Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans might have watched Barack's nomination acceptance speech on Thursday night, but right now all eyes are glued to the TV for the OSU home opener football game. It's halftime and Ohio State leads Youngstown State 26 - 0.
But that doesn't mean the campaign action has stopped: our student volunteers were registering people at the pre-game festivities, and they'll be registering people all throughout the day, as thousands come in and out of the Shoe. Click here for details on My.BarackObama.com. It's all due to our fantastic student campaign force.
Football and politics may seem to have little in common, but according to sources even Coach Jim Tressel knows about "the fierce urgency of now."
Be a part of that urgency and sign up to volunteer on your campus now.
Go Buckeyes! (meaning ALL Ohioans, of course...)
Tonight, Barack Obama will make history and deliver his nomination acceptance speech in front of more than 70,000 people in Denver.
We've got over 300 watch parties planned across the state. Find a watch party in your area on the map below, or click HERE to search using your zip code.
Last night Senator Hillary Clinton made a historic speech that paid tribute to all those who had struggled to make change before her, and then unequivocally threw her hat in the ring for Barack and his own movement for change.
Hillary clearly outlined the immediate connection between the issues she stands for, and the direction Barack will take the country in. It was a powerful moment of true unity in the party, and with Hillary undeniably on the team, the campaign will now move full steam ahead.
And her delegates from Ohio are following her lead, throwing their support behind our candidate. This article from the Cincinnati Enquirer profiles former Hillary supporters making the transition:
Among the Ohioans, there seem to be fewer Clinton delegates covering their hats, shirts and blouses with Hillary buttons than you see in some other delegations from states won by Clinton.Alta Beasley, a 2nd Congressional District delegate from Georgetown in Brown County, is a pledged Clinton delegate - although the Clinton delegates expect that this morning they will be asked to sign forms releasing them from their pledge. Beasley was - and is - an enthusiastic Clinton supporter, but she said she will now throw herself into the job of electing Obama..."It's time to move on."
Among the Ohioans, there seem to be fewer Clinton delegates covering their hats, shirts and blouses with Hillary buttons than you see in some other delegations from states won by Clinton.
Alta Beasley, a 2nd Congressional District delegate from Georgetown in Brown County, is a pledged Clinton delegate - although the Clinton delegates expect that this morning they will be asked to sign forms releasing them from their pledge.
Beasley was - and is - an enthusiastic Clinton supporter, but she said she will now throw herself into the job of electing Obama...
"It's time to move on."
Were you a Hillary supporter? Now is a better time than ever to join the campaign, and help get this country back on track. Click here to get started.
Also, there are still two nights left of exciting Convention coverage: Find a watch party in your area for Barack's acceptance speech on Thursday, or check out Joe Biden's speech tonight at one of the many watch parties being held by Irish Americans at pubs across the state:
CincinnatiCrowley's958 Pavilion St7:30 pm ClevelandP.J. McIntyre's Irish Pub17119 Lorain Ave7:30 pm ColumbusByrne's Pub1248 W. Third Ave8:00 pm YoungstownCounty Maigh Eo Tavern 706 Steel Street7:30 pm
Regardless what other polls may be reporting, Barack Obama is ahead in national polls among REGISTERED VOTERS. The implications are clear. Increase the voter registration rolls and multiply the votes for Barack Obama.Obama for America Regional Field Directors throughout the world recognize that Convention Week is a great hook for snaring eligible voters living abroad. Here are some of the events they are planning, all of which involve aggressive outreach. The timing is fortuitous: September is “change over month” when fresh employees will be taking up posts at US firms overseas, and their families will become active at schools, clubs and houses of worship in their hosts countries. Regional Directors need your help promoting these events among the new arrivals. Ada Shen in China has posted the following event her listserv. Come attend a Speech Watch Party in Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou for live coverageduring the day, and/or cable news coverage in the evening! (Attendance is limited to US Citizens.)• Beijing, Haidian District - for details contact Brian at USvoteHaidian@gmail.com• Beijing, Chaoyang District - for details contact Auria at USvoteBeijing@gmail.com• Shanghai - for details contact David at USvoteShanghai@gmail.com• Guangzhou - for details contact Dana at USvoteGuangzhou@gmail.comAdd your city or your favorite watering hole to the list! To host an event inyour area, please contact Ada at USvoteChina@gmail.com. Karin Robinson (UK, Scandinavia and South Africa Regional Field Director) has offered to host an acceptance speech watch party on Friday night for those volunteers who spend three hours or more canvassing for eligible voters in London. RSVP robinsonkj@dnc.org
Ireland: Join Democrats Abroad and Obama supporters on August 29th from6:00PM at O'Neill's Pub on Suffolk Street for live convention phone insand to watch convention highlights. Sweden: Live from the convention, on Thursday August 28th join DemocratsAbroad Sweden for a live convention watch and phone in with Sweden's ownconvention blogger Adrienne George. At the Hard Rock cafe from 6:00 PM -RSVP to events@democratsabroad.se
Paris, France: Next week is the Democratic National Convention. Although there will belots of great speeches in the Pepsi Center, everyone is looking forwardto one: Obama's acceptance speech. This speech is going to be so BIGthat it will be at the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium which can hold75,000 people.This is an event not to be missed.As such, come join other like-minded individuals and watch it.Of course, Obama won't be accepting the nomination until 9 PM ESTThursday night which, unfortunately is 3 AM Paris time, Friday morning.Due to technical problems, we haven't finalized the venue yet but willknow by Tuesday and will send out another email. Both candidates,though, are centrally located
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIADA Australia is hosting functions to view the 2008 Democratic NationalConvention speeches at not one but two great locations!! On Tues 26 Aug, Wed 27 Aug and Thurs 29 Aug you can join Obamasupporters to watch speeches live from the floor of the 2008 DNC ateither of these 2 venues: 1. The Agincourt Hotel, Restaurant on level 2 Corner of Harris Street and Broadway, Broadway TVs in the Level 2 Restaurant will be tuned to CNN from 11am. Come andhave a great pub lunch and watch the speeches live. Voter registrationinformation will be available and Obama merchandise will be availablefor sale. The Agincourt wil not be broadcasting Day 4 (Friday 29 Aug) of theConvention which features Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech. The ManningBar at Sydney Uni will broadcast the Day 4 Acceptance Speech and playhost to a day of festivities around the event. 2. Jacksons On George, Absolute Bar (level 3) George Street at Alfred St, Sydney CBD Climb your way up to Level 3 to watch the speeches live in the AbsoluteBar from 10am. Order your lunch, sit back and be inspired! Voterregistration information will be available and Obama merchandise will beon sale. Jacksons on George will broadcast Day 4 of the convention as well. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIADemocratic National Convention Highlights ReplayTime and Place Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Queensbury Hotel Street: 593 Swanston Street City/Town: Melbourne, Australia View MapGoogleMapQuestMicrosoftYahoo Contact Info Email: cknowlton@gmail.com DescriptionJoin Democrats Abroad Australia and Barack Obama National Convention.THE PHILIPPINESObama Acceptance Speech PartyFriday, 29 August, 5:15-7:15pm: Obama Acceptance Speech Party – Meet atTGI Friday’s Restaurant, on High Street, Fort Bonifacio to hear DavidMcCauley speak from his vantage as an Obama family friend about thecandidate’s Asian and Pacific roots and world view, and then to viewObama’s speech given earlier in the day to an audience of 75,000 inDenver. Food included (but not drinks) with a minimum donation of P1500to support the voter registration efforts of DemocratsAbroad-Philippines. ALSO - Wellington, NZ - probably a House Party gathering to watch a replay ofthe DVD from MelbourneAuckland, NZ - probably a gathering in a local pub/restaurant forAUCKLAND FOR OBAMA supporter groupBrisbane, QLD, Australia - probabaly a House Party gathering to watch areplay of the DVD from Melbourne
The primary season is now in full swing! With only 4 days until South Carolina and two weeks until February 5th, when 22 states across the nation hold their primaries and caucuses, now is the time to take action.
Host a South Carolina Watch Party
This Saturday, January 26th, folks across the nation are coming together to support Barack and watch the primary results come in through the night. A South Carolina Watch Party is a great way to share Barack's message with friends, family and fellow supporters. Find a South Carolina Watch Party near you or create your own event today: click here.
Make calls to February 5th voters
Answer Barack's call to action by picking up the phone. You can make calls from the comfort of your home whenever works best for you with our online phone banking tool. Get started reaching out to February 5th voters: click here.
Organize your community
From knocking on doors to get-out-the-vote efforts, we need your help to build the movement! Check out the Grassroots Action Guide for tips and resources on how to organize in your area: click here.
If we are ready for real change in our country, now is the time to make the difference. Get involved today!
The big day is finally here, and today Obama supporters all across the country will gather together to watch the results from the Iowa caucus roll in.
Join us tonight at 6:30, at one of our nine caucus watching parties in Nevada, to enjoy food and drinks with other Obama supporters. This is going to be a historic night on the road to the White House, and we want to make sure that everyone who can-- makes it to a party.
You can find the location of the nearest Iowa Caucus Watch party and RSVP here.
Over the last 9 months, our campaign in Nevada has grown into the largest grassroots organization in the state. Our 11 field offices are more than double the closest campaign, and our work in every precinct in the state is going to ensure that we build a framework for victory for the January 19th Nevada caucuses.
Tonight is going to be a great opportunity to learn from Iowa and see firsthand how a caucus is organized. There will be dozens of cameras streaming live from caucus locations, and our campaign will also be live blogging results and other unique stories. Tonight, history is going to be made, and we want you to be there with us.
Barack has been criss-crossing Iowa for the last several weeks and his work has helped us to move ahead in many of the most important polls, including the final, and typically most accurate, DesMoines Register Poll.
Barack has also given a final appeal to undecided caucus goers in Iowa:
We’re fired up from the great work going on in Iowa and we hope you can join us for the Iowa Caucus Watch party nearest you.
It’s going to be a great night and all eyes will be on Iowa. But on January 19th, Nevada will be in the spotlight as we hold our caucuses. Get involved now and help build our movement for change.
