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View Article  Obama's Path to the White House: Veritable Boulevards
Obama's Path to the White House: Veritable Boulevards


"A study of the election state by state reveals McCain has a virtually impossible tight rope walk to victory while Obama has five or six different avenues to win -- some of which are veritable boulevards."

ABC News: The Note

Is that a great quote, or what?



View Article  Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area
Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area


Go here and then click on Find Events.

Here are just a few of the many Iowa events listed for this week.


Vote Early for Change! It's Easy!! (Early Voting Event)

The Broadway Neighborhood Center is having an Early Voting site from 1AM-7PM on Wednesday, October 22 at 2105 Broadway St., Iowa City, IA. Any eligible Johnson County resident can register and vote at the site, and we need to let people know!!


Volunteer to help flier, canvass, and do visibility in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday! Please call Franz (319) 504-3977 if you want to help.
Times:     
Tuesday, October 21 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 22 from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Host:     Franz Hochstrasser
Contact Phone:     319 504-3977
Location:     
Broadway Neighborhood Center and Surrounding Neighborhood (Iowa City, IA)
2105 Broadway St.
Iowa City, IA 52240


Countdown to change Canvass! (Canvass)

We will be braving the weather (outside of snow and ice) to take our message of hope and change to the masses in Altoona and on the extreme Eastside of DSM. Join us to change the course of history!
Times:     
Tuesday, October 21 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 22 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, October 23 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Host:     Matthew Peirce
Contact Phone:     515-447-5884
Location:     
Geri Huser Campaign Office (Altoona, IA)
204 8th St SE
Altoona, IA 50009


Ron Livingston at ISU (Phone Bank)

Come out to help Barack Obama by making some phone calls and get to meet Ron Livingston as well!
Time:     Wednesday, October 22 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host:     Anthony Maly
Contact Phone:     515.268.0313
Location:     
ISU Memorial Union, Multicultural Center (Ames, IA)
Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014


GOTV: The Prequel (Canvass)

Canvass launches at 10am and 2pm at the Mason City Campaign for Change office. Help us test out our organizational strength and get trained for GOTV!!
Times:   Friday, October 24 at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Host:     Kevin Geiken
Location:     
Campaign for Change headquarters (Mason City, IA)
517 1st St NW
Mason City, IA 50401


Audubon Canvass (Canvass)

Come help us knock on doors for Obama!
Time:     Friday, October 24 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Host:     William Minich
Location:     
Albert the Bull Park (Audubon, IA)
Audubon, IA 50025

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