To My Fellow Obama Supporters: A Note From Ohio

[VolcanoJen]

Greetings and salutations to all of you have committed your time, your devotion, your money and your hearts to the most unique, most uplifting, most positive Democratic Campaign for President that most of us have ever seen... Obama For America.

After 11 straight wins and a huge lead in delegates, I know everyone is hoping we can keep this trend alive in Texas and Ohio. I know that our friends in Texas are working their butts off, and I can assure you that here in Ohio, we're doing the same.

Here are a few things that the polls just don't reflect that I hope everyone will take into account as they watch the returns Tuesday night:

- Here in Ohio, we embarked on an historic effort over the weekend: the largest Get Out The Vote canvassing operation every assembled. Together, volunteers across the state participated in the One Million For Change canvassing campaign. Men and women, young and old, political activists and newbies, and people from every walk of life took to the streets and to the homes of our neighbors to encourage them to give their vote to Barack Obama on Tuesday. It was the most incredible political event I have ever participated in. I can guarantee you that no such ground effort was underway this weekend in southwestern Ohio from the Clinton campaign.

- Not only does the Obama campaign rule the ground in Ohio, they rule the airwaves. It doesn't matter if you're watching American Idol, Meet The Press, Jericho or Big Brother, you're going to see three to four Obama ads (and zero Clinton ads) within that hour. And it's been that way for two solid weeks now. Every ad is positive and persuasive, youthful and upbeat. The only Clinton ad I've seen is that "Obama will allow your children to die in their beds while he has the phone ringer on 'silent'" crap when it is played ad nauseum on the cable political shows and Sunday talk programs. I honestly do not see her on television or hear her on the radio, while Obama is just everywhere. Oh, including in two full-page Cincinnati Enquirer ads in the past week!

- The major Ohio newspapers are behind Obama. The Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Toledo Blade, The Canton Repository, The Dayton Daily News, the Cincinnati Enquirer. Not sure if the Columbus Dispatch has endorsed yet. I understand some paper down in Zanesville and another in Akron are big on Clinton, though. ;-)

- Obama wins the sign wars! You might see a few Hillary signs on public corners, but in front of houses, Obama has the clear "loud and proud" advantage.

- Obama wins the visibility wars! Every Friday and Monday for three weeks now, during rush hour, you'll see dozens of Obama supporters at enthusiastic "Honk-and-Wave" events across this area. On the way to Obama HQ yesterday (Sunday), I drove by the largest one I'd seen yet... over 100 people spread across all four corners of one of Cincinnati's busiest intersections. There was so much honking and jumping up and down that I had tears in my eyes. :cry:

- Ohio has A LOT of college students. I mean, A LOT. And of the major universities, only the University of Toledo is on Spring Break this week. ;-)

- Supporters from across the country are phonebanking Ohio in a massive effort that began in earnest last Wednesday and continues through 7:15 pm on Tuesday. OH and I forgot to mention the busloads of Chicago volunteers that flooded Cincinnati on Saturday... including our own DUer, mopinko! It was SO fun canvassing with them!

In closing, don't forget that just a few weeks ago, Hillary Clinton was leading Ohio by double-digits. We're closing this thing fast, and if we had another week, I'd be more confident in saying we'd win comfortably tomorrow. We may be victorious tomorrow, we may not... but it won't be because we didn't pour our hearts and souls into it in this state. We gave it everything we had, and then got up the next day and gave more. Please remember our effort as the returns come in. And no matter what... we're confident when the votes are counted, at the very least we will have drawn to a de facto delegate tie with Clinton coming out of Ohio while closing a twenty-point gap in a matter of days. The Clinton campaign will not take from Ohio what they had hoped to just a few weeks ago.

There is something happening in America, and it's too important and meaningful to show up in some poll. You hear it in voices. You see it on faces. You feel it in hearts.

So, my Obama friends, think happy thoughts tonight and tomorrow, and log on to MyBarackObama.com and give the Buckeye State a ring!

Yes, We Can, Ohio! Yes, We Can, Texas! Yes, We Can, Rhode Island! Yes, We Can, Vermont!

All of my love and support,
Jennifer in Cincinnati

[TwilightGardener]

1. Very nice--thank you for your hard work, too.

[sniffa]

2. Awesome

Thanks for the update. :bounce:

[sloppyjoe25s]

72. THE best post I've ever read on any subject on DU!

Thank you SO MUCH Jennifer! I've been calling Texas for 2 weeks straight now & we can feel the momentum too - your post literally brought tears to my eyes. Awesome is an understatement.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS PUT IN WORK TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

[BringBigDogBack]

171. Seconded.

:thumbsup:

[midora]

179. Thank You!

I appreciate all your hard work, and thanks for the update.

[VolcanoJen]

191. Wow!!!!!!

:hug: sloppyjoe25s :hug:

Turnout in Cincinnati is STRONG and so is the GOTV effort! I'm inside warming up a bit.... then back at it!

Great article about this morning's voting in today's Cincinnati Enquirer... get pumped up by reading about the huge Obama turnout!!

http://tinyurl.com/2xqomd

[goclark]

114. Lovely!

[writes3000]

3. Jen, this post really, really moved me

You really are an inspiration. Thank you and GO, GO, GO!

You and Obama rock!

[Major Hogwash]

4. Wow, that was really kind of you to put that here.

I have a friend in Ohio who thinks it will be really close, too.

[nels25]

11. COOL- But for Hillary Remember

that close only counts in Horse shoes, hand grenades, and high explosives.

She need a blow out the baseball equivalent of 15-0, and there is not way that happens.

The best she can do IMHO is break even in delegates and eke out a small (less then 5%) win.


Will not be enough to stop Barack.

If she continues to campaign after Ohio she will see a backlash develop against her and her campaign tactics.

:dem:

[VolcanoJen]

34. Exactly.

I practically had to force myself to write my post, just to buck myself up. I keep forgetting that the math for her from here on out just isn't going to work, if we can pull it as close in Ohio as I think we will tomorrow night. :-)

[Major Hogwash]

177. Yeah, that's all true and everything, but I really appreciated your post about the caucus in Idaho,

Last month. Putting up all those pictures of the Obama blowout here was really nice of you.

[VolcanoJen]

181. No matter what Clinton/Penn/Wolfson say, Idaho DOES count.

Every American counts. :-)

:hug: Major Hogwash! :hug:

[Kaylee]

Thank you for the uplifting update....

Great job!!
:yourock:

[Coexist]

5. you rock, Jen

thank you so much for your hard work!

[Mz Pip]

6. Thanks for posting this

and thanks for your hard work. :thumbsup:

Mz Pip

[book_worm]

7. Thanks, I needed that. I'm sure it will be closer than some polls indicate in Ohio and if it is

that's a win for Obama.

[SoFlaJet]

8. you rock Jennifer

great report and you give an insight that we who are NOT in Ohio don't get to see. You are my hero of the day Jen

[alteredstate]

9. Great thread!

Kicked and recommended!

[Kittycat]

10. What a great report! Thank you.

For everything you've done. Thank you :)

[Lisa0825]

12. what a great report!

I passed it along to my Texas volunteer list.

I can't wait for tomorrow night to be here! The tension is killing me!!! :crazy:

[VolcanoJen]

38. You guys are kicking SO MUCH ASS in Texas!!!

We are rooting for you from the Buckeye State! Let's buck each other up! Tomorrow will be so exciting.

It's fun to be your "Junior Tuesday" partner. :-)

GOBAMA!!!!

[krkaufman]

124. "Junior Tuesday".... funny! n/t

[HereSince1628]

13. The weather will present a special challenge

Whatever your preference in candidates, don't assume someone else will be making up for your vote.

Get yourself, carefully as the need may be, to you polling place and make you mark.

If you can, face the travail of the weather with a friend or neighbor.

Big Democratic turn-outs REALLY discourage the R's and they deserve it.

[VolcanoJen]

39. Regardless of the scare Ohio weather warnings...

... if it's going to be over 30 degrees, I think we can handle it. :-)

Our GOTV-Polls effort tomorrow will be HISTORIC. I'm on Senior Outreach in the morning so I'll be personally escorting our older Obama voters to the polls, and I can't wait. I was so touched yesterday when I met an elderly African American man who had tears in his eyes as he held my hand and told me, "I have never been so excited in my life."

In his life! Can you imagine... :-)

[Kukesa]

50. You certainly should be proud of yourself, Jen. n/t

[gateley]

55. Okay - I just lost it.

You're an angel.

[VolcanoJen]

67. Oh, silly!

I'm no angel. I just really get a kick out of cool people. But thank you!!!

:hug: gately :hug:

[caseycoon]

83. I have tears streaming down my face & a BIG grin

picturing that man.
WOW!

[VolcanoJen]

129. He was the coolest!! Here's more about his story.

It was worth a seperate post, honestly.

So, I walked into the Woodlawn (Cincinnati satellite) office to a buzzing beehive. I joined the line waiting to talk to the college kid with the computer to check in. It seemed natural, if not entirely orderly. :-)

Right in front of me is Will. He's in a wheelchair. Elderly, I'd guess late 70's. I'm looking around the room and just beaming and kind of shaking with excitement.

He starts the conversation.

"You sure do look excited!! You're excited, aren't you?"

"Fired up!" I shouted back at him. He let out a hearty laugh. I introduced myself. He told me his name is Will.

"You know, Jennifer you are a young thing." I swear to God, he's flirting with me.

"Looks are deceiving, my new and good friend. It's all in the skin care."

He laughs again. God, I will remember that beautiful laugh until the day I die.

"You know, Miss, I've never been more excited in my life," he said, and he took my hand in his as he told me.

"In your... life?"

"It feels real. It's never felt like this. It is exciting! I'm excited! Look at you! Look at these people! I never thought in a million years."

I laughed and I reached down and gave him the biggest bear hug.

"Fired up?" I queried.

"Ready to go!" And that gorgeous, infectious laugh, again.

I wanted to talk to him forever. His daughter arrived and swept him away. "Daddy is silly," she said to me.

"He's awesome," I said to her. Her smile betrayed her knowledge of how incredible her beautiful father is.

And with that, they grabbed their packets and took off. I stepped up in line and grabbed my assignment.

Will in Cincinnati....? Tuesday is for YOU.

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[JustinL]

176. you just made my day!

What a beautiful story!

[caseycoon]

178. More tears & laughter..

This is so great Jen.
Thank you for bringing the excitement right to us!
:bounce: :yourock:

[Covington]

189. Wonderful moment

Here's finger's crossed for Ohio to reward his excitement. And how fortunate of him to have run into you... judging by your posts here, as compared to the supporters of, um, another candidate, you're a shining example of something that's unfortunately a real change - excited and hopeful FOR a candidate, instead of against. I hope the rest of us can be inspired to emulate your example.

[VolcanoJen]

195. Isn't it amazing to actually be FOR something, than against it, for a change?

:hug: Covington :hug:

[JanusAscending]

143. Oh my God Jen,

Now THAT made me cry. God bless his heart.I hope it comes to pass in his lifetime. I wish my dear husband had lived long enough to see this!

[VolcanoJen]

148. Stop making me cry, dammit!

:hug: discerning christian :hug:

Extra hugs for your sweet husband. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Droopy]

14. Nice post, Jennifer

Positive and upbeat. I talked to an Obama canvasser who came to my little condo community soliciting votes for Obama on Saturday. The exchange between us was brief, but enthusiastic. I told him I was voting for Obama and that he could save the campaign litertature for someone else. I live in Dayton, btw.

I was not an Obama supporter in the beginning. I started with Kucinich until he dropped out, then I switched to Edwards until he dropped out. Obama may not be my first choice, but I see him as our best chance to win the White House and also end the war in Iraq, which is very important to me.

[VolcanoJen]

60. Hey Droopy!

I'm a West Carrollton High School grad!!! How funny is that?

Such a small world. :hug: Thank you for becoming an Obama supporter... I was John Edwards all the way in 2004 and worked my ass off for him, so I never thought it was much of a leap from John to Barack.

Dayton for Obama!!!!

[Cooley Hurd]

15. Very heartening!

Awesome news, Jen, and THANK YOU!:thumbsup:
:yourock:

[fight4my3sons]

16. What a wonderful update!

Amazing job you are doing out there :) Thank you for your hard work!

[Tatiana]

17. Oh gosh... you're going to make me CRY! ***AGAIN*** AT WORK!

Those are such valid points that you made, but the whole "honking" thing... just WOW! So inspiring and amazing.

It is so wonderful to see ordinary citizens participating in the political process. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. This Chicagoan wanted to be in Ohio, but Texas called first. I had a blast and I believe more than ever that something is going to change in this country.

It's also encouraging to see the money that we've donated being spent exactly where it needs to go.

Yes We Can, Ohio! (and Texas and Vermont and Rhode Island, too!)

[VolcanoJen]

25. For what it's worth, I cried while I wrote it... at work. :-)

:hug: Tatiana!!! :hug:

You went to Texas?! Did you write a post about it that I missed... I'd love to hear about your experience!!!

[Tatiana]

47. Yep. But considering I was born and raised in Texas, it was just like returning home.

There were some very stressed out precinct captains who needed a :hug: and some folk to help pick up the canvassing slack.

We spent most of the time calling up people from DNC procured lists to recruit as precinct captains/potential elected chairs. I had some great conversations with a couple of the people I called. It got funny after a while responding to democrats asking "but if you're for Obama, are you sure you want ME?" LOL. Bottom line is that we need people and FAIR ones at that. I found seven (four were Edwards supporters) who agreed to register for and attend the training session.

I have to say, I was very disappointed in some of the shenanigans perpetuated by the opposing camp. I don't know if they are trying to get caucus tallies overturned or what, but there is something that is, quite frankly, undemocratic with respect to some of the advice and rhetoric I heard from some of their supporters. A precinct chair is an ELECTED official. You can't just walk in and make yourself a precinct chair because Hillary says so.

[saigon68]

187. Thanks Jen Jen

Hang in there :-) :-)

[VolcanoJen]

200. saigon68!! saigon68!! saigon68!! saigon68!! saigon68!! saigon68!!

There you are!!!!!

:hug: saigon68 :hug:

What a long, strange trip it's been, my friend!!!!

[Avalux]

18. Thank you for your hard work VolcanoJen. YES WE CAN!

Happy Thoughts definitely - we'll be doing the same here in Texas! :applause:

[NJmaverick]

19. Thank You! Good Work!

Keep it up, our Country needs you.

[1776Forever]

20. Hugs from Florida Jen! All the best to all the Obama Supporters in Ohio! You Rock!!!!

:pals: :yourock: :headbang:

[Window]

21. A beautiful post. Thank you Jen for the update and for all your hard work.

Happy thoughts, indeed, throughout tonight and tomorrow!!!



Peace:thumbsup:

[flpoljunkie]

22. Thanks, Jen, for a very encouraging on the ground report! GoBama!

[Arugula Latte]

23. Very nice ... Thank you!

:applause:

We must take back our country from the forces that have driven us into this ditch.

[AtomicKitten]

24. Yes, we can and you are. Thanks for that. ;)

[jenmito]

26. Thanks for the report! I heard you on the radio last night and you sounded really psyched!

You made me feel hopeful, just like after reading your post now! :yourock:

[Adelante]

27. Aw, Jen

You're the best :hug:

[VolcanoJen]

204. WesDem!!!

Darlin'! Hi!!!

And hugs right back at ya!

:hug: WesDem :hug:

[Capn Sunshine]

28. We all appreciate your hard work and dedication

I just told your mother that I admire and respect your posts and your participation here. Unlike much of the net, Obama people walk the talk.
If we stay within 5 points, that's a win for our side.
:hi:

[mopinko]

29. hi jen!! so sorry i missed you!!

just wanted to chip in that 110 chicagoans, from kids to seniors, in every color of the rainbow, decended on cincy this weekend, and knocked on 10,000 doors. yes, 10,000. although a few of us ran into republicans, and a couple of glum hillary supporters, most of us saw an absolute tidal wave of joyful obamites. it was amazing.
there was the honk and wave by the jordan crossing staging area. at least 50-60 people, with the same rainbow spectrum, including 3 black cowboys with their horses. i don't know how those horses tolerated the honking, but their riders were about to break their faces with their smiles.

[Kukesa]

51. Wow! Thanks for the help from the Windy City. n/t

[VolcanoJen]

59. Three black cowboys!!!

Damn, I'm sorry I missed that! :wow:

You Chicagoans really brought out the best in us this weekend, mopinko. I hooked up with a bunch of you good, good folk yesterday and it was so much fun, and so inspiring.

We were all in tears as we waved goodbye to the last bus that left from Woodlawn last night. Damn, you guys are the GREATEST!!

Thanks and you KNOW I look forward to your seperate, full report post!

:hug: mopinko and the Chicago Obama Crew! :hug:

[mopinko]

70. was that bus one of the heather steans/leo smith buses?

we came from the northside, but they do a lot of work in lawndale. i wonder if they supplied those also.

so, a shout out to my new state senator heather and hubby leo, and their amazing kids who took care of buses and vans, hotel rooms, most of the food, some beer. their generosity opened a whole lot of those doors.

all i can say to them is :wow:

[vickitulsa]

63. I have to say "WOW!" to that report, mopinko!

As a lifelong horsewoman -- and one who when younger actually rode my mounts into towns frequently -- I am absolutely delighted to imagine the impression those riders made on the street corners!

No doubt they knew they could handle their mounts even amidst the frequent honking and shouting, which also reveals them to be quite good caballeros. :) Folks who haven't spent much time around horses and riders close-up are usually overwhelmed by the beauty, size, and power of the mounts and the skill and strength of those on their backs.

VERY impressive, indeed! Just enhances the efforts of each and every person contributing their time and energy to such a good and important cause.

Would love to have seen the smiles on the faces, but my mental image will serve fairly well. :D

Thank you, too, for your excellent work! I'm so proud of all of you! :hi:

[Kukesa]

30. I'll think happy thoughts. Thanx for another great post. n/t

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

31. thank you for posting that and

for all of your hard work.

:yourock:

[LSparkle]

32. Great news! There's nothing like being on the ground ...

The polls can't give us a complete picture of what's happening in Ohio, but your post certainly did. Keep up the good work and know there are millions across the country who are pulling for Sen. Obama (and sitting excitedly on the edges of our seats hoping your state can help wrap this primary season up!).

[Kukesa]

33. K&R. We needed that kind of post today. n/t

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

35. Hey, Jen - is this posted at Kos?

would be nice, although I realize you are busy.

don't want to interfere with that.

[VolcanoJen]

40. Nopers... I've never had an account at Kos!

I've been LOVING the journals lately, though. Feel free to cut and paste if you like, if it helps buck up the Kossacks for an AWESOME day tomorrow!

[keep_it_real]

36. Thank you Jennifer for all your hard work

We love you ! ! !

[HeraldSquare212]

37. Thanks - and thanks for all your work.

[geiger]

41. I have been finding it hard to sleep at night, with all the excitement

there is truly something amazing going on. A new era of leadership is hopefully sweeping in. Belief. Action. Faith.

I love the adapted yard signs for Ohio, which contain an Ohio symbol. More important, it says "Vote March 4." (the action step).

[keep_it_real]

42. 32 votes on this thread - anyone know the record?

[nlb]

43. Great post

some Obama supporters are truely amazing,just like their candidate.

if there isnt any other, the reason to vote for Obama is just that HE CANT afford to disappoint those kind of supporters . People REALLY believe in him and I think he must deliver.

[DemVet]

44. "Yes, We Can"...Yeah, we can all be sick with these empty slogans

The latest polls from Ohio:


Poll Date Sample Clinton Obama Spread
RCP Average 02/26 - 03/02 - 49.3 42.9 Clinton +6.4
Rasmussen 03/02 - 03/02 858 LV 50 44 Clinton +6.0
Suffolk 03/01 - 03/02 400 LV 52 40 Clinton +12.0
PPP (D) 03/01 - 03/02 1112 LV 51 42 Clinton +9.0
SurveyUSA 03/01 - 03/02 873 LV 54 44 Clinton +10.0
Reuters/CSpan/Zogby 02/29 - 03/02 761 LV 45 47 Obama +2.0
Quinnipiac 02/27 - 03/02 799 LV 49 45 Clinton +4.0
M-D/Plain Dealer 02/27 - 02/29 625 LV 47 43 Clinton +4.0
FOX News 02/26 - 02/28 600 LV 46 38 Clinton +8.0

[book_worm]

46. Take your polls

and stick them where the sun don't shine. Obama will do better than that in Ohio and Texas. Remember it's not fatal for Obama to lose both but it is for Hillary. This was a nice uplifting positive post until you came.

p.s.
Obama has always done better than the polls indicate. Why? because as this post describes his ground game.

[VolcanoJen]

54. Thanks, book.

I really am not in the mood to respond to all the cornflake-pissing from the Clinton side in this thread... so if you guys want to take it on, that's just fine with me. :-)

There's nothing "empty" about what is happening in America, and they know it. They really do.

[DemVet]

65. You didn't pay attention to New Hampshire well, did you?

Obama has always done better than the polls indicate. Why? because as this post describes his ground game.

What did the polls say in New Hampshire...or do you know?

[ZinZen]

68. Al Giordiano has dissected the SUSA poll

over at his blog "The Field". Remember the SUSA poll also had Clinton up ten in Missouri. Go over to his blog and read about it and the comments to get a gauge of what he thinks of the SUSA poll. I have been pretty impressed with his analyses.

Excellent work in Ohio Jen!

[Gelliebeans]

94. Are you talking about this blog?

http://ruralvotes.com/thefield/?p=812

Thanks for the heads up ! :hi:

[Kukesa]

49. Don't do that. We need a nice post on DU today. n/t

[blonndee]

69. Is the best you can offer just shitting on people's excitement? Sounds like "your girl," all right.

"Always remember that your hope that things might get better is utterly pointless." - Hillary Rodham Clinton's message, summarized by Keith Olbermann.

[democrat_nanny]

207. Oh John Zogby...

...why are you even still in business?

[Yael]

45. w00t!! w00t!!

:bounce:

[cali]

48. Fantastic job, Jen

Here in Vermont we know we can. Keeping my fingers crossed for an Obama win in OH.

[VolcanoJen]

61. C'mon VERMONT!

I think you're going to give Obama his biggest victory tomorrow... it's so much fun, Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Rhode Island being "Junior Tuesday" partners.

:hug: Cali!!!! :hug:

Or as I like to call you... "Kick-Ass Cali!!" :-)

[sandnsea]

52. Thanks! That's terrific!!

I'm making calls to Ohio, a friend of mine is doing Texas. I hope we end this thing tomorrow.

[vickitulsa]

53. I've always liked you Jen. This OP is a good example of why.

And as others are saying, rightly: THANK YOU (and all those doing the same) for putting your efforts wholeheartedly into the necessary groundwork!

I have been able to keep my enthusiasm steadfastly on an even keel so far and am glad of it. Having expectations that are absurdly high can often lead to equally intense lows if we get TOO carried away. Many of us probably are expecting entirely too much of what can be done by any one man to repair such grievous harm that's been done and fulfill the promise of renewal.

But the last few weeks have nonetheless raised my hopes quite a lot and encouraged me more than I would have ever expected regarding the future of my country and my fellow citizens. Knowing the entire world could benefit hugely isn't something to sneeze at, either!

And one thing that does more than anything else about the phenomenon that the Obama campaign has become is that, given the clearly visible magnitude and power of this "movement," it seems to me it would be difficult indeed for anyone who wishes to represent us to ignore it or to believe that Americans continue to be willing victims of our own government.

I can only hope now that the "we" of "Yes we can!" and "We are the ones we've been waiting for!" understand that OUR work is not done if/when our man takes the oath of office. The involvement must continue forward if we are to meet our potential!

Reading about the efforts of folks like you convinces me that this IS well understood. I'm too old, decrepit, and poor to contribute much that requires great vigor and money to spare. But my mouth still works fine, and I am using my little bit of influence generously to enhance and persuade wherever I possibly can.

I think some of us may underestimate the effect our sincere words can have upon friends, family members, and even strangers. Rarely, if ever, have I witnessed such an opportunity for even "the little guys" to have strong voices, too!

Thanks again for using your own voice to the max, Jen!

K&R!

[VolcanoJen]

62. Oh vicki!!!

:hug:

One thing I'm not certain people fully realize is that when millions of voices are calling for change, millions of voices will demand change and hold feet to fire once we've accomplished the initial task of getting the man elected.

He knows that, very clearly. As far as I'm concerned, this is only Phase One. :-)

Thank you for your kind and lovely note. Something really is happening in America. After November 2004, I never thought I'd feel this way about my country again, so soon. It's such a.... moment. An historic moment.

:hug:

[ellisonz]

95. I agree 100%.

I can only hope now that the "we" of "Yes we can!" and "We are the ones we've been waiting for!" understand that OUR work is not done if/when our man takes the oath of office. The involvement must continue forward if we are to meet our potential!

Reading about the efforts of folks like you convinces me that this IS well understood. I'm too old, decrepit, and poor to contribute much that requires great vigor and money to spare. But my mouth still works fine, and I am using my little bit of influence generously to enhance and persuade wherever I possibly can.

:yourock: :donut:

[jefferson_dem]

56. Beautiful, VolcanoJen!

Thanks for the field report! :applause:

[RBInMaine]

57. Thanks so much for all you've done and all you're doing.

[snooper2]

58. You rock!

From Texas to Ohio! Yes we can!

kick and rec.

[bvar22]

64. Thanks. K&R

I am glad to be standing with John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Russ Feingold, Dennis Kucinich (in Iowa), Molly Ivins, and Jim Hightower in supporting Obama.

[Catherina]

66. Thanks. Good to read n/t

.

[npincus]

71. ...from your mouth to G-d's ears.

I feel uneasy, don't know why. On top of that, the weather tomorrow is supposed to suck.

[chieftain]

73. Great post. Great work, Jennifer. GoBama! (eom)

[Danger Mouse]

74. You've done a great job.

You should be proud of yourself.
With such enthusiasm and dedication, I believe we can win. :hug:

[VolcanoJen]

77. Oh, Yes, We Can.

We can win.

And if tomorrow's results aren't enough to make Hillary suspend her campaign, then onto Pennsylvania, and we'll win there.

I'm not going to stop. And neither are Barack and Michelle!

[chusmeria]

75. I'm hoping to caucus in Texas tomorrow

voted last week thinking I would be out of town for the 4th and was quite sad about it. Now I can't wait!!!!!!

[grantcart]

89. take a camera and give us a report

[OhioChick]

76. Thanks!

K&R
:kick:

[GainesT1958]

78. Wow--what a verbal B12 shot THIS is!

Thanks a bunch, JEN, for all the very reassuring sightings and giving us a perspective only someone doing the in-the-trenches work can. I suuure hope you all can pull it off there!:D

B-)

[Guava Jelly]

79. Great report!

And thank you! :)

[woolldog]

80. Thank you, Jen

for your hard work. It's very inspiring :thumbsup:

[ChromeFoundry]

81. Recommended n/t

[caseycoon]

82. K&R Totally awesome! Thanks Jen! :o) n/t

[knixphan]

84. Onward!

Si Se Puede!

[Kukesa]

86. Bueno!! n/t

[timbo_houston_tx]

85. Thanks from Houston

Jen,

As I drove home this afternoon listening to Wolf Blitzer go on and and... I needed a boost... you just game it to me! Regardless, we have changed this country and hopefully will make the Democratic party even bigger! I need the pick me up!

Tim
Houston, TX

[thevoiceofreason]

93. Tim

Go get em tomorrow. I'll be at my precinct for visibility tomorrow (took a day off) then running my precinct convention tomorrow night. Near west (Memorial). Good luck

[VolcanoJen]

112. Awesome! That's exactly what we need!

I took tomorrow off too. Visability in the morning, then off to work like hell in GOTV. We won't stop. We're going through to 7:30.

Hooray!!!! Love to hear that DUers are giving their all tomorrow!

[TexasObserver]

87. Thanks! Same as here in Texas! The cable news channels present a Hillary skewed picture.

DU's Hillary activists create an illusion of support, and the cable news nets, particularly CNN and FOX, create the illusion that the contests are closer than they are.

Wins coming for Obama, unless there is serious vote stealing and tampering in Ohio. She's got no chance of winning Texas.

[grantcart]

88. also please note that polls in both states show that the huge

majority of dem voters believe that Obama will win the election and that will have an impact on the turnout

[globalvillage]

90. Youngstown for Obama

[Kukesa]

98. Hey, I was born in Youngstown! Way to go! n/t

[globalvillage]

101. I'm in Pittsburgh

but I went to Youngstown Saturday to canvass for Obama. Lots of support there for Barack. It took hours for my toes to thaw, but it was worth it.

Here's a picture for you. I think it's called Lanternman's Mill, is that right?

[Kukesa]

107. Oh man, talk about nostalgia! Thanx, tons. n/t

[VolcanoJen]

113. Tears in my eyes!!

I can't take it anymore!!! Ok, yes I can. :-)

God, that is the most beautiful photograph! Thank you, Y-Town and globalvillage, for lifting me even higher and getting me FIRED UP for Tuesday!!

:hug: globalvillage :hug:

Yes we can, Y-Town!!!! Home of my parents, including the beautiful DUer Kukesa. :-) I wasn't born in Y-Town, but I was baptized there!

[Neecy]

91. terrific report

Is this campaign just the funnest thing? Sounds like you guys are working hard and having a blast. I'll be thinking of you all when the returns start coming in tomorrow night - and here's to a win, or a very close delegate split! Y'all rock!

[NorthernSpy]

92. Y'all have moved mountains...

Thanks for everything you guys are doing!


:toast:

[bagimin]

96. Bless you

from me and the Mrs.

[ellisonz]

97. Yes We Will!!!

:bounce:

[peace13]

99. Yea for that!

I'm in Granville and we are seeing the same things! Go Obama. Peace, Kim Hussein

[weezy2736]

168. Wish I could say the same...

But the wasteland that is Perry County will take years to fix

[roseBudd]

100. Downtown Cincinnati today! Obama buttons on regular people just waiting for the bus!

I taped my Obama flyers to utility poles in front of bus stops

fire up your printer. I have B&W & color versions

Right click on the links below and choose Save Target As

http://xsotek.com/posters/obama.pdf

http://xsotek.com/posters/obamaBW.pdf

[VolcanoJen]

115. rosebud, this is fantastic!!!

Couldn't believe all the "loud and proud" Obama button on Cincinnatians today, downtown. And a fantastic Visability event right outside The Freedom Center.

I'm feeling good. :-)

:hug: rosebud :hug:

[roseBudd]

120. In 2004 I had an epiphany, go where the people have time & you aren't interrupting

anything. Bus stops are a great place to just hang out, or go from stop to stop. They are only a few blocks apart. For Hackett I targeted a bus stop that served the neighborhoods in his district and just stayed there. For statewiode elections I move around a lot. This is something you can do on your lunch break in urban cities.

The funny thing about the Hackett bus stop was it was right across the street from Dem headquarters in Cincy when they were on Main. I was like, dems look out the window. Hackett voters are standing here and every ten minutes or so a new batch arrives.

I also like barber shops.

[VolcanoJen]

125. I just ran into Paul a few days ago, walking with purpose near 5th and Vine

I'll always point back to that moment in the summer of 2005 as one of Cincy's proudest. We came thisclose to electing an anti-war veteran Democrat to Congress... it was the beginning of Bush's "annus horribilis" that would peak with Cindy Sheehan's summer vigil in Crawford and of course, the horrible hurricane and tragedy that was Katrina.

Barber and Beauty Shops are the best, and people love to stop-and-chat there! Shoe shine stands, as well. And the great hotel lobbys downtown. :-)

Rosebud, let's have lunch!! I'm downtown Monday through Friday!

[roseBudd]

127. I just PMed you my cell

[Cha]

122. "Obama buttons on regular people waiting

for the bus"! What an image! :hi:

[stillcool]

102. Thank you Jennifer!

You are the best!

[madmom]

103. Sorry folks, but I live in NW Ohio and all I'm seeing is Ron Paul signs, still,

NW Ohio is a repug strong hold and they don't like change of any kind, just sayin'.

[VolcanoJen]

116. There are, indeed, pockets of resistance.

:-)

I have heard that Obama's weakest corner of the state is the northwest. What gives up there, any insight, madmom?

[weezy2736]

169. I dunno if that's as weak as the southeast corner.

Outside of Athens, everything is pretty red south of 70.

:cry:Why couldn't I have been born 5 miles north?:cry:

[madmom]

180. The way I see it is they are thoroughly discussed with bush, but they'll

never vote for a dem. Mostly wanna be farmers up here who inherited their family farms and they reap the profits by renting out the farming to others, they take the money and run to Florida for the winter.They also get gov't subsidies for not planting. They THINK they're rich. I can't wait to get out of here!

[JI7]

104. thanks for this

i know everyone there is working hard. in Texas also. no matter what happens everyone should be proud of what they did.

[mod mom]

105. Thanks Jen! I worked a visibility event in front of the BOE from 10 am to 3pm.

We had really great response! Thanks for your work down south!

:hi:

[ClayZ]

106. Yay Jennifer. GO OHIO!

Yes We Can!

Wooooo Hooooooo!


K and R:kick:

[politicasista]

108. Thanks for the report Jen

:yourock: :hi:

[understandinglife]

109. Yes. We. Will.

Recommended.

[HeartlandDem]

110. Thanks for your on-the-ground report...

we don't see any ads here in Nebraska (we had our caucus in Feb.), so it's hard to imagine what's going on in other states. Thanks for all your hard work and for letting us know what's going on where you are.

My happy thoughts are with you and Obama!

:)

[VolcanoJen]

118. Welcome to DU, HeartlandDem!!!

And our happy thoughts are with you in Nebraska, as well! It might just come down to April, so hang tight!

:hug: HeartlandDem :hug:

[CoffeeCat]

111. Wow, now I'm more confident than EVER in Ohio...

I'm in Iowa, and I literally went through what you are going through now.

You worked harder than I did. I was an Obama precinct captain, but I had
the opportunity to do some calling, and be among so many optimistic and amazing
Obama volunteers. Like you said--all ages! It's so wonderful to see twenty-somethings
working together with senior citizens.

Those honk-and-wave events sound so fun! What a great idea.

It's interesting to hear your story, because I sense that the Obama movement
has grown in intensity and numbers since Iowa. That gives me so much hope for
Ohio. As you know, Obama won in Iowa. However, two nights before our caucus,
Obama, Hillary and Edwards were running neck-and-neck. It was really tight.

However, in the end--it was because of: New voters, last-minute-deciders who
broke for Obama and the support garnered by the enthusiasm generated by the
Iowa ground game. Your description of what is happening in Ohio means that
so many voter are being impacted and persuaded by the visibility of the movement,
and the countless people that you talk with on the phone and on their porches.

No doubt, your "report on the ground" showcases the growth of Obama support
and enthusiasm--and I predict Ohio will play a lot like Iowa--and even better, due
to growth that has accumulated during the past several weeks.

Jen, thanks for all of your hard work and for your amazing report. Please know
that your efforts will pay off in spades. The ground game carried Obama over
in Iowa (and helped him immensely in other states too), but you've got more energy, more people
and the Obama team has grown exponentially since Iowa.

There's no doubt in my mind now, that Obama will win Ohio, and most likely
win by double digits. I saw his ground game, up close--and it is unparalleled.
Now, it seems to be evolving into something even bigger--and that translates very
well at the voting booth! :)



Awesome Jen!! :)

[VolcanoJen]

121. Iowa will always be, to me, where it all began.

If it were not for your efforts in Iowa, TwoSparkles, I'm not sure I would have really believed.

I will never forget the night of the Iowa caucuses. Obama's speech moved so many of us to action. YOU ARE THE ONES WHO MADE IT HAPPEN.

If we somehow pull this off, if Obama somehow wins the nomination, this country will always look to Iowa as where it began... where it started... where a lily-white midwestern state made believers out of all of us.

This is as much yours as it is ours... Thank You, Iowa!!

:hug: TwoSparkles :hug:

I printed out this photo, taken at Obama's speech in Iowa the night of the victory, and it has been at my side and pumping me up ever since that historic January night. It will always be Iowa. That was the moment. Look at the joy!

[CitizenLeft]

135. okay, now this made me cry.

Yes, you ROCK, Jen! I admire you all so much for being so committed! I love it! This is what democracy looks like! :woohoo:

[Cha]

117. Excellent energetic, encouraging,

inspiring post, Jen..thanks, for being there and letting us know all the sweet details on the ground in GOhio!

[PretzelWarrior]

119. KICKED!

[krkaufman]

123. A wonderful narrative and post, Jen. Thank you. n/t

[Laura PourMeADrink]

126. Same feelings here from Texas ! If you think about it - people

who support him are happy. And we've had lines four abreast for blocks to early vote. I talked
to a 40 year Dallas city employee who said in all that time she had never, ever seen so many
people voting.

Yes, something is happening, and it's something decent and good. Something we've been starving
for for a very long time. And it feels so good !

[VolcanoJen]

131. It's the happiness, stupid. :-)

"We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change.

We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics who will only grow louder and more dissonant in the weeks to come. We’ve been asked to pause for a reality check. We’ve been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.

But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope. For when we have faced down impossible odds; when we’ve been told that we’re not ready, or that we shouldn’t try, or that we can’t, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people.

Yes we can."

Barack Obama, New Hampshire Concession Speech, Tuesday, January 8th, 2008.

[gristy]

128. Great report!

Love You!! :hug:

[GalleryGod]

130. Jennifer! You Wonderful War Horse! I Love You More Today, for your Important Service in Ohio!

I recall (cough,cough, years ago) the first time we posted each other...I think it was in 2002! Sheesh!



Let's RIDE!!!

[VolcanoJen]

132. Yeh, we've been around these parts before, my friend.

Lawrence!!!! RIGHT ON!!!!

:hug: GalleryGod :hug:

[LaStrega]

133. Jen you ROCK!

:kick: & Recommend!

[CitizenLeft]

134. yeah, quit stuffing my mailbox and hanging stuff on my...

...doorknob!

:hi:

Just kidding! You all did a great job - I think you hit my street (I live in Euclid) at least 3 times! :applause: I was very happy to see it!

Conversely - and I think it's odd, btw - I haven't seen hide nor hair of the Clinton campaign, not a single flyer, nothing. Weird. And Euclid is the perfect neighborhood for a Clinton push - blue collar, 60%-40% white, fairly conservative Democrats, terrible unemployment, no funding for schools - the perfect storm for her, so the pundits would say. Don't get it.

I'll be getting active this summer and will join you in the streets!

[VolcanoJen]

139. Sorry!

We started on a neighborhood in the Cincy suburbs yesterday... by the time we got to the fourth door, the fourth person told us, "Nice job! We're voting for Obama on Tuesday! You were here yesterday!"

:-)

"The Audacity of Knocking Twice"

I really don't think that was intentional, by the way. Maybe a little too much enthusiasm? :-)

[noobie2]

136. Go Obama!

I really wish for Obama to win tomorrow. I am slightly worried that the NAFTA/Canada story that I read on Yahoo. I know that Ohio has been hit pretty bad. I don't know how Ohio can think for a second that Hillary is anything but in favor of NAFTA. Oh well, c'est la vie.

[VolcanoJen]

137. My guess is that if you took a poll on "CanadaGate" in Ohio tonight....

... 99% of respondents would answer, "What the hell are you talking about?"

:-)

[Oilwellian]

138. Inspiring!

Thanks for all you're doing Jen. I loved your post. :toast:

[OldBlueDem]

140. Thank you!

Your message inspired me to make another contribution to his campaign (for good luck for tomorrow).

Peace!

[VolcanoJen]

141. How cool is that??

More bucks for Obama!!

:hug: A Hearty Welcome to DU, OldBlueDem!! :hug:

[AngryOldDem]

142. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I admit that today my confidence in Ohio has slipped. I see the latest polls and I worry. But after reading your post, things are gonna be okay.

And you know what? There is NO reason under God's heaven why ALL election campaigns cannot be run like Obama's. If we take no other lesson away from March 4, let us rememeber that one.

God bless you, Jen!

(Oh, and one more rec and a great, big :kick: )

[VolcanoJen]

150. My sweet AngryOldDem!!

Damn, we'll just never quit, will we, darlin'? My sweet friend. :-)

Dayton and Cincinnati for OBAMA!

:hug: AngryOldDem :hug:

[AngryOldDem]

185. AWWW,...You made me cry!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[ClassWarrior]

144. Thanks Jen! I'm proud of you and the crew in O-Land!

NGU.

[WillyT]

145. Thank You Jen !!! - K & R !!!

:bounce::yourock::bounce:

:kick:

[saltpoint]

146. VolcanoJen, very exciting post.

Now while you and other Obama supporters mull things over all day tomorrow, drop into a LaRosa's and order yourself the biggest pizza you ever saw.

We'll have our eyes glued to the news as the polls close in the Buckeye State.

[VolcanoJen]

149. LaRosa's and Skyline and Goetta, oh my!!

We'll be feasting and chugging Christian Moerlein Beer, I promise you!

Cincinnati, the last bastion of Great American Local Cuisine. :-)

:hug: Old Crusoe :hug:

[saltpoint]

152. Yes -- it IS a great spot for people who are hungry. The Christian

Moerlein, definitely, but it's not uncommon for me to get a really, really strong craving for one of LaRosa's pizzas or steak hoagies.

It's got to be exciting to be in a key state, VolcanoJen. Ohio and Texas have everyone's rapt attention tomorrow.

Go git em!

[quakerboy]

147. Thank you. n/t

[Imagevision]

151. Jennifer in Cincinnati -> big hugs from Florida and hoping for a better day tomorrow...

[RummyTheDummy]

153. Here's my question: Why are Ohio voters so uninformed?

Four years ago they handed Shit for Brains another 4 years of murder, corruption and general war mongering. Thanks Ohio! Now they seem to be on the wrong side again, going for Hillary and her pathetic campaign.

[VolcanoJen]

154. Make sure to call out every other state that went for Bush in 2004.

I'm done shedding tears over that loss... and believe me, I shed them. I never thought I'd get over it. Know what? I'm over it.

We're doing what we can in Ohio... read my OP and think hard about what you wrote before declaring sweeping judgements against Ohioans.

"We are not a collection of red states, and blue states. We are the UNITED States of America." - Barack Obama

[RummyTheDummy]

159. But Ohio was a state that was winnable for the Dems

Texas, Utah, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana...etc. were not. Thanks for your efforts, but I'm sure you could see how easily it is for the rest of the country to be annoyed with the voters of Ohio. Especially if they shit the bed yet again.

[VolcanoJen]

182. It's so much more complicated than that.

First of all, Ohio is moving in the right direction. In 2000, Bush beat Gore in Ohio 50% to 46%, by a margin of 176,426 votes.

In 2004, Bush "beat" Kerry 51% to 49%, by a margin of 118,599 votes. And if you ask me, those votes were grabbed out of the Clermont County Board of Elections during their infamous "Terror Alert" lockdown on election night. The monkey business that went on across this state in 2004 is well-documented and far too depressing for me to recount here.

And you left off many states that also should have swung to Kerry in 2004... how about Iowa, Nevada, Missouri? Just because Ohio seems to be the tightest state chronologically every election night (they always seem to call our state last) does not mean it's our fault. I think your perception is really whack here.

If you really want to turn Ohio blue, MOVE HERE! What we need are more Democrats, my friend. The ones who are here in the state are busting our humps. We're doing our part more than just about every other swing state in America.

[Hutzpa]

155. Thank you for posting

Obama supporters needed this and its encouraging when you can get an insight

from the front line, as you know based on what the Hillbots have been spewing

lately added to the media bowing to their corporate masters, there is no telling

who is speaking the truth.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ivsler]

156. Appreciate your hard work!

Thanks for your positive report. It is very important at this stage to stay focused and not let the MSM discourage us.
As Barack quite often said, 'It is very difficult to bring change'. The institutions will do everything in their power
to maintain the status quo. They will not easily give up their political strongholds on this society.
With regard to the polls, I have to say that polling is done the 'old fashioned' way. Samples are taken mostly from
voters using 'land-lines'. The bloggers/mobile users are ignored in these polls...
Obama-08!!!

[VolcanoJen]

158. Welcome to DU, ivsler!

:hug: Welcome, ivsler! :hug:

[jeff30997]

157. I don't support Hillbilly...

But I'm sick of all that crap.

[Spider Jerusalem]

160. Then why are you here?

[kid a]

161. thanks! I've been back to this post a few times - thansk for the hard work in OH

[mrreowwr_kittty]

162. Greetings from San Antonio TX!!

Just got back to my hotel room from a loooooong day of canvassing and lit drops. The air here is thick with excitement, given that Barack will be here tomorrow night to bring in the results. Thanks so much for your report, and I can tell you the effort and enthusiasm here in Texas have been amazing! Too tired to post any more and I have to get up in 3 hours. Just wanted to say :yourock: and GOBAMA!!

[kid a]

165. awesome - THANKS

[List left]

163. The last time i was in Ohio

The last time i was in Ohio was in 1969 for an antiwar conference. Fond memories.


Thanks for the op and everyones enthusiasm and hard work.

[JoeySoCal]

164. Love love love it. Thank you for sharing what's really going on...

in Ohio. It's hard to tell out here in CA, but I certainly am in awe of your efforts.
May the force be with us.

[bhikkhu]

166. Was anyone else here in 01 or 02, 04? What a difference!

I am almost too old and beat and tired for this new crowd, remembering the days when this DU was just a little light in the gathering darkness...

Reading this thread, and many thanks to the OP, I hope everyone realizes how much this means. Thanks, everyone.

[Covington]

167. My first recommend...

I'm a "Long time lurker." It's great to see people responding to a positive message from VolcanoJen, and nationally from the candidate who inspires her.

[Guava Jelly]

170. Welcome to the mix

And C'mon Obama let's wrap this thing up.

[davidpdx]

172. Jen, from someone living overseas

THANKYOU!

I will be teaching when the numbers come in (Wednesday afternoon here in Korea), but I'll be excited to find out the results when I finish the day.

[Window]

173. ..

[happygoluckytoyou]

174. GO-HI-O SNOW-HI-O

Ahhhhhh!

All this energy callin’ me back where it comes from

It’s such a crude attitude, it’s back where it belongs



All the little kids growing up on the skids go Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks!

Jumpin’ Jene Jene and Movin’ James Dean go Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks! (7X)


Mamma knows but she don’t care she’s got her worries too

Seven kids and a phone player and the rent too


All the little chicks with their crimson lips go Cleveland rocks!, Cleveland rocks!

Livin’ in sin with a safety pin go Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks! (7X)



I’ve got some records from World War II I play ‘em just like me grandad do

He was a rocker and I am too go Cleeeveland rocks! Yeah Cleeeveland rocks!

Cleveland rocks!, Cleveland rocks!

OHIO!!!!!!!

[Pachamama]

175. Hi Jen! Knowing you have been and are out there in Ohio makes me feel that Obama is going to win!!

:hi:

Reading your comments above and your blog gave me such a rush....I wish I was there with you tommorrow, although I am in spirit! Ohio ofcourse is a place that I spent time in 2004, including on Election eve at the rally in Cleveland with Kerry and then working at the polls in the Akron/Canton area the next day, only to see my heart broken at all of the election disenfranchisement in the icy rain that day and to then have my heart broken completely when Kerry conceded the next day on my way back to the Bay Area. My heart will be mended tommorrow from that pain if Ohio can bring a victory to Obama. With the energy you and others have been putting into it, I believe it will happen....

Sending you and all others lots of love and support!

Namaste

Pachamama :hug:

[mattclearing]

183. Great post. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I have a feeling today will be a very good day.

[nvme]

184. I am proud

No matter what happens as results come in, everyone who contributed time or money, the effort makes you winners. This candidate had no chance. He was against: the favored candidate, the white male candidate in lilly-white Iowa. The other candidates had been cultivating their apparatus in Iowa for years. Yet inspite of these challanges, the message resounded. Super tuesday, was the swan song, yet he carried 13 of the 22 states up for grabs. Not just him but we. We gave are damndest! we won a string of victories after that. Maybe if we are lucky we can take the wind from his opponents sails today. Maybe not. If nothing else we have fought our asses off and "said we are relevent!" "YES WE CAN!". So if there is anyone here who can do something in any of the contest states, THEN DO IT! DO IT NOW. GET OFF THE INTERNET AND DO ONE THING TO MAKE THIS CHANGE HAPPEN!" Then Maybe we can truly reclaim what is ours, Our country, Our Government, Our Election.

[AngryOldDem]

186. A KICK as Ohio goes to the polls....

[parkeradison]

188. Regarding Obama in Ohio

Wow! This Obama campaign has to be one of the most electric in our nation's history. Congratulations to all you Ohio campaign workers for all the hard work.

[kstewart33]

190. Thanks for your perspective and report.

I'm worried as I'd bet most of us are about the late Hillary 'surge' in polling.

Keep our fingers and toes crossed, and let's hope for a BIG win!

[VolcanoJen]

193. Don't ever forget: she was leading by 20 POINTS just weeks ago!

Whatever happens tonight, even if she eeks out a small victory, we're taking the delegates she was counting on, right out from under her.

:-)

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

192. kicked and reccccccccccccced

[MidwestPerspective]

194. Generation Jones member Obama to win Ohio

I believe Obama will actually take Ohio tonight, maybe both in delegates as well as with popular vote. As a member of Generation Jones (the heretofore lost generation between the Boomers and Xers), I am thrilled to see one of my generational compatriots finally in a position to take over the reins of leadership. As The New York Times and Newsweek have argued in recent weeks, Obama is not a Boomer nor an Xer, but is instead part of Generation Jones, and that matters in this election. Go Obama! Take the Buckeye State!

[VolcanoJen]

196. I'm still fired up, y'all!!!

:hug: Obama Friends! :hug:

[akbacchus_BC]

215. Thank you for all your hard work but am scared ....

Do not want to be pessimistic but tonight is not looking good. Please assure me someone anyone, that this is not the end for Senator Obama. Like I said earlier in a sub-thread, do not count your chickens before they are hatched! I so want Senator Obama to be the nominee, I really do.

[C_U_L8R]

197. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!!!

Yes we can Ohio Vermont Rhode Island and Texas !!!
GOBAMA GO !!!!

[mythyc]

198. in a day full of polemics this thread SHINES =)

thank you so much for posting it and updating us. your hard work is greatly appreciated and worthwhile

:yourock:

[VolcanoJen]

199. Thanks, dollface!

Keep this thread kicked, today, Obama People! We need a little sunshine around here. :-)

:hug: mythyc :hug:

[cseper]

201. Today, I voted for Hillary! N/T

[AikidoSoul]

202. You GO Girl!!!!

And thank you sincerely for all the hard work you are doing.


Kicked and Rec'd


:kick:

[Owl]

203. K&R

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

205. Jen, this is one of the best things that I have ever seen on DU!!

Thank you for your report, and for all that you have done to support Obama!

[VolcanoJen]

206. Hey everyone... someone really cool posted this thread at DailyKos!!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/4/51217/81106/407/468432

Fess up!! Which one of you is the coolest? :-) :-) :-)

[David Zephyr]

208. K&R. Best post in 24 hours.

Kicking this right back to the top where it belongs.

Thanks for your helpful and informative post, VolcanoJen.

[SallyMander]

209. Just cast my vote in Columbus, OH

And right before we left the house, an Obama canvasser came up to ask if we'd voted yet. The weather here is absolute crap today, but this guy was smiling and excited. It's so great to see that kind of passion (him, and you too!) :D

[VolcanoJen]

210. Fantastic news, Sally!!

C'mon Columbus! Love to hear the Obama Ground Crew is rockin' the capital!!!

[SallyMander]

211. We just had the SECOND Obama canvasser of the day!

:wow:

A woman this time -- my fiance said she looked cold and wet. I seriously want to invite them in for hot tea... it is SO gross out!

To everyone out there today getting out the Dem vote... :yourock:

[VolcanoJen]

212. I AM SO EXCITED

You guys, we made the difference in Ohio. A 21 point Clinton lead ERASED in three weeks.

A popular vote win in Ohio by Obama would be the icing, but it's not even necessary. We did it, we did it, we did it!!!

Spin a delegate tie in Ohio! Spin it, Clintonistas!

:bounce:

Giddy in The 'Nati and I'm tired and my feet hurt,
Jennifer :-)

[Kukesa]

213. That's my girl! n/t

[VolcanoJen]

214. Why I Feel Great Tonight. Read this for a Lift!!!

My little story? That happened in Cincinnati.

As I type this, Clinton has claimed victory in Ohio, and Obama gave an uplifting concession speech in Texas.

And here in Cincinnati, with 63% of the vote counted, Obama is leading Clinton, 61% to 38%.

All Politics Are Local. I'm a happy gal tonight. Something happened in Cincinnati, that much is certain.

:hug: Obama People! :hug:

Need a lift, my sweethearts? Read this. Read it again. Print it out. And then read it again in the morning.

Oh, Yes, We Still Can.

We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change.

We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics who will only grow louder and more dissonant in the weeks to come. We’ve been asked to pause for a reality check. We’ve been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.

But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope. For when we have faced down impossible odds; when we’ve been told that we’re not ready, or that we shouldn’t try, or that we can’t, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people.

Yes we can.

Barack Obama, New Hampshire Concession Speech, January 2008

[akbacchus_BC]

216. VolcanoJen, thank you. That was very uplifting. You ...

are the best and I believe you. Thank you.

[CitizenLeft]

219. he made a great speech tonight

I WAS uplifted after hearing it. And he spoke with real passion, too - made me feel much better!

And your good spirits lift mine - thank you so much for all your hard work and enthusiasm! :yourock:

[LadyVT]

217. Apparently, no you can't, actually

[VolcanoJen]

218. Oh, I thought you were being cute, because I thought you were from Vermont.

Edited to say: Let's keep it positive. I'm happy to wipe out my knee-jerk bitter reaction to people pissing on my thread. :-)

But... good luck carrying that "No, You Can't" message to Denver.