Reached in Denver on the eve of the convention, Montaran April Vargas praised the energy, excitement and impeccable organization of the Obama campaign. Vargas is a delegate for the 12th Congressional District along with Mark Brickman of San Mateo and Susan Pfeifer of South San Francisco,.
“This is unlike anything I have ever seen in my life!” Vargas said.
 William Woody / Wick Communications Inc. Democratic delegate April Vargas of Montara stands for a picture in downtown Denver Monday morning August 25, 2008. |
There is a mathematical element to the strategy — the candidate needs a certain number of votes, she noted. The campaign is tackling that with phone banks, field operations and volunteers who may go door to door.
The Democrats in District 12 have officially adopted northern Nevada. They plan to campaign, train and organize the Obama vote in rural Nevada and the Reno area.
“We need up to 200 volunteers who are interested in helping us campaign in Nevada,” Vargas said. “This includes trips to Nevada to train volunteers, create phone banks and organize more “Camp Obama” seminars.”
“We want to convert the strong support that we have on the coast into direct support and understanding in Nevada,” said Vargas.
Vargas likes the decision to choose Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as Obama’s vice presidential running mate. Biden’s 36 years of experience on Capitol Hill will help Obama be a better president, Vargas said.
“They have great chemistry together and come from working-class backgrounds,” she said. “They want to give a voice to the working class people of America.”
There is another “Camp Obama” training seminar Sept. 6 and 7 in South San Francisco. To learn more, call Vargas at 728-5215.
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