Obama volunteers are working hard these days, and some are getting creative in their cities.
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, one couple painted a 70x100 feet mural of Barack based on the famous HOPE poster.They made the mural by drawing in chalk before painting in the colors. The mural is so big that they had to climb a tree on their property to take a picture of their yard.
Unions are organizing their own Get Out The Vote in 20 states. Along with working to organize voters for Obama-Biden, union members are also helping with Senate and House races. Over 250,000 volunteers will spend 13 days organizing 13 million voters.
They are making phone calls, knocking on doors, putting together mail pieces and workplace flies. This is the largest union mobilization ever.
Students at Columbia university are spending their fall break, November 1-4, in Virginia campaigning for their fellow alum. Over 100 students will travel to work for Barack who graduated in 1983 from the school in New York.The main focus will be to get voters in a state that has not voted for a Democrat since 1964. They certainly are up to the challenge...
“Virginia has not gone blue for many years, and this campaign trip could be symbolic of the significant changes that are taking place across the electoral map,” said College Democrat member Rowland Yang, CC ’11. “The fact that a group of young people are demonstrating so much national enthusiasm will certainly resonate.”The number of students heading to Virginia may also be indicative of what many have called a national enthusiasm. A record-breaking 132 members will make the trip, more than double the number in previous years.“We never anticipated such interest,” said College Democrat media director Avi Edelman, CC ’11. “Being active on this election is very important—it is a historical election. By campaigning, we are giving Columbia students an opportunity to participate in grassroots campaigning.”...“Even during midterms and all else, I find it amazing that 132 students are willing to drop everything in order to make this trip,” said Director of Social and Alumni Affairs Greer Feick, CC ’11. “This is the one opportunity where I will be surrounded by 132 students who not only have the same political views that I have, but are also ready to get out there and stand up for what they believe in.”
Four-star General Wesley Clark spent time in Stanford, North Carolina to visit with veterans and other supporters. During the meeting at Java Express, General Clark spoke about national security and how Barack is an advocate for Veterans and military families.After the coffee shop, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO stopped by the Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount to thank volunteers. He encouraged supporters "to knock on doors and make phone calls over the next 13 days to make Barack Obama the next President of the United States."
There are only 12 days left to get involved and make an impact. Visit your state page today to see how best you can help Get Out The Vote.
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