Working with the Obama Campaign in Toledo (Unite for Change)

I've been working hard with the Obama presidential campaign as an organizer. Here is a local news article that highlighted one of our first major goals:

Grass roots Obama parties held throughout Toledo area.

The Washington Times even carried an article on the Unite for Change meetings as well:

Obama house parties tap 'persuasion army'

The official campaign web page for the event is here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/uniteforchange/

It's an amazing experience to be a part of such an energetic movement that is empowering people and re-introducing the long-lost idea of community in Ohio.

I Went Back to Ohio...

I just returned from 3 days of rather intensive training for Obama Organizing Fellows in Columbus Ohio. It was a great experience, I met some wonderful people and am excited to be helping the campaign organize my home city of Toledo, Ohio. Here is a picture with me (my back turned) with several of my fellow Toledo team members.

Click here for a link with more information on the training that I attended.

Going back to Ohio and seeing the sad contrasts between San Francisco where I now live and Columbus, arguably the current most prosperous major city in Ohio brought the old Pretenders song back to mind:

Sorry Rush, but the ideals you stand for are the ones that contributed to these tragic conditions.

In any case, I am excited to be helping the Obama campaign organize in Toledo!

Al Gore Endorses Barack Obama !

Al Gore gave a wonderful speech endorsing Barack Obama for President in Michigan. I am very happy to see Gore enthusiastically working to elect Obama. I think Obama and Gore share many of the same ideas and ideals concerning the environment, energy independence and the role that technology can play in addressing many of our current problems.

A Great Response to Fox News Refering to Obama's Fist Pound as a "Terrorist Fist Jab"

Cenk Uygur, of the Young Turks had a great response to Fox "News" referring to Barack Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab".

Obama's Victory Speech

Here is a link to the complete video of Barack Obama's wonderful victory speech on June 3rd in St. Paul Minnesota.

http://my.barackobama.com/june3rd

Obama Wins Democratic Party Nomination for President!

Barack Obama has secured enough delegates to win the Democratic party's nomination for President of the United States of America. This is truly a historic moment, full of significance for our nation. I have never been so inspired or moved to action as I have been by this incredible candidate and his campaign. I am very happy to report that I have been offered and accepted an internship with the campaign. I will be traveling to my home state and crucial battleground of Ohio. I look forward to assisting the campaign.