This morning marked the start of Countdown to Change, a three-day statewide effort to help get out the vote for Barack in New Jersey and our sister state Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state in this election. The operation unleashed two separate teams of New Jersey volunteers: Team Fired Up and Team Ready to Go. The "Fired Up" volunteers called and go door-to-door in New Jersey to reach voters while the "Ready to Go" volunteers drove to Pennsylvania to canvass. At a campaign office in Hamilton, volunteers arrived in the morning fired up to knock on doors and phone bank for Barack. “I really do believe in Obama and what he has to offer so I decided to volunteer to help elect him and other democratic candidates in New Jersey,” said Sonii Kollie of Hightstown. “When I speak to voters I see both sides of the spectrum. Some are very excited to talk to me about the campaign while others are more private and reserved. Despite the reaction, I feel that it’s my job to pull them in. I feel that voter contact is important because it’s a way for people to get to know the candidate on a personal level.”
Sonii Kollie phonebanks in Hamilton.
Further north in the state, eager volunteers filled the Jersey City campaign office. They came as a family or with friends and were greeted by Ward Leaders Jack Carly and Joe Conte.
The Bryant family spend Saturday afternoon together by canvassing for Barack.
Decked out in Obama buttons and Lautenberg T-shirts, volunteers hit the streets to make a difference, one neighborhood at a time.
Blog coverage of Countdown to Change will continue tomorrow and Monday. Sign up today to be part of this massive grassroots effort and you may find yourself featured on this blog.
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