OFA Pledge canvassers in the Albuquerque area had a range of responses, but thanks to some dedicated and creative leaders, we got over 200 pledges on the weekend. How do I upload photos to this site?
Bay Stevens, Central New Mexico coordinator
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Alternative EnergySource: David Apperson
url: http://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/tag/alternative-energy
Congressman Baca passionately spoke about a lot of issues, including better healthcare for children and adults and a better education system for our children because No Child Left Behind is not working. He said all of these things are possible under an Obama administration and how important it is to elect Barack Obama as our next President.
Please stop by the office today and volunteer, because we need everyone’s help to elect Barack Obama President.
Here's the address: Albuquerque - South Valley Office 3211 Coors Blvd SW, Suite A 3-4L Albuquerque, NM 87121 (in the shopping center) 505-907-9028
Swing by and check out our new digs. And in the mean time, check out pictures from the event...
(original Barack Out With My Cock Out posting - Tuesday, February 19, 2008)
After seeing the more prominently known Bill that is competing for the White House this year, I am shaken and disturbed. The only man with a better resume than our own Governor Bill, graced the University of New Mexico -- the Flagship University of the state -- and bellowed through the indiscernible PA system (still intact from the days before the Pit when the Lobos played in Johnson) his plan to unite America and win back the white house.With a few references to the accomplishments of his first two terms, Bill highlighted what he would do better in his third and fourth terms. Left un-addressed, was the absence of the magical touch that brought him into office in 1992 and accomplished his agenda; the glow that dropped people's jaws in the same manner as Tiger Woods and John Lennon was gone. There was no jam-packed hall with people crammed into every last corner. There were no throngs of on-lookers sitting in silent respect for the President that created international bridges over impassable waters. A few hundred, maybe a thousand interested persons were scattered across the gym floor and upper deck. A few waved signs to remind the President of his wife's name. Applause was given out of respect, not jubilation.At the onset of this election cycle (Dem Convention 2004 when we nominated a guaranteed loser) I began saying "If it came down to it, I could stomach voting for his wife if it brought President Clinton back into the White House." While today reaffirmed my belief that they are – politically-speaking – one person in two bodies, I cannot say that it reaffirmed my devote support of the eventual Democratic nominee. He is not the President that is adored in history books and on the History Channel. He is the President of the 90's - a great leader that provided great deeds, but it is now time to honor his past service by doing what he has always advocated to do; we must continue looking to the future, continue moving forward as we learn from our past failures and work to elevate new leaders to guide our nation away from failed policies and toward a new, better future.The changes of the future came the next morning. At the Albuquerque Convention Center any and everyone that wasn’t chained to a desk lined up to catch a glimpse of the other remaining candidate in the Democratic Primary. While I had walked straight into Johnson Gym the day before, I arrive an hour early to sneak into line about 3000 deep. In the third or fourth extra ballroom, Senator Obama passed through to keep from disappointing the extra 3000 attendees that didn’t stand a chance of sneaking into the Kiva. Another throng of supporters assembled on Civic Plaza to see him after a long speech followed by many questions.What I witnessed in two days was incomparable. As meaningless as running on the words of “change” and "hope" can be, it has already produced results. Across the nation people who had lost hope, People who have never previously voted or followed an election have taken action and become involved. Changes have already taken place. Records are set each time another state holds their primary or caucus. The opportunities currently presented to the Democrats are only just being recognized. To quash their new-found interest would be to shoot oneself in the foot to even the race for the competition. As a pragmatist that compromises to win rather than adhering to ideals in defeat, it is imperative that we work to inform and educate our own communities. Thus, as any provider of news, I will bring you announcements of events of the 2008 election. I will sift, sort and edit for you, not to deceive and distort, but to place the focus on the facts that carry real importance.As New Mexico is a state that goes to the eventual winner every year except for two in its entire history, a focus will be placed upon the state. In addition to being a key state in the Presidential Race, all three current Congressmen are competing for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pete Domenici for the first time in 36 years. While two of the congressional races will be all but decided in the June primary, the Albuquerque congressional district and Senate race could easily bring out provisional ballots to decide the winners.It may not be remembered as an historic election, but you will hear of its historic implications many times in the next year (enough to make your ears bleed on dry days, so don’t make a drinking game based on its repetition). I welcome anyone interested in staying informed and up to date to join me often as we watch the election transpire.
I am planning to call Wyoming tomorrow afternoon (later today) and Mississippi over the weekend to call voters and caucusers out to show support and win delegates for Barack Obama. I remind and encourage all of you to do the same. It's a very easy system right here on barackobama.com. Do it today! Join me in making a difference in this race and shutting out the politics of fear for good!
Peace,
Asa
I am hosting a "YES, WE CAN" CALL FOR OBAMA party this coming Sunday from 4-6:30pm MST. I don't have any guests signed up as of yet, so I may combine with other hosts. I am doing this call party through moveon.org and you can signup for my call party on there or find one near you. We will be calling Texas voters to urge them to the polls next Tuesday for Barack!
Keep on keeping on and WORK FOR OBAMA!!!
In Peace,
Asa A. Gregory
Barack has just started the economic summit in Albuquerque. You can watch it live here.
The crowd just went wild after Barack spoke about his deep desire to bring us together and address our economic difficulties as one nation:
“In this country—our grand experience has only worked because we guided the markets with a higher principal.--we are all in this together-- from CEO’s to secretaries, from financiers to factory workers. The more Americans that prosper—the more that America prospers”
Before the economic summit began, Barack addressed a crowd of around 1,000 people outside the Kiva auditorium who couldn’t make it into the main room, or our two overflow rooms. There is an amazing energy all throughout this massive building and in the streets of Albuquerque.
We are Fired Up here! Watch Live from home.
People are lined up all the way down the street here in Albuquerque as we prepare for Barack’s economic summit at the Kiva auditorium. It’s a melting pot down here, and it’s so refreshing to see the excitement in the eyes of the old, and young alike. This is a movement for change—not a movement of some specific political party, some specific demographic. We are here to take back Washington for the people, and the people of Albuquerque are standing for change as the line winds its way between the buildings and alley’s.
There are thousands of people who have been lined up since well before the doors opened who are fired up for the chance to see Barack and hear his message of hope. We have seen hundreds of young people—some who came with their students for Barack Obama chapters—others who came with their family—and even some of our youngest interns who are in middle school. It’s clear that Barack’s message is inspiring everyone—and it’s such a joy to see very young adults taking an interest in government and community service. There is a whole new generation that is waiting to take the reins, and here in Albuquerque, they are coming out in droves.
We have even opened 2 other overflow rooms because the downtown city streets are filling with people who are taking off time from work, taking off time from school, calling their friends, family and neighbors and mobilizing this grassroots movement.
The excitement here is electric and we still have about an hour before the event is expected to begin. It might be another bitter cold day here in Albuquerque—but things are heating up in the land of enchantment and green chilies.
Join us for the event later today with Barack in Santa Fe. Click here for Details. And check out NM.BarackObama.com for more info on how you can get involved locally...
We are excited to announce that Senator Barack Obama will be visiting New Mexico this Friday, February 1st. Barack will be hosting an Economic Summit at the Albuquerque Convention Center, and he will be holding a special rally in the Witter Fitness Center Gymnasium at the Santa Fe Community College.
Senator Obama already has strong support here in New Mexico, and we will be reaching out to supporters and undecided Democrats to let them know about Barack’s deep desire to change Washington and to bring people from all walks of life together to solve the problems that matter most to the American people.
We hope you can join us at one of these special events:
Get details and RSVP for Barack Obama’s visit to Albuquerque.
Get details and RSVP for Barack Obama’s visit to Santa Fe.
