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The Campaign Trail
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By Administrator
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Wednesday, 10 October 2012 14:33 |
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RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - African Americans voted overwhelmingly for then-Sen. Barack Obama in 2008, but in 2012 questions are swirling over whether the same level of support can be sustained in battleground states like North Carolina, where the state's 15 electoral votes could spell victory or defeat for the president. The campaign boasts more than 50 offices around the state.
On Tuesday, the New York Times profiled the Obama campaign's strategy and efforts in the state, noting that 22 percent of North Carolina's voting population is black.
The newspaper profiled the “Barber and Beauty Program," which seeks to use barbers and salon stylists to encourage customers to vote for Obama. Campaign materials are available at the participating businesses. A second Obama strategy is called "Congregation Captains," according to the Times. This program uses volunteers from religious groups as "“local validators” that tout the president's achievements.
To read the entire story, visit www.nytimes.com.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 October 2012 14:34 |
