Kansas and Arizona Governors to Kick Off Canvass in Columbus

Canvassing this Saturday before the USC game

Here are some campaign facts related to Ohio that you may not know:

1. According to fivethirtyeight.com, the chance of McCain winning the election if he loses Ohio is 1.35%. In other words, we win Ohio, we win the election. (Feeling any pressure?)
2. Four years ago, a swing of about 9 or 10 votes per precinct in Ohio would have wiped out President Bush's 118,601-vote margin. If Kerry would have won Ohio, he would have won the election. (i.e. No War.)
3. Canvassing is the most effective way for the grassroots to win votes. This Saturday the Buckeyes don't kickoff until 8 PM. Instead of walking the floor while you wait, walk your neighborhood! This is the perfect weekend to take some time to knock on your neighbors' doors.

To find a canvass in your neighborhood, scroll down to the end of this email.

What you may not know about canvassing:

• If you have never canvassed before, you can choose to go with someone who has.
• It's not that hard. To read a story about volunteers canvassing in Dayton last weekend, see "Ohio: Door to Door": http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/amandascott/gG5WXW
• Canvassing doesn't take all day. While most canvasses last 4 hours, you can canvass for 2 or 3 hours if you choose.
• Most of the contacts this weekend will be to register voters, and to identify undecided voters and those who will be voting for Obama. We will also be asking people if they would like to vote early and if they need a ride to the polls. It's an easy ask and most people will not mind answering your questions.
• The Obama campaign has the most effective grassroots campaign operation in history and the field organizers will have very specific plans and goals based on the information you obtain.
• You will not die. See "I canvassed and I did not die.": http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/6/164135/0958

Join us, meet some new friends and make a real difference. "A real difference" means that you helped get just one of those 9 to 10 votes per precinct.

Check below for the canvass in your neighborhood.

Campaign events in UA and Grandview

Friday, Sept 12th:

• Nor Four Phone Bank: Friday, September 12 at 6:30 PM
  Nor Four Phone Bank (Columbus, OH)
  We will be meeting on Friday, Sept. 12th for two hours of phone banking. Come and meet other Obama volunteers in the Upper Arlington area...
• Nor Four Phone Bank:Friday, September 12 at 6:30 PM
  Nan Merritt (Columbus, OH)
  Make phone calls for Barak and Biden on Friday, Sept. 12th from 6:30 to 8:30

Saturday, Sept 13th:

• Canvass of Columbus 33: Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 AM
  Ted Celeste's Office (Columbus, OH)
  Meeting Place - Ted Celeste's Office, 1632 West 1ST. 10AM. Materials, scripts, and instructions will be provided.
• Organizational Meeting -Columbus 33: Saturday, September 13 at 1:00 PM
  King Avenue United Methodist Church (Columbus, OH)
  Join the Movement Please join your neighbors in the Columbus 33 for an organizational meeting. Meet local Obama supporters and learn how you can get...

Sunday, Sept 14th:

• UA Canvass for Wards 1 & 3: Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 PM
  Robyn's house (Upper Arlington, OH)
• UA Canvass for Wards 2 & 5: Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 PM
  Meet at Northeast Corner of Tremont Library parking lot (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Join us for a canvass Sunday, September 14th from 2 – 5 pm. Everyone is welcome.
• UAHS Obama Party at the Park: Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PM
  Fancyburg Park (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Please join us on Sunday, September 14 at Fancyburg Park. From 1 - 3pm, we will enjoy some pizza, get to know each other, and...
• NorFour Sunday Canvass: Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 PM
  Fancyburg Park (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Join us to canvass ward 4 and part of the town of Norwich. Experience not necessary!
• Canvass of Columbus 33: Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 PM
  Ted Celeste's Office (Columbus, OH)
  Canvass of Columbus 33, Meeting Place - Ted Celeste's Office. 2pm. Materials, scripts, and instructions will be provided.
• Grandview Heights Organizing Meeting: Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PM
  922 Palmer Road, Grandview, OH 43212 (Columbus, OH)
  Join fellow Grandview Heights neighbors to make an action plan for promoting the Obama-Biden campaign locally. We need all the help we can get to...

Monday, Sept 15th:

• Ward 1 Organizational Meeting: Monday, September 15 at 7:00 PM
  Cook Home (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Please join your neighbors in UA ward 1 and Columbus ward 33 for an organizational meeting. Meet local Obama supporters and learn how you can...

Tuesday, Sept 16th:

• NorFour Tuesday Canvass: Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM
  Fancyburg Park Pavillion (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Join us to canvass Ward 4 for two hours.
• UA Canvass for Wards 1 & 3: Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM
  Robyn's house (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Come join us for a canvass every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you are new to canvassing or just need...
• Phone Bank of Columbus 33: Tuesday, September 16 at 5:00 PM
  Bishop Home (Columbus, OH)
  Come join us for a phone bank in our local neighborhood. We'll be reaching out to registered voters in our neighborhood. Phone lists and scripts...

Thursday, September 18th:

• Upper Arlington Regular Thursday Calls at Laura's: Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
  Laura Kuykendall's house (Columbus, OH)
  Join us on Thursday evenings starting September 18 through Oct.30 at Laura Kuykendall's house at 6:30 to make calls in our UA neighborhood for Obama...
• Canvass of Columbus 33: Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 PM
  Audra's House (Columbus, OH)
  Canvass Columbus 33. Meet registered voters in our neighborhood. Materials and training will be provided.
• Phone Bank in UA for Wards 2 & 5: Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
  Carol's House (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Phone bank for UA Wards 2&5 Snacks and drinks provided Please let us know if you need a cell phone to use
• NorFour Thursday Canvass: Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
  Fancyburg Park (Upper Arlington, OH)
  Meet at 6:30 near the pavillion at Fancyburg Park to canvass for two hours.

Kansas and Arizona Governors to Kick Off Canvass in Columbus

Join us!

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a former chair of the Democratic Governor's Associations and daughter of former Ohio governor John Gilligan, was rated by Time Magazine as one of the five best governors in America. Sebelius is an outspoken supporter of Barack Obama, and was widely considered to be one of the top contenders for VP prior to the selection of Senator Joe Biden.

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano served as the chair of the National Governor's Association, and was also rated by Time Magazine as one of the best five governors in America. Napolitano was an outspoken supporter of Barack Obama during the primary campaign.

Our canvass kickoff rally will begin at 10 AM at Worthington office, that's 6066 Huntley Road , and both governors will fire up the crowd before everyone takes their walk packet and heads out into their neighborhood to knock on doors.

Canvassing will last until 2 pm. For more information and to RSVP:

Saturday Kick Off and Canvass with Governor Sebelius and Governor Napolitano