NC Democrats using Obama speech to mobilize

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democrats in North Carolina are using President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address to organize efforts locally.

The Democratic National Committee’s Organizing for America group will be hosting watch parties around the state Wednesday night, bringing together local party officials and voters. There will be 37 gatherings in North Carolina, spanning the state.

Obama’s former campaign manager, David Plouffe (PLUHF), will hold a conference call with volunteers around the country before the State of the Union speech.

Plouffe has been tapped to play a larger role in advising the president on strategies for the 2010 mid-term elections. Party officials said he will discuss the next steps in organizing.

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