Voter Protection Efforts in Philadelphia!
Voter Protection Efforts in Philadelphia!
Ok, so this is my first diary post.
I just wanted to give you all an update on the voter protection effort here in Philly. Everyone is saying Pennsylvania is going to be the Ohio of 2008- with the long lines, and other shenanigans. Now I foresee long lines. We do not have early voting in this state so it is inevitable.
For those worried about shenanigans in Pennsylvania Philly in particular, don't worry, we got this. The Obama organization is just too phenomenal.
I cannot speak for other counties but let me tell you Philly is ready. My husband and I are lawyers living in Philadelphia. We are volunteering to be election workers and attended a training this morning.
There were well over 200 attorneys crammed into a classroom at UPENN law school. At 10 AM on a Sunday morning! And this was only one of several trainings throughout the city!!
People were standing in the aisles, and sitting on the floor. It was just unbelievable how excited everyone was. The energy was palpable. And, the training was very well organized, and informative.
I just cannot say enough how incredible the Obama campaign is, and what a tremendous job they are doing organizing lawyers for the voter protection effort. There are going to be issues. But, Philadelphia is ready!