The document summarizes the 2008 primary and general election campaign efforts to support Barack Obama in Porter County, Indiana. It describes the formation of local groups, visits from Michelle Obama and other politicians, canvassing efforts, voter registration drives, and gatherings to watch debates and the Democratic National Convention. It concludes with Obama's election night victory celebration in Grant Park and notes that Porter County had not voted Democratic for President since 1852.

1. Compiled by Becky Tomerlin The 2008 Primary & General Campaign

3. Working on the Primary Election Office

4. Obama for America Primary Election Office

5. Why Do YOU Hope?

6. Yes We Can

7. Office Grand Opening Morning

8. Waiting in the Rain

9. In Early April

10. In Gary, Indiana for Several Hours

12. Jonathan Hard at Work

13. To See Obama speak Gary, IN April 10th

14. Taking Questions From the Crowd

18. Munster Steel, Indiana

22. Michelle Obama Came to Merrillville, Indiana

23. We Held a Fundraiser

24. Brought Supporters Together

25. And Had a Wonderful Time

26. AZ Gov. Janet Napolitano Came to the Reiner Center in Valparaiso on behalf of Barack Obama. (Secretary of Homeland Security Designate)

27. Primary Day Arrived and the visibility crew came out

28. And the canvassing Crews Came Out too

29. With so much at stake

30. Primary Night Was Long

31. Thank you Jonathan and Ryan! (primary election obama Staff) AND MAX TOO!

32. A Good Time Was Had By All!

35. So Julie Hosted a Cookout

36. Sarah Introduced Obama Staff

37. Everyone had lots of Fun

38. Barack Obama came to Portage, Indiana in August

42. Barack Obama & Evan Bayh

46. Popcorn Fest 2008

47. Walking in the Parade

48. Showing Our Support

49. For Barack Obama

50. And Local Democrats too

53. Turning Porter County Blue

54. We gave away stickers

55. And Registered New Voters

56. Gathering to Watch the Democratic Convention at Lily’s Home August 28 th 2008

57. Glued to the televisions inside

58. And out!

59. Change We Can Believe In

61. Watching the Debates

62. Gathering Together

63. Varying ages and Backgrounds

64. Watching History

65. And Showing Support

66. What a Great Feeling!

67. The Vice Presidential Debate Was Exciting! Say it ain’t so Joe!

68. Watching Biden and Palin debate

69. The room was Quiet

70. GO TIME!

71. Obama Staff Organized

72. Everyone Knocked On Doors

73. That’s Right Forrest Whitaker Knocked on Doors Too!

74. Forrest Whitaker & Obama Staff

76. Forrest at the Valparaiso Campaign Office

77. Getting Ready to Hit the Streets

79. Volunteers Phone Banked

81. And relaxed a few moments too…

82. We Voted Early

83. Halloween Came and Went

84. Barack Obama spoke in Wicker Park

87. Many Porter County residents Voted Early

88. Then Early Voting Ended

89. Election Day Arrived We woke up early and helped at the polls

90. We Gathered Up the Troops

91. We Put Up Signs

92. We Spread the Word

95. We REALLY Spread the Word

96. Made Phone Calls

97. All to Turn Porter County Blue

98. The Polls Closed & We Waited

99. Some of Us Watched @ Mezza’s

102. Some of Us Went to Grant Park

103. Everyone Was Hopeful

104. Grant Park Election Night

105. YES WE DID!

107. Leaving Grant Park

108. Stand up for change.