Barack Obama's Speech in Berlin, Germany

As you may have heard, Barack has been in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia this week.

Today, he spoke in Berlin, Germany.

In a city where a wall once divided the free from the oppressed, he talked about tearing down the walls that divide all peoples so we can address our common problems -- the threats of terrorism and nuclear weapons, global warming and genocide, AIDS and poverty.

Watch Barack's historic speech and share it with your friends:

Watch Barack's Speech - http://my.barackobama.com/berlinvideo

Barack Obama in New York City

Barack speaks at a fundraiser in New York on July 9, 2008.

Barack Obama on the Economy

July 8, 2008 - Powder Srings, Georgia

Democratic Nomination Victory Speech - June 3, 2008

4th of July Parades

Fellow Democrats:

Just a quick reminder of the three "Fourth of July" parades tomorrow taking place in Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, and Guemes Island.

Steve Crider and Brad Clure are bringing plenty of signs to carry in the parades in Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes respectively, for most of our Democratic candidates.

Brad and Steve both have masks of Hillary and Barack for you to try your hand at having some fun to lighten the day so if you are game - gentlemen, bring a dark sport-coat whilst a pant-suit would be appropriate for the Hillary imitator!

It is very helpful to grab some voter registration slips which we will have on hand and ask likely suspects if they are registered to vote as you encounter them. Don't forget to ask them if they might know someone who may need to register so you can simply give them a form (or two) to pass on...

So, once again here are some details on our 4th of July Parades!

All Democrats invited to march with us in the Sedro-Woolley Loggerrodeo Parade which will be Friday July 4th. We will line up at 10:00 AM at the Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St. in Sedro-Woolley. Please come and bring signs, Kazoo's or anything fun, we'll have some signs and banners for the parades. Steve Crider is our contact for the Team Obama on this one too, at team@obama4freedom.com. To help with voter registrations, contact Dan Joiner at dan@wa-democrats.org on his phone 360-303-9192. Dan, Zach and Monica will be helping to organize for this, and will be registering voters before the parade and during the weekend events for the Rodeo. See more details below...

The Anacortes parade will be lining up on "O" St. near the Port around 2nd and Commercial in Anacortes at 10:00 AM. Come help register voters before the parade too. The parade will go south on Commercial and end at the Park on 10th and "N" St. for a Patriotic event. Contacts for the Anacortes parade are Isabel Jones at wa-democrats.org and Brad Clure at brad@clure.com or 360.920.3958 cell.

The "Famous Guemes" Parade is also on the 4th and Gail Nicolls is organizing for it, so contact her at guemesgail@cablerocket.com or her phone 360-293-9540. I understand the hot dogs are great!


Cheers and Best Regards,
Brad Clure
and the Entire Obama Team!

www.Obama4Freedom.com

Yes WE CAN!

This just in from Steve Crider who is Heading up the LoggerRodeo Event from the Obama Team...

Dear Colleagues:

Here are the details for posting regarding those who wish to participate in the Skagit Democrats contingent in the Loggerodeo: Please Post and Forward to all who wish to receive this!

Event: 74th Annual Loggerodeo in Sedro Woolley, WA

Date: Friday, July 4th

Time: Parade starts 11:00 a.m.

Pre-Parade Rendezvous Time & Place: Gather between 9 and 10 am. We will not know our place in the line-up until the morning of the event, but in general it is all nearby the Sedro Woolley High School and side streets. Loggerodeo Parade Organizer table will be corner of Third and Talcott Streets to provide information & directions between 9 – 10 a.m.

Additional rendezvous point: Katherine Chaplin has offered up her home for coffee and a small gathering for folks, from approx. 8:30 am onward. They live in a historic old Sedro residence at 315 Warner St., just a couple blocks from the high school and general staging area. Will try to post details there on her fence of our staging location for late arrivals.

Parade lasts about an hour & half depending on where we are placed/start.

Loggerodeo Parade Rules:

* Political Groups must be "patriotic" theme.
* No alcohol consumed or carried by parade entries.
* We may pass out handouts, information, etc. as well as candy (but not from a moving vehicle)
* Parade officials will check for safety hazards.

Our Theme: Skagit Democrats United for Progress, Peace, and Prosperity

* Obama and Clinton supporters welcome to join together in a show of unity and purpose for the Fall election. United we stand, Divided we fall!!!
* Other Democratic Party Candidates and reps/supporters welcome to join in, including Gov. Christine Gregoire team, & other state & local races & officials.
* Dress colorful! Candidate T-shirts welcome. This tends to be a very "Red, White, & Blue" type of event – but all creative and fun dress is welcome. This is a very easy going, family friendly community event.
* Participants: Be prepared to sing, make some noise, bring along some musical devices if you wish for joining in a variety of traditional & rousing songs such as "Yankee Doodle", "This Land is Your Land", "Happy Days are Here Again", "Blowin' in the Wind", etc. I'll have some copies of song/lyric sheets made up to pass out. We shall "make a joyful noise" in a positive and spirited manner!
* BE Self sufficient and self contained: Bring your own signs, placards, water bottle, snack, good walking shoes, sunscreen or raincoat. I'M NOT YOUR MOTHER!!! This is an ad hoc gathering so bring your own creativity and resourcefulness to bear – and don't expect others to have done it for you.
* Contact for questions, comments, concerns, RSVP: Steve Crider (H) 360-757-3130; e-mail: stevecrider@amyskitchen.net

Much thanks, Steve C.

and
Your Obama Team
Team@Obama4Freedom.com
"Yes WE Can!!!"

Skagit Obama Events 6/28 to 7/7 with 4th of July Triple Play!

Dear Northwest Obama Supporter:

We have several events and volunteer opportunities over the next two weekends in Skagit Valley for you to participate in, and some ongoing volunteer work if you want to "pull with us" over a longer time frame. These are all posted on the calendar at www.Obama4Freedom.com for your easy reference as well. Contact information for the "Coordinated Campaign Staffers" that are here helping in the whole Northwest will be there soon as well:

Here is the Short Summary Picture:
1. Saturday June 28th "Unite Party" at Skagit County Democrat Headquarters 300 So. 1st. St., Mount Vernon 11:30 to 12:30.

2. La Conner Arts Festival June 28th and 29th help register voters.

3. Phone Bank to register new voters at Democrat Headquarters in Mount Vernon Monday June 30th 5:30 PM.

4. 4th of July Parades (the triple play)!

* Sedro- Woolley (LoggerRodeo)
* Anacortes Patriotic Parade
* Guemes Island Parade,

All starting at 11:00 AM Friday July 4th, See details and contact below for the parade you may select!

5. Coordinated Campaign's Monica Gunderson will be at the Skagit Democrat Headquarters on Wed. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM signing up volunteers for on-going events.

6. Help Governor Chris Gregoire with phone banks to ID other voters (this is an important close race) contact Courtney Aldrich-Moore 39th and 10th Dist. Organizer at cmoore@chrisgregoire.com or her phone 425-244-8860 and Dwight Washburn at dwight.washburn@huges.net and Zach Shelton 40th and 42nd Dist. Organizer zshelton@chrisgregoire.com or his phone 360-259-0202.

More Details On the Above:
1. Come join the Obama Campaign and Clinton Campaign"Unite House Party" to join together and hear a recorded message from Barack Obama at the Skagit Democrat Headquarters Saturday June 28th 11:30 to 12:30 AM. Hillary and Barack will be campaigning this weekend and there will be parties in every area of the Country! After the event Democrats are encouraged to register voters in La Conner at the La Conner Street Arts Festival. Contact Monica Gunderson at monicag@wa-democrats her cell phone at 425-351-9477 for Saturday's event.

2. On Sunday June 29th La Conner Street Arts Festival, come register Voters with Obama Fellows, meet at Calico Coffee Company 750 S. First St., in La Conner. Shifts 10:00 AM -12:00 PM or 12:00 PM -12:00 PM -2:00 PM contact Isabel Jones at isabel@wa-democrats.org or her phone 425-220-2981.

3. Monica Gunderson from the Coordinated Campaign will be setting up phone banks and will Start with Monday night June 30 at 5:30 PM. Her information is above but you can also leave her messages at the Skagit Democrat Headquarters at 360-336-1555. The phone banks will ID leaning Democrats and folks who went to the caucuses and the calls can also be done from home with your computer and a phone. Contact monicag@wa-democrats.org. You can also contact Courtney and Zach to do phone banks from home for the ID program that the Gregoire campaign is doing which will ID a broader rang of voters. All of these young people have a large amount of voters to call for our campaign goals and the more people who help them the better, so please help if you can.

4. 4th of July Parades!
All Democrats invited to march with us in the Sedro-Woolley Loggerrodeo Parade which will be Friday July 4th and will line up at 10:00 AM at the Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St. in Sedro-Woolley. Please come and bring signs, Kazoo's or anything fun, we'll have some signs and banners for the parades. Steve Crider is our contact for the Team Obama on this one too, at team@obama4freedom.com. To help with voter registrations, contact Dan Joiner at dan@wa-democrats.org on his phone 360-303-9192. Dan, Zach and Monica will be helping to organize for this, and will be registering voters before the parade and during the weekend events for the Rodeo. See more details below...

The Anacortes parade will be lining up on "O" St. near the Port around 2nd and Commercial in Anacortes at 10:00 AM. Come help register voters before the parade too. The parade will go south on Commercial and end at the Park on 10th and "N" St. for a Patriotic event. Contacts for the Anacortes parade are Isabel Jones at wa-democrats.org and Brad Clure at team@obama4freedom.com.

The "Famous Guemes" Parade is also on the 4th and Gail Nicolls is organizing for it, so contact her at guemesgail@cablerocket.com or her phone 360-293-9540. I understand the hot dogs are great!

Thank you, Debbie Aldrich debbie.aldrich@gmail.com , Cell phone 360-708-3978