There is a legend that the Emperor of Japan spoke words similar to those of the title of this blog when he was told that the attack on Pearl Harbor did not result in the destruction of the US fleet. That, in fact, none of the aircraft carriers were destroyed.
I think that a similar event could take place in Virginia and perhaps even specifically in Southwest Virginia with this election. It's obvious that the Obama campaign is taking us VERY seriously. Far more seriously than I've ever seen a national campaign in any Southern state I've lived in (and I've lived in NC, VA, TN and TX through several Presidential elections).
Everyone in SW Virginia needs to know that we have a paid campaign staffer mobilizing and organizing the campaign in every county. For Lee and Wise County, we look to Adam Malle. He's a remarkable guy, gregarious, smart and funny... and plenty savvy. He's working hard to get everyone on board and active in whatever capacity they are most inclined and able.
I encourage everyone to look him up on MBO or email him at awm16@hotmail.com.
He's already organized DNC Convention House Parties all over the two counties, so be sure to check with him and come to the one most convenient for you. We are also - nearly - ready to open the campaign headquarters in Big Stone Gap (just need to get the phone lines installed).
At UVA Wise, Adam organized a voter registration drive and there are plenty of other activities planned from manning the HQ to having tables/booths at other events as well as door to door canvassing, phone banking and a letter to the editor campaign starting asap and leading up to the election.
Get excited, make room on your calendar and contact Adam to get in on the action!
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