Yesterday, one of the interns at our St. Paul Headquarters, 12 year old Natalie, brought her friend Harris. Natalie, who plans on startinga Barackstars group at her junior high, comes into the office almost every day, registering voters, phonebanking, and canvassing.
Natalie and Harris got a chance to sit in on the all-state staff training, which included a visit from Rep. Betty McCollum, and a briefing from State Director Jeff Blodgett.
After the training, both Natalie and Harris hit the phones, talking to undecided voters across the state, and sharing why they support Barack.
Here's a picture of Harris phonebanking. Although he enjoyed talking to people on the phone, Harris said what he really wants to do is go out and canvass.
What a great way to be introduced to politics and to express your support for Senator Obama!
If you're a Kid for Obama, be sure to check out the Kids for Obama Starter Kit, but here a couple of ways you can get involved right now:
If you're interested in being an intern in one of our Regional Field Offices, apply here. No political experience required.
Susan T. is a BarackStar at Punahou School, the same Honolulu school Barack Obama graduated from in 1979. Susan’s not old enough to caucus for Barack on Feb 19 but she made sure her voice was heard this weekend:
“When I first heard that Barack Obama was a Punahou School alumnus and that we shared a common birthday, I immediately felt obligated to support him although I really didn't know much besides that. However, after I watched his speeches and read his plans to change America, his intelligence, strong character and integrity touched me. [...]I support Obama not only because of his policies but because of what he represents. He represents the hopes of all cultures and ethnicities that have never felt a part of the political process. He represents America's prospects for a greater and better tomorrow.”
“When I first heard that Barack Obama was a Punahou School alumnus and that we shared a common birthday, I immediately felt obligated to support him although I really didn't know much besides that. However, after I watched his speeches and read his plans to change America, his intelligence, strong character and integrity touched me. [...]
I support Obama not only because of his policies but because of what he represents. He represents the hopes of all cultures and ethnicities that have never felt a part of the political process. He represents America's prospects for a greater and better tomorrow.”
Read the rest of Susan T's letter to the editor in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin here.
Last week, we told you about some Dubuque and Waukee BarackStars and all the great work they have been doing.After Senator Obama's speech to over 1,400 people in Coralville last week, he met with some BarackStars from all over Johnson County who helped out with the event.
