On the Ground: 1200 Supporters Turn Out for Colorado
Office Openings

post from Obama HQ on 17 July 2008 05:56:02 PM. © Obama HQ

With the general election now underway, campaign offices are rapidly opening (or re-opening) across the country. These offices are part of a massive ground effort to build grassroots, neighbor to neighbor networks in all 50 states. Jenn Prosser is on the ground in Colorado, and witnessed firsthand the incredible turn-out for the Denver office opening on Tuesday . . .

On Tuesday, over 1,200 people turned out in cities across Colorado as the Obama Campaign for Change celebrated the opening of four campaign offices. The people of Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo turned out in masses, eager to get involved in the campaign and help build Colorado's movement for change.

In Denver, the office was overflowing with people and excitement as supporters from the Mile High City talked about the general election and the hard work ahead.

Noerena, a volunteer at the Denver office, said she was thrilled by the turnout:

I think it shows the excitement that there is all over the city about the campaign. People are ready to start working and playing their part to help win Colorado. I feel the urgency of winning this election and I see that throughout this state. I've been helping register voters and make phone calls. Every little thing that we do could swing this election. Every little thing -- every single voter registration card we get filled out, every phone call we make -- could be the tipping point that sends Barack to the White House.

Mayor Hickenlooper took part in the celebration and spoke to the crowd of 700, sharing his enthusiasm for the campaign and the significant role that Colorado will play in the election. City Council President Michael Hancock and State Treasurer Cari Kennedy joined the mayor and voiced their determination to help elect Barack.

City Council President Hancock said:

I want you to know I have cleared my schedule for all of August. I'll be here with my sleeves rolled up, helping you to stuff envelopes, put stamps on those envelopes, make phone calls and send Barack Obama to the White House.

Here's a video from the Denver office opening: