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Friday, January 18, 2008

DeStefano backs Obama, host canvass kickoff in New Haven tomorrow

With the presidential campaign in full swing, the Obama campaign launched their TV ad campaign in Connecticut and have New Haven Mayor John DeStefano kicking off their door-knocking/canvass program tomorrow.

Via the Obama campaign press release:
Senator Barack Obama’s Connecticut campaign announced today that Mayor John DeStefano will host a canvass kickoff in New Haven tomorrow morning. Mayor DeStefano will address grassroots Obama supporters gathered at Wilbur Cross High School and will to go door-to-door to talk to voters about Obama’s consistent opposition to the war in Iraq and his ability to bring people together for real change.

Mayor DeStefano endorsed Obama earlier this month, citing his ability to bring new people into the political process at this critical time for our nation.

What:
Door-to-door canvass for Obama with Mayor John DeStefano and local supporters

When:
TOMORROW, January 19, at 9:45 a.m. EST

Where:
Wilbur Cross High School
181 Mitchell Drive
New Haven, CT