Liberalgeek mentioned the innovative nature of the Obama operations. This campaign diary by a Vermonter who spent 40 days in Akron Ohio gives a glimpse at the moving parts, but also speaks to the soul of the operation.
It is a long read but well worth it.
“I’m working for Obama and I want you to work for him too. So I’m going to deputize you. No badge, no pay, just the satisfaction of knowing you helped to elect Barack Obama.”