Mitch Stewart

Democracy 2.0: Obama and Citizen Engagement

Don Tapscott | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics


Don Tapscott

For far too long, we've been living in what I've called a broadcast democracy. Voters only count during election time.

McCain Wades Into Email Fight Over Stimulus

Ari Melber | Posted 03.06.2009 | Politics


Ari Melber

Organizationally, McCain's campaign email list is very thin, since the majority of addresses were purchased, not organically recruited.

Obama Taps Email List for Stimulus

Ari Melber | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics


Ari Melber

Obama tapped his email list to organize support for the economic stimulus on Friday, the first attempt by Obama's aides to formally rally his campaign supporters behind his legislative agenda.

Organizing For America: Virginia Campaign Director Takes Over (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 02.23.2009 | Politics


In a video announcement sent to supporters and DNC activists today, Obama campaign manager David Plouffe introduced Mitch Stewart as Director of Organ...

Virginia Dems Rally In The Shenandoah Valley

Lisa Solod Warren | Posted 09.18.2008 | Home


Lisa Solod Warren

Increasingly Democratic Virginia hosted an enormous Party rally this weekend. Scheduled convention keynote speaker Mark Warner, however, had to address the crowd by phone from the hospital, having fell victim to teenage speed and muscle on the basketball court.

Field Report, Virginia: Blue Boots In The Red Zones

Riley Murray | Posted 08.05.2008 | Home


Riley Murray

The infusion of national resources builds on a surge of grass-roots volunteerism. "I can remember when you could hold a committee meeting in a phone booth. This campaign will put us on the map!"