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Campaigners Have Heavy Presence at Philly Polls

James Sanders | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home


James Sanders

Campaigners for both political parties are not lagging around with their vote, and they are making sure that you don't either with tables and chairs l...

Every Morning Voting in Rural VA

Adrienne Birecree | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home


Adrienne Birecree

My husband and I got up at 5am this morning so we would be at our polling place before it opened at 6am. We definitely knew where we were going. If w...

Obama: "We Have A Lot Of Work To Do" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Via the Jed Report, Barack Obama's campaign sends out a Get Out The Vote video reminding supporters that there's still work to do: ...

On Tuesday, Forget Plan B

Stacy Parker Aab | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Stacy Parker Aab

Please, forget Plan B. We are one day away from Game Day.

90 Second Video: Prepare For Election Day. Protect Your Rights.

Baratunde Thurston | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Baratunde Thurston

This is a 90 second video with last-minute strategies to weather election day and protect your vote. So please digg the action alert and this video, so we can spread the word!

Virginia Fever: Easy To Catch

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics


Andrea Chalupa

An important job this year is doing election protection in the Richmond area, where African American voter turnout is expected in record numbers.

How New York State Could Decide This Election

Sara Haile-Mariam | Posted 12.02.2008 | Home


Sara Haile-Mariam

I'm currently working out of the NY campaign office and while every day comes and goes as a blur of ups and downs, the tight knot in my stomach is fix...

Students: Making the Difference in Florida

Katie Naranjo | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Katie Naranjo

In Miami alone, the Obama campaign is working with seven campuses, and they're mobilizing over 35 statewide!

ACORN's Plan To Turn Registrations Into Votes

Bertha Lewis | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Bertha Lewis

We want to assure you that partisan attacks will not interfere with ACORN members' determination to involve low-income, minority, and new American voters across the country.

Retired Social Worker Connects for Barack on the Phone

Andrew Sprung | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home


Andrew Sprung

In July 2008, Roz Blau, was looking for the next major connection in her life. Recently retired after a 27-year career as a social worker, she had mov...

New to Political Campaigns, Volunteer Goes All the Way

Jennifer Treuting | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home


Jennifer Treuting

Frank Schlupp is a volunteer with the Obama campaign in Ward 58 of Northeast Philadelphia, an area that went heavily for Hillary Clinton in the primar...

Political Tourists and Out-of-State Obama Activists in Indiana

Gail McGowan Mellor | Posted 11.27.2008 | Home


Gail McGowan Mellor

Red and blue state Obama supporters are putting their weight on the see-saw state of Indiana, crossing state lines to help. Political tourists from ot...

On the Ground in Wisconsin, a Union Voter Update

Elana Levin | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


Elana Levin

United Here is knocking on the doors of members of Change to Win unions telling them how Obama supports working families. On weekends, they volunteer with the Obama campaign too. Their dedication is incredible.

Sam Stein

Michelle Obama Stars In Virginia Robocall

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics


Like John McCain, Barack Obama has used robocalls as a means of advancing his presidential ambitions. Usually, however, the Democratic nominee's spots...

"We Don't Need That -- We Need You to Vote!"

Christine Pelosi | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


Christine Pelosi

Today's two campaign rallies showcased a stark contrast in character and temperament: while McCain grinned as his supporters booed his opponent, Obama urged supporters not to boo, but to vote.

Obama to Florida: We'll Make Sure Your Vote Will Count

Shawna Vercher | Posted 11.20.2008 | Home


Shawna Vercher

A team of military veterans, state and local government officials, Barack Obama and, less than twenty-four hours after winning game #7 of the American...

Even if You Can't Schlep, Talk to Your Grandparents About Obama

Rep. Jan Schakowsky | Posted 11.16.2008 | Chicago


Rep. Jan Schakowsky

Even if you are still unsure of your path in life, and even if your parents and friends occasionally wonder about you, your grandma and grandpa love you and have faith in you. That is your weapon!

Exclusive Interview: Voting Experts Bobby Kennedy and Greg Palast on How to "Steal Back Your Vote!"

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

In an exclusive interview, the two men explain at breakneck pace what they're afraid of this year and what they hope voters will do to make sure the 2008 election is fair, open, and small-d democratic.

Getting Out the Vote

Russell Simmons and Rev. Lennox Yearwood | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Russell Simmons and Rev. Lennox Yearwood

We're able to combine forces to encourage many young Americans to vote in what is probably the most important presidential election of our generation. This is our lunch-counter moment for the 21st century.

Latest from Obama Tech Arsenal: iPhone App & VoteforChange.com

Sarah Granger | Posted 11.03.2008 | Home


Sarah Granger

I couldn't have been more geeked to receive a tweet via text to my iPhone yesterday morning from 'BarackObama' announcing the launch of the campaign's...

Battle For The West: Obama Fights For Nevada

Ryan Rivera | Posted 10.31.2008 | Home


Ryan Rivera

Barack Obama takes the stage Tuesday at the University of Nevada, Reno (AP) Today's Los Angeles Times looked at the Democratic party's surge in regi...

Dude, Where's My Text Message?

Sarah Granger | Posted 09.23.2008 | Home


Sarah Granger

First to know? Not quite. The best new media campaign in history botched their attempt to keep a lid on the VP pick in order to announce it via text messaging.

GOTV Boot Camp: Work Now for Victory

Christine Pelosi | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


Christine Pelosi

If you want to awaken in 75 days to a progressive victory led by President Barack Obama, it's time to act now for the GOTV Boot Camp.

What Happened (and didn't) In North Philly

Gene Koo | Posted 05.02.2008 | Home


Gene Koo

As an Obama volunteer in North Philadelphia, I had warnings that something was off. I thought we were making inroads to Clinton's core demographic. I was soon disabused of that optimism.