Working the phone bank at the Deeds Midlothian office today was like old times. OFA vols filled all of the land lines, and we had several folks calling with mobile phones. Governor Tim Kaine and Candidate Jody Wagner stopped by to give rousing speeches and kick off canvassing while most of us stayed with the phones.
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 . . .
Polls in Virginia 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.
Virginia, this is it. This is the day that your vote can fundamentally change the course of this country and bring the change that we so desperately need.
To find your polling location go here.
We're expecting unprecedented voter turnout today, so get to the polls as soon as you can and a few friends to help turn out even more votes -- and pass the time if there is a line.
Remember, as long as you are in line by 7pm you can vote.
If you live in a region of VA that is experiencing heavy rain, please share any extra rain gear with your local office, and all the warm beverages you can carry.
Last night, Senator Obama ended his speech with these words of inspiration:
"If you are willing, if you are willing to endure some rain, if you are willing to drag that person, you know is not going to vote, to the polls, if you are willing to organize and volunteer in the office, if you are willing to stand with me, if you are willing to fight with me, I know, your voice will matter. So I have just got one question for you Virginia, are you fired up? Are you ready to go? Fired up? Ready to go! Virginia, lets go change the world."
Virginia, we can be can be the difference in this election -- don't let a little rain or wait stand in our way. Let's win this thing.
We have just 26 hours before the polls close here in Virginia, and these next 26 hours are critical to winning Virginia for Barack Obama. We have come so far, we can't let it slip through our fingers now. If you have any free time at all in the next 26 hours, be sure to come into your local office to help out. Everyone is welcome.
Take a moment to watch this video of some of the best moments from the road in Virginia to elect Barack Obama then sign up to join our GOTV efforts.
Watch the video here:
Some of you may have recently seen some of the false ads from the NRA, attacking Barack's record on gun ownership. Help us fight the smears and get the real facts on Barack's position.
Check out this video where Barack states plainly and clearly, to a crowd right here in Virginia, that he strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and pledges to protect gun owners and gun owners' rights. Send the video to your gun owning friends and family members.
Two days until the polls open!
They spoke of how Barack, during his multiple trips to the Southwest, has reminded them of RFK's famous connection to the voters of this region. They also spoke of how this moment, this election, will be remembered forever, and that you're going to want to say you did your part. Watch the video here:
Three days left folks. Get out the vote.
She encouraged the audience to sign up to help get out the vote.
Registrars are open across Virginia today, click here to find out where and when your registrar is open for absentee voting.
After you vote, you should make sure that others get out and vote by signing up here. And if you do not have time today, you can still vote on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4th!
Enjoy these pictures of people voting absentee in Richmond!
Find a Get-Out-The-VOTE event near you.
If you still have any undecided friends, or people who want to know more about the issues send them here.
Grammy Award-winning recording artist and philanthropist Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, media executive Kevin Liles, and entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist Russell Simmons will headline a “Last Chance for Change” GOTV rally Saturday, November 1 on behalf of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama at Virginia Union University.
Virginia Union University Barco-Stevens Hall (Gymnasium)1500 N. Lombardy StreetRichmond, VARSVP HERE:http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/vajayz
There are a lot of voters out there who are still undecided. If you or someone you know hasn't made up there mind yet and cares about a specific issue, check out the campaign’s new website on Barack’s plans for the issues that matter to Virginians.
The site allows voters to easily get more information on Barack’s policies, watch a video on each issue, and best of all easily share the plan with friends.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt, born and raised in Virginia, is a big fan of the site:
Join the Campaign for Change Saturday, November 1st, for rallies with Caroline Kennedy. Kennedy will discuss Sen. Obama’s plan to cut taxes for middle class families, create jobs and end tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas and bring a responsible end to the Iraq war.
These rallies are free and open to the public.
RSVP HERE.
Portsmouth, VA Jewish Museum & Cultural Center 607 Effingham Street Saturday, 11:30 – 12:15 Hampton, VA Virginia Air & Space Museum 600 Settlers Landing Road Saturday, 1:30-2:15 Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth Commons Common Theaters 907 Floyd Avenue Saturday, 4:00-4:45 pm Clifton, VA Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Road Saturday, 7:00-7:45 pm
Portsmouth, VA Jewish Museum & Cultural Center 607 Effingham Street Saturday, 11:30 – 12:15
Hampton, VA Virginia Air & Space Museum 600 Settlers Landing Road Saturday, 1:30-2:15
Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth Commons Common Theaters 907 Floyd Avenue Saturday, 4:00-4:45 pm
Clifton, VA Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Road Saturday, 7:00-7:45 pm
SaturdayNovember 1st, 20087:00 pm to 7:45 pmHarrison Opera House160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.Norfolk, VA 23510RSVP HERE:va.barackobama.com/vachrisrock
Schmidt emphasized that with only four days left, we need to continue to utilize the technology that has brought us all together.
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Kaine said that no matter what the polls show, if you have not won in 44 years you are still the underdog. If we work harder, Virginia, we will win.
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