New Campaign Offfice Opens in Denver

Here's video of an Obama campaign office opening in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado is one of the more important battleground states that Obama and McCain will be vying for.




A poll today suggests that Barack Obama supporters are much more enthusiastic than those of John McCain. An Associated Press/Yahoo News poll shows that 38% of Obama's supporters say the election is exciting compared with only 9% of McCain's.

Sacramento for Obama Debate Watching Party

Here's a new video I uploaded to YouTube.

Sacramento for Obama watched the Apr. 16, 2008 debate at its new campaign office on 65th St. They will be hosting phone-banking parties to call Pennsylvania this weekend.

Sacramento Campaign Office Phone: 916.400.3252

Obama opening office in Terre Haute, Indiana

WTHI-TV reports that Barack Obama is opening up an office in Terre Haute, Indiana. Obama's efforts in red states strengthens the Democratic Party for the future. You can only make progress in red states when you fight for those states.

Barack Obama will be setting up a campaign office right here in Terre Haute. Proving even more how important the Hoosier state as well as the Wabash Valley is in the 2008 Presidential Election.

"I think it's going to be an exciting time between now and May 6th in Terre Haute," said Andrew Conner.

In about one week, one of these downtown buildings will be the new home for Barack Obama's campaign office. Indiana's primary is not known for casting crucial votes, but Obama's decision to head to Valley shows Terre Haute's got something to offer.

"I think that the candidates feel like this area has something of value to them," James Mann, Terre Haute South Teacher.

"The candidates are taking notice of Terre Haute."

With several local colleges and universities, Terre Haute is a great place to target voters especially young ones.

"We've been doing tons and tons of voter registrations we've had over 200 kids register to vote."

Right now Obama campaign officials are looking at a few downtown Terre Haute properties. The office is slated to open on March 24th.

New Mexico fires up for Barack Obama

From barackobama.com:

A New Beginning: New Mexico Officials Endorse Barack

by Zach Edwards, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 07:31 PM

Here at the Obama campaign in New Mexico, things are starting to heat up. Today, 17 elected New Mexico leaders publically endorsed Barack Obama for President. We have been seeing a tremendous outpouring of volunteers who have been mobilizing and organizing our grassroots for months, and who have committed to getting their friends, family, and neighbors to stand up for change on February 5th. Our new offices are filling with volunteers and it’s clear that New Mexico is ready to get involved and take back Washington with Barack Obama.

The endorsements today demonstrate our broad geographic support across the state, and the desire for change that is sweeping across the Land of Enchantment. The officials include State Treasurer James Lewis, former State Representative Patsy Trujillo, former U.S. Senator Fred Harris, and House Majority Leader Ken Martinez.

"I admire Barack Obama because he doesn't just tell people what they want to hear but what they need to know even when it is not politically popular," said State Treasurer, James Lewis. "I'm supporting Barack Obama because he has a compelling vision to change the way Washington works so that it finally addresses the problems Americans face," said Lewis.

"After Bill Richardson ended his bid for president I took a careful look at all of the candidates. But Barack Obama stands out because he has proven that he is the only candidate who can unify the country to bring change - and bring all Americans together regardless of race, party, or creed, and I am proud to support his campaign," said former Representative Patsy Trujillo.

"Our economy is in peril and Barack Obama, months ago, laid out a plan to get the economy moving by helping the middle class families that really need it, combating the mortgage crisis and reinstating faith in our government," said State Representative Peter Wirth.

Obama Leadership Counsel Co-Chairs:

The Honorable James Lewis, State Treasurer
The Honorable Fred Harris, former U.S. Senator
The Honorable Patsy Trujillo, former State Representative
Mr. John Pound, Civil Rights Attorney

Elected Officials

State Representative Al Park, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Albuquerque
State Representative Peter Wirth, Santa Fe
State Representative Joseph Cervantes, Las Cruces
State Representative W. Ken Martinez, House Majority Leader, Grants
State Representative Antonio Lujan, Las Cruces
State Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton, House Majority Whip, Albuquerque
State Representative Antonio "Moe" Maestas, Albuquerque
Mr. Robert Rosebrough, former Mayor of Gallup, New Mexico
Mr. Javier Gonzales, former Santa Fe County Commissioner
Mr. Max Coll, former State Representative, Santa Fe
Mr. Damon Ely, former Sandoval County Commissioner
Mr. Jim Baca, former Mayor of Albuquerque
Mr. Michael Cadigan, City Council Member of Albuquerque

Come visit us at one of our offices across New Mexico, Join the Movement, and get involved to take back Washington!

Host a South Carolina Watch Party

Make calls to February 5th voters

Organize your community

Campaign opens Utah office

More evidence that Barack Obama is looking toward Super Duper Tuesday in case the early states do not decide the winner. The campaign is opening an office in Utah, not usually a prime Democratic primary state.

I have a feeling the offices also help with the grassroots fundraising effort. Everyday supporters often contribute more, both monetary and in-kind contributions, when they are actively involved in a ground campaign.


Video highlights from the Obama Foreign Policy Forum "The Judgment to Lead"