From Obama Campaign:

Thursday, November 1, 2007


Barack at the Democratic presidential debate in Philadelphia

AN UPDATE FROM IOWA

Women for Obama Host 29 Organizing Events Across Iowa


Last weekend, Women for Obama groups in 29 communities hosted Women for Change events across Iowa. At each organizing event, local women met with undecided friends and neighbors in their community to discuss why Senator Obama is the best candidate to transform our country and truly change the way we do politics in Washington, D.C.

While he was traveling in Iowa, Senator Barack Obama called into a conference call with the women attending the parties and spoke to them directly about his vision for challenging the status quo in Washington and making progress on the tough challenges women face. Women on the call discussed the need for accessible health care coverage, child care services, and education. Senator Obama talked about his plan to save the average American family up to $2500 a year in health care costs and his commitment to high-quality, affordable health care for all by the end of his first term as President.


Women for Obama meeting in Iowa


AN UPDATE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Supporters March in Columbia

The South Carolina campaign "Ba-rocked the Ballot" on Tuesday by officially filing the paperwork to have Senator Obama's name placed on the primary ballot. More than 50 supporters gathered in front of the Statehouse in downtown Columbia to listen to Rep. Bakari Sellers speak on behalf of Sen. Obama and to "fire it up." From there the Columbia High School Marching Band led them the five blocks to the South Carolina Democratic Party Headquarters, where the papers were formally filed as supporters ate hot dogs and listened to a DJ, a cappella choir, and spoken word. Party Chair Carol Fowler told the crowd that she would work to change party rules so that all future candidates would have to arrive with a marching band to be placed on the ballot

Supporters march in Columbia, SC
Obama "Overwhelming" Winner of Tuesday's Debate
Barack shines in debate in Philadelphia

At last night's Democratic presidential candidates debate, Barack Obama demonstrated the real choice in this race. On issues from Social Security to Iran to being open with the America people about her record, Senator Clinton offered more of the same Washington calculation, ducking and dodging that won't bring the change America needs. Barack Obama demonstrated the kind of leadership that will bring change we can trust -- the ability to bring this country together, stand up to the special interests, and tell the American people not just what we think they want to hear, but what they need to know about the challenges we face. That's the kind of leadership Barack Obama has demonstrated through his two decades of service to America, and that's what he'll offer as President of the United States.

AN UPDATE FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Campaign -- An Aggressive Organizing Machine

Last Saturday, the campaign continued to build our unmatched and unprecedented grassroots movement, holding more than 90 organizational meetings throughout the state. With the primary drawing nearer, New Hampshire staff and supporters mapped out the steps we will take to ensure victory on primary day. The Manchester field team held an Organizational Summit with supporters from across the South Central region of New Hampshire, where supporters spent the afternoon with the campaign learning about how they can spread Barack's message through identifying and engaging their neighbors and communities to become more actively involved in the campaign.



New Hampshire students marching this past summer




AN UPDATE FROM NEVADA
Nevada Launches African Americans for Obama


On Wednesday night, more than 100 African American supporters and community leaders came together in Las Vegas to launch Nevada African Americans for Obama. Former Spinners backup singer Rachel Jackson and 15-year-old jazz prodigy Primrose Martin performed for the packed room. Their stirring and soulful performances energized the crowd at the Ice House Lounge in downtown Las Vegas. State Senator Steven Horsford, Assemblyman Kelvin Atkinson, and Rose McKinney-James, all members of the Nevada Steering Committee, joined senior Obama advisor Michael Strautmanis to kick off the group. Senator Horsford welcomed supporters and reaffirmed our commitment to reach out into African American communities across Nevada to make sure together we grow Barack's movement for change so we can put an end to divisive Washington politics and finally address the real issues families in all communities face.


African Americans for Obama


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