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Register, register, register

We've reached the final stage of this election - the best way to ensure Senator Obama's victory now is to *make sure people vote*. At this point, that means getting as many Obama supporters registered as possible.

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17 weeks 3 days ago – Made popular 17 weeks 3 days ago
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Grassroots Healthcare

A lot of what the opposition says about Barack Obama is that he's more "hype" than "hope." They claim that the American public is suckered-in with his lofty talk about how he'll solve problems that haven't been solved in years - problems like providing healthcare to those who can't afford it.

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iPhones for Obama

Recruit an army of volunteers on election day to not only observe polls as monitors but actually be a resource to voters who need help by providing information via an Internet enabled cell phone, like an iPhone or a Blackberry.

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18 weeks 5 days ago – Made popular 18 weeks 5 days ago
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Pick up the Pace of New Scoops

Posting of new scoops has been steadily declining over the last few weeks. I just looked at the newest scoops and the most recent was more than two days ago. Surely in such an important and close election there are more good ideas out there!

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50 state strategy. Fight everywhere

I love that this campaign contested every caucus and primary. Even better that we will contest every state this fall. People power beats money power. This grassroots / netroots campaign will change the way we politic and govern in this country for the next generation. Drive the moneychangers and the imagemakers from the temple of democracy. OK, got a bit carried away there.

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Host occasional video podcasts for Obama to address supporters

I'd like for Obama to take a few minutes maybe once a week to talk to his supporters and discuss the state of the campaign and especially to answer some questions submitted by supporters. This would be a simple way to encourage the Obama grassroots and make everyone more familiar with Barack.

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Allow grassroots to design campaign merchandise

Whether it's through a contest or just opening up for submissions, the campaign should take advantage of the many talented artists who are supporters. It would likely sell better than the current line of merchandise, which would be better for the campaign's fundraising.

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Obama should create a campaign ombudsman

Creating a campaign ombudsman, one to whom the public can address concerns about the campaign, would open the channels of communication between the campaign and the public. It would put Obama more in touch with his supporters and would probably help to quell controversies before they begin.

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Hold a 30-second ad creation contest

Other progressive organizations have done this with great success. Challenge the Obama grassroots to create and submit 30-second (or even minute-long) advertisements suitable for television. Let all those who have contributed to the campaign vote on the ads until a winner surfaces.

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35 weeks 21 hours ago – Made popular 35 weeks 21 hours ago
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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
Stay above the fray - this campaign is about a new kind of politics
7%
Respond forcefully when necessary but keep talking about the issues
51%
Respond forcefully and hit back hard but make everything pass the truth test
36%
Get in the gutter with McCain and beat him at his own game
3%
Other - add comment
4%
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