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I realize that Colorado is considered a battleground state, but there seems to be some kind of movement by a group called "Progressive Future" to get people to move to Denver to go door-to-door and get out the vote. I probably would not mind in general, at their attempts, but most of these postings are requesting free or reduced rent "to show our support for the campaign. The hours that these volunteers are also saying that they would work in their advertisements also seem a bit, well, cultish. In some ways, it reminds me of those horror stories about kids recruited to sell magazines and forced to live in vans as they travel from state-to-state. The group that seems behind this movement is called "Progressive Future". Is this the kind of grass roots campaign that Obama endorses? Here are some links and quotes -

$200 In town to elect Barack Obama and i need a place to crash (downtown denver)

Hey there, My name is allan. I live in Los Angeles, but I have been traveling the country working on campaigns to elect Barack Obama. I am in Denver until the election (Nov. 4th), and i really need a place to crash. it doesnt have to be anything special. I will almost NEVER be home....i work from 7:30am until about 11pm every day! I dont need anything furnished (although it would be nice to have a bed or mattress), ive been sleeping on floors and couches for the past few months. If anybody has anything available, please let me know!! thanx so much!!! http://denver.craigslist.org/sbw/876995412.html

Want to Give Two Election Workers Housing Till Nov. 5th (Colorado Ave. and I-25)

I am an organizer for Progressive Future, we are an independent voice in the election, but are worked to get Obama elected. Myself and one other organizer are in need of immediate housing from now until Nov. 5th. We work 14 hour days, so all we really need is a place to sleep/shower. We don't have much in the way of a housing budget, so we would ideally like for someone to donate a space, but payment could also be arranged. This is a great chance to contribute to helping Obama win in CO! http://denver.craigslist.org/sha/876148883.html

NEED TEMP. HOUSING...CONTACT ME ASAP!

Hey. I have just arrived in Denver and need a place to stay ASAP. My name is Alejandro and I will be working here in Denver as a volunteer organizer for Progressive Future up until the election on Nov. 4. Obviously, it has been quite difficult getting volunteers rallied for Barack Obama without a place to go home to myself...so if you have a place where I can crash or own an apartment that can have a flexible lease then please let me know. I work long hours and am just looking for a place to sleep. Your help in this situation would be greatly appreciated. There are four other organizers just like me also looking for a temporary place so if you know of any other spots for them (or if you have one place that can fit all of us) then that would be amazing! I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers! http://denver.craigslist.org/sbw/875921733.html

Organizers for Obama need a place to sleep! (near downtown)

So here's the deal. There is a whole slew of new directors and organizers in town doing organizing with Progressive Future to elect Barack Obama. We're all in our 20s and responsible and friendly. We just don't have a place to stay. There are about 15 of us. Some of us will be around for just the next week, and a few of us need housing through November 4th. We can go in singles, pairs, threes - whatever you can do, just let me know. We all work 90-100 hours a week, only have a little luggage, and are just looking for a decent place to sleep - a bed or a couch would be great, and the cheaper, the better. We're willing to share rooms, beds, towels, whatever. It's a great way to help out, if you want to help out. And you really won't see all that much of us. http://denver.craigslist.org/sbw/874737480.html These are all advertisements that appeared on denver.craigslist.com since October 10th 2008. IReport submitted by Rick Bergstrom