I wish there were more Obama yard signs

[spinbaby]

There's pretty fair support for Obama here in semi-rural southwestern PA, but you'd never know it from the yard signs. In the last couple of weeks this area has sprouted hundreds, nay, thousands of McCain/Palin yard signs. Hardly any Obama signs. I see the McCain teams heading out of their office with armloads of signs. We can hardly get an Obama sign. This morning while I was turning in my canvass sheets, two people dropped by the office asking for signs. None today, maybe we'll have some on Monday.

I know Obama is putting his money into organizing rather than paraphernalia, but it's damn discouraging to live in a sea of McCain signs. The one down the street that says just "Sarah" especially makes me wince.

[mod mom]

1. Try your state Dem Party.

I just purchased 50 from the ODP for $1 each to hand out in my neighborhood. (the campaign was requiring you to knock on 50 doors before getting one.) I was tired of seeing so few signs when I know the support was there.

[CoffeeCat]

2. It's the same here in Iowa...

...the local office is out of signs.

There are some Obama signs here, but more McCain signs are popping up.

Those signs are important!

I don't understand why they are running out, because I don't see a barage of Obama
signs. Maybe people are getting them and throwing them away? We know there has
been a rash of people stealing them, all across the country.

[Kajsa]

3. I still haven't received the signs and bumper stickers

I ordered from the Obama Store September 6th!
They are out of stock and back ordered.

Finally, I drove down to a local Democratic Party Headquarters
in Laguna Beach and bought some.

[rufus dog]

15. was this recent?

I am on backorder too, I'll run down to Laguna Beach if they have some.

[tilsammans]

18. Same here, with other products . . .

. . . I ordered stickers, magnets, and a bracelet from the Obama site. Their status is "processing."

But I have to think all these backorders are a very good sign!

:dem:

[Kajsa]

24. Hi Rufus! Yep, this was two weeks ago.

Here's the contact info,

Laguna Beach Democratic Office
1401 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
[phone]

You can call them to make sure they have the signs/bumper stickers
in stock. It's a beautiful ride over there.

:) :hi:

[rufus dog]

26. Thanks so much I will give them a call now

A ride through the canyon today will be nice.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

4. Local offices are out of signs.

And when they get the signs, they go out fast. And I am sure the official Obama store has been swamped with orders.

[Arugula Latte]

5. Here is a link to a site where people can print their own signs:

I printed out a couple, put them in plastic, and push pinned them to a tree in my front yard. That might help some people show their support without waiting for official signs.

http://obamamedia.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/free-printable-obama-biden-signs/

[Kajsa]

12. Thanks, Oregonian!--Check this out, people!

This is a great resource for making our own signs!

:) :pals:

[Jersey Devil]

16. Did the same

I stapled mine to cardboard and then to a wooden garden stake. They look great (until the real thing arrives, hopefully soon).

[RBInMaine]

22. I went to the page and clicked on the sign, but am getting nothing??? What's going on???

[RBInMaine]

27. Ah, if you have the latest Internet Explorer, don't use it. Won't download. USE FIREFOX or another

search engine to access the site. I went through Firefox, and got em. GOOD !

[Fridays Child]

6. Ours just came in yesterday. Evidently, there was a problem obtaining the wire stands.

eom

[spinbaby]

7. The McCain campaign got them all?

They seem to have no shortage of wire stands over there. Dang, I wish we had more signs to hand out.

[holiday]

8. well if anyone says anything to you like "Look at all the McCain

signs just say "Yeah, Obama yard signs are hard to find they can't keep them stocked, but I heard they are trying to give away McCain signs" lol

[Bucky]

9. I wish so too. When I went to the local Obama HQ this week, they were all out!

It's a terrible problem.

[Jennicut]

10. Why not make your own? Is that allowed?

[beac]

11. You can buy 'unofficial' ones at cafepress:

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[elocs]

13. These sign are important because they inspire Obama supporter and demoralize those who back McCain.

They are also helpful in helping to sway those who are wavering when they see a neighbor who they like or respect display an Obama sign they view it as an endorsement, that this man is approved. This may be all the nudge they need.

But, damn, it's great to see so many Obama/Biden signs all over the place.

[sandyj999]

14. I am still waiting for the signs also but

Thanks to you I have just printed my own. These will be inside my window and if the other ever comes it can go in the yard. Again, thank you!

[tilsammans]

17. I've seen just two Obama/Biden signs locally . . .

. . . but many McSame/Failin signs. I'm going to Dem HQ tomorrow to buy a couple.

(BTW, I'm in a very red area of New Jersey.)

[boomerbust]

19. Here is the sign

That Pearl displays on her kennel.

[otohara]

20. They Come And Go So Fast

our office runs out in about 2 days. limiting 2 per person $5 dollars each.

[asdjrocky]

21. I went over to the local Obama office,

bought a bunch of signs, no I couldn't afford it, and passed them out to the Obama supporters on my block. We now have 8 Obama lawn signs on my tiny little street.

[RBInMaine]

23. It's a NATIONAL backorder. I just ordered some of the rally signs, and I'm going to

put them on good backers and cover them with clear packaging tape to make my own. The rally signs are only $2.50 each. That's cheaper than the 8 bucks for a plastic sign and the wire holder.
Also, you can get unofficial ones at CafePress.com.

[Neecy]

25. There WERE a lot in my neighborhood

Some fucker came through here last night and stole every Obama sign within 10 blocks - including mine. I'm so pissed, because now they're almost impossible to get.

[LiberalFighter]

28. Try first thing Monday morning the 13th.

If not in try again the 14th.

It is suppose to be the kick-off date to hit everything hard.

[rvablue]

29. Spinbaby, tell us about your canvassing experience?? n/t

[spinbaby]

39. Depends on where I go

In the city of Washington (PA), it's a pretty positive reception. This morning, though, I canvassed in a fairly nice housing development a bit north of Washington and hit a bunch of McCain supporters. Lots of people wouldn't open the door even though you could tell they were home. Those I talked to were either McCain or undecided. Wall-to-wall McCain signs everywhere. That's what got me started on this thread--the sudden EXPLOSION of McCain signs we've seen lately. This morning was actually pretty discouraging.

Last weekend, though, I hit a couple that really made it all worthwhile. She was for Obama, he was unsure because he didn't think he liked the health insurance plan. Boy, did I fill him in. One converted. Those are the connections that make all the door knocks worthwhile.

[Dukkha]

30. it'll just make their defeat all the more humiliating

they can use all those signs to dry away their tears

[BumRushDaShow]

31. I finally got my sign (actually a "kit") today

I had made a contribution August 31 to be counted in the August tally and am just now getting my kit (a yard sign, magnet, 5 buttons, and a T-shirt). I was so happy when the mailman rang the doorbell! He was happy too when I told him what was in the box! :rofl:

[sandyj999]

35. There is Hope! That is what I'm waiting for! n/t

[TooRaLoo]

32. I'm now noticing more and more Obama stickers on cars.

Saw three in front of me on my way home. Still seeing far more Obama signs than McCain signs. Even at some businesses. I still don't think OK will go blue, but it's so exciting. :)

[high density]

33. You are free to order some

http://www.demstore.com

I have seen one that says Maverick/Barracuda... Pretty scary.

[treestar]

34. So let them win the yard sign war

It's all they will ever win.

I don't see any yard signs for McCrypt or Obama here; but the two individuals running for state rep in this district have started a real yard sign war. They are everywhere! The Repub does not identify his party. The Dem has a donkey on her sign!

I've been able to see how far the district extends by where these signs are.

Another thing I notice, what few signs there are for McPrick are put in places where many will see them - like at intersections and the like.

[Dem_4_Life]

36. Here in my neighborhood in San Antonio

Obama has about 60% if all yard signs and I am seeing more come up every week!

[JPZenger]

37. Make your own window signs

It is easy to make your own window signs. See the following links.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=175x14340

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=175x13704


In the Lehigh Valley, our Obama offices recently received more yard signs. They go fast, however. I'd call periodically to your local office and check.

[doc03]

38. McCain signs out number Obama signs probably 10 to 1

here in SE Ohio. I went up to Ohio Amish country Monday and I saw a lot of homemade Obama signs made out of 4x8 sheets of particle board.

[livetohike]

40. I saw several "UMWA Obama/Biden" signs today

here in rural N. Central PA. They must have just come in because those signs weren't around two days ago :-). There is a state university twenty miles away (Clarion) and I saw more Obama signs in town than McCain signs.