Crossposted at VBDems.org and Raising Kaine.
Let's not forget about that kitchen sink that Hillary Clinton dumped on Barack Obama. Here's how you can help heave it back over the fence to its rightful owner. From a fellow VirginiaforObama'er:
Volunteers are needed in Pennsylvania BEFORE March 24. We have only until that date to register new voters and persuade Independents and Republicans who want to vote for Obama to switch their party registration for the primary. (They can always switch back for the general election.)
The PA primary (April 22) is a closed one, meaning only registered Dems can vote. We have until March 24 to expand our "universe" of Obama voters. After March 24 that window shuts.
There are only two weekends left to do this! If you can travel to PA in that time please do.
Philly is 3 hours away, Pitt is 4 hours away. It's a very easy weekend trip.
Also this from the Associated Press ("Enthusiasm tilts toward Obama in Pa."):
"Only Democrats can vote in the state's Democratic primary. The campaigns have until March 24 to sign up new party members from the 984,000 registered voters who are not members of either major party, or from potential defectors among the 3.2 million Republicans or Pennsylvanians who are not registered to vote."
Remember, Obama pulls out the larger primary wins whenever Independents and Republicans are allowed to vote. It's critical that he not only win Pennsylvania, but he forces Clinton out of the race if he beats her handedly.
Here is info on how to help BEFORE March 24.
Contact these staffers to volunteer your time and get a city assignment:
Alex Lofton in Philly (alofton@barackobama.com)
Laren Watts in Pittsburgh (lwatts@barackobama.com)
Then contact Chrisi in Virginia with your info re: carpooling, vanpooling, etc. Info she needs:
Name, email and phone number of driver or carpool organizer
city in VA you're leaving from
city in PA you're headed
date you're going up
date you're coming home
how many travelers you have room for in your car (NOT counting you or other passengers already promised a ride), these should be empty seats
sleeping arrangements (hotel, supporter housing, YMCA, etc) and additional info
name of the staff person you're working with in PA
Chrisi
chrisimwest@gmail.com
VA State Grassroots Cruise Director
703-517-6780
To otherwise help Obama in Pennsylvania, click here.
Of course, if you can't make it to PA before March 24, there's always that donation to the Obama campaign.