At 8p last night I spoke with Pamela in Charlotte, North Carolina.
I began the campaign script.
Me: Hi, my name is Alisa
Before I said another word...
Pamela: Who do you want me to vote for?
Me: Obama!
Pamela: Done!
Alisa: Thank you so very much. Would you please spread the word to your family & friends?
Pamela: Done that!
Alisa: I know it's getting late but perhaps you would like to go on-line & make calls?
Pamela: Happy to!
Alisa: You made my day!
Pamela: Glad to hear it. Goodbye!
Out of all the states I have called this year, North Carolina was my biggest challenge. Or was it Ohio?
There were a lot of people who refused to speak with me & I can get just about anyone to converse.
I made 703 calls in Wisconsin & have to say at times they felt like neighbors. They were friendly & listened because at this point they did not know anything about Mr. Obama.
Went on to make thousands of calls but Wisconsin was special. I always liked people in the Mid-West.
I wrote hundreds of letters to people asking them to donate money.
I wrote to friends & colleagues when Palin jumped in. I wrote friends last week asking them to spread the word.
One friend wrote & said it will be so rewarding for you when Barak wins. I was startled. It was never about me. It was always about him.
Last night O said the people he has met have inspired him. He has inspired me in countless ways. More than any other presidential candidate in my life.
I live in Spanish Harlem in New York City. When I went to the bodega this morning, the Arab cashier, the Mexican cook & the African-American superintendent were undecided. While I was waiting for my egg sandwich, I spoke. Didn't walk out of there until I had the cashier & the cook promise to vote for O. The African-American said "All politicians say they are gonna do something different & they never do." Didn't waste my time on him. Not because I wasn't passionate but I knew it was time to get home & start sending postcards THINKMTV.COM has set up to send to people.
This I know: Barack Obama is the man to save our country. When he says he will wake up every single morning & work for us, I don't doubt him for a second. Will the war in Iraq end with Obama in office? Yes. In Afghanistan? Who has even won there?
Will he tax the rich & help the poor? ABSOLUTELY.
Will he set up a new healthcare systems? Yes but not right away.
Will he inspire people of all ages to volunteer? YES.
There's so much more but this is a precious day & I have to spread the word in every way I can.
God Bless Ameria!
AMB
