ARMENIAN ORGANIZATIONS OF U. S. CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE BARACK OBAMA

De Facto
2008-09-29 16:02:00

YEREVAN, 29.09.08. DE FACTO. Ani Hagopian, an Armenians for Obama
activist, and Karine Keshgegian, an active Armenian Youth Federation
member of the Philadelphia chapter, went door to door in Delaware
County, PA, to promote Senator Obama and ensure his victory in this
key battleground on Nov. 4th, Armenian National Committee of America
Eastern Region reports.

"It was really exciting to participate in battleground state. So
much emphasis is being put on Pennsylvania and the time I have been
spending here has been intense and non-stop," said Hagopian. She added,
"You can tell the amount of effort people are putting into the campaign
is making a difference."

To note, Armenians for Obama has taken an active role in campaigning
for Senator Obama in numerous states, including, California,
Nevada, Colorado, Michigan, and Virginia. It is a nationwide voter
registration, education, and mobilization effort dedicated to electing
Barack Obama President. Based in Los Angeles and with chapters and
affiliates across the nation, Armenians for Obama will harness the
energy and enthusiasm for Barack Obama’s candidacy to ensure record
high Armenian American turnout in critical battleground states.