Hundreds of volunteers have already poured into the event and Get Out the Vote signup sheets are passing through the crowd. Music is being pumped in through several large sets of speaks placed strategically around the park and we’re hearing chants of Fired Up! Ready to Go!
There is a great atmosphere here, and some of the groups in these pictures are of Obama Organizing Teams. Here in Iowa, because of the intense organizing during the caucuses, tens of thousands of volunteers already knew each other, and these grassroots groups have formed as the foundation of our Get out the Vote efforts. If you’d like to join them, just sign up at your nearest “staging location” by clicking here.
Several weeks ago, we held the “Iowa Call Challenge” and hundreds of Iowans used our Neighbor to Neighbor online call tool to talk with Iowans about Barack and the change we need. We are happy to announce that the top five callers will be here at the rally today meeting Senator Obama. They are:
Gail Dietrich; Victor, Iowa Kevin Healy; Ames, Iowa Dennis Lee; Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Sheryl McNew; Indianola, Iowa Tim O'Neill; Hedrick, Iowa
There is still time to get down here to see Barack here in Des Moines. Click here for details.
Yesterday evening, our campaign sent out an email reminding everyone about early voting in Iowa. From September 25th through Election Day, you can vote early-- even if you aren't registered or have never voted before. It's easy! And now that our Early Vote hotline is set up, we can answer any questions you might have! Just call 877-IA-08VOTE.
And don't forget about the Iowa Call Challenge! The top 5 callers in Iowa using our new Neighbor to Neighbor online call tool will get a chance to meet either Barack or Joe. The challenge ends Saturday-- but there is still plenty of time! Start making calls right now!
Dear Zach -- Did you know you don't have to wait until November 4th to vote for Barack? Right now supporters like you are stepping up to show their support for Barack and Democrats up and down the ballot by voting early. In Iowa, you can vote early by mail right now, or vote early in person starting on September 25th. It's fast, easy, and it could make the difference in this election. Make your voice heard right away. Download your ballot request now and vote early for Barack. Voting early is a great way for you to help our campaign take one step closer to victory. Across Iowa, supporters like you are working together to grow this Campaign for Change and spread Barack's message. We know Iowan families can't afford another four or eight years of Bush-McCain policies. We only have seven weeks until November 4th, but starting September 25th, every day is Election Day in Iowa. Why wait? Request your vote by mail ballot online, right now: http://iowa.barackobama.com/IAvoteearly We can't do this without you. Thanks, Tripp Tripp Wellde Iowa Field Director Campaign for Change P.S. -- The success of this movement for change depends on supporters like you contributing more than your votes. Take the Iowa Call Challenge, reach out to voters using our new Neighbor to Neighbor tool, and have an opportunity to meet Barack or Joe!
