Many of the diaries on here today are pointing to the fact that we have MUCH to do in this campaign and for the future of our country. Issues such as the homeless, energy dependence (trains, planes and automobiles), alternative fuels, global relations, wars, etc. This is a serious time in our country's history and we have get serious about it. The goal right now should be to focus on the SWING states and do what we can to help.
The Obama-Biden alliance give us the best hope for the future. No matter who McCain choses as his running mate, the facts are clear. WE HAVE TO WIN in November. We have to get behind our candidates and we have to fight for every vote: Hillary supporters, independents, new voters, etc. will all be needed to get our ticket elected.
To be honest, those of us who support Obama-Biden in "red" and "pink" states feel a little helpless. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/... I know there are many who feel the same way. Using Chuckie's map, it is clear there is work to be done and opportunities for us to have an impact. There are at least 132 electoral votes in the TOSS UP Category....For those of us in WV, KY, TX, and other states where the tide is so far towards McCain, please tell us: Beyond making financial contributions, WHAT CAN WE BE DOING TO HELP? I don't want to complain too much because this effort amazes me on a daily basis. The commitment, the energy, the knowledge on this site is amazing but I feel like we are not doing enough.
I know the ground troops in the swing states are working hard and I would love to help if possible. I miss the "food bombs", "phone banking", and other tactics that allow us to reach out to our other voters and let them know that the we are out there. I hope we can get a "SWING STATE" strategy set up on DailyKos and other sites that will allow those of us who can be committing time to this campaign to help in some way.
ANY SUGGESTIONS? ANY PLANS? Those of you in NV, CO, MO, AZ, OH, PA, MO, VA, FL and NH - Tell us what will work to help TOSS you over to the Blue Side. I know we hit the primaries with full force, letters to editors, postcard campaigns, etc....I hope we can get that energy going again. We have this week ahead to get our ducks in a row and have a plan of "cyber" attack so let's get a plan together now.
The energy will be highest over the next few days. So let's all get off our butts and make the commitment to be diligent, be loud and be knowledgable about what this campaign means to this country.