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Message from Barack: "How this happened"

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Before his Election Night speech last night, Barack sent out this message to suppporters:


I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.

We just made history.

And I don't want you to forget how we did it.

You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change.

I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign. We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next.

But I want to be very clear about one thing...

All of this happened because of you.

Thank you,
Barack

Georgia: Polls Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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In Georgia, polls are open today from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM local time. Anyone who is in line by 7:00 PM will be allowed to vote. You can find your polling location now.

For additional information or for any issues you may have with voting visit our Voter Information Center or call 1-877-US-4-OBAMA (877-874-6226). Answers to some of the most common voting questions are below:

 

Do I need to bring ID with me when I go vote?

Georgia law (O.C.G.A § 21-2-417) requires Georgia residents to show photo identification when voting in person. When you arrive at your polling place, you will be required to present one of the following forms of identification:

  • Georgia driver’s license, even if it is expired
  • photo ID issued by a state or federal government agency
  • passport
  • employee ID card containing your photograph and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of Georgia
  • U.S. military ID card
  • a valid tribal ID card
Important: If you are a first-time voter in the state of Georgia and you registered by mail (or through the Obama campaign or some other third-party organization), you do not need to show a photo ID. You can vote by showing a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
 

What time will the polls be open on November 4?

7:00 am–7:00 pm

What if I am not on the voter list or if I encounter other problems at my polling place on Nov 4?

If a poll worker says you are not registered, you should confirm that you are in the right precinct or polling place by calling 1-877-4-GA-OBAMA. And if you are in the right polling place, but your name is not on the rolls, vote a provisional ballot.

Poll workers cannot ask you about personal financial matters. You have the right to vote even if you have unpaid bills, parking tickets, overdue taxes, or a home at risk of foreclosure.

Do I have the right to take time off from work to vote?

Yes. Unless you’re already off work for two hours while the polls are open (7am–7pm), you have the right to take up to two hours off to go vote if you ask your employer in advance.

What about voters with disabilities?

You may receive assistance at the polls if you are unable to read the English language or if you have a physical disability that renders you unable to see or mark the ballot, operate the voting equipment, or enter the voting booth. In order to receive assistance, everyone, except those that are blind, must take an oath stating the reason they need assistance. The person providing assistance to you must sign on the oath. When there is a federal candidate on the ballot, you can select anyone you want to assist you in voting, except for your employer, an agent of that employer, or an officer or agent of your union. When there is no federal candidate on the ballot, you can select any other resident of the precinct or a parent, sibling, spouse or child (provided they are not a candidate on the ballot or a relative of a candidate on the ballot) to assist you inside the voting booth. No person may assist more than ten voters in a primary, election, or runoff.

Note: Voters who are 75-years-old or older, or are disabled, can go straight to the front of the line during Advanced Vote (October 26 through October 31). On Election Day they can go to the front of the line between the hours of 9:30am and 5pm.

Voter Protection

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Questions about voter registration purges, "straight ticket" voting, or wearing your Obama gear at the polls?

Get the facts and separate out the fictions at our new Voter Protection Center.



http://truth.voteforchange.com



At truth.voteforchange.com you can:

- Get updates on the latest voting news and rumors
- Learn the facts and get polling place tips
- Report a problem with voting in your area

Visit our Voter Protection Center today!

Sincerely

Martha @ Obama HQ

Vote Early in Georgia

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From now until October 31st, it's already Election Day in Georgia.

That's because Georgia has Advanced Voting -- a crucial part of the Campaign for Change's election strategy for winning the Peach State.

Find your nearest Advanced Voting location today.

You can also vote at any other Advanced Vote location in your county. You can check if there's another location that would be easier for you.

Advanced Voting is easy, safe, and convenient, and it lets the campaign better devote energy and resources during the last few days of the campaign.

This is our chance to put America back on track -- we know we can't afford another four years of George Bush economics.

Stand up today and make your voice heard.

Thanks,

Antwaun

Antwaun Griffin
Georgia State Director
Obama for America

Georgia: Register before it's too late

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The last day to register to vote in Georgia is next Monday, October 6th.

Are you registered? Are your friends and family?

If you only forward one email to your friends, family, and neighbors today -- make it this one.

Each and every vote in Georgia is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day.

Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the Georgia deadline.

Supporters like you have built the biggest grassroots movement in the history of American politics.

But in just 8 days, the time for bringing new voices into the political process will be over.

You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results.

This election is too important to leave anything to chance. Make sure your voice is heard.

Thanks,

Barack



If you have friends or family who support Barack but might not be registered, you can use our online email importer to send them a message about VoteForChange.com. Don't worry -- we won't hold on to any of the email addresses you share. It only takes a minute, and for your friends and family it could mean the difference between participating and sitting on the sidelines come November.

Barack recently sent out the following email...

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Barack recently sent out the following email...



You'd be surprised by how many people you know who aren't registered to vote.

Registration deadlines are coming up soon, and we need every single vote we can get to win this election.

Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out our new one-stop voter registration website.

Just forward this message.

VoteforChange.com makes it easier than ever to register. Instead of tracking down the right forms, all you need to do is answer a few basic questions and you'll be ready to vote. You can also:

-- Confirm your existing registration
-- Apply to vote absentee
-- Find your polling place

If you don't know your own registration status or you'd like to learn more, take a minute to visit the site right now.

This race is too close and too important to stay home on Election Day.

If you take the time to register and vote -- and make sure everyone you know is registered as well -- we'll be able to turn the tide of the past eight years.

It's people just like you who will transform this nation.

Thanks,

Barack

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