Wednesday, October 29, 2008

It's been a long time


It has been over two years since the Presidential campaign first started. Two years of speeches, ads, and rallies. Two years of non-stop news coverage. However, the years of hard work and support we have given Senator Obama will be for nothing if we do not vote next Tuesday. Voting is what this whole process is about. Many people forget that we, the people, have the right...the power...the privilege of choosing our own leaders. Generations of Americans have sacrificed to protect our right to vote. We cannot let that sacrifice be in vain. On Tuesday, don't let anything distract you from voting. Make sure your friends and family take time to vote too. Decades from now, you'll be able to look at your grandchildren and tell them "that was the day when we, as Americans, took control of our destiny. That was the moment it all turned, and I was there!"

Then you can tell them that you spent the night at the Election Party and cheered Obama to victory with your friends and family! The party is in the Comcast Dining Area and Room 107, 8pm to 11:45pm. The party is free for all students. Each student is allowed one guest. Guests will pay $5 for food or $10 for food and alcoholic drinks. Take one night off from studying and celebrate this historic event!

Friday, October 17, 2008

The Fight Isn't Over

There are just three weeks left until the election. Polls are looking great and Obama is opening up his lead in many battleground states and across the country. However, Senator Obama has warned us not to get cocky. This election is hardly won. In fact, there are many battles going on right now that could swing the country in McCain's favor.

One of the key battles is over voter registration. Everyone in the country has witnessed the vilification of ACORN. As we speak, many battleground states are coming under pressure to just discard thousands of names off their registration lists. THOUSANDS! McCain and other Republicans are warning of the greatest voter fraud in history and the destruction of our democracy. Things are definitely getting out of hand.

There may have been a few cases of improper registrations and they should be investigated and dealt with. However, the Republicans are using these relatively isolated events to launch a nationwide voter suppression campaign. They know that the electorate is changing. They know that record numbers of new voters are being registered, and the majority of those new voters are going to vote for Obama. They know that the only way to ensure McCain wins is to suppress young, minority, and low income voters. WE CAN'T LET THEM DO IT!

Our first move must be to attack the smears. Get out the real story of ACORN and the amazing voter registration success they have accomplished. Make sure people know that the real threat to our democracy is suppressing voters. Everyone citizen deserves a vote!

The next move is voter protection. There are voter protection drives happening in both PA and VA. The Obama-Biden website has links to both organizations. The LawDems are participating in the VA voter protection program. Volunteers will be given special training and will be posted at voting sights across VA on election day. If you want to volunteer, email us at lawdems@gmail.com.

KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Four Weeks

We are four weeks away from the election, and the power of hope is growing. Over the last three weeks, Senator Obama has been increasing his national lead over Senator McCain by about 1% per week. Polls are showing that Obama is taking a slight lead in many of the battleground states. A growing majority of the country believes Obama will do a better job with the economy, education, healthcare, and foreign policy. As a result, McCain's campaign is now in trouble. McCain needed a win in last night's debate and he didn't get it. In fact, post-debate polls show that a majority of viewers are now more convinced that McCain's policies will be the same as the last eight years.

However, McCain's set-backs are not a sign that we can relax and wait for Obama's inevitable victory. In battle, you do not ease off the attack when you are gaining momentum! When you see your enemy falter, you attack with everything you've got in order to exploit that weakness and destroy him. This may sound harsh, but have no doubts about the current situation. This election is a battle for the soul of America. We have the momentum and now it is time to surge forward and gain a decisive victory.

Thanks to your help, we have been able to really make a difference in the school and local community. Our voter registration drives have been a huge success. On Monday, we registered 76 voters at Lexington Market. That's 76 new voices to demand change. We are doing our part to help Obama change the voter demographic and harness the power of the people.


The debate parties have been so successful that we were forced to take over the entire bar. The debates have shown us the clear differences between the candidates. Now we must take that knowledge and spread it. Talk to your neighbors. Talk to your family. Make sure they all understand the ISSUES and how Senator Obama's policies will help all Americans. Don't let people become distracted by McCain's swear tactics. As the election comes closer, McCain's tactics will become even more desperate. Don't sit back and take it. Use your voice to keep people focused on the important issues and the real differences between the candidates.





This election is in our hands. Keep pushing. Keep fighting. Keep spreading the truth. If we all do our part, we will be celebrating on November 4th. The LawDems, Republican Law Society, and UMALL are co-sponsoring an election party. Thanks to the groups' combined funds, the party will be a huge event! Come celebrate the culmination of all your efforts. Trust me, no beer will ever taste as delicious as the one you drink after hearing "President-Elect Obama"