What are you doing to get Obama elected

It's nice to see people energized and eager for the election. I used to be pretty active in local politics and always volunteered for campaigns, but pretty much stopped that in 2000. My little girl has been an Obama fance since about July of last year and while it took me awhile to get onboard, I'm here. She's excited about the chance to volunteer for the campaign, so I'm reconnecting with old contacts to see what I can do locally.

I'm wondering if anyone here is volunteering or doing anything to get Obama elected. If so, what are you doing? What's the most creative thing you've been a part of? Do you have any tips for 5 year olds?

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Permalink Reply by matt on September 14, 2008 at 8:05am: I have the Obama sticker sitting proudly on my truck and I find a way to mention his name in as many conversations as I can.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michael Farinha on September 27, 2008 at 1:13pm: Check out this video to help spread the truth on this market meltdown.
It gives you a great understanding about how Obama will handle the situation. Spread the word!

Say no to the bailout!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin Oliver on September 29, 2008 at 11:22am: This video gave me a headache...

Say no to the bail out? What is your proposition?

It needs to happen, period. Without it our market will easily fall to the ground. Large companies are buying out other large companies. This could be really, really bad.

Laissez-faire in this case will cause huge problems and put us under as a whole. It's as simple as that. I believe the bail-out plan is worth it's weight in gold. I also firmly believe it will play out.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michael Farinha on September 29, 2008 at 1:09pm: Sorry to let you know but our market has already failed. The reason it has failed is because of the tentecals of the government have invaded the top levels of all the top financial firms.

I always thought Ron Paul was a loon but he is the one that has gotten this right. Government intervention is exactly what got us into this problem! Government intervention will NOT get us out of this.

If this bailout happens the result will be a short-term extension of the meltdown and a prolonged recovery period.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by faboomama on September 19, 2008 at 8:47am: Yes, my daughter fell in love with Obama during an debate in July '07. She was so jealous when I saw him in Chicago and asked me if I told him that she would like to play with his kids. Cute. Since then, she's been on me to vote for him. He was not my first choice (Dodd), but he was a distant 2nd.

So, while I was in Chicago, I got her a button. I've taken her to see Michelle Obama speak and she has a sign. Uh...we're not Latino, we just live in a Latino neighborhood:

This is when we went to vote in the primaries. She wants to do door-to-door canvassing, but I'm not good at that and I know that she'll clam up if I took her.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin Oliver on September 29, 2008 at 11:24am: Look out Michelle Obama! ;); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jamie Naas on September 19, 2008 at 6:09am: I respond to anyone spreading the smears. I spread the truth, and the message of hope and REAL change.

And of course the bumper stickers, buttons, and eventually a yard sign when they come in!

I also talk about the issues, not the lipstick on dogs, or whatever crap is out there. I even asked off for the night of the election so I can watch the results come in that night!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by nodedog on September 24, 2008 at 4:49pm: 1. Absentee ballot to vote for him with paper trail
2. Helping at the local center by calling, data entry, etc.
3. Talking to people.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin Oliver on September 29, 2008 at 11:36am: After looking through these comments, we forget the most aspect of all. Praying. Unless of course, I'm in a group of Atheists, but I doubt that :).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mac on September 29, 2008 at 12:46pm: http://obamamccainnews.com/; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by James himko on October 9, 2008 at 2:26pm: I Just came back from a rally in Ohio with Obama. He is truly a great leader and speaker. During the the rally I called 10 phone numbers to talk to them about supporting Obama and voting early (allowed in Ohio). I want to support him online so I visit web sites and watch and rate videos to populate them. I would like to get more involved and work with others to have a greater impact. Does anyone think this will work? If so tell me how.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Omega Maximum on October 9, 2008 at 6:34pm: Unfortunately I can't vote yet, but I've helped set up and run some debate parties, as well as help put out signs supporting his cause.; ▶ Reply to This