I've kinda been worn out of late. This campaign is so long. Showed up at the training day on Harvard campus. And I heard the "Fired Up" chant for the first time. I'm not going to pass judgment but I tjhink this probably resonates better with a southern twang to it. Never the less I almost forgot about it until a Mass Action campaigner relayed the story. I have to admit I was inspired. Think next time I go to a Pats game I'll see if I get any response. It's a great idea for a campaign to have a distinct slogan that can catch on. Just when you do it... do it with emotion!
FIRED UP! READY TO GO!
Friday, September 21, 2007
The story behind Fired Up! Ready To Go! The Obama Campaign.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Labor Day with Barack in NH
Labor Day's Obama rally in Manchester, NH and parade in Milford, NH were both great fun.
In the morning, Senator Obama gave a great speech in Manchester, NH. After very nice introductions by U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes and Michelle Obama, people were very ready for Barack. I thought his speech, which I think was a new version of his stump speech, was very sharp and effective. He hit all of the key points well, both on domestic issues and foreign policy, and it definitely has some inspirational parts that reminded me of his tremendous 2004 DNC speech. He has definitely hit his stride on the campaign trail. Many members of the public and the press turned out for the event, so that was great to see.
The staff did a great job getting people and signs ready for the parade, including rounding up people who formed a mini marching band and played patriotic songs while we marched, which was a fantastic idea and made things much more fun. I think we definitely had the biggest and most vocal group of supporters, and I know we had the most fun.
The other bigger groups were Romney (who was there), Clinton, McCain, and Dodd (also there). Clinton had a silly looking float with race cars on it with her race car in the lead, obviously trying to get the bandwagon effect going and remind everyone that she is the supposed frontrunner, as if that's a good reason to support a candidate. The mood in those groups seemed positively dour, especially Romney. When we were getting ready for the parade to start and getting in line, one of them told our group to "go to the back of the line, where you belong." Classy.
Romney also has a sign up in NH that says, "A surge of support for our troops" with for underlined. Obviously, he's trying to play the "Dems don't support the troops" card. I sure hope NH can see through that tactic at this point. Romney hasn't said a word about his Iraq policy. He also violated the rules by getting out of his car and running up and down the parade route, presumably to promote his "I'm the most energetic candidate" meme. He also has an ad showing him (faking) running. Anyway, politicians are not allowed to walk in this parade. Obama and Dodd both followed the rules.
The Obama chant during the parade, "Obama, '08, be a part of something great" really seemed to resonate with the crowd, and many people, both young and old, were bouncing along to it as we marched along the parade route.
It was pretty hot, and we were all tired and sunburned at the end, but it felt great to get out there and be a part of something positive. We heard coverage of it on NPR on our way home, and my parents told me they saw the parade on the evening news. I can't wait for the next event!
In the morning, Senator Obama gave a great speech in Manchester, NH. After very nice introductions by U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes and Michelle Obama, people were very ready for Barack. I thought his speech, which I think was a new version of his stump speech, was very sharp and effective. He hit all of the key points well, both on domestic issues and foreign policy, and it definitely has some inspirational parts that reminded me of his tremendous 2004 DNC speech. He has definitely hit his stride on the campaign trail. Many members of the public and the press turned out for the event, so that was great to see.
The staff did a great job getting people and signs ready for the parade, including rounding up people who formed a mini marching band and played patriotic songs while we marched, which was a fantastic idea and made things much more fun. I think we definitely had the biggest and most vocal group of supporters, and I know we had the most fun.
The other bigger groups were Romney (who was there), Clinton, McCain, and Dodd (also there). Clinton had a silly looking float with race cars on it with her race car in the lead, obviously trying to get the bandwagon effect going and remind everyone that she is the supposed frontrunner, as if that's a good reason to support a candidate. The mood in those groups seemed positively dour, especially Romney. When we were getting ready for the parade to start and getting in line, one of them told our group to "go to the back of the line, where you belong." Classy.
Romney also has a sign up in NH that says, "A surge of support for our troops" with for underlined. Obviously, he's trying to play the "Dems don't support the troops" card. I sure hope NH can see through that tactic at this point. Romney hasn't said a word about his Iraq policy. He also violated the rules by getting out of his car and running up and down the parade route, presumably to promote his "I'm the most energetic candidate" meme. He also has an ad showing him (faking) running. Anyway, politicians are not allowed to walk in this parade. Obama and Dodd both followed the rules.
The Obama chant during the parade, "Obama, '08, be a part of something great" really seemed to resonate with the crowd, and many people, both young and old, were bouncing along to it as we marched along the parade route.
It was pretty hot, and we were all tired and sunburned at the end, but it felt great to get out there and be a part of something positive. We heard coverage of it on NPR on our way home, and my parents told me they saw the parade on the evening news. I can't wait for the next event!
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