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Now Is the TIME

By Rick Watts - May 1st, 2008 at 9:05 am EDT

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This message came from J J Hopkins and I could not have said it better.

The week before the primaries is a critical time to rally support for Senator Obama. Forget the media, forget Clinton, focus on getting Senator Obama's message across to undecided voters!
1. Volunteer at a phone bank. Making phone calls is a great way to reach voters across the state.� In all of the primaries so far, 10-15% of voters have made up their minds in the last week. When you reach someone who is undecided, explain to them why you support Senator Obama. Personal outreach is always more eff ective than mass advertising. The Obama website has a great phonebanking tool that has call-lists for different states.
2. Show your support at an Obama event. Being around other Obama supporters is very energizing and the events are great fun. Also, all of these events have Obama signs and buttons so you can pick some up and show your support. Check the "Events" page of your Obama group page or organize an event.�
3. Get some Obama signs and put them up around your neighborhood. Corners of busy intersections get maximum visibility. A yard sign on your frontyard is a great way to show your support. If you can't get official Obama merchandise, get some posterboard and some markers and make your own sign - it will look great and have a bigger impact!
4. Canvass for Obama. Print out some Obama flyers that address issues important in your community, have them copied, and distribute them in your neighborhood, or areas identified by your local Obama offic e.
5. Reach out to friends and family. We are sometimes reluctant to discuss politics with friends and family, but your views are likely to carry more weight with this group than with strangers. Call or email your friends and family and tell them why you are excited about supporting Senator Obama.�
6. Donate to the camp aign. If you are unable to go out and help, make a donation online. It will help get Barack's message across from coast to coast!
This campaign has been fueled by the energy of grassroots volunteers. That's you and me!
Share your Obama action plan!
Let us deliver for Senator Obama this week and regain the momentum!

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