Freelance Obama ‘08

Today, Jeff and I will be going hiking in the Monadnock Region which is right next door to Peterborough, NH in Hancock, NH. This doesn’t mean we won’t be talking to voters or campaigning. Even on our hike, we’ll be telling other folks all about Barack Obama.

In my short time in New Hampshire, I’ve learned something called A.B.C. (Always Be Campaigning). This is a great motto to live by up here, especially during the presidential primary season. As I’ve explained countless times, it’s so important because, since most folks are still undecided, the way I present myself - even when not canvassing - can influence a voter. The job of a campaigner really never ends; much like a nation, candidates evolve during an election and we must be there to guide our fellow constituents towards the person we support. Barack Obama makes this easy.

This is a very important aspect of our campaign because the electorate is still learning about Barack Obama. While I can rattle off his biography, resume and explain my support of him from many different angles, a lot of people just know his name, his face and that he’s for change. My goal being out here in New Hampshire is to help convey a deeper a message about Barack Obama’s plan for our country by explaining how his plan is really different, one voter at a time.

This brings me back to my message of Always Be Campaigning; since it’s so important to inform the state of New Hampshire and this country why Barack Obama is the man for the job, we must capitalize on every chance we can to convince voters that he should be our next president. There are two ways this can be done: visibility and engagement.

If you’re not comfortable talking with someone right off the bat - be it on the street, subway or hiking trail -, wear an Obama button or pin. I know Obama supporters are proud, so show it! Most importantly, engage-engage-engage. There’s a time and place for everything - this includes campaigning -, but a friendly conversation about the state of our great nation never hurt anyone.

One glance at an Obama button, one conversation, one vote.

You don’t have to be in an early state to impact this election. A.B.C., baby!

Barack On!