I just got this note from Art Obama organizer David Konigsberg about one more thing you can do to help Barack Obama go to the White House. Yo can support a band of volunteers that is heading for the swing state of Virginia and going door-to-door in a get-out-the-vote-effort!
Some of you know Neil Goldberg (an artObama contributor), but many of you do not. Suffice it to say that Neil is not only one of the best artists I know, but also among the most deeply committed to moving this country in a progressive direction. An astute activist and organizer, Neil is always ready to join the fight. Today, that fight is in Virginia, a state that twice voted for George Bush, but one that has since sent Jim Webb to the Senate and is now leaning Democratic.
As Neil has repeatedly pointed out, this is no time to relax, no matter what the polls say. This is especially true in states like Virginia that have been in Republican hands for so long. That’s why Neil and a band of volunteers are joining the campaign’s get-out-the-vote effort in Richmond, and why you (if you’ve got anything left to give) might think about giving some time–or, in lieu of that, helping Neil do it for you.
From Neil:
Beyond voting yourself, going door-to-door in a swing state is the single most important thing you can do in this election, period. Polls aside, the Obama campaign believes it will lose without a massive get out the vote effort. To find out how to volunteer, go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/PABorder
If you absolutely cannot volunteer, please consider sponsoring those of us who can. At least eight of us are going to the crucial swing state of Virginia for the five days leading up to election day. Between transportation, housing and other expenses we’re estimating that the trip will cost about $300 per person.
If you’re interested in contributing any amount directly, please email me and I will let you know how.
Thanks for giving this your consideration. May we be celebrating an Obama victory in 20ish days!
Best,
NeilContact for Neil: neil(at)neilgoldberg(dot)com
Hey sorry for being a little bit off topic, but I thought I’d share this with everyone. There’s an opportunity to vote for Sen. Obama on the Working Families Party ballot line- Row “E”
It’s a great way to vote your values without wasting your vote! Working Families Votes for Obama count the same, but give you a chance to Vote for Change Like You Mean It:
*It’s a chance for progressives not just to vote for a President you can believe in, but for a party that shares their vision: a world where the needs of ordinary working people come before Wall Street and corporate America.
* They send a powerful message. Every working families vote says that you don’t just want a change of party in the White House; you want a President who’ll take on the big fights for healthcare for all, an end to the war in Iraq, and an economy that works for all of us.
* They help build progressive power in New York. Over the last 10 years, the WFP has become one of the most exciting progressive political projects in the country. They’ve combined grassroots organizing and the power of a progressive ballot line to win real victories for working people, from raising the minimum wage to expanding access to healthcare, by pushing Democrats and Republicans alike to stick up for working families. Votes on the Working Families ballot line help build strength in New York. for the critical, progressive fights to come.
Check out the website for more information: http://www.workingfamiliesparty.org/obama/
Thanks!
-Yessi