In case there was any question or doubt, let it be known: Jamestown, NoDak is FIRED UP for Barack!
Thursday night, we had our first ever Obama organizing meeting in Jamestown, as part of our statewide "Fired Up Thursday" night of action. The turnout of 17 people was fantastic, for a night when the temperature was below zero, and blowing snow made driving hazardous.
The Jamestown College for Obama group is off to a strong start, now an officially-chartered student organization!! They're planning to table outside the cafeteria several days a week, and are also working with the College Dems to arrange a van to shuttle students to and from the caucus location. But the most amazing thing about Jamestown College Students for Obama is their ambition to make a huge difference in the caucus this year.
In 2004, only 137 people caucused in the entire city of Jamestown (District 12), according to Dean, the District chair. And according to voter records, only 6 of them were under age 35. Natasha and Jessica, two leaders of the Jamestown College group, have set a goal of turning out 300 students from JC at the caucus--a full third of the student body, and more than twice the turnout for the whole city from 2004. And they're motivated to make it happen!
At the end of the meeting, Jessica summed it all up, channelling her favorite words of inspiration from Barack himself, "Yes, we can!"
If you're from North Dakota, check out ND.BarackObama.com to find out how you can get involved locally and help Barack win here.
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