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Before his Election Night speech, 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

New Mexico, the polls are now open.  It’s a great day to elect Barack Obama President and Joe Biden Vice President.

All of the hard work and the long days come down to today.

It’s up to us to finish what we’ve started.

CHANGE comes today!

But first, we need everyone to VOTE, and then we need everyone to VOLUNTEER.

YES WE CAN!!


Here are some tips to help you make sure Election Day goes smoothly:

(1) The polls are open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM.  If you are in line by 7:00PM, it’s your right to vote.

(2) If you have not received your absentee ballot, you can get another ballot at your polling place on Tuesday, November 4th.

(3) If you registered to vote by mail for the first time and didn't include ID, you must bring ID with you to the polls. The address on your ID does not need to match your registration address.

(4) You may be asked to remove or cover any campaign gear (Obama T-shirts, buttons, etc.) that you wear to the polls. As long as you comply, you still have the right to vote.
 

This is it.  We're 2 days away from electing the next President of the United States.

But before we can elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden, we need to Get Out the Vote.

Polls don't matter on Election Day.  What matters on Election Day is the number of people who vote.

It doesn't matter if you're a first time volunteer or a season veteran, we need everyone's help.

Can Barack and Joe count on you to give a few hours or an afternoon to help get out the vote?

Signup here and let's go win this election:
http://my.barackobama.com/novvolunteers

Saturday is the last day to Early Vote in New Mexico.  If you haven't voted yet, please VOTE TODAY.

Find your closest Early Vote location: http://nm.voteforchange.com

And then signup and volunteer to work a shift in the last days of this campaign: http://my.barackobama.com/novvolunteers

We need everyone to lend a hand.  Don't pay attention to the polls because they don't mean anything on Election Day.  The only thing that matters on Election Day is the number of voters who cast their ballot.

Do you need a ride to the polls?  Fill out this online form and we'll drive you to the polls: http://my.barackobama.com/nmride

And don't forget to check the New Mexico home page for the latest updates from this past week, as well as updates from now until Election Day.

http://nm.barackobama.com

OUR TIME IS NOW!
 

On Satuday, the Las Cruces Sun-News endorsed Sen. Obama.

Read the article below and then share it with your friends

The Las Cruces Sun-News endorses Barack Obama for president of the United States.

Like many Americans, we would feel more comfortable with the Democratic nominee if we knew him a little better; if he had been on the national scene a little longer; if his résumé had been filled out a little more. But, we also share the belief of most Americans that our country is heading in the wrong direction and is in dire need of fundamental change.

A Gallup Poll released earlier this month showed just 9 percent of Americans said they're satisfied with the way things are going, the lowest ever in the 29 years Gallup has asked the question.

Our economy is teetering, with the stock market losing trillions of dollars in value in a single week, jeopardizing the retirement plans of millions of Americans. Unemployment is up, retail and home sales are down and economists warn of a long, continued downturn. Our military is bogged down in Iraq while terrorists are regrouping in Afghanistan. And, our ability to rally world support has been badly damaged by substantiated allegations of torture and by eight years of arrogance and indifference toward traditional allies.

John McCain, Obama's Republican opponent, is an honorable man who served our country with valor during the Vietnam war and has gone on to forge a Senate career best known for his work across party lines. It is not fair or accurate to suggest that McCain's election would represent a third Bush term.

But on the most fundamental issues we face, McCain is offering a tweak or a minor adjustment to current policy, when what is needed is an overhaul. He favors continuation of a tax plan that widens the gap between the very wealthy and the very poor, and a foreign policy that has been obsessed on Iraq at the expense of other trouble spots, including Afghanistan and Pakistan from where the 9-11 plot was orchestrated.

Obama cannot match his more experienced opponent in legislative accomplishments. The senator from Illinois burst onto the national scene four years ago with his stirring speech at the Democratic Convention. He announced his candidacy In February 2007, and went on to defeat a stellar field of Democratic contenders, including our own Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Hillary Clinton. Along the way, he has appeared in almost 30 debates, given hundreds of stump speeches and spoken with thousands of reporters.

While Obama's résumé may be thin, his talents and abilities are anything but. In the nearly two years since his announcement, Obama has inspired a flock of new voters who are excited about the U.S. political system for the first time in their lives. He has demonstrated steady leadership and a keen intellect at a time when those qualities are most needed.

Starting Saturday, October 18, every day is Election Day in New Mexico.

Early voting is fast, easy, and it could make the difference in this crucial battleground state. Show your friends and family that you've made up your mind and you're ready for change now.

Take the first step today. Find your Early Vote location.



Early voting is simple, safe, and convenient. It's also a vital part of our strategy.

The more supporters who make their voices heard now, the more energy and resources we can devote to our get out the vote efforts closer to Election Day.

Vote early today and see if you can get five or more friends to vote early with you.

All across the country, supporters like you are working together to grow this movement for change. We know that New Mexico families can't afford four more years of failed Bush-McCain policies.

That's why we need you to help make sure we have an advantage in New Mexico before Election Day.

This is our chance to take America in a new direction -- so the next four years don't look like the last eight.

We can't do this without you. Make your voice heard. http://www.voteforchange.com