My mom in NC got called by an Obama campaign volunteer today

[Politicub]

She lives in a rural part of the state that doesn't get much attention.

She's not usually into politics but told the volunteer who called that she appreciated the call and she's going to vote for Obama. Then she was asked if she would volunteer to do what the person on the phone was doing. She said yes!

My mom has never volunteered for a campaign in her life. And now she will be making calls to GOTV for President Obama!

Had to share because it made my night. Team Obama is committed to winning NC, and now my mom is helping.

[writes3000]

1. Love this post! Tell your mom we said thank you!

[Politicub]

3. I had no idea she was this excited. Reminded me about

how much passion is out there to reelect the President.

Never thought she would do this in a million years.

I think the debate last night was the spark that lit the fuse.

[Indpndnt]

2. That's great! Kudos to your mom.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. Good for Mom!

[Lex]

5. Big kudos to your Mom. Obama has a great ground game in NC

from all appearances.

[JackN415]

6. Best wishes to your mom

and thank her

[DisabledAmerican]

7. It's always about Getting out the vote Best wishes and glad to hear

[Cha]

8. Your post gave me Sweet Chills, Politicub!

Thanks for Posting and bless your Mama!



Anecdotal..I love it!

[Politicub]

9. Thank you :)

I'm still a little stunned.

[freshwest]

10. Brought a tear to my eye. Great story, we always need these. Thanks.

[KT2000]

11. Thank your mom for all of us! n/t

[Paka]

12. Kudos to both you and your mom.

Tell her thank you from all of us here at DU.

[trailmonkee]

13. done deal!! tell your mom she's going to help win it....

[Astazia]

14. Tell your Mom that not only does she ROCK...she ROCKED the vote!

Thank your Mom for all of us! My Nana was a poll volunteer in the 70s & 80s, while she was a senior citizen who was also herself in her 70s & 80s. She passed when she was in her late 90s.

We all have such a capacity for good & your Mom is a shining example for us all.

Thank you for updating us about the NC GOTV activities.

This is yet another way we can see how important a great ground game truly is.

Your post reminds us all how very important this election is for Americans of all ages.

[barbtries]

15. and she's in a rural area where

she'll have a chance to really change a lot of minds! that's so great!
it just feels so important anymore. ever since gw became president without winning and the republicans went off the rails into the dark ages.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

16. Please thank her for us! n/t

[Tiggeroshii]

17. YESSS!!! WINNING!

=D

[Tigress DEM]

18. Go MAMA for OBAMA!! nt

[Politicub]

41. :)

[malaise]

19. Sweet as...!

[Ishoutandscream2]

20. I know this is based on anecdotal evidence

And I'm trying to be as realistic as possible - but stories like these do give me hope. I really, really think Barack and Joe will take NC. Tell your momma thanks.

[Left Brain]

21. Politicub, that story, and your mama,

are inspirational! Thank you.

[underthematrix]

22. I love stories about sane people because

it tells me they live in the small towns, suburbia and the big urban centers. Honestly, VeepBiden had it right when he looked into the camera and said "USE YOUR COMMON SENSE" That's what your mom and I have in common. Voting for PBO and DEMS all down ticket is simply common sense.

[unapatriciated]

23. That's fantastic.

We wil be moving to Wilmington,NC on the 26th. Too late to register so will be early voting next week here in Georgia for the Prez.

[SaveAmerica]

39. Visited Wilmington over the summer and loved it!!

Down by the river is so cute, we would have loved to spend more time there.

[Politicub]

42. I live in GA now, but was happy when my home state went blue in 2008.

I believe it can happen again!

[skeewee08]

24. WTG Mom!!!!!

[maddiemom]

25. As a local volunteer in the Obama campaign, I know that reaching out this way is a major plan.

Nothing phony about it. Issues needing to be addressed are duly noted and compiled. A lot of voters really need to vent and often ask what they can do to help. My understanding is that the Romney campaign is not reaching out in any way to the average voter.

[Politicub]

44. It was an eye opener for me - the Obama campaign is absolutely committed to winning NC

I live in GA, and neither campaign has been doing a lot of advertising. Thankfully I live in a blue oasis in this red state.

[Tennessee Gal]

27. Joined today and 10 posts. nt

[tantric_nun]

28. And what? Still more on top of things!

[Lex]

31. Soon you will be dead, Jim.

[treestar]

29. This one is still live!

Wondering how long they last, as this is the first one I've been online to notice when it started its short stay!

[treestar]

30. Go Mom!

Bet that makes you feel great!

:kick:

[liberal N proud]

32. That is awesome

Great story!

[Ninga]

33. Yea Mom!

[tweeternik]

34. Good for your Mom!

Hope it's a great experience for her. Just over 3 weeks left ... let's win this thing! Fired up and ready to go!!

[thecrow]

35. Thank you, Politibearmom!!

Being as you are Politicub, that is?
I applaud her!

[Buddaman]

36. Get 'er done

Keep the faith....my blessings to your mom

[mnhtnbb]

37. Yeah for your mom! You bet we are committed!

[SaveAmerica]

38. Your Mom IS Team Obama!! Sweet!! Which area is she in? Near Charlotte?

down east? Asheville? NC is really really active!

[Politicub]

43. Western part of the state

About two hours west of Asheville. Doesn't that rock?

I think the Obama ground game is our October surprise.

[SaveAmerica]

45. Yes it does!! and that's a good way to think of it!

Democrats are the October surprise! And when Obama wins even after they've lied, tried to steal votes, tried to keep people from voting, harassed people, and only registered Republicans it is going to be a sweet sweet day.

[femrap]

40. My mom used to volunteer, too....

then her health took a turn for the worse. But she still sends a bit of money and loves to hear me rant about the Repugnants and Mi$$ RobMe. We are the only Dems in the family. I took her Obama and Sherrod Brown yard signs.

[SunSeeker]

46. Thank your mom for her service to her country!