As much as the word is beyond overused here lately, epic is the perfect word to describe this election.

As much as I have been bitching and complaining about being tired and stressed, there is not a single thing I would rather be doing right now than working with the Obama campaign. Our grassroots local ground campaign is unprecedented and unrivaled. We have worked so hard for months, put in so many hours, gave up so much of our own lives along the way, while still staying positive and not resorting to the dirty tactics that the McCain camp has been forced to use. They are getting nasty becuase they know they are up shit’s creek with no paddle. They have no policy and their main campaign strategy is to disrupt ours. But they are failing. In 88 counties across Ohio we have over 50,000 volunteers. That breaks down to over 500 volunteers in each county. A recent article in the LA Times said that there were a whopping nine people doing phone banking at one McCain local office in Ohio. 500 and nine are vastly different and reaffirm my drive. If the Obama campaign is bringing in that many more people than the McCain campaign, Barack’s vision, policy and passion must be what people need and want.

With less than 24 hours before the polls open here, my field organizer sent us a heartfelt and inspiring email. He described how important we are to local efforts as well as the entire world. Its so surreal that my actions are helping change the world forever. It has always been our message that if we win Ohio, we win the general election, no questions asked. The last candidate to win the general election without winning the state of Ohio was John F Kennedy in 1961. While we are talking numbers, John Kerry was reaching 100K homes each weekend this time four years ago. We are now hitting nearly half a million each day. Overall we have spoke to 1.13 million people this last weekend, nearly 10% of everyone in Ohio. That in itself is epic.

The empowering feeling rushing through me cannot be explained. This is shaping up to be the most important and historical election I think this country has ever seen. I am so proud to be involved and so blessed to have such a strong team with me. Barack always says “With your help, we can win this state, win the general election and change the world.” As much BS as politicians spit out, I believe that statement in my heart.  Reminds me of a quote from Herb Brooks, someone I respect and admire to the fullest, “This is your time.”

Need to run, got two long, exciting and monumental days ahead. More to come.