SCDems News
SC Campaign for Change Comes to Charleston
August 8, 2008
Charleston, SC- More than 250 Charleston County residents proved that they are fired up and ready to support Senator Barack Obama and other Democratic candidates this week.
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Democratic Party officially kicked off its Charleston County Campaign for Change with a
volunteer reception at the International Longshoreman's Association.
During the one-hour event, Obama supporters heard from local and state Party leaders about the importance of the Campaign for Change which is dedicated to managing the Democratic campaign in SC.
Campaign for Change staff and volunteers will work to make sure that Democratic candidates at every level are elected in the fall.
SCDP Executive Director Jay Parmley told reception attendants Tuesday night that volunteers are crucial to helping all Democratic candidates win in the general election.
"The only thing standing between us and turning the state blue is people," said Parmley. "We get to prove in the next 90 days that we can do what many people believe is impossible. But we know it's possible.”
Campaign for Change volunteers will be conducting phone banks, performing voter canvasses, and executing other campaign activities over the next several months. More than 200 event attendees signed up for these duties, which be performed at the new Charleston County Campaign for Change headquarters, located at 1812-A Savannah Hwy., beginning on August 12.
In addition to getting involved, attendees also mingled with other Democrats and local candidates.
"It's really good to bring the different levels of Democrats together and give us a bigger perspective, said low country Obama volunteer Lauren Petrovich. "It's really neat to hear from (SCDP Chair) Carol Fowler and George Tempel. (It’s) important for Party leaders to come and show that we're all in this together."
For Petrovich, Tuesday's Campaign for Change kickoff was reminiscent of the excitement surrounding the Obama's SC campaign and victory in January.
"So many people said we can’t do it, but I knew (we could) and I feel the same today," she said.
