"Choose to Unite," Obama music video, being aired by NM Film Expo 1 pm Thursday 10/2

The NM Film Expo is airing Susan Slotter's very own Barack Obama music video at 1:00 on Thursday, October 2nd (tomorrow) at the New Mexico Film Museum at the Jean Cocteau on Montezuma.

Tickets are $5 if you want to see it on the big screen! (You see a LOT more detail than on the little YouTube!)

"Cast of thousands" joyfully participated in the production of this video, Choose to Unite. If you have not seen it yet and are not able to attend the NM Film Expo, treat yourself & watch it on YouTube! Click below.

http://www.choosetounite.com/

Volunteer self-organizing carpool

For those of you signed up for the training in Española tonight and working the Obama event on Thursday, September 18:

Some of the volunteers have suggested a self-organizing carpool from Starbucks in DeVargas. If you want to carpool to Española for the training tonight, show up at Starbucks between 7:15 and 7:30 pm, wearing your Obama button to show you're part of the group. You'll then decide who drives, fill a car, and repeat.

On Thursday morning, arrive at Starbucks by 8 am for arrival at the Plaza de Española by 9 am.
The training and the rally are being held at the Plaza de Española at 706 Bond Street.

Obama Speech Watch Party!!!

Join us for the Obama Speech Convention Watch Party.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 -- Come watch Barack Obama's speech!
6:30 pm -- Potluck at the Campaign Field Office
720 St. Michaels Drive at Pacheco, Smith's Shopping Center, between Delicasa & Chow's

Bring a dish to share and join the crowd to watch Barack's historic acceptance speech. For details: Contact Katrina Godshalk

Barack's town hall in Albuquerque high school gym.

Anyone who witnessed first-hand Barack's town hall meeting in Albuquerque came away re-energized and knowing more than ever how important it is that we pledge ourselves to getting Barack elected as President. His statesmanship, his humor, his intellect, his grasp of issues, his ability to listen, his willingness to hear and respond to dissenting views...it is unequalled and defines "the fierce urgency of now."

Ladies and Gentlemen, volunteer!

We've added new to the weblog links. Take a look.

In the right column if you scroll down [Note 1/2009: column no longer available, but links below are active], you'll find links we hope will be helpful and informative. We add new links from time to time. If you have suggested additions, please let us know. Take a look:

OBAMA SPEECHES, NEWS ARTICLES, ETC.
Berlin. That's all I have to say.

Barack will lead a new foreign policy based on restoring America's military strength and global respect, cooperating with allies, and reversing failed Bush policies

With all the questions about FISA, check out this blog on the Obama website that includes Discussion with Policy Staff.

Check out this video of Barack speaking to headquarters staff and volunteers in Chicago after winning the nomination. He's talking to us too! "What a magnificent position to find yourselves in, where the whole country is counting on you to change it for the better. These moments don't come along very often... So we've got to seize it."

This video was recommended by Harold Neal, one of our Grassrooters from Chicago. It's Barack on This Week with George Stephanopoulous on Mother's Day a year ago. Harold's description of the show is "it is sort of 'Obama Intro 101' very relaxed , wonderfully presented." See for yourself.

ISSUES
And, in a new category called ISSUES, you'll find a very informative article from The Nation that asks...How antichoice is John McCain? Let's leave the psychological tea leaves out of it and look at his record. Another thought provoking piece. (Disclaimer: the author is not related to Gaye Pollitt.)

[You can always revisit these (and other) videos and articles by clicking on their titles within their categories in the right column. Unfortunately, to come back to our weblog from one of these links, you must use the BACK button for your browser. ]

Barack in ABQ 6/23 talking about working women's issues

We've just added a link that you may enjoy that covers Barack's campaign event in Albuquerque yesterday.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/6/23/161934/362/281/540773

Let's send Barack & Michelle & the girls to the White House. YES, WE CAN!

Dear Grassrooters,

Work as hard as you can! We absolutely must send Barack & Michelle to The White House! This country has the rarest opportunity in our Nation's history and we've got to do everything in our power to make it happen!

Michelle Obama addressed a crowd of supporters in Albuquerque yesterday afternoon. As much as I liked her before, she blew me away, exceeded my expectations, and made me so proud to be supporting BOTH the Obamas!

Michelle is smart, funny, warm, informed, eloquently spoken, composed, brilliant, (did I mention funny?), compassionate, quick... I cannot think of enough good words to describe her.

She spoke for 30 or 40 minutes from the heart with no notes, telling us about the campaign from her perspective. Then she enthusiastically & unflinchingly answered questions for at least 30 more minutes. And then she "walked" the edge of the circle, shaking hands, autographing our-very-own-Freddie Johnson's Dreams From My Father (which now sports both Barack and Michelle's signatures!), graciously accepting praise and adulation along the way.

Many of our Santa Fe Grassroots group were there. I have no doubt they join me in saying it was a heart-warming, sobering, and exciting event!

Here are a few photos. More are included in our slide show at the bottom of the right column. Gaye