Thanks to the organizers of this rally. Sure admire those who told their health care stories in front of complete strangers. My signs were: Stop rising co-pays, and Act now 2009, which seemed to be supported by the speakers. Unfortunately the crowd was small.
It seems that the "organizing for america" is sharing time with SB 810, the single payer bill currently making it's way through the california legislature. Once Congress has proposals on the table maybe more grass roots folks will start participating.
Any alternate views are welcome.
It was an exciting night at the Prince William Country Fairground. I got there early enought to be close enough to the stage to see his comfortable smile in spite of the hardships of travel and the loss of his grandmother!
Barack Obama's Final 2008 Campaign Rally in Manassas, VirginiaNov 3, 2008 November 03, 2008 C-SPAN Senator Barack Obama spoke at a campaign rally at Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Virginia.
Obama Campaigns in the Final Stretch - washingtonpost.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2008/11/04/GA2008110401199.html
There were 70-100,000 of us. We all shouted that we were "fired up" and "ready to go."
"I'm feeling kind of fired up. I'm feeling like I'm ready to go," Obama told nearly 100,000 people gathered for his final rally Monday night in Virginia.
"At this defining moment in history, Virginia, you can give this country the change it needs," Obama said to voters in a state that hasn't voted for a Democratic presidential nominee in 44 years.The Illinois senator's final day of campaigning was bittersweet: he was mourning the loss of his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who helped raise him but died of cancer Sunday night and never got to see the results of the historic election.
"At this defining moment in history, Virginia, you can give this country the change it needs," Obama said to voters in a state that hasn't voted for a Democratic presidential nominee in 44 years.
The Illinois senator's final day of campaigning was bittersweet: he was mourning the loss of his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who helped raise him but died of cancer Sunday night and never got to see the results of the historic election.
Thanks for reading this blog. I got in late last night and didn't get a lot of sleep, but it's time for me to head back to Virginia and get out the vote. I hope that some of our paths will cross at victory celebrations and on the mall in Washington for the inauguration.
Sincerely,
Henry M
Bill Cosby will be at the Southfield Pavilion at 1:30PM on Tuesday. Mr. Cosby will be there to kick off our Rush Hour Celebrity Rallies. Come out and meet Mr. Cosby and support the GOTV with the Southern Oakland County Headquarters for Change. The Pavilion is located at 2600 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076.
WHAT: Rally for Change hosted by Edison Mayor Jun Choie featuring Governor Jon S. Corzine, Congressman Frank Pallone and Assemblywoman and congressional candidate Linda StenderWHEN: Saturday, October 25 at 10 a.m. WHERE: 1907 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820. Click here for directions. RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/edisonrally
We have the signs and banners and now most importantly, we NEED your support to hold signs and encourage our Obama Voters to mail in their ballots right away. We need at least a DOZEN people today and Thursday for the next two weeks. It's just a few hours and you'll get home in plenty of time for dinner! Bring your friends along and HELP US BRING IN THE VOTE FOR OBAMA! Read Derrick's report below, call up a few friends and meet us at Shari's Restaurant in King City/Tigard today at 4PM. Fired up and ready to go! BikerbamaMike, 503-522-1259
Derrick's 10-19 blog report:
I should have taken photos of our completed signs and banners. They are colorful and lively. We have groups forming to hold them up along 99W at King City several evenings a week to show excitement and support for Obama and encourage folks to vote now for Obama and Merkley. Contact Michael Crabbe [classicisland@yahoo.com] or call 503-522-1259.
CHANGE – U BETCHA! VOTE OBAMA!
HONK 4 OBAMA
“THAT ONE” IS “THE ONE”
SMART STEADY LEADERSHIP
VETS FOR OBAMA BIDEN
No Hail Mary Passes ! No Lipstick! Vote Obama
JEFF MERKLEY MAKES IT HAPPEN
VOTE TODAY OBAMA / MERKLEY
And Many More
Fired up for Change Rally Dates
Monday, Oct 20th 4-6PM Tigard/King City - URGENT SUPPORTERS NEEDED TODAY!!!
Hwy 99 by Shari 's Restaurant across from Safeway's.
Shari's Restaurant 15550 SW 116th Ave , & Royalty Parkway
see Mapquest Directions and location below!
Thursday, Oct 23rd 4-6PM Tigard/King City
Carl's Jr. Restaurant by Safeway's at the corner of 99W & Royalty Parkway
Monday, Oct 27th 4-6PM Tigard/King City
Thursday, Oct 30th 4-6PM Tigard/King City
Monday, Nov 3rd 4-6PM Tigard/King City
Tuesday, Nov 4th 3-7PM Tigard/King City
RALLY SIGN WAVERS RSVP by emailing your name and contact phone indicating the dates you would like to come out for our FIRED UP FOR CHANGE RALLY!
SPECIAL NOTICE: This is open to all OBAMA and DEMOCRAT supporters. High School Student Volunteers, neighbors and friends are welcomed to wave signs with us. Invite your Obama classmates, Student Democrat club organization, even fellow workers to cheer Obama to Victory.
This will be the most talked about ELECTION in U.S. HISTORY and you want look back on this and say, "I MADE A DIFFERENCE... FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA !" So remember, YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!
I'm BikerBamaMike and I approve this message!
WashCoDems Precinct Captain HD #26 & Proud Community Organizer
We Are the Winds of Change and the Movement that Drives this Campaign!
On Tuesday, August 19th, the Campaign for Change is holding a Rally for Change in Rosemount with Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, Congressional Candidate Steve Sarvi, State Rep. Shelley Madore, and Minnesota House Candidate Phil Sterner.
These special guests will talk about their support for Barack and why he is the one candidate who can bring about the change we can believe in.
Here are the details:
RALLY FOR CHANGETuesday, August 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Rosemount Community Center (Auditorium)13885 South Robert Trail, RosemountRSVP online: http://my.barackobama.com/mnrosemountrally
No primary voting going on in Colorado, but it was a treat to see so many people turning out to Bancroft Park in Colorado Springs just to express their support for Barack Obama. As I looked over the crowd, I saw people with hope participating in an event with an energy and joy about them. Obama is an inspirational candidate and the fact that he has moved so many people to participate in the process is significant.
The system requires some change and that change needs to come from all of us. Obama has spread that message from the grassroots and so many people from different races, genders, ages, and demographics are answering to the challege that Barack has put forth. I'm still excited about this election despite the fact that I'm tired of the twisting and mis-leading statements that are being made from other candidates about every word that is spoken. It shows a despiration when people are using these tactics to "win at all cost". Today, at the rally, I saw Obama supporters who continue to stay the high road. Thanks to all who came to share their dreams for the future. YES WE CAN.
Join the Obama campaign in New Mexico and Michelle Obama at a 'Stand for Change' Rally at the Corbett Center Ballroom on Monday, February 4th. Michelle will be meeting with supporters and undecided voters to discuss Barack’s ability to change the ways of Washington by bringing people together and solving the problems that matter most to Americans.
Corbett Center Ballroom @ NMSU
University & Jordan, Las Cruces
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Program begins at 7:30 PM.
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For more information or to RSVP, click here, or call 505.205.6689
Download a Flier and Help Spread the Word
The event is free and open to the public. For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted. Please note: RSVPs do not guarantee admission. Admission is on a first come, first-served basis.
Join us for this special event and get to know Michelle:
After attending tonight’s rally at the Santa Fe Community College, it seemed like they should change their motto to Yes We Can—or maybe they will. The chants were deafening whenever Barack paused between his impassioned pleas for a politics where we are no longer trying to win elections through divide and conquer—but rather instead through bringing people into the political process—encouraging people to speak up—and working to bring a diverse set of opinions into the decision making process.
There have already been record turnouts so far in this Democratic Presidential Primary, and for the most part, it has been because of the enthusiasm young people have felt for Barack, the hope he inspires in them, and their shared desire to change the ways of Washington.
Barack spoke at length about young people and his plan to give a $4,000 dollar college credit for every student willing to provide community service and fulfill volunteer hours. The call to service was met with roaring applause.
Young people are the backbone of Barack’s campaign—and it’s clear that they want someone with the backbone to stand up against the status-quo and start providing real leadership and support to everyone who wants to continue their education and help re-build the American middle class.
The great part about young people getting involved is that they are using all of their resources to get informed and make their voice not only count—but make sure they are speaking for something they believe in. Several people were talking about our online polling location finder and our New Mexico Resource Center as great ways to let their friends know about Barack and how they can make a difference on Tuesday.
Barack just left Santa Fe—but I think he made an impression that will last a long time-- and from the looks of it, February 5th probably can’t come soon enough.
Tonight in Las Vegas, at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Barack spoke about the change he is going to bring to Washington and the integrity, honesty, and accountability that his administration will provide to the American people.
Tomorrow we stand for change, but tonight, people from all walks of life joined together to rally behind Barack’s message of hope, and his deep desire to bring us together to end the divisive politics that have split us into red and blue states, Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Barack is a change you can believe in—and tomorrow—we will stand together and take another step towards taking back Washington.
Several thousand people showed up to see Barack tonight, and you can tell just from the faces, that people who have never had an interest in politics, are standing up with Barack. There are young, and old alike, men and women, all races, all religions, all backgrounds represented at a rally for Barack. It’s a testament to Barack’s ability to bring people together, and it’s the true strength of our grassroots campaign.
We are in this together, and tomorrow, we will show the strength of solidarity—the strength of a movement to re-unite the country and change the status quo in Washington.
Imagine a president we can trust, who doesn’t owe anyone, who’s respected around the world, with new ideas and a fresh perspective, who challenges the special interests and the conventional thinking, and can unite the country.
You can make it happen by caucusing for Barack Obama at 11 AM.
Call 1-888-OBAMA-NV (1-888-622-6268) or visit our caucus lookup tool to find your precinct caucus location.
Here are a few more pictures from tonight’s massive rally in Las Vegas:
Barack Obama just greeted 7,000 supporters, packed into the heart of Arizona State University's Tempe campus for today's Arizona Rally for Change.
(AP Photo/Matt York)
He called to withdraw American troops from the Iraq War; he said every American should have healthcare as good as a United States Senator's; he pledged to close the "achievment gap" in our educational system by training and rewarding a whole new generation of teachers.
“We don’t need somebody who knows how to work the system. We need somebody to change the system," Barack told the crowd. "I’m not running to uphold conventional wisdom. I’m running to change the conventional wisdom.”
In anticipation of this major event, the Arizona Republic published the following article about how Barack Obama is writing a new chapter in history:
"He is the message" Oct. 19, 2007 12:00 AM Amid thunderous cheers and a rolling sea of placards bearing his name, Barack Obama strode center stage to deliver the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston. The power and poignancy of Obama's words electrified the audience and awakened the political world. "Tonight is a particular honor for me," said the senator from Illinois. "Because, let's face it, my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely." Unlikely, indeed. That the son of a Black Kenyan father and White Kansas mother - an improbable merging of Eastern Africa and the American Midwest - has a realistic chance to become the nation's 44th president is a stirring moment in the American story. As Obama campaigns today in Arizona, we contemplate the meaning of his candidacy and the statement it makes about our nation. In many ways, it tells us who we are today and how far we've come as a people. Obama embodies the past century of struggle, in which Blacks rose victorious from the second-class citizenship of Jim Crow to the boardrooms of our biggest corporations and the bench of our highest court. Both a Black man and woman have successively served as U.S. secretary of State - America's face to the world. And now at this moment, Obama's moment, we genuinely contemplate the real possibility of an African-American leading the nation. Obama trails Hillary Clinton by wide margins in the Democratic primary, but he has excited the country with his fundraising prowess and grass-roots appeal. He is a serious player in the most serious game. For the electorate, Obama prompts a core question many will quietly ask themselves: Does race really matter to me in the voting booth or in life? It's a question that makes us uncomfortable. We've had to reckon with the monstrous crimes this nation committed against people of color and the guilt that finally provoked. Yet, thinking and talking about race is healthy. We need to do more of it. Obama's rise is both a celebration of America's diversity and reminder of our obligation to pursue its ideals. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, said, "A moment comes, which but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the sound of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance." History might one day write that a new sound in America found its "utterance" in the impulse of a young Illinois senator to run for president, an impulse that has provoked real enthusiasm across the country. His mere presence in this race is a clarion that we are a better nation today, one that has not only learned from its mistakes but is rising well above them.
"He is the message"
Oct. 19, 2007 12:00 AM
