Florida Race Begins

[SwampG8r]

the race to flip the flip flop state is on
in my county and others rallies were held to set strategy for the GE

flip florida?
yes
we can!

florida today newspaper report on sunday said:
" In a tiny storefront office on King Street in Cocoa, supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama brought their excitement for change to the North Brevard County for Obama organizational meeting on Saturday.

They sat in folding chairs in small groups, signed phone and e-mail lists, and came up with plans to garner support for Obama, and by doing so, spread the word about the Democratic party.

"This is classic grassroots," said Nina Zimm of Cocoa. "Getting people together, all ages, campaigning for a candidate to believe in. It's rare in Brevard County."

About 30 people crammed into the Democratic Party headquarters, divided into groups according to geographic area. Their mission: Be the Neighborhood Team for Change. Everyone received information on how to be a phone bank captain, a canvass captain, where to go to get the most visibility, how to get information out.

"The main thing consensus-wise, is people really want a change," said Frances Comeau of Cocoa, who until recently considered herself a Republican. But now, she said, "I will not go near a Republican."

"We believe in change," said Ann Curington of Merritt Island. "We really think we need a change."

"From all parts of the county, you've got people here," said Pat Manning of Titusville, a member of the Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee. "That's what it's going to take. I won't say 'I think.' I know we're going to win. It's our time." "

[book_worm]

1. I've been happy about how close Florida seems to be.

Ras I think recently had a poll giving Obama a 1-pt lead. Given the acrimony over the primary I thought Florida was a lost cause. I think we have a good fighting chance there now.

[SwampG8r]

2. that was the acrimony of non floridians

outside agitators they called them in civl rights days

[Alter Ego]

3. We said that in 2004.

No offense, Floridians, but I hope to God that your Board of Elections isn't run by Republicans anymore. It's like giving lightsabers to two-year-olds.

[oviedodem]

4. As a Central Floridian here goes, it is imperative that

DO NOT TAKE A THING FOR GRANTED IN THIS STATE!!!!

In 2004 there was complete shock that Kerry lost FL. A lot of people in this state thought for sure that he would win. I can tell you for fact that the central portion and most of the northern part of the state will be RED. IF (big IF) Obama was to win it would have to come from South Florida and pockets of Tallahassee and Orlando.

Book it.