Jul 12th, 2007 11:30 AM UTC
By Lauren Johnson
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Dozens of ONE campaign supporters from across the Palmetto State met today on the steps of South Carolina’s state capitol building.
While ONE volunteers have been busy attending campaign events throughout the state in recent weeks, today’s formal launch of ONE Vote ’08 was a major step forward in the home of the “First in the South” presidential primary.
Among the numerous South Carolina political leaders in attendance were former Governor Jim Hodges, former Superintendent of Education Inez Tenebaum, Greenwood Mayor Floyd Nicholson, and South Carolina Policy Council Vice President Ashley Landess.
In addition to dedicated volunteers and ONE field organizers, the rally was also attended by staff members from the presidential campaigns of Senators Clinton, McCain, and Obama, as well as former Governor Romney. This participation, from candidates of both parties, demonstrates the success of ONE organizers in bringing the issues of poverty reduction and disease prevention into the state’s political dialogue.
The rally was an exciting event that received solid media coverage from the local television stations and newspapers. The core message of poverty reduction and disease prevention in the developing world was well articulated and eagerly received.
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Jul 10th, 2007 11:00 AM UTC
By Lauren Johnson
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On Wednesday, July 11th at 11:00AM, we’re bringing the fight to end
extreme poverty and global disease to the 2008 presidential campaign by
launching the South Carolina branch of ONE’s largest initiative ever:
ONE Vote ’08.
Former Governor Jim Hodges and other South Carolina leaders will be on
hand to kick off this historic initiative.
ONE Vote ’08 will give all of us a chance to impact the ’08 campaign. It
will also focus the candidates’ attention on the need for strong
American leadership to save lives and secure our future by making
poverty history. And you have the opportunity to be there when it
begins.
Who: Former Governor Jim Hodges, the African Drum Band, and you!
What: The launch of South Carolina ONE Vote ’08.
Where: The North Steps of the South Carolina State House, Columbia, SC.
When: July 11th, the band starts at 10:30 a.m.
Why: Be there as history is made with the launch of this massive
bi-partisan effort.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, July 11th!
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Jun 19th, 2007 11:30 AM UTC
By Lauren Johnson
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Senator and presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, visited South Carolina’s upstate on Friday, June 15. Over 1,000 people packed into Greenville’s McAlister Square to hear the candidate speak. This included a half dozen ONE staff members and volunteers.
Two energetic choirs provided soulful entertainment as the crowd waited on Senator Obama to arrive. Once on stage, his speech focused on the need to reorient American political culture into what he termed a “less timid, less selfish” politics.
While security was very strict and no personal photos or questions were taken, Senator Obama did specifically address the strong need for more aid to Africa and other countries suffering from extreme poverty. He explained that his campaign was dedicated to a vision of American leadership in the global fight against disease and economic suffering. ONE volunteers found the crowd to be excited about, and interested in, the ONE Campaign’s growing efforts here in South Carolina and across the nation.
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