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Canvass for Change Kickoff Event!

By Caitlin Harvey - Nov 3rd, 2007 at 6:13 pm EDT

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This morning, volunteers and supporters in Des Moines were excited to hear former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle from South Dakota, former Oklahoma U.S. Congressman Brad Carson, and former Governor of Mississippi Ray Mabus speak about why Senator Obama is the best candidate to unite our country and move us past the red state and blue state divisions that have divided our country for so long. The three "red state" Democrats spoke to a crowd of almost 100 local supporters and volunteers who were about to go out canvassing for change in Des Moines.

Iowa State Representative Janet Petersen kicked off the event, telling the crowd that when she first ran for office, she knocked on doors every day from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm, and that was what made the difference in her election. Each of the speakers reminded volunteers that they are representatives of Senator Obama, and will be the ones who pushed Senator Obama over the edge on caucus night. "When the numbers come in on caucus night, and Barack Obama wins Iowa, you can feel proud that you were the ones who made that happen," said Governor Mabus.

Senator Daschle said that he believes in Barack because he "represents the change that our country so desperately needs."

Daschle believes that Barack's vision for the country, and his judgment over the years, make him the best candidate to put our country back in the right direction.

After the speakers energized the crowd, volunteers moved inside to be trained to canvass their neighborhoods. After a quick training, they were fired up and ready to go hit the doors!

Here is some video from the event.

Canvassing is one of the best ways to persuade undecided caucus-goers to support Barack! With only 61 days left until the Iowa Caucuses, we need everyone's help to spread Barack's message of hope and change. To find out about volunteer opportunities near you, click here.

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By 'Wale Nov 4th 2007 at 2:59 pm EST

Okay, I was beginning to get excited about what Tom Daschle had to say. How can I get my hands on the rest of this video (esp. the Daschle portion)? Puhlleeeeeezz!!!! let me know....

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By Magen - Quigley for Congress Nov 4th 2007 at 7:39 pm EST

I had an awesome time at yesterday's Canvass for Change! I am looking forward to going back to Iowa on November 17th and again over Winter Break! I hope to see all of you there!

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Nov 5th 2007 at 3:30 pm EST

Great Work everyone !! But I would like an update from the ground there in Iowa. What is doing ? What are you lacking and what do you think we need ?

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Nov 5th 2007 at 3:31 pm EST

Great Work everyone !! But I would like an update from the ground there in Iowa. What is doing ? What are you lacking and what do you think we need ?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Nov 5th 2007 at 8:18 pm EST

Our office can use office supplies, and office cleaning supplies. I know it's impractical for you out-of-country sorts (I'll get to you Ciara), but some who are more local and have some sitting around (as I do) send them along!

$8 converts to a yard sign; email those you know in the states and tell them every day why you support Senator Obama. Post on international blogs. Write letters to your home town newspapers, and to the Des Moines Register, and to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and to the Quad Cities Times. New Hampshire is a vital win as well (and what I can tell, we are on track in Iowa!) as 'others' have a home there, voters have a level of comfort there that they don't have here in Iowa with the status quo, at least to see the blogs, etc.