Tomorrow's the last day before Election Day, and our offices will be humming with activity. We hope you can join us at some of these events:
At 11:30 pm, on the eve of election day, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, and Denise Ilitch, Candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents will join students and supporters for a “Midnight Madness,” Get Out the Vote Rally for Barack Obama in Ann Arbor. The rally will also feature a musical performance by Ann Arbor’s own “My Dear Disco.” Join Governor Granholm, Senator Levin, and Denise Ilitch at 11:30 in the Michigan Union Ballroom for the event!
Also, Lt. Governor John Cherry will appear at several events tomorrow:
12:15 pm Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryCapitol Coney Island4021 Van Slyke RdFlint, MI 2:30 pm Plant Gate Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryTRW Automotive2328 E Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 3:30 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry UAW Local 4672104 Farmer StSaginaw, MI
Stop in one of our sixty-plus offices tomorrow!
With only five days left until Election Day, we hope you'll be able to join us at one of these great events tomorrow:
Tomorrow, October 31st, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will speak at a Get Out The Vote Canvass Kick-Off in Traverse City to mobilize and energize Michigan voters. With only five days until the election, Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change is taking nothing for granted in Michigan. Tomorrow’s event is the campaign’s latest attempt to inform and motivate voters across the state, in a campaign that continues to gain momentum and fight for every last vote in the state, in the lead up to November 4th.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan House Speaker Pro Tempore Michael G. Sak will join with other Grand Rapids area elected officials to show their support for Barack. They will talk about how Barack's plan for jobs, tax relief, energy independence, and health care reform will bring the change West Michigan needs.
And, since it's Halloween, we'll be holding "Trick-or-Vote" canvasses kicking off on college campuses around Michigan. Volunteers dressed in Halloween costumes will canvass their communities, encouraging supporters to help us Get Out The Vote in this crucial period! We'll also be encouraging those who are eligible to vote absentee - especially since November 1st, the day after, is the only Saturday where clerks will be open for absentee voting.
Join us at one of the events tomorrow!
Friday, October 31
Get Out The Vote Canvass Kick-Off with Governor Granholm 11:00 a.m.Traverse City Campaign for Change Office1107 E. 8th St.Traverse City, MI
Michigan House Speaker Pro Tem Michael G. Sak and other Grand Rapids area elected officials10:00 a.m.Kent County Campaign for Change Headquarters1433 Wealthy St. SEGrand Rapids, MI
Trick-or-Vote canvasses
4:00 PM University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus Office340 Maynard St.Ann Arbor, MI 48104 4:00 PM Michigan State UniversityWest Holmes Hall LoungeMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI 48824 4:00 PM Central Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityUC- Bovee Center200 Mt. Pleasant St.Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 4:00 PM Western Michigan UniversityBrown and Gold RoomBernhard Center1903 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49008
With only nine days left until the most important election of our lifetimes, the Obama campaign continues to build momentum in Michigan. Today we'll open yet another new office, in Ann Arbor. State Senator Liz Brater will help open the office, which will work with grassroots Ann Arbor Obama supporters to provide opportunities to participate in campaign events, to volunteer, and to serve as a resource for the community.
Also, Governor Granholm will campaign for Barack across West Michigan today, helping to kick off canvasses in Muskegon Heights, Grand Rapids, and Ionia. If you can't make it to Ann Arbor or any of the three West Michigan offices with Governor Granholm, offices across the state will also be hosting canvass kickoffs and phone banks throughout the day. With the Lions blacked out on local television and the election so close, there's never been a better Sunday to get involved in this historic campaign for change.
Click here to find the nearest Campaign for Change office near you!
New Ann Arbor Office 340 Maynard St.Ann Arbor, MI
Canvass Kickoffs with Governor Granholm 1:00 pm Canvass KickoffMuskegon Heights Campaign for Change Office3355 Merriam St.Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 2:45 pm Canvass KickoffGrand Rapids Campaign for Change Office1433 Wealthy St. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506 5:30 pm Canvass KickoffIonia First Christian Church130 W. Washington St .Ionia, MI 48846
We don't need to tell you who's playing tomorrow - but we do need to tell you about the great Obama event happening outside of the Big House tomorrow:
Tailgate for Change with Senator Levin Noon, Saturday, October 25511 E. Hoover Ave.Ann Arbor, MI
Also, watch the skies tomorrow... we'll have a plane flying overhead during the game, and you won't want to miss it! Send us your best photos from the game here, and we'll feature them on the blog after the game.
Whether the Wolverines or the Spartans win tomorrow, the real winner will be all of Michigan and America on November 5, if we all do what we must do to elect Barack president. Sign up for Michigan Students for Obama today, or if you're not a student, sign up to help our Get Out the Vote efforts around the state.
Rachel in Ann Arbor sent us this photo:
Tomorrow, University of Michigan football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard will appear at events in Ann Arbor and Detroit. With tomorrow as the last day to register to vote in Michigan, Howard will speak about the importance of registering for this critical election. Desmond Howard won the Heisman in 1991, played 11 seasons in the NFL, and is now a college football commentator for ESPN.
Monday, October 6, 2008 U of M Voter Registration Rally Michigan Union 530 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 1:30 pm U of M Canvass Kickoff Regents Plaza 1150 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 3:00 pm U of M Fraternity Voter Registration Canvass Alpha Phi Alpha 1830 Hill Street Ann Arbor, MI 4:30 pm Detroit Campaign for Change Office Visit 15400 Grand River Detroit, MI 6:00 pm
Campaign for Change opened 18 offices across the state yesterday. The turnout and enthusiasm was tremendous. After the openings everyone went out a registered voters.
Here are some photos from yesterday’s event in Ann Arbor.
I have been trying to find an Official Obama canvassing event within 150 - 175 mi of Ann Arbor. I have not been successful in my search so far.
If 2-3 people are interested in traveling to Indiana this weekend, I am willing to drive (leaving from Ann Arbor, MI).
If you can locate an Official Obama event and are interested in carpooling please let me know. I stress "official" because in the event that we decide to stay overnight (May 5th), the Obama organizers can assist with housing search.
My email address is: saleemhuepenny@gmail.com
As we all know, this is a very important primary. Let's get on our feet and knock on some doors!
I hope to hear from some fellow Michiganders soon!
Back from Ohio, my reflections...
a day of hope & work & ice & laughs
& sleet & worry & suspense & frustration
& confusion & disbelief & exhaustion
& overwhelment & vigor & desperation & a broken down bus at 1am & reflection
& determination & inspiration & anger & loneliness
& doubt & pride & comradery
& purpose & patience.
all around the world others feel as i do
in this moment, calling for change.
i accept this world as it is
but i believe that we must
move forward, like the sankofa bird
with two heads, we have an eye
on the past, as we fly towards the future
-Saleem Hue Penny
Hi all,
This Sunday I met with Plymouth People for Obama in Plymouth MI. Though I ended up getting to the meeting only 15 minutes before it was over (thanks to Google maps sending me down a road that no longer exists...) I met a wide diverse group of people. Most suprising was that the meeting was organized and attended by a few Episcopalians. I don't know much about their brand of Christianity, but I had written off Christians being in the Democratic party for some time. Can you blame me? The mood in the air is enough to make you drop dead due to poisoning. Needless to say, I was pleasantly suprised with the enthusiasm and the love of Barack I saw at that meeting. I hope in the coming months to canvas and hold events with them.
So my advice is this...
It has been quite a week! Outside of juggling real life, there are plenty of things going on for Barack! We are very excited to see how well he is doing with the public. It seems all you have to do is mention his name and people are interested in talking about him.
I will be attending a meeting in Ann Arbor to see what other folks are doing to get started. This is Amazing! In only one week after his announcement, over 1000 groups have been started. You can check to see if there is any attendance room available at the meeting on March 10th. The information is below.
Event:Ann Arbor Obama AssemblyWhen:Mar 10, 2007Where:Village Green Apartments378 Village Green Blvd.Ann Arbor, 48105
