Every Saturday since July, the grassroots group Pawleys Island for Obama has been setting up a tent on the corner of Waverly and Petigru in Pawleys Island, SC. Here, they hold up signs, cheer to passing drivers, sell Obama t-shirts, bumper stickers and buttons, and register as many new voters as they can.
Elizabeth, one of the group administrators, said, "On our very first day, we ran out of our 100 bumper stickers in less than two hours!" She said the group plans to continue staffing the tent every Saturday through the election to boost voter registration and help bring change to America.
For Mary, her work on the ground has provided a lasting experience that she is proud to stand by.
This is the time to step up and take action on behalf of our country. Getting involved in the Obama campaign has been such a wonderful experience. For the first time in my life, I feel that I'm fighting for my country in a meaningful way... I want my children to look back and say, our mother fought for this in the neighborhoods, on the streets. She stepped up. They'll do the same one day.
Joan is looking forward to continuing this grassroots network for change even after the election.
When we first started our tent, I wasn't sure how much support we would get. What a great surprise when we got so many thumbs up and horn honks. South Carolina is turning Blue for Obama! We have formed such a wonderful group of people at Pawleys Island for Obama that will last not only through the election but to help Obama and Biden govern come January 20th.
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