While the media spotlight focuses on the Republican National Convention, across the country supporters are quietly going about the work that will make the difference in November. Xavier Lopez-Ayala reported that:
In Minnesota last night, in one office alone over 20 women were calling fellow women in their neighborhoods to share why they support Barack and to invite them to join Women for Obama.
There was a sense of urgency in the air, because these women understand that we have a real choice in this election. We can either choose a new direction for our economy, or we can remain on the same misguided path for four more years.
Pat, a first-time phonebanker, explains:
I volunteered to help elect Barack Obama because I believe we need Barack as our next President--and I wanted to do something to help make that happen!
In Maine, Liz Meckes reports:
Tonight, John McCain will accept the Republican Party's nomination. However, his won't be the only voice being heard, as all across the state Mainers are making calls to say “eight is enough!” Volunteers have organized in every Campaign for Change office to phonebank for Barack and rally their communities for November. Joe McHugh, who has been volunteering with his wife (in multiple states) since last November, said he wished he had even more time to give.
To me, McCain is just another four years of George Bush—and we can’t have that. People need change, and the need someone who can offer more than the same failed policies that we’ve been living with for far too long. I give whatever time I can to make sure they hear Obama’s message.
Brooke, a full-time student at the College of the Atlantic, has made calls every night this week.
It’s great to know you can actually make a difference.
Tonight, people across the country people are making phone calls, canvassing and organizing. No matter where you are, you can join them.
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