Reply #111: Wow, now I'm more confident than EVER in Ohio...

[CoffeeCat]

I'm in Iowa, and I literally went through what you are going through now.

You worked harder than I did. I was an Obama precinct captain, but I had
the opportunity to do some calling, and be among so many optimistic and amazing
Obama volunteers. Like you said--all ages! It's so wonderful to see twenty-somethings
working together with senior citizens.

Those honk-and-wave events sound so fun! What a great idea.

It's interesting to hear your story, because I sense that the Obama movement
has grown in intensity and numbers since Iowa. That gives me so much hope for
Ohio. As you know, Obama won in Iowa. However, two nights before our caucus,
Obama, Hillary and Edwards were running neck-and-neck. It was really tight.

However, in the end--it was because of: New voters, last-minute-deciders who
broke for Obama and the support garnered by the enthusiasm generated by the
Iowa ground game. Your description of what is happening in Ohio means that
so many voter are being impacted and persuaded by the visibility of the movement,
and the countless people that you talk with on the phone and on their porches.

No doubt, your "report on the ground" showcases the growth of Obama support
and enthusiasm--and I predict Ohio will play a lot like Iowa--and even better, due
to growth that has accumulated during the past several weeks.

Jen, thanks for all of your hard work and for your amazing report. Please know
that your efforts will pay off in spades. The ground game carried Obama over
in Iowa (and helped him immensely in other states too), but you've got more energy, more people
and the Obama team has grown exponentially since Iowa.

There's no doubt in my mind now, that Obama will win Ohio, and most likely
win by double digits. I saw his ground game, up close--and it is unparalleled.
Now, it seems to be evolving into something even bigger--and that translates very
well at the voting booth! :)



Awesome Jen!! :)