What is Team Change?
Obama community activists, artists, farmers, organizers, educators, doctors, veterans and business leaders wanting to bring hope, change and action to the California Democratic Party, because change brings with us! We are continuing the advocacy of the Obama campaign with a strong and personal commitment to our communities and our issues. With Team Change, You get more than a votes, you get PROVEN & EFFECTIVE WORKER BEES FOR POSITIVE CHANGE!!!
What does Team Change stand for?
¨ Single payer/universal healthcare
¨ Federal & State Funded Stem Cell Research
¨ Fully funding education
¨ Protecting the environment and our natural resources
¨ Equality for all
¨ Taking care of our veterans and their families by honoring our commitments, providing highest level quality programs and services and capacity building to new veterans needs
¨ Greening of business, green energy and products through incentives and regulations
¨ Growing our economy through WPA like programs, small businesses and get Californians back to work with living wages and benefits
¨ Community and national service
¨ Affordable housing, increasing homeowership, government intervention to help individuals and families from foreclosures
¨ Bring more programs and services to our Region
Why come to the Caucuses and vote for Team Change?
To continue the advocacy of the Obama campaign with the leaders who made our movement so successful here locally and nationally. Team Change activists and organizers did not stop on November 4, they continue the fight for positive change everyday in their personal lives, careers, community and philanthropic endeavors. It is important to have these leaders lead the fight for change at the state-level. That’s why we respectfully ask for your vote! This vote is just as important as Nov. 4th, because President Obama will need strong leaders and worker bees for change inside the California Democratic Party to move our Platform foreward!
Where to vote for Team Change?
AD 73 – South Orange County & Oceanside – Saturday, January 10 at 10 am
San Clemente Community Center – Fireside Room
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente, 92672
AD 74 – North County San Diego – Sunday, January 11 at Noon
CWA Local 9511
1525 Simpson Way, Escondido, 92029
AD 75 – Central San Diego – Sunday, January 11 at 11 am
SpringHill Suites – Scripps Room
12032 Scripps Highlands Drive
San Diego, 92131 (Scripps Ranch)
AD 76 – Downtown San Diego & Beaches – Saturday, January 10 at 9 am
Belmont Park Community Room
3115 Mission Blvd
San Diego, 92109 (Mission Beach)
How to vote for Team Change?
Pre-register for the Caucus at www.cadems.org on the right side of the page. Come to the Caucus meet Team Change delegate candidates and they will hand you a slate card. Then proceed to the Registration Table to get your ballot.
Team Change Delegate Candidates
AD 73
Erin Gilligan-Morin
Raad Ghantous
Anna-Maria Mannino
AD 74
Benjamin Bates
Martha Sullivan
Rachel Rott
Carla Mays
Charles “Charlie” Imes
Fabio Marchi
Gabriel Mendez
Nanci Oeschle
Rebecca Leo
Rick Hall
AD 75
Michael "Mickey" & Holly Foster
Drs. Robert and Yvonne Frisby
Maurice and Roma Weaver
Gerold Firl
Gerry Senda
AD 76
Dr. Michael McQuarry
Gail Mackler
Mike Russell
Larry and Donna Dawson
Greg Bolian
Brian Polejes
I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first. We just made history. And I don't want you to forget how we did it. You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change. I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign. We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next. But I want to be very clear about one thing... All of this happened because of you. Thank you, Barack
The San Diego City Hall rally at noon today was a success! We had approximately 150 attendees and four media cameras on-site. The crowd's enthusiasm was contagious and the energy uplifting. In addition to more recent Obama supporters, there was a very enthusiastic group of long term volunteers who have been on the campaign for nearly two years. Everyone was very excited about being unified around a common cause of change. In addition to local San Diego residents and community supporters who held placards promoting of Obama for Change, several elected officials attended and spoke to the crowd. Speakers included: -Senator Christine Kehoe -Assemblymember Lori Saldana -Congressional Candidate Nick Leibham -Candidate Marty Block -Vince Hall, Planned Parenthood Spokesperson -Trustee of the Cardiff School District Board, Francine Busby -Abdhur-Rahim Hameed, Regional Field Organizer for Obama for America The big push for the rally was to get everyone to the polls and make sure that everyone that their vote counts, and to go out and get their friends and family to the polls. Volunteers worked the event, signing in attendees and passing out fliers advertising the all-important phone banks and our final get out the vote drive on November 4. Definitely a day to remember and re-live in 4 years!
Find a polling place near you at Last Call for Change.
To learn more about what Ryan's volunteer effort and how you can get involved too, watch below and then go to Last Call For Change to find a phone bank near your house.
Last weekend, I traveled with 150 friends to the battleground state of Nevada, joining thousands of Californians in campaigning for Senator Barack Obama. Over the weekend, our group knocked on over 5,000 doors. We spread out across Las Vegas, meeting people in their homes and talking to them about their hopes and concerns. What we heard is that Nevadans, like many of their fellow Americans, are worried. They are yearning for change and strong leadership to put our country back on track. Most were responsive to Senator Obama's economic plan of tax cuts for the middle class and smarter regulation of our financial sector. I know that an Obama administration would bring renewed focus toward reviving our urban centers, and I will be working to bring that message to other voters between now and Election Day. Join us on another Drive for Change for the final Get Out the Vote Weekend.
This weekend, the Obama campaign held four ginormous super phonebanks in the Los Angeles area. Harnessing the amazing enthusiasm here in the final weeks of the Presidential campaign, these phonebanks are full of great energy, dedication, and cell phone waves (oh, and yummy snacks). In my neck of the woods, our Hollywood-Los Feliz-Silver Lake phonebanks joined forces at the fabled Sunset-Gower Studios, located at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Gower St. (This intersection was once known as "Gower Gulch" - silver-screen cowboys used to gather there looking for work as extras on western films.) Last weekend, this particular phonebank drew 200 volunteers who made 13,000 calls to battleground states and, in phonebanks throughout California, over 500,000 voters were called! This weekend our goal was higher - the campaign has challenged California volunteers to reach at least 625,000 voters - the Last Call For Change! Former home of Columbia Pictures ("It Happened One Night", "Funny Girl" and "The Caine Mutiny") and current home to such TV shows as Dexter and Heroes, Sunset-Gower houses many independent film and television production companies. It was also the former home of one of my all-time personal favorites: Six Feet Under. (You can read more about the studio's history here.) Last weekend, entering data from calls to Colorado, I was really heartened by the number of voters solidly in the Obama camp, versus the ones for McCain. The polls there are bearing this out. This weekend, we're over halfway toward beating last week's totals - 111 volunteers on Saturday, making nearly 9,000 calls! Sunday will surely rock. Thanks to the incredible volunteer coordinators who are making this phonebank happen every weekend. Your dedication is inspiring. And of course, the roomful of volunteers who didn't want to leave. Folks, if you haven't tried it yet, it's not too late - get thee to CA.BarackObama.com and find the nearest phonebank. You can make calls, enter data, sell swag, bring snacks - the possibilities are endless. You won't regret it!
I have not regretted a moment of the time I've spent doing this. I have met new friends, including many new heroes, and have learned more about the political process than I ever thought I would know. I have learned so much about veterans and military issues, and the various advocacy groups working these issues, that I know this is going to continue to be a part of my life long after Nov. 4. And I have learned so much about how much Barack Obama cares about veterans. I was a supporter before I took on this role, but what I have learned about this man, who has never served a day in uniform, but who, with his wife, goes out of his way to reach out not only to the person serving, but to the family members of that person, has not just reinforced my faith in his abilities as a leader, but as a human being who cares for his fellow man.
Barack Obama believes America has a sacred trust with our veterans. He is committed to creating a 21st Century Department of Veterans' Affairs that provides the care and benefits our nation's veterans deserve. Obama will demand that the military and the VA coordinate to provide a seamless transition from active duty to civilian life, and improve mental health treatment at every stage of military service. He will require that they work to recruit more health professionals, improve screening processes, offer more support to families and make PTSD benefits claims fairer. We shouldn't have to hear stories about veterans losing their families and careers after they come home because they cannot deal with the emotional scars created by repeated deployments. There shouldn't be more stories of veterans committing suicide because they can't re-integrate into civilian life.
Bravo, California! This weekend, we exceeded our 500,000 call goal! You made 543,000 calls to Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico, crucial battleground states that will make the difference in this election. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. Catch your breath and then get ready - we are three weeks from Election Day. Our goals will grow. And we will continue to exceed them. Now is the time to recruit all your friends who have been saying 'What can I do?'. Join us this weekend at another Last Call For Change phonebank. I am proud to be in the company of so many amazing volunteers. Yes We Can, Mary Jane Stevenson California Field Director
Hi Everyone!
Check out this absolutely hilarious "smear campaign" video spoof about John McCain.
It has a very different tone but it speaks its own truth. Please send it especially to women who are undecided, but feel free to send to anyone. PASS IT ON!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go4ENRKY6fw
California African-Americans: Nevada is a crucial battleground in the race for the presidency, and Barack needs support not just from all Nevadans, but also from Nevada's neighbors -- especially California. This is the chance for Californians to have a major impact on this historic race. The African-Americans - Drive for Change to Nevada will focus on getting out the vote in Nevada's African-American neighborhoods. We will caravan to Nevada and work to get out the vote and make sure that our voices are heard. Sign up now: my.barackobama.com/nvdfcgroup If you have any questions about Drive for Change, please contact Ciji McBride at cijimcb@gmail.com or call 641-715-3900 ext 83786. Yes, We Can! Ciji McBride 641-715-3900 ext 83786 Out-of-State Travel Coordinator, African-American Constituency
The VP Debate Watch Party at Social Hollywood drew an even larger crowd than the first Presidential debate for what was one of the most highly anticipated events of the campaign. As the two candidates approached their podiums, the excitement in the room reached fever pitch, and everyone was thrilled to see Joe Biden deliver! The statesman from Scranton clearly outlined how the Obama-Biden administration would bring the change the country so desperately needs to the White House. The hundreds of spectators in LA cheered loudly as Senator Biden advocated for the middle class and showed how we could restore America's leadership in the world. While Governor Palin defended the policies of the last eight years, Joe Biden showed the vision and judgement the country an expect from an Obama-Biden administration. And the crowd last night couldn't have been more proud!
McCain on the economy (in his own word):McCain: I Never Really Understood Economics. McCain said, “The issue of economics is something that I’ve really never understood as well as I should.” (Boston Globe, 12/18/07)McCain Says We’re NOT Headed Into a Recession. McCain said, “I don’t believe we’re headed into a recession. I believe the fundamentals of this economy are strong, and I believe they will remain strong.” (GOP Debate, Myrtle Beach, FNC, 1/10/08)McCain Dismissed Concerns on Mortgage Crisis and Economy. While campaigning in Florida, McCain dismissed concerns about the economy. “Even if the economy is the, quote, No. 1 issue, the real issue will remain America’s security,” McCain said. “And if they choose to say, ‘Look, I do not need this guy because he’s not as good on home loan mortgages or whatever it is, I understand about that, I will accept that verdict.” (The New York Times, 1/28/08)McCain: Americans Have Seen Great Economic Progress Since Bush Took Office. Since President Bush took office, “I think if you look at the overall record and millions of jobs have been created… you can make an argument that there’s been great progress economically over that period of time,” McCain said. (“Money & Politics,” Bloomberg, 4/17/08)McCain says the fundamentals of the economy are strong. Addressing today’s news of upheaval in America’s financial markets, McCain said this morning that, despite fears over the "turmoil" on Wall Street, “the fundamentals of our economy are strong.”(NBC 9/15/08)
Elizabeth Kim is a volunteer in Nevada.
Why is Nevada so important? Al Gore lost Nevada by 2% in 2000. If Nevada had turned, Gore would have won the election. The good news is that in previous cycles Democrats had a net negative of 8,000 registered voters in Nevada compared to Republicans. We now have a positive advantage of 75,000 registered Democrats over Republicans thanks to the hard work of our volunteers.
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