The Very Latest

  • The weekly wrap-up

    By Melanie Garunay on

    1. We launched GottaVote.org, a new, comprehensive site with everything you need to vote in this year’s election.

    2. “The dreams of all our daughters are at stake, and they’re counting on us to fight for them.” Erin thanks President Obama for protecting her health and her daughters’ health.

    3. Joe worked at a Kansas steel mill for 30 years, but everything changed when Mitt Romney’s firm took over—here’s his story.

    4. Listen up: Team Gary talks about how they’re organizing to get out the vote in Northwest Indiana.

    5. In 2008, Ed was the 2 millionth donor to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign—find out where he is now and why he still supports President Obama today.

  • May Voter Registration Weekend of Action: Saturday morning

    By Mary Hough on

    The May Voter Registration Weekend of Action kicks off today, and volunteers are already out in neighborhoods across the country helping to make sure everyone who can is registered to vote.

    Here’s a handful of great ways to get involved this weekend:

    1. Events are happening today and tomorrow: use our event look-up tool to find one near you.

    2. Can't make it to an event this weekend? Sign up here and we'll let you know next time there's one in your neighborhood.

    3. If you've recently moved or your registration isn't up to date visit gottaregister.com.

    And, if you're out registering voters this weekend, let us know how it's going using the hashtag #RegToVote on Twitter and for sharing photos on Instagram.

  • Two tickets to NYC

    By Julianna Smoot, Deputy Campaign Manager on

    Sarah Jessica Parker is a mom, a philanthropist, an actress, and a business owner—and she knows exactly what's at stake for women and all Americans in this election.

    She's been a huge supporter of President Obama for a long time—she was calling voters and pitching in however she could in 2008—and I'm so glad she's back to do it again.

    On June 14th, she's hosting a dinner at her home with the President and First Lady.

    They're inviting a grassroots supporter like you, and a guest of your choice, to join. Your airfare and accommodations? Covered.

    Pitch in $3 or whatever you can today, and you'll be automatically entered to join President Obama, the First Lady, and Sarah Jessica Parker at Sarah Jessica's home in New York City.

    If you're picked, I want to hear all about it.

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  • Organizing tip of the week: Voter registration edition

    By Geoff Berman, Deputy National Training Director on

    Voter registration drives, like the ones we’ll be holding across the country this weekend, are a great reminder of why I do this: to help people become more civically engaged in their communities and in their country.

    My advice for when you’re out there registering voters? Start with a simple question: “Is your voter registration up to date at your current address?” People may have moved, or changed their names. It’s important to ask everyone if they need to re-register, too.

    And don’t forget to ask people to sign up to volunteer—but only after they’ve completed their voter registration form!

    Put these organizing tips into action—join a voter registration drive near you this weekend.

  • Romney economics: State by state

    By Grant Fuller on

    A new interactive map on romneyeconomics.com shows how Mitt Romney’s business decisions impacted communities across the country. In Colorado alone:

    • Denver jobs were lost when SMTC Corporation moved production to Mexico.

    • Mattress Discounters closed multiple stores in the Denver area, before declaring bankruptcy.

    • Boulder-based NetLibrary cut jobs, before declaring bankruptcy.

    • AMF Bowling laid off workers and closed a manufacturing plant.

    • An Alliance Entertainment distribution center was closed.

    • A Dynamic Details plant in Colorado Springs was closed.

    • Stage Stores shuttered clothing stores across the state.

    Explore the map to see similar effects in Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, New Hampshire, Missouri and Florida—then share it with your friends.

  • Friday Facts: Holding Wall Street accountable

    By Laura Wilson on

    President Obama took office in the midst one of the worst financial crises in our history, brought on in large part by the bad bets made by Wall Street banks. That’s why he made tackling risky dealings on Wall Street a priority from day one, and signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law.

    Flip through this slideshow to see some of the ways President Obama’s Wall Street reform is protecting American businesses and families—then use the share buttons to make sure your friends on Facebook and Twitter see it, too.

  • Romney economics: A letter from Cindy

    By Grant Fuller on

    In a letter to the editor of The Miami Herald yesterday, Cindy Hewitt explained how Romney economics has affected her:

    From May 1996 to July 1998, I worked as a human resources manager for Dade Behring, a medical manufacturing firm with facilities in Miami. Every time I read about Mitt Romney citing his business experience—including job creation—as his chief qualification to be president, I’m dumbfounded.

    Bain took over a profitable company that provided 850 high-wage jobs in South Florida. We had been told that our plant was the most profitable plant in the company. Instead of building on this success, it closed both South Florida facilities and everyone lost their jobs. Production was moved to Delaware and Germany, and Romney and his business partners made millions in the process.

    The reality of Romney’s actions don’t match what he’s saying on the campaign trail.

    —Cindy Hewitt, Miami

    To see how Mitt Romney’s business decisions impacted other people like Cindy, check out romneyeconomics.com

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