Obama Addresses VA!

President Obama is going above and beyond to endorse Deeds for this election! As if the rally wasn't enough, President Obama is sending a personal message to over 330,000 Virginians. The letter is intended to persuade voters to get out, vote, and vote blue for this coming election. I anticipate the letter will way in heavily for the end results in this campaign. After all, who wouldn't be flattered by a personal letter addressed to you from the President of the United States?

In the letter, Obama writes, "To make real changes in this country, it will take more than just my presidency - it requires your continued vigilance in the cause of progress. To move this country forward, I need the support and partnership of good governors who are ready to help lay the foundations of change. And this November 3rd is your opportunity to help Virginia do just that."

Just when we thought it may be over, the campaign continues to surprise us. If the campaign has anymore tricks up their sleeves like this one, I suggest pulling out the big guns now; it's now or never in these final days before the election. It's not over yet folks. Let's continue to mobilize and spread Creigh's message. While Obama's endorsement is a major victory for the campaign, it is going to take a lot more than one man (even if he is president) to win this election. On November 3rd, join me, Obama, and thousands of Virginians to help keep Virginia blue!

If you missed it, here's a mini clip of Obama calling VA to action:



-Anthony

Rally in Annandale!

This past Saturday I phone-banked and attended a rally for Creigh Deeds with fellow blog contributor, Nick. I was able to snap a few pictures with my cell phone for you guys! The rally was held in Annandale, VA. Deeds was joined by Governor Tim Kaine, Lieutenant Governor nominee Jody Wagner, supporters and volunteers for the canvass kickoff event in Fairfax. Volunteers knocked on doors and phone-banked all day in their communities to speak with voters about Deeds’ plan to jump-start Virginia’s economy. Among the supporters at the rally was a large number of student from the University of Michigan. The energy among the crowd was contagious, even with the light drizzle!

Phone-banking was really a rewarding opportunity. We were given the opportunity to speak with a demographic that had at sometime in their life voted Democratic, but had not voted for the past few elections. Our task was to convince these voters to make their way to the polls come Election Day. We went to headquarters in McLean, VA where we were provided coffee and cake as an additional incentive to maintain high and positive energy.

If you are interested in getting involved, phone-banking for Deeds is 9:00am - 8:00pm, seven days a week. To join the grassroots network and for canvassing opportunities, go to Deeds' website and click on the Volunteer link. Who knows, you could end up like Nick in this photo!

-Anthony