I came across an interesting YouTube video this week about Camp Obama in New York. Titled “Camp Obama – Camping out in Hillary Country,” the makers of the video featured lots of interviews with the “campers” about why they decided to devote three days to this. So many of these people had never participated in a campaign before, and are turning out specifically because Barack’s message inspired them to do something.
Camp Obama is a perfect example of the importance of grassroots to this campaign. These people, many of them new to the political process, emerge from Camp Obama motivated and empowered to make a difference in their community. The workshops at the Camp leave people with a strong sense of overall campaign strategy, lots of knowledge about voter outreach and field work, and the unshakable feeling that they can make a significant difference.
The title of the video brings up an interesting point. This campaign wants every person in this country to hear Barack’s message, and to have their concerns and views heard by us. There isn’t one county in this nation that we don’t think we can win. Barack spoke at the 2004 Democratic National Convention about a nation that is not divided into “red states” and “blue states,” but rather the “United States of America.” We will not write off one area of the nation as anyone’s “country” – this is everyone’s country, and while we won’t win every vote, we won’t ignore anyone. The training at Camp Obama enables ordinary people to communicate in their communities effectively, and is instrumental in spreading the word about Barack to every corner of America.
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