Sen. Barack Obama is the most inspiring public leader in America. He has a bold vision to help the middle class and restore America's prestige in the world. Join this grassroots effort to support Sen. Obama's historic and uplifting campaign for president. Keep hope alive! Obama '08!
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Last night, President Obama made his case to America for health care reform. Today, we need to continue that push here by calling our Congresspeople in support of real reform. We need to know that our voices were heard, and that the people of Texas had a say in the process.
Call and email your Representative today.
I don't care if your representative has already vowed to support the public option, or wouldn't vote to insure his own Mother. Get on the phone and call! Make your voice heard, make sure your representative knows what you think.
We need real health care reform in Texas.
Texas has the highest rate and number of uninsured residents. Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, nearly double the national average. Over 80% of our uninsured residents live in working families. Texas has a lower rate of employer-sponsored health insurance than the rest of the country. Texas has higher insurance premiums than the average in the rest of the country. You name it, we're doing worse, we're falling behind.
Stand up for Texas, stand up for health insurance reform.
Whether you've been phonebanking for weeks, or you just finally got enough information last night to advocate in favor of health care reform, today is the day to do something about it. Pick up the phone, type a quick email, and send your support for health care reform from Texas to Washington today.
You can also sign the petition at BarackObama.com in support of the President's three principles of reform: reducing costs, guaranteeing choice, and ensuring affordable care for all.
This issue is too important not to make our voices heard. Now get calling and typing!
Thanks to everyone who attended our DC meet-up during the Inaugural Weekend! The event was a huge success, with a crowd of well over 150 Texans meeting, greeting, and having a great time. Special thanks to Bobbi K. for bringing the famous Texans for Obama banner to the party. Man, that banner's been everywhere!
Juan Sepulveda, Texas State Director for the Obama for America campaign, spoke about the great work done by Texans during this election. He thanked everyone for their service and reminded them to stay involved locally, keep making a difference. Ken Flippin, who worked for Obama in Houston, spoke about Turn Texas Blue, our movement to return this state to its Democratic roots. He told attendees to stay tuned to www.texansforobama.com and www.turntexasblue.com for updates, as well as Burnt Orange Report.
Enjoy some photos of your fellow Texans in DC! See anyone you know?
There are plenty of great events here in Austin to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama! Join us and share in this historic day.
"Inauguration Watch Party" Tuesday, January 20
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
Remember when we had our first meetup at Scholz Garten...before Obama had even announced for president? It's been a long two years since then, but it's been worth it! Now we're coming back to Scholz and watching the inauguration parade and speech.
"A Dream Realized" Tuesday, January 20
7:00 p.m. - midnight
Monarch Event Center
Lincoln Village
6406 North I-35
Austin, TX 78752
Come walk on the red carpet at our gala celebrating Barack Obama's inauguration - Texas style. Big screens, food and music. Attire is semi-formal. General admission tickets get you complimentary snacks, cash bar and DJ music. VIP tickets get you complimentary appetizers, champagne and live music. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the excitement.
Contact Gerry or Tom for more information, (512) 371-1711.
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"All Y'all's Inaugural Ball" Tuesday, January 20
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Mercury Hall
614 Cardinal Lane
Austin, TX 78704
The All Y'all's Inaugural Ball is a formal fancypants ball for all y'all that want to celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th president. Tuxes and ball gowns encouraged but if you don't have anything to wear, then put on your boots and come anyway. Children are welcome for free. In order to make this event cheap and affordable, it's BYOB.
"Texas Presidential Inaugural Celebration/Gala" Tuesday, January 20
6:30 p.m. - midnight
Four Seasons Hotel
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
The Texas Presidential Inaugural Celebration/Gala is a celebration of democracy and marks the beginning of a historic journey for the 44th President of the United States, President-Elect Barack Obama. This gala event is presented by 360 Media & Over The Top Events in conjunction with the National Women's Political Caucus-Texas and the Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (ACC). The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Judy Maggio, Anchor/Managing Editor at CBS KEYE-TV (Maggio has covered three presidential inaugurations). Dress is Texas Glam/Black Tie Optional.
Also, the Four Seasons is offering a special discounted room rate of $150 for the evening so come on over and enjoy the hospitality, food and drink. We will have live music so stay late and dance the night away. Wide screens with official inaugural activities will be featured. Also, that evening an original artwork of President Obama will be given away, value over $1,000.
The Host Committee includes:
Ada Anderson, Willie Mae Kirk, The Honorable Mark Strama, The Honorable Bruce Elfant, Fr. Senator Gonzalo Barrientos and Emma Barrientos, John and Charlotte Sharp, Bruce Todd and Elizabeth Christian, Ian Davis and Amy Everhart, Malcomb and Toni Gardner, Peck Young, Brenda Burt, Alicia Del Rio, Bob Cash and Linda Young.
Join other travelers from the Lone Star State in Texas during the Inauguration!
Texans for Obama Meetup Monday, January 19th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Capitol City Brewing Company
1100 New York Ave NW
Washington D.C. 20005
RSVP on Facebook
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D.C. Travel Options Need an affordable way to travel to D.C.? The good folks at www.TexasObamaTrip.com still have several convenient options for you:
* Airfare packages including two hotel nights, starting at $625.
* Bus trips including six hotel nights, starting at $500.
For more information, call Robert at (866) 444-4476 or (512) 939-8486. Don't let travel be the reason you miss this historic event!
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Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball
The Texas State Society of Washington, D.C., takes great pleasure in extending an invitation to our fellow Texans to celebrate the historic inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, the Honorable Barack Obama. Please join us at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball on the evening of Monday, January 19th, 2008, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on the banks of the Potomac River.
The internationally renowned Black Tie and Boots gala is one of Washington's most popular events of the quadrennial inaugural calendar. It is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19th, through 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th.
As of January 1, 2009, the individual ticket price for the general public is $300.00 each. There is a four-ticket limit, and tickets can be purchased at www.texasstatesociety.org. Space is limited, and tickets are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We request you RSVP to the ball by purchasing your tickets online by the close of business on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 to guarantee your tickets.
2009 dues-paid members of the Texas State Society may purchase tickets for $225.00 each. Individual memberships are limited to purchases of two tickets, while family memberships may purchase up to four tickets.
Artists performing will include:
Neal McCoy, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, Rick Trevino, Zona Jones, Tracy Byrd, Jack Ingram, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Kevin Fowler, Dale Watson, Asleep at the Wheel, Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Emory Quinn, Charlie Robison and Sunny Sweeney.
Get your Obama inaugural memorabilia! Check out The Obama Store Online:
The Obama Store 1111 East Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas 78702
(Just east of IH 35 in downtown Austin, across from the Victory Grill)
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seven days a week
www.TheObamaStoreOnline.com
We have EVERYTHING:
Obama Tee Shirts * Hats * Calendars
Holiday Cards * Jewelry * Cups
Playing Cards * Buttons * Stickers
Signs * Trinkets * Stocking Stuffers
Kids and Baby Stuff * Books
Fired up and ready to go to the Inauguration? Join the Texans for Obama DC Meetup on Monday, January 19th. We've reserved tables at the Capitol City Brewing Company for a casual afternoon gathering of fellow Texans in that other capitol city for the big celebration.
Texans for Obama DC Meetup
When: Monday, January 19
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:Capitol City Brewing Company 1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC
Take Red, Orange, or Blue lines to Metro Center
Walk 1 block north to 11th and H
Call (202) 628-2222 If Lost
Meet fellow Democrats, Obama supporters, and activists from Texas and celebrate the end of George W. Bush's tenure as an elected official. We'll also have some Texans for Obama stickers and fun stuff.
There's plenty of time to get together before heading to the Netroots Nation YES WE CAN party that evening. See you in DC!
We're working hard to help elect Chris Bell to the Texas State Senate. He faces a close run-off election on December 16th. With early voting only two weeks away, there are plenty of voters to contact and turn out.
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday November 25th, for a phonebank at Scholz Garten. Help us continue our momentum and elect accountable leaders here in Texas.
We'll also have information on several bus trips to Houston to canvass for Chris Bell as soon as details are finalized. Can't leave down or make calls? Click Here to Donate to Chris Bell.
Victory in 2008 is just the beginning!
Thanks for all of your hard work in the 2008 election. Let's keep it going and turn Texas blue in 2010 and beyond!
Take a free trip to a battleground state to help elect Barack Obama!
Texas is sending buses of volunteers to battleground states across America. All travel and lodging is provided. Volunteers will spend their days knocking on doors, turning out Obama supporters to vote. I took one of these trips to Denver last weekend, and it was amazing. The people are wonderful, and it feels so great to know we're making a real difference in the election.
I'm not a big believer in the Electoral College as a system--living in New Jersey, New York, Illinois and Texas, I've never really "mattered" in the outcome of a Presidential election--but knocking on those doors in a battleground state felt like I was making a tangible difference in the election.
Join us! Barack Obama needs your help in these critical battlegrounds. Email roadtriptochange@gmail.com and we'll set you up. It's free, it's fun, and it can change the world.
Here's the departure cities, times and dates:
Austin to Springfield, MO Depart Friday 10/31 at 7 pm
Return Wednesday 11/05 Evening
San Antonio/Austin to Albuquerque Depart San Antonio, TX on Friday 10/31 at 6 pm
Depart Austin, TX on Friday 10/31 at 8 pm
Return Austin, TX on Wednesday 11/05 Evening
Return San Antonio, TX on Wednesday 11/05 Evening
Austin to Cincinnati, OH Depart Austin, TX on Friday 10/31 at 12 pm
Return Austin, TX on Wednesday 11/05 Evening
Austin to Albuquerque, NM (Weekend Only) Depart Austin, TX on Friday 10/31 at 7 pm
Return Austin on Monday 11/03 at 7 am
Fort Worth/Amarillo to Albuquerque, NM Depart Fort Worth on Friday 10/31 at 2 pm
Depart Amarillo on Friday 10/31 at 8 pm
Return Amarillo on Wednesday 11/05 Afternoon
Return Fort Worth on Wednesday 11/05 Evening
Dallas/Texarkana to St Louis, MO (weekend only) Depart Dallas on 10/31 at 7 pm
Depart Texarkana on 10/31 at 9 pm
Return Texarkana on 11/03 at 6 am
Return Dallas on 11/03 at 8 am
Houston to Florida Depart Houston on 10/30 at 7 pm
Return Houston 11/05 in Evening
Houston to Dayton, OH Depart Houston on 10/31 (Friday) at 5 pm
Return Houston on 11/05 in Late Evening
Pass this on to friends across Texas! We've got plenty of room, but act fast. Get on the bus!
Want to Sign Up? Email roadtriptochange@gmail.com with the following:
Name
Closest Departure City
Phone Number
Email
Trip of Choice
For people going on this weekend's Road Trip to Change who want to coordinate car-pools and drop-offs at headquarters, here's your thread to talk amongst yourself.
Remember, there are only 12 spots and they are first-come, first-served. Do not bet on these. Try to carpool and get dropped off if you can.
BE THERE BY 7:00 p.m.
To insure your safety, avoid posting too much private information. We suggest posting your basic region of town (Oltorf/Congress, Hyde Park, Pflugerville, etc) and a way to contact you. Email is probably the safest.
Spend one weekend canvassing in a battleground state. Knock on doors and find enough votes for Barack Obama to win the White House!
Details: Depart: Friday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. from 1107 N I-35
Drive: Ride overnight to a neighboring Swing State. Learn about local issues on the way.
Arrive: Arrive in a Swing State Saturday morning.
Spend two days canvassing and going door-to-door to identify voters for Barack Obama! Most buses will focus on New Mexico, as Early Voting in NM starts October 18th. Get out the Early Vote for Obama!
Depart: Depart your Swing State Sunday evening.
Drive: Ride overnight back to Austin. You'll be so tired you'll sleep the whole way home.
Arrive: Monday, October 20th, 7:00 a.m. at 1107 N I-35.
Join Us!
Want to come? Fill out this form. An Organizer will contact you to follow up.
Questions? Email roadtriptochange@gmail.com
Will Texas make the key difference in this election? With Road Trip to Change, Yes We Can!
Those of you in Austin have the opportunity to help make voter registration history. Already, Texas has broken records in the numbers of voters on the rolls this cycle. Now, help participate in the largest single-day registration effort in Texas history!
What: Biggest Voter Registration Drive in Texas History
Where: Blockbuster Video and Thundercloud Subs across Austin
When: Monday October 6th, 8:00 a.m. until Midnight
How: Come in to the office, 1107 N I-35, or call 512-472-VOTE to sign up!
We can still use more help! Come in to the office at 1107 N I-35 to sign up for a shift, or drop in any time Monday to receive a task. We need help with data entry, visibility, and picking up cards.
Join us! With your help, we can create the margins in Travis County that will turn Texas blue!
People for the American Way is planning a national series of VP debate-watch parties this Thursday, followed by a conference call. PFAW is a fantastic organization that has done tremendous work to help elect Democrats in Texas. If you don't have a local debate party to attend, consider hosting your own!
The house parties are fundraisers for PFAW's "Sarah Palin Doesn't Speak For Me" campaign.
The events will featuring a conference call right before the Debate, connecting all the parties for a Q&A session with PFAW's President, Kitty Kolbert.
Saturday at the Obama for America Central Texas Office Opening, volunteer organizers are planning to call into targeted Texas House districts. Volunteers will whip out their cell phones and contact strong Democrats and caucus-goers in key precincts, encouraging them to get involved locally or travel to a battleground state.
Join us this Saturday, September 20th, to welcome Obama for America's Central Texas staff!
Special guests include Kirk Watson, Mark Strama, and The O.C.'s Ben McKenzie. We'll have food, music, and plenty of opportunities to help elect Barack Obama and down-ballot Democrats this November.
With less than 50 days until the election, there's plenty to do! Join us -- RSVP here
Join Obama grassroots activists, volunteers, and supporters this Saturday afternoon to welcome the Obama for America staff to Central Texas! We'll have musical acts, refreshments, special guests, the Obama Volunteer Fair, and Obama Action Hour!
Saturday, September 20th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Note: this is the correct time. The emailed time was an error.)
1107 N I-35 RSVP Here!
Sign up! We need people to phonebank, drive voters to the polls, and call into battleground House districts here in Texas! There's plenty to be done, and we need all hands on deck to help do it.
There are two more opportunities to gain grassroots training from the Obama campaign here in Texas. The final two Camp Obama sessions are scheduled for September 20-21 and 27-28 right here in Austin. These particular sessions will help train volunteers who can travel to battleground states for several weeks before Election Day. If you can go, email 5weeksforobama@gmail.com and let the organizers know!
In the meantime, check out this slideshow of past Camp Obama participants learning how to organize in their community!
What: Camp Obama Grassroots Training
Who: Folks who want to travel to battleground states before Election Day
When: Sept. 20-21 or 27-28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 1107 N I-35, Austin, TX
Why: To propel Barack Obama to victory!
RSVP: 5weeksforobama@gmail.com
Join the Travis County Democratic Party for the event of the year! Watch Barack Obama put on a show in style at Austin's new home for the performing arts.
Presidential Debate Watch Tuesday, October 7, 2008
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Long Center Michael and Susan Dell Hall
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
The hosts suggest a small donation. This small donation will help cover the costs of GOTV activities, something we can all support!
Texans for Obama -- the Central Texas office needs your help! Due to overwhelming volunteer demand, folks need more technological infrastructure to maximize our voter outreach efforts. Anyone who can donate the following tech items through Election Day will be doing Texas and Barack Obama a major service.
Current Needs:
Desktop computers with all peripherals
Printers
Computer microphones
Keyboards
Laptops
Headsets with microphones
Pre-Paid Skype or Gizmo accounts
Pre-Paid Cellphones
Gift cards (Visa gift cards, office supply stores, computer stores)
Again, these added resources will allow Central Texans to contribute more than ever to the Obama campaign. These materials will help more folks get involved and expand our capacity. Please email me if you can help at keh303 (at) gmail.com
Good news -- the Obama campaign is re-opening an office in Austin for the Texas staff. Staff will use it to lay the groundwork for victory this November. The space is great, but the staff could use the support of Austin residents to make the campaign even more effective.
I noticed that the office needs the following supplies. Can any of the great Texans for Obama help?
Fax Machine
Room Dividers
Microwave
Computer Printers
Office Copy Machine
Area Rugs
Any infrastructure that we can donate will allow the campaign to invest all of its resources into field staff and persuasion materials. If you can spare any of these items until November, please shoot me an email and I'll take care of it!
Victory for Obama in Texas will depend on registering thousands of new voters who can support Barack and our other great Democratic candidates. We've got big voter registration events coming up in Austin in the next few weeks. Pitch in and help make more voters for Barack Obama. If they're not registered, they can't vote!
Austin Hot Sauce Festival -- August 24, Waterloo Park Register hot and spicy voters at this fun community tradition. Bring 3 non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Sunday 8/24 - 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Sign Up Here Sunday 8/24 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Austin BatFest -- August 30-31, 1st Street Bridge Keep Austin Weird and Voting at BatFest! This is a fun community event with many people that will need to update their registrations.
ACL Festival -- September 26-28, Zilker Park Thousands of unregistered young people will pass through the gates to ACL Fest. Let's help get them registered before the October 6th deadline!
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Texans for Obama DC Meetup
Those of you in Austin have the opportunity to help make voter registration history. Already, Texas has broken records in the numbers of voters on the rolls this cycle. Now, help participate in the largest single-day registration effort in Texas history!
Saturday at the Obama for America Central Texas Office Opening, volunteer organizers are planning to call into targeted Texas House districts. Volunteers will whip out their cell phones and contact strong Democrats and caucus-goers in key precincts, encouraging them to get involved locally or travel to a battleground state.
Victory for Obama in Texas will depend on registering thousands of new voters who can support Barack and our other great Democratic candidates. We've got big voter registration events coming up in Austin in the next few weeks. Pitch in and help make more voters for Barack Obama. If they're not registered, they can't vote!
