*IMPORTANT* Do you live in Arizona? Do you know anyone who does?

[AZBlue]

PLEASE vote on or before November 4th!
PLEASE encourage any registered voter in Arizona to vote! (well, if they are an Obama supporter - if not, encourage them not to vote, LOL)

Obama is up in Arizona!
But, the fear is that so many people everywhere assume Arizona will go to McCain and Obama supporters may stay home thinking that there's no point in their voting! We need every single Obama supporter making sure they vote (and we can vote early here in AZ - if you or they need info on how, just PM me).
YES WE CAN WIN ARZIONA FOR OBAMA!

Imagine their faces on MSNBC or CNN when they announce that Obama won Arizona. And then imagine their faces on Fox! :evilgrin:


From DailyKos:
Myers Research (D) & Grove Insight (D). 10/23-24. Likely voters. MoE 4% (No trend lines)

Likely voters :
McCain (R) 44
Obama (D) 40

Early voters (34% of the sample):
McCain (R) 46
Obama (D) 47

The sample was 40 percent Republican, 33 Democratic, and 26 percent independent. ASU has its own survey coming Monday, and they've hinted at similar results.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/25/191756/56/488/642266

[greenmutha]

1. WOW! That looks promising!

If AZ goes blue I would absolutely jump for joy. I *do* know somebody there, but she has turned into a RW freep and there is nothing I would love better than to see her state go for Obama. :bounce:

[AZBlue]

20. Maybe after she sees how fantastic President Obama is, she'll come back to the light!

;)

[greenmutha]

26. Believe me, I've been trying

to help her "see the light." It's like :banghead:

[NYC_SKP]

2. Kick for AZ nt

[AZBlue]

21. Thank you!

[Alexander]

3. Yes. I'm personally helping Arizonans vote.

Everyone tells me "Obama can't win Arizona", and yet I don't care.

I'd at least like to try before writing it off.

I know about 10-15 people who are definitely voting for Obama in the Phoenix area.

[AZBlue]

8. That's awesome - thank you!

Do you see more Obama bumper stickers and signs than McCain? I certainly do!!

[Bobbieo]

4. I Live in Yuma and have already voted for Obama. Got a call from hdqs

asking me to come down to assist with phone calls. Am deaf as a door post, have aids but can't wear them due to an ear infection - damn!!!

[AZBlue]

9. Do they need other help?

Maybe office help or something? It's just a fun atmosphere to be around! :D

[kid a]

5. I'll kick this!

My state PSA's always drop like stones.

[AZBlue]

22. Thanks!

:hi:

[TheDebbieDee]

6. I have an aunt, her daughter and son-in-law in Phoenix,

But they're already voting for Sen. Obama.

[AZBlue]

10. Awsome! Make sure they vote and early if they can!

Thank you! :D

[Smuckies]

7. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Obama grabbed a victory in AZ

[AZBlue]

11. You and me both - and a big welcome to DU!

:hi:

[shanti]

12. my elderly parents live in arizona

and proudly display an obama sign on their fence! lifetime dems too. :hi:

[AZBlue]

13. Fantastic! Make sure they vote if they haven't already!

Thank you!! :D

[grantcart]

14. do you remember those early threads where they doubted us AZblue?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6220830&mesg_id=6220830


remember McCain only got 49% of the Republican primary in AZ

[AZBlue]

16. I do! And I thought of you as I wrote the OP!

:toast:

[grantcart]

23. yes in those days it was hoped that AZ would help shake things up

now it is icing on the cake.

[AZBlue]

28. Will you be in CA or AZ on Nov. 4th?

[grantcart]

30. CA

[Willo]

57. I remember that thread. I also recall an earlier one

about Michelle Obama having been to Arizona and promising to return there.

It would be great if she does so. It would certainly create press the McCain campaign can't afford.

[progressiveforever]

15. My cousin in Phoenix hates McCain.....

...but I think I'll give her a call to make sure she hates McCain enough to vote Obama.

[AZBlue]

18. Thank you!

Much appreciated!! :hi:

[progressiveforever]

62. By the way--she and her family are voting Obama in Phoenix

:-)

[Phx_Dem]

17. My husband and I voted for Obama last week.

:toast:

[AZBlue]

19. I really think we can do it!

:party:

[rdmtimp]

24. I sent my ballot in this past Monday....

Obama, Bob Lord (CD3); Ann Wallack and Eric Meyer (LD11); and especially Dan Saban (send Joe Arpaio to Tent City - let's see how he likes that pink underwear.)

[AZBlue]

27. Thank you!

:D

[Grown2Hate]

25. Not only will everyone I know be voting here in AZ for Obama, but we'll

be the LOUDEST party here on my block that Mesa has ever SEEN. I have election day AND the next day off (have since the beginning of the year). I can't f**king WAIT. :)

[AZBlue]

29. I've taken Mon - Wed off!

Mon & Tues to GOTV, Wed to rest from celebrating!

[Kali]

31. there will be 5 of us, when we go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=7546371



one kid's very first election, another voted for the first time in February.:woohoo:

[AZBlue]

33. How exciting! What a historic election for a first-timer!!

[rufus dog]

32. Great to see good numbers out of AZ

My family have been receiving emails from me for over a year. Expanded the list to nieces and nephews last month. Only one hold out left. Unfortunately my in laws are in the never to be saved column. Friends I have left there are all big Obama supporters, thanks for the heads up though, one friend is very active so I will place a call tomorrow and see if any help is needed for next weekend. (I'm thinking California is safe!)

[AZBlue]

34. Thanks for all your support!

Yes, I think CA is in the Obama column - now let's put AZ there too! :D

[DesertRat]

35. 7 of us in my family will be voting for Obama!

I have a question about early voting. Can you go to "any" of the early voting sites?
Does each site have the individual precinct ballots?
Is DL enough or do you need to bring voter reg. card to early voting site?
Thanks!

[AZBlue]

37. You can go to any of the satellite offices - which county are you in?

Go to one of the offices in your county and they will look up your information and print out your ballot for you, based upon your location (so it will include all your local info - pretty amazing really!). You can find county sites here: http://www.azsos.gov/election/County.htm

The ID rules are the same as if you waited until Nov. 4th to vote, so your DL should be fine. More info is here: http://www.azsos.gov/election/Prop_200/poll_identification.htm

Happy Voting! :D

[DesertRat]

39. I'm in Maricopa County

and thanks for the info. :hi:

[AZBlue]

40. Oh, that's easy then - I've got that page bookmarked:

http://recorder.maricopa.gov/pdf/EVSATELITESGENERAL2008.pdf

[DesertRat]

41. Thanks.

I looked that up the other day, but wasn't sure that I could go to ANY one of those locations. Thanks again.

[AZBlue]

80. One thing I should mention: early voting is only good through the 31st.

After this Friday, if you haven't voted yet you'll have to vote on Tuesday.

[silverojo]

36. K&R from a former Arizonan!

Even if McStain takes AZ, make him work for it...the embarrassment of having to fight for his own home state! :rofl:

[AZBlue]

38. Exactly - just the fact that it's so close makes me smile!

[CatFelyne]

42. My mother in Tempe - just voted for Obama...

My mother just called tonight from Tempe to let me know that she already voted and as usual we got to talking about politics...

My mother swears McCain is going to lose Arizona. I showed her a recent poll from Rasmussen with McCain very ahead...her response..."I don't believe it...I'm telling you, he's going to lose Arizona. He's in big trouble here."

Mom also reports that signs are being stolen "all over the place, like crazy."

[AZBlue]

49. I agree with your mom!

:D

[d.amber]

43. That's great my family is in arizona

Sadly my folks...goldwater republicans won't vote for obama, but they dont' like McCain either.

Arizona was slammed by the housing prices and the 401k's are hitting the retirement people hard.

My mom told me of a 68 year old lady that was set to live off her 401k and ss and now has to try to find a job to keep her home.

Change could come to AZ too...

[DesertRat]

45. Maybe they should know that Goldwaters are voting for Obama

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cc-goldwater/why-mccain-has-lost-our-v_b_137150.html

[AZBlue]

52. We were one of the first states to go into recession at the beginning of the year.

We definitely need change here!!

[azmouse]

44. wow! Looks like it'll be a close one for McCain here!

My husband and I already mailed in our ballots.
Election night should be exciting.

[AZBlue]

48. Have you heard about McCain's plans here on Nov. 4th?

He won't go to the "party" - he will only address a small group of reporters outside on the lawn and his comments will be shown inside the "party" through live feed.

Sounds to me like he knows he's going to lose nationally, now I bet he's seeing he may lose locally too.

[azmouse]

53. KO was talking about that but I think it got debunked

Supposedly the live feed will go to an 'overflow' room so that all those supporters will get to see McCain.
I find myself laughing at the idea of that many people wanting to be near the loser. How sad...

[AZBlue]

54. I think it will be a pretty low-key "party"

[drmeow]

46. I live in AZ and I voted for Obama

There are a lot of big races and election issues on the ballot in AZ which I think will prevent the Obama supporters from staying home.

[AZBlue]

50. That's a good point - and I hope that does help!

I haven't even decided what I'm going to vote on all of them - there are still two I need to research more.

[True_Blue]

47. I live in AZ and I honestly think Obama might take AZ

I'd say about 65% of my co-workers are voting for Obama. One of the Republicans I work with said she isn't going to vote because she doesn't like either of the candidates.

[AZBlue]

51. I know a couple of Republicans staying home too.

That's fine - if they can't vote for Obama, I'd rather they didn't vote at all!

[SargeUNN]

55. I live in Phoenix Az. and ....

Yes Obama is doing well here in Az. Obama has raised 5 times more here in Arizona than McCain and according to one ASU pollster Obama could come close to or even surpass McCain in AZ. I was able to be at the opening of the Obama HQ in Phoenix and 2000 or more was there for the event with a 1000 dropping by the day before that. The only bad part is we lost Jeff Farias at KPHX but with him doing a show on the internet at http://thejefffariasshow.com his voice is still out there. I also try to get Democratic candidates on my show also on the above link to try and further the turning AZ. blue.

[AZBlue]

69. I didn't know he was online - thanks for the link. Doctor Mike took his place

and he's good too! KPHX rocks!! :D

[DiscussTed]

56. More Obama stickers here.

I commute on the Phoenix freeways for about 10 hours each week. To amuse myself I tally the bumper stickers and Obama wins slightly every day and this is becoming more so. This is a far cry from four years ago when "W" stickers were everywhere you looked.

I swear, if Obama would do a campaign stop here he would seal the deal.

[DesertRat]

61. If you drive on the 51, you may have seen my Obama sticker!

I agree, I see more Obama stickers, signs and t-shirts than McCain in my travels around the Valley. :thumbsup:

[AZBlue]

70. I agree - he would have a HUGE turnout if he did a rally here.

I guess they just didn't predict a close race in AZ and now it's too late to schedule a stop.

[rvablue]

58. My Dad lives in AZ and, of course, will be voting for Obama! n/t

[Eric J in MN]

59. kick

kick

[ObamaKerryDem]

60. Live in Tucson and I already voted. :D

I'm also a volunteer. Oh and most of my family lives here as well...and they're voting for him also. ;)

Let's go Blue, AZ!!! :D

[Desertrose]

63. I'm in McCain's hometown...and there are Obama signs ALL over!!

I see VERY few McCain signs. Funny story- there was a big one put up along 89A near the McCain ranch...but it only went up when either McCain or Palin came.Pretty pathetic when they have to put their own signs up. Many folks are complaining that Obama signs were taken down during that same time period - must have been the same crew taking Obama signs down.. How embarrasing for John to have his "hometown" go for Obama.:P


I really really think we can turn AZ blue...and I just got this from some local Obama supporters....

“A statewide poll taken by Tucson-based Democratic pollsters Carol and Pete Zimmerman two weeks out from the election suggests McCain's lead over Obama falls within the margin of error: 43.5 percent to 41.5 percent, with 10 percent of likely Arizona voters undecided.”

Oh,and then there's this: "Could McCain Lose His Home State??" Sure wish Obama could make a visit here.....


Don't forget the rez will go Dem....after what McCain did to the Navajo, no way would they vote for him. Bastid.

DR

We've got 3 more Obama votes from here going in the mail tomorrow.:bounce:

[DesertRat]

64. I wish Obama would stop here in the next week too!

I think that it could make a big difference. I also see many more Obama signs and bumper stickers, but I do know a lot of Republicans who are going to vote for McCain. They just aren't enthusiastic enough about him to post signs.

[AZBlue]

72. That's the one thing that could get us - he's got support, they just aren't proud of it.

Or him.

I think it will be a close race here and could go either way.

[AZBlue]

71. I knew the tide was changing when I saw azcentral's poll results lately.

For months, any time azcentral (the online site of The Arizona Republic) asked about the Presidential race, the poll always favored McCain. Heavily.

But lately, it's been about tied, sometimes with Obama having a slight edge. Since IMO the Arizona Republic is our local version of Fox News, that's really something!

[jillan]

65. Doing all I can in the east Valley.

And as I posted in another thread - I haven't seen hardly any McPalin signs or bumperstickers around.
In 2004 there were Bush/Cheney signs everywhere.

I think it's a positive sign.

If Obama or Biden came to Phoenix - it could put them over the top.

[AZBlue]

73. I know, it would take the state for them.

[Cha]

66. mccain needs a metaphorical

Arizona kick in the head for the sleazy campaign he's in chage of.

[DesertRat]

67. Governor Napolitano: "Let's go get 'em!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FRIGRawTPA

[AZBlue]

82. I love all the young people involved!

"You're the Governor?! Of Arizona?!!!"
Priceless!

[tyedyeto]

68. Will early vote tomorrow morning in Pima County! One more Obama vote! n/t

[AZBlue]

81. Did it go ok?

[AZBlue]

74. And now HUFFPOST is weighing in!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/more-bad-news-for-mccain_b_137995.html

Oh John, you really blew this one!

[AZBlue]

76. And here too!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/a-tale-of-two-campaigns-i_b_137722.html

[SurfingAtWork]

75. I live in Tempe and am registered and ready to go.

Much to the chagrin of my fundie wing-nut family here.

[AZBlue]

77. Are they voting McCain?

You have my sympathies.

[SurfingAtWork]

78. Oh yes. They are voting thier asses off for McCain

We have had to ban political discussion amongst ourselves. And even still, they're being assholeish with smear emails and whatnot.

The good news is that I grew up in a split family, and my dads side are hardcore democrats, and they live closer to me anyways, so they get more visits.

[AZBlue]

79. Ugh. I'm so sorry.

But just think of how much fun Thanksgiving dinner will be - you can talk ALL about President Obama! :evilgrin: