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"Going Forward Rally" in Orford on Sunday Oct 5th

Democratic activists, organizers, and candidates are invited to join us for what has become an bi-annual event at Porter Miller's camp -- Camp Moosilauke -- in Orford, NH.

The "Going Forward Rally" will take place on Sunday, October 5th from 2-5pm at Camp Moosilauke.  The street address is 84 Prettyman Road on Upper Baker Pond in Orford, NH.

In perhaps the most important election of our lives, we need to work together to determine how best to use our resources, here in Grafton County, to support both local and national Democratic candidates.  Together we can be a powerful force for positive change!  Refreshments provided.

Questions or to RSVP: Please call Porter at 353-4754 or email at orforddemocrats@yahoo.com

Thursday Visibility

Ready to take action?

Want to show you support for Obama, Biden, Lynch, Shaheen, Hodes, and the other Democrats on the ballot in New Hampshire?

Then plan to wake up early on Thursday morning and head to intersection of Route 120 and Interstate-89 in Lebanon.  Democrats proud and strong will be there every Thursday morning from 7:00am until 8:30am to shout, wave, and conduct visibility on behalf of the Democratic ticket.

No RSVP needed.  Just show up.  Bring your own handmade sign if possible, or share a sign with someone there. 

The point?

Let people know that change -- real change -- is coming in November 2008.

Obama Fundraiser Thursday Oct 2nd with Congressman Peter Welch

On the night of the Vice Presidential Debate between Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Senator Joe Biden, Democrats from the Upper Valley will gather at the Hotel Coolidge to support Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama on the evening of Thursday, October 2, 2008.

The event gets underway at 7:30pm and the suggested contribution is $100.

I hope that Lyme Dems and other Upper Valley individuals sympathetic to the Obama campaign can join us.  In these incredibly troubling economic times, it takes a lot of villages (Thetford, Norwich, Lyme, Hanover, Lebanon, Hartford, Orford, etc) to return the nation to a plane of sensibility.

Tim Briglin of Thetford, VT, has kindly organized this event, and both Elizabeth and myself are glad to join the host committee in making this event possible.

 

We will cheer the Obama campaign, and then settle in to watch the debate between Palin and Biden. 

It should be very interesting!

Party for Matthew Houde (State Senate candidate)

This Saturday, September 27th, please join Rep. Laurie Harding, her husband Peter Mason, and former NH Democratic candidate for the US Senate Jay Buckey at a house party and fundraiser for Matthew Houde, Democratic candidate for the NH Senate.

The party will occur at Laurie & Peter's home at 56 Jenkins Rd. in Lebanon. 

Light refreshments will be served.  RSVP would be helpful to lharding@valley.net or 448-5206.

You can learn more about Matthew and his campaign at his website here.

Visibility!

The Upper Valley Democrats are organizing a weekly visibility campaign every Thursday from 7am until 8:30am or so until the election.

Come to Exit 18 in Lebanon, NH, to participate.  Some signs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own -- either handmade or from any Democratic candidate. 

The energy you provide at an event like this can make a difference in the minds of voters, and in this election especially, every vote counts.

See you there!

Next Meeting of Lyme Democratic Committee

Everyone in Lyme -- Democrats, undeclared voters, and Obimacans (Republicans for Obama!) -- are urged to join us at our next meeting.

It will take place on Tuesday, October 7th at 7pm at the Lyme Library.  We will be discussing a variety of topics, including our get-out-the-vote strategy in Lyme, results from our comprehensive telephone canvas, visibility efforts, and how we might help in other towns in Grafton County.

Hope to see you there.

Canvass This Weekend

There are two great canvassing opportunities this weekend (Sept 20-21st).

Orford, NH 10am Saturday: 
This is a must-win community for Jeanne Shaheen and one in which we're finding few people who have thought about the senate race.  We need your help to turn Orford blue. 

Hanover, NH  12pm Sunday:
With so many minds bent on the presidential race, we must remind people that this is the first election ever that there is no straight ticket voting.  Voters must vote not only for Barack Obama but also for Jeanne Shaheen and our whole Democratic ticket.

If you are interested in participating in these canvasses, I encourage you to be in touch with Will Fogel  (wfogel@nhdp.org) to let him know of your interest.

Great Message from Obama Campaign Manager

The Obama campaign has been nothing less than brilliant in their use of the Internet, and today the campaign released a great message via YouTube from its campaign manager, David Plouffe. 

The video -- which you can see here -- outlines their strategy in key battleground states, including Florida, Pennsylvania, and Nevada.  It was recorded on Plouffe's laptop, and tells a compelling story about how success will come for the Obama team.

Voter registration, GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote), and staff persuasion of undecided voters are among the key tactics the Obama team is pursuing.

(I don't know about you, but watching the Dow lose nearly 500 points in two separate days suggests that maybe it's time for a new quarterback in DC).

Click on the video, and get involved!

Picnic with Jean Shaheen in Lebanon on Sunday!

Governor Shaheen will be in Lebanon, NH this Sunday at 3:30 and this is a great opportunity for Lyme supporters to join the campaign for a picnic on the Green!

What: Jeanne Shaheen will be in Lebanon this Sunday to meet with voters and
thank her supporters.
When: Sunday, September 14th, 3:00pm
Where: Lebanon Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. (new location)
To RSVP: Please contact us at 603-768-1730 or email Lebanon@nhdp.org.   

If you have any questions, or want to learn how to get involved, contact us at Lebanon@nhdp.org.

Phone Banking for Jeanne Shaheen Tomorrow Night

I'm forwarding this message from a Dartmouth graduate (Ruth Hupart '08) who is working as an intern for the Shaheen campaign this year. 

We're having an open house/phone banking night geared towards ENVIRONMENTALISTS!  The Sierra Club Political committee endorsed Jeanne Shaheen several months ago, but this event is designed to welcome Sierra Club volunteers into the campaign.  There will be other such events occurring simultaneously throughout the state. Marie Bergen, whom some of you know, is arranging this. We hope to have a
conference call with Governor Shaheen before the phone banking starts at 6.

Phone banking will occur in the offices of the Upper Valley Democrats, which is located in Lebanon, NH at 4 Whipple Place (just off the Green in Lebanon, behind the Citizens Bank building and next-door to Bonnie CLAC).

Tell your friends, and contact me, Ruth Hupart, for more information!

ruth.hupart@dartmouth.edu
603-276-9830
Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office in Lebanon: 603-768-1730