Hampton Roads Veterans & Military Families for Obama Ramps Up

By: Susan Mariner
Published On: 9/7/2008 7:17:00 PM

Hampton Roads is critical to the outcome of the presidential election.  A major reason for that is the large population of retired and active duty military families in the region.  Veterans for Obama is making the most dedicated veterans outreach effort on behalf of a Democratic candidate in more than a generation.

If you live in Hampton Roads and are a veteran or have a family member serving in the military, you can play a special role in delivering Virginia's 13 electoral votes to the Obama/Biden ticket. Find out more beneath the fold and please share this link with anyone you know who fits the bill.

 
Hampton Roads Veterans & Military Families for Obama Calendar of Events

Monday, September 8 at 9:00 AM
Veterans for Obama Forum in Newport News (Meeting)
Campaign for Change Office in Newport News
Two retired military leaders, Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett and Command Sergeant Major Michele Jones, will meet Monday to discuss the challenges facing Virginia veterans. Barnett and Jones are highly respected members of the veterans community, and this should be a fascinating discussion.  Please do your best to attend.
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here:  http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Monday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
Veterans to Veterans Phonebank
Campaign for Change Office in Virginia Beach
Veterans are best able to persuade other veterans to support Obama/Biden.  If you are a veteran, please join us in calling other veterans with a special veteran to veteran calling script.
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here:  http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM
Southside HR Vets & Military Families for Obama Organizational Meeting
Campaign for Change Office in Portsmouth
If you are a veteran or military family member supporting Obama, you can play a vital role in this election. The veterans/military vote will likely determine the outcome of the election.  Please attend this organizational meeting to learn more about what Veterans & Military Families for Obama is doing and how you can get involved.
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here:  http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Friday, September 12 at 7:00 PM
Hampton Roads Blue Star Families for Obama Coffee and Conversation House Party ~Pro Military, Pro Obama
Suffolk, VA
If you have a loved one serving in the military (a spouse, a child, a parent, a sibling, a cousin, a niece or nephew, etc.), Senator Obama wants to know what you'd like to see the next president do on military and veterans issues.  Please attend this informal house party sponsored by Hampton Roads Blue Star Families for Obama and learn more about Obama's plans to support military families and to let your voice be heard.
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here:  http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Saturday, September 13 at 3:00 PM
Southside HR Vets & Military Families for Obama Organizational Meeting
Campaign for Change Office in Virginia Beach
The vets/military vote will be critical to Obama's success in Virginia. If you are a veteran or have a loved one serving in the military, you can play a special part in delivering Virginia to Obama/Biden.  Please attend this meeting to learn more.  
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here:  http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Saturday, September 13 at 3:30 PM
Peninsula Vets & Military Families for Obama Organizational Meeting
Campaign for Change Office in Hampton
If you are a veteran or military family member supporting Obama, you can play a vital role in this year's election. The veterans/military vote will be critical.  Please attend this meeting to learn how you can help deliver military/veterans votes to Obama/Biden.
-+         View Event Details and/or RSVP here: http://my.barackobama.com/page...

Vets & Military Family Members --- YES YOU CAN!

Thanks!

Susan Mariner
Deputy Political Director of the Democratic Party of Virginia (Hampton Roads)
& Military Spouse for Obama
susan @vademocrats.org


Comments



Thanks for forwarding a link to this post around! (Susan Mariner - 9/7/2008 7:20:11 PM)
This effort is critical, and we want to reach as many families of veterans and active duty military as possible.

G'Obama!



McSame has a mailer to military families out in Virginia (Shawn - 9/9/2008 9:02:48 PM)
Susan,  here's a scan of a mailer McSame's campaign is sending out to military families in Virginia ... I'm hopeful all the great work you're doing and ... Senator Webb reminds folks about the realities of McSame's contribution (or lack their of) to the new GI Bill

McCainVetsMailer

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Thanks Shawn (Susan Mariner - 9/9/2008 10:35:31 PM)
It's a good mailer.  Too bad John McCain hasn't really supported veterans and military families.