel (Bismarck, ND) 1203 N 2nd St 4:00 p.m. House Parties Sunday, September 21st The Home of Carol Christianson (Bismarck, ND) 1731 Hamburg Dr 3:00 p.m. Wolf Residence (Minot, ND) 1420 78th St SE 4:00 p.m. Keeley House (Grafton, ND) 7187 Highway 81
Women's Weekend of Action Schedule
Thursday, September 18th 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Women for Obama Statewide Phone Bank Night Join women supporters in your local field office to call undecided women.
Find your local office
Thursday, September 18th - Sunday, September 21st Women for Obama House Parties Hosted by women for women
House Parties Thursday, September 18th
The Hub Cafe (Rugby, ND) 215 Highway 2 SW 7:00 p.m.
House Parties Friday, September 19th
The home of Lois Schneider (Fargo, ND) 1117 3rd Ave S 5:00 p.m.
House Parties Saturday, September 20th
Campaign for Change HQ (Williston, ND) 205 Main Street 9:00 a.m.
Home of Delcie Light (Devils Lake, ND) 2326 14th Ave SW 2:00 p.m.
Home of Carolyn Nelson (Fargo, ND) 1 2nd St S Apt 5-402 3:00 p.m.
Dan and Francoise Buchanan's Home (Jamestown, ND) 216 15th Ave NW 4:00 p.m.
The Home of Sarah Vogel (Bismarck, ND) 1203 N 2nd St 4:00 p.m.
House Parties Sunday, September 21st
The Home of Carol Christianson (Bismarck, ND) 1731 Hamburg Dr 3:00 p.m.
Wolf Residence (Minot, ND) 1420 78th St SE 4:00 p.m.
Keeley House (Grafton, ND) 7187 Highway 81
Join North Dakota Women's Weekend of Action Today!
CHICAGO, IL – The Obama campaign today released a two-minute advertisement in which Senator Obama will speak directly to the nation on his view of the state of the economy and what he would do to fix it if he is elected president. The ad will begin today nationally and in battleground states around the country.
Watch the ad...
Visit BarackObama.com/plan to read Obama's plan for the economy now.
Please donate now to help put this ad on the air and help deliver this important message to voters across America.
Continue reading for the script of the ad...
“John McCain is simply out of touch when it comes to the economy. How else do you explain the fact he thinks “the fundamentals of the economy are strong?” “The reality is America’s economy is far from strong, and families in North Dakota and across the nation are feeling the crush from the current economic crisis each and every day. They are feeling the effects of eight years of a reckless economic policy by the Bush Administration – a policy embraced by Senator McCain. “These are challenging times and we need new leadership to get America’s economy back on track. We need Barack Obama, who if elected president, will work to change a broken financial system and restore our country's prosperity.”
“John McCain is simply out of touch when it comes to the economy. How else do you explain the fact he thinks “the fundamentals of the economy are strong?”
“The reality is America’s economy is far from strong, and families in North Dakota and across the nation are feeling the crush from the current economic crisis each and every day. They are feeling the effects of eight years of a reckless economic policy by the Bush Administration – a policy embraced by Senator McCain.
“These are challenging times and we need new leadership to get America’s economy back on track. We need Barack Obama, who if elected president, will work to change a broken financial system and restore our country's prosperity.”
Women to Women phone banks will be held at each of the 11 Campaign for Change offices in the state and run from 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm this Thursday.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand behind the women of North Dakota, they support the issues that matter most to them and we need you to come help us get that important message out.
Women were granted the right to vote in 1920 at the urging of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson and they have made the difference in every election since. This election will certainly be no different. Sign up today to reach out to women on Thursday.
