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We're down to the last 48 hours. It's coming down to the wire and we're going to be busy. We're getting another huge list tomorrow which should bring us through the election
We were pretty busy yesterday. We canvassed with Ellen and Susan which brought our total to over 175 contacts. Our field office at Liz's canvassed over 1,300 houses total!
Today is the last day of early voting here in Reno. Our effort today was mainly to find folks that hadn't yet voted early and try to get them to head out before the deadline.
Thousands of people have voted early here in Washoe County. The Reno Gazette-Journal is reporting that, "As of Wednesday night, 78,403 voters had cast ballots in Washoe County — including 35,051 Democrats and 26,913 Republicans."
I'd like to think that we had some effect on those numbers over the past week. There is actually evidence that canvassing does get people to the polls. I've seen the numbers from Sparks and they're very encouraging. Particularly when we're calling on empty houses -- or worse yet, the ones where people are home but don't answer (I can see you! Just answer the door!).
As you all know, it is Nevada Day tomorrow. Many folks in the Reno area will have the day off. In addition to it being Nevada Day (and oh yeah, Halloween) it's also the last day to early vote in NV.
Tomorrow is our last opportunity to connect with voters to get them to vote early. We didn't contact many people today. We had an area in West Reno that was very spread out. Our contact rate was low and the people we did talk to weren't supporting Obama or wouldn't tell us who they voted for.
Today was awesome. We called on approximately 90 people. Our contact rate was very high and we had a lot of positive interaction with NV voters.
We were walking the Somersett area which is much more affluent than the Sparks areas. With the exception of three people, everyone I spoke with had already voted (Nevada has early voting through Friday October 31) for Barack Obama and most had also voted for the Democratic candidate Jill Derby for congress. One guy I caught on the way out of the house; he was heading to the early vote location to vote for Obama!
Two interesting interactions that stand out today. Both involved Republicans and both were inspiring...
As I write this there are 6 days, 2 hours and 13 minutes remaining until election day. Things are starting to heat up here in Reno (literally and metaphorically). My mother and I have been canvassing various areas around Reno for the past four days and will continue through the election.
We had a full afternoon of canvassing up in Sun Valley. Very rewarding today. We started off at the Victorian Station field office again. This time we arrived just in time for the briefing. We were told that Sun Valley might have some stray dogs roaming around and learned how to use the clip board as a defense mechanism (email me and I'll fill you in).
Probably the most interesting part of canvassing today was the fact that we ran into three guys doing the same thing for McCain and some local Republicans. We literally crossed paths with them at one point with them waiting for us to leave one house so they could go up after us. I tried to keep it positive (some brotherhood in canvassing maybe?) and commented on what a nice day we were having. They seemed mildly annoyed and went about their business.
One very odd thing though, they had Alberta plates on the GIANT SUV they were driving. I didn't think much of it then but I've subsequently heard that there was another Canadians for McCain sighting earlier in the week. Maybe John McCain can't inspire Americans but he's got the secret sauce for the Canadians? Strange indeed.
Cavassing today in Reno. We went door to door trying to get people (Obama supporters really) to get out and vote early here in Nevada.
They've got a great early vote system here. You can vote in any of the Scolari's grocery stores and a few other locations. Shop and vote in the same trip!
We knocked on 60+ doors between the two of us and made contact with 20 people. With the exception of one random guy everyone we met was really nice and were all planning on voting for Obama or already had. We even got one woman to volunteer for next weekend! By the way, the campaign is still looking for folks to come out next weekend through the election.
One funny story... I was excited to knock on a door with an Obama sign in the window. A very friendly woman answered and I said, "Saw the Obama signs in the window, just here to make sure you're getting out to vote early." She said, "Those are my husbands signs, I'm not supporting Obama." I smiled and said, "OK then, well please tell your husband to get out and vote early! You can vote whenever you get around to it."
We both shared a laugh and she said goodbye with a "Kudos to you for getting out and volunteering. God bless you." Even the McCain supporters aren't too bad here.
Thanks so much to Liz Brown and her husband for hosting the northern Reno GOTV effort from their home. Very well organized and full of spirit! We're going back to meet up with Liz tomorrow for some more canvassing!
In Reno with my mom for the next 10 days volunteering for the local campaign effort. We start the real work tomorrow. Today was getting settled in and attending the big Barack Obama rally with 11,000 of our new friends.
It's been amazing to hear so much support from the locals. Starting early this morning at the coffee shop and throughout the day we encountered people that were excited to see our Obama gear and to tell us how much they liked Obama. I have seen dozens of Obama stickers on cars and a guy wearing an Obama hat at the restaurant. I have seen zero McCain signs or supporters.
Just saw a news report that registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in Washoe County by 957. We certainly met a number of them today!
An inspirational moment:
"We are the United States of America. We are a nation that’s faced down war and depression; great challenges and great threats. And at each and every moment, we have risen to meet these challenges – not as Democrats, not as Republicans, but as Americans. With resolve. With confidence. With that fundamental belief that here in America, our destiny is not written for us, but by us. That’s who we are, and that’s the country we need to be right now."
Another good point:
"We need policies that grow our economy from the bottom-up, so that every American, everywhere, has the chance to get ahead. Not just the person who owns the factory, but the men and women who work on its floor. Not just the CEO, but the secretary and the janitor. Because if we've learned anything from this economic crisis, it's that we're all connected; we're all in this together; and we will rise or fall as one nation – as one people"
More to come...
Great news for all of us who have been to Reno or are on our way back. Senator Obama now leads in Washoe County. All of our work is paying off in Nevada. What else can we do?
Jeremy Smith
October 14th 2008 Politco.com
But these four counties are crucial battlegrounds in four of the most competitive states in the presidential race. In recent years, the Republican path to the White House has run through these areas.
In 2004, President Bush won Washoe County, Nevada's second-most populous county, by a four-point margin over Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry. This year, when Obama is expected to run up a big vote lead in Las Vegas' Clark County, McCain is unlikely to be able to afford a loss in Washoe. Colorado's Jefferson County supported GOP presidential candidates by an average of almost 18 points between 1976 and 2004. While it hasn't supported a Democrat since 1964, Jeffco has become much more politically marginal in recent years — in 2004, Bush beat Kerry there, 52 percent to 47 percent. It was no coincidence that McCain running mate Sarah Palin made her first solo campaign appearance after the Republican National Convention in Jefferson. Tampa's Hillsborough County, which Bush carried 53 percent to 46 percent in 2004, and Raleigh's Wake County, which Bush won 51 percent to 49 percent in 2004, have been more evenly divided historically. With substantial minority populations and, in Wake County's case, a more affluent and educated electorate, they began this campaign as less friendly territory for McCain. Still, Bush carried both counties in his two presidential bids and Obama's strong performances in these areas represent a troubling sign for the McCain campaign. InsiderAdvantage pollster Matt Towery, who conducted the survey, said McCain's lagging numbers could be largely attributed to weak showings among independents and male voters. "When you begin to see McCain fall apart in these states, it's because that male split becomes less and less," said Towery, who emphasized that McCain would have to perform well among men to make up for Obama's strong advantage with women voters. Nevada's Washoe County features a dramatic gender gap, with women favoring Obama, 54 percent to 36 percent, and men choosing McCain, 55 percent to 38 percent. But in Florida's Hillsborough County, Obama not only won 49 percent of women voters, to McCain's 43 percent, but he captured a plurality of male voters, beating McCain 45 percent to 39 percent. In North Carolina's Wake County, the state's second-most populous after Charlotte's Mecklenburg County, McCain came closer to Obama's share of the female vote, with the Democrat leading by just over four points. But among men, Obama led McCain 51 percent to 43 percent — an untenable split for the Republican nominee.
Hi SF4Obama,
I just got back from a weekend canvassing in Reno. It was fun and productive, and I highly encourage you to do it! You can sign up here:
The canvassing wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be, and the campaign volunteers and organizers show you exactly what to do. It was an inspiring experience, and now I know it actually makes a big difference. I feel like I personally added 3-5 more votes to the Obama column (multiply that by the number of volunteers and, well, you get the idea).
The next four weekends are going to be crucial! Find a weekend that works for you, and do it. And better yet, find some friends to join you -- it's more than worth it.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/nvdfc
They will provide carpools and housing if you need it.
Go Obama!
Nick
Joined hundreds of folks from the Bay Area and canvassed in Reno, NV last weekend.
It is so affirming to speak to others about this campaign. Most everyone was very positive about Obama and those that were undecided were respectful and vice versa. I registered two new voters and one had never voted before. They were both voting for Obama. Only three folks refused to talk out of 200 doors that I knocked on last weekend. (Altitude and hills were tough so thank goodness for my training!) I hope to go back for the pre-election weekend and help wrap this up. thanks to the Coopers for letting me stay at their lovely home and hooray to all the other North Bay folks who made it to Reno last weekend... keep going back! Its working! Thanks Deb and Amber and Bree for all you do.
And Barack so prevailed this week: the whole "mercurial" activity of the opposing candidate made Barack look so steady and presidential. *Well, Barack does that anyhow regardless of the opposition. *So many of the MSM said the Barack won the debate, and that was heartening because it is so hard for me to be objective. What a weak debate tactic to say over and over that "you don't understand." Clearly Barack's responses showed that not only does he understand... he has a plan that is coherant and reasoned.
Lastly, I gather that my letter to the editor -- one of the action items found on *this* website -- made it to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat editorial pages (I have yet to see it) I am surprised but so glad I decided to do the letter while watching MsnbC and getting mad.
So glad for the great organization of this campaign to allow us all to do our part. All the groups that I belong to, with a special shout-out to the Trichicks for Obama group, are doing great. Keep up all your good work!
Karen D'Or, Santa Rosa, CA
I am looking forward to traveling to Reno to help register new voters and to help identify potential voters for Obama. We all need to help people register by October 4th so they can register by mail. See http://sos.state.nv.us/elections/voter/registration.asp for more information.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/6/205910/4053 is an excellent write-up about one woman's experience canvassing in Reno for her first time. It has made me feel much more comfortable about my first trip.
Well it was a blast and a lot of work!! I figured I would give a brief update on how it went and share some photos.
For those going to the state convention next weekend, I am sure we're all going to be deluged with emails from delegates who want to go to the national convention. A couple questions, and a comment or two.
First, are their Obama supporters who are serious candidates for Denver whom we should all attempt to get behind? Or at least a short list?
Second, I realize it is every candidate's right to self-promote, but when does it get to be too much? Just trying to get a general sense of this since I am new to this.
And no, I am not promoting myself as a national candidate either. I would love to but my soon-to-be son is due around August 26th and, well, you've got to set priorities somewhere, right?
Anyways, I received an email from Mrs. Erin Bilbray-Kohn earlier today, as I'm sure most of you did, and I pulled up my old copy of the Obama delegate list (including some names who unfortunately did not make the cut here in Clark County). I don't have a solid state listing of the for-sure delegates going to Reno, but since I did not see her name on that list, I would presume , possibly incorrectly, that she is a Clinton supporter.
Can anyone clear up this particular person's loyalties, and possibly help us along with the rest?
In the interest of backing Obama-leaning candidates, *is* there a master list of solely Obama supporters and where can we find it? Yes, someone will tell me we're all one party and such, and in a normal, non-play-to-the-racists campaign from the opposition, I'd agree. We can differ on this, but kindly respect my wishes on this please.
Thanks much in advance for any assist, opinions, and comments on this.
Some Obama supporters question fairness of county convention.
I say "chill."
Close-quarters combat with the Hillary camp can be stressful stuff. I attended the Washoe County Democratic Convention Saturday and I can attest to a thick sense of hostility floating around the Reno Convention Center Ballroom. A line was painted (literally) down the middle of the floor, separating the Obama and Clinton factions definitively.1,666 delegates decided which candidate was the best representative voice for Northern Nevada. That voice belonged to Barack Obama. In the first alignment of 1,666 delegates, there were 77 votes for John Edwards, 668 votes for Hillary Clinton and 915 votes for Barack Obama with six undecided voters. After the first alignment, John Edwards was declared a nonviable candidate and Edwards voters were required to realign with either Clinton or Obama. After the second alignment, there were 1,655 delegate votes with 11 refusing to support one of the two viable candidates. Of the 1,655 votes, 683 went to Clinton with 15 Edwards votes and 972 went to Obama with an additional 57 votes coming from the Edwards camp.I’m hearing stories of Clinton supporters behaving unfairly to some Obama supporters at Saturday’s event. All I can say is, “what did you expect?” Following 11 major losses and the announcement of an horrendous campaign debt reaching the millions, Clinton supporters are justifiably bitter. One thing I believe--despite any failings of bureaucracy or treachery from bad-egg supporters--is the event went alright. It wasn’t perfect, but it was okay. It could have always ran smoother, but that’s hindsight. A handful of people ran a convention full of 1,000-plus divided Democrats and did so rather fairly. There will always be complaints, but one or two angry people is better than an event cancelation -- like what happened in Clark county.I’ll admit that I saw some things I didn’t agree with, but I think that, as an Obama supporter, I was already on the defensive. In January my caucus was led by a self-proclaimed, “recovering drug addict” Clinton supporter who nearly had a “panic attack” when some Obama supporters disagreed with her declaration to close doors at 11:30 a.m. (instead of noon). Apparently, this kind of thing happened all over Nevada -- prompting legal action from both camps and the writing of letters to Congressional Candidate Jill Derby regarding voter disenfranchisement (in thousands of precincts). I think these experiences made a lot of Obama supporters (including myself) ultra-sensitive to the issue of fairness.When I entered the convention, I analyzed the floor like a hawk. I was prepared for anything. Questions like, “why is the Clinton half of the room closer to the main entrance?,” “why are the Hillary posters bigger than the Obama posters?” and “why are Hillary people signing in delegates?” ran through my mind. I questioned the fairness of the arrangement of alternate and guest seating. I took my seat in the bleachers and waited for the worst.Nothing much happened.There was a heated debate over what would be done with any remaining John Edwards delegate votes if there weren’t enough Edwards supporters in attendance. Delegates debated for what seemed like an hour until we came to the decision that remaining Edwards delegate votes would be split proportionately in accordance with Nevada caucus results. Well, there were enough Edwards supporters, so the debate was completely moot.Sometime later, alternates got to enter the delegate floor. I was one of over one-hundred people that changed their name tags from “Alternate” to “Delegate” in support of Obama. When I went to cast my vote, I didn’t know where to turn in my candidate preference card. A Hillary supporter guided me in the wrong direction and mumbled something like, “I dunno I think it’s somewhere over there.”I learn fast.I found the nearest Obama supporter who pointed me in the right direction and even helped me with my little, bead-necklace thing (which wasn’t necessary but still very nice of her to do).I guess what I’m getting at is that we need to stick together and not focus on the negativity of the Clinton camp and their steadily declining bid for the presidency. We should be focusing on the positivity of our own campaign and the fact that we worked together to make Washoe County, Obama Country. We should focus on the fact that, despite the long day, we got the job done with minimal pain.
After the rally—people were fired up about caucusing tomorrow for Barack. (Click here to find your caucus location):
The packed auditorium here at the University of Nevada, Reno has gone from a big energetic Obama rally, into a cozy town hall—with the help of a handful volunteers with microphones who let audience members all over the room ask questions.
Barack looks incredibly comfortable on stage, and he has a bounce in his step this morning as the volunteers are fanning out into the audience.
The first questioner asked, “How will you restore America’s credibility?” Barack said that he will call together the joint chiefs and give them a new mission—end the war in Iraq. Barack also launched into a power speech about his deep commitment to diplomacy—and his belief that America is strongest when we engage our enemies and use discussion not as the last resort, but as the first. The crowd just gave a booming voice of approval after Barack advocated that we need to bring more people to the table in order to solve the complex problems that have been consistently pushed aside for more divisive solutions.
Another questioner asked Barack what he would do to reverse the course that has sent seniors falling into poverty more so every day, and sent too many Americans to bed hungry and without a reliable source of food.
Barack has been talking about this all week, and he immediately began talking about the $80 billion dollars in tax relief that he will get to families making $75,000 dollars a year or less. Barack will also rollback the payroll taxes that have allowed people like Warren Buffet, who made about $46 million dollars last year, to pay taxes for only the first $97,000 dollars. He is also going to increase the number of direct service programs-- which was met by someone in the audience who yelled “Jesus loves you Barack!” Barack quickly replied “thank you, and I love him too.”
The third person to ask a question said that her husband is a 22 year veteran of the army who wanted her to ask Barack what he will do to restore their benefits.
Barack told a story about his trip Walter Reed and the disgrace he saw there in the level of care for veterans returning from Iraq. Barack vehemently stated that, as president, he will always budget for the care of veterans—which includes screening for physical and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) when leaving service. He will have zero tolerance for veterans without homes-- by providing them with residential facilities and treatment programs. He will provide better job training programs for returning veterans, make all medical records digital so there will be no delays in treatment, and expand the GI bill so that more veterans can continue their education.
The question about veteran’s benefits got Barack really fired up, because he has seen the numerous problems first hand through his work on the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. You can see the sense of urgency in his eyes—his sense of obligation and internalized duty to fix these unacceptable breaches of our duty to veterans. The crowd responded to Barack’s appeal for better care of our veterans with a wall of sound—claps, cheers, and foot stomping. It’s clear that Barack not only has the experience to understand and appreciate the problems of veterans, and the commitment and desire to fix these problems, but also the ability to bring people together to understand the importance of undertaking these changes to the status quo.
Tomorrow, people all over Nevada are going to stand up for these types of changes Barack can bring. He inspires us to think beyond ourselves—and to work for change for all Americans. This is our moment to join the movement that is already sweeping the country—from California to Maine—from Minnesota to Mississippi. This is a change you can believe in.
Tomorrow at 11 AM, we need everyone in Nevada to get to their caucus location. Stand up and help us bring change to Washington.
