PRINTCourting Columbia
Behind-the-scenes details of the presidential race at the local level
Catherine Szalkowski
Faceless campaign staffers devote their time and energy to making their presidential candidate a household name. In hopes of changing the U.S. and future political policy, they recruit a volunteer workforce and motivate themselves with election countdown calendars. With inside looks at party headquarters’ decorations that border on obsession and fervent candidate-crowd interaction, we show you the lesser-seen details of local campaigning. From a Columbia visit by Sen. John McCain to a well-staffed local Democratic headquarters, campaigning heats up the country’s center.
October 30, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST
Faceless campaign staffers devote their time and energy to making their presidential candidate a household name. In hopes of changing the U.S. and future political policy, they recruit a volunteer workforce and motivate themselves with election countdown calendars. With inside looks at party headquarters’ decorations that border on obsession and fervent candidate-crowd interaction, we show you the lesser-seen details of local campaigning. From a Columbia visit by Sen. John McCain to a well-staffed local Democratic headquarters, campaigning heats up the country’s center.
McCain interacts with the crowd of about 150 people gathered outside Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ where ...
A look inside the location in Columbia reveals a shrine-like portrayal of the Democratic candidate.
The fall calendar at the Obama headquarters serves as a motivational reminder for volunteers and ...
Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain greets supporters who met his plane at the Columbia ...
