Obamarado

Last week I went to Ft. Collins, Colorado. My intentions were two-fold. I wanted to volunteer for Obama and decided to be effective and do it in a swing state. I also wanted to spend time with my sister who lives there.

Ft. Collins is a charming, old city. I was excited to be in a lightening storm. The sounds and smells of this storm made me miss Albuquerque.




I loved the mid-century homes in my sister's neighborhood. We put her Schwinn cruisers (and my legs!) to use.





Canvassing was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I was so nervous when I knocked on that first door that I started shaking. I was worried people were going to challenge me on the issues. What I soon came to realize is that most everyone wants to get you off their doorstep as soon as possible. I did get chased down the street once by an elderly lady wearing a "McCain/Palin"
t-shirt spewing off about her freedom and socialism. She also refered to Sarah Palin as "a breath of fresh air". Looking back it's pretty funny. What she doesn't realize is that I still have her address........

I do feel very accomplished. I did some very important work-I registered 5 young people to vote and in attempt to get voter turn-out I registered 12 democrats for mail-in ballotts. I also provided information sheets and signed up 6 people to volunteer. When Obama wins Colorado by 17 votes you can all thank me!

I feel very sheltered by liberals and democrats in Oregon. Canvassing really helped me understand the phrases "swing states" and "battlegrounds". Just because I don't know any swing voters certainly does not mean that they do not exist. Please do not be fooled into thinking Obama has this in the bag. It is still a very close race and I encourage you to do what you can. Donate money, donate time and talk to everyone you know about voting.




This shirt is awesome! I tried everything to find one, but they are GONE!