Last night I watched New Hampshire results come in from a party in Encinitas to officially launch the congressional campaign for Nick Leibham in the 50th district. And when he wasn't busy whipping the crowd of several hundred into an anti-Bush frenzy, I have to admit I was glued to the tvs throughout the room. And almost as exciting as the spilling-out-the-door turnout at the party was the spilling-out-the-polling-place turnout for the second straight major election.

Most of all I'm excited to discover that, contrary to the "momentum-is-all" punditry, we've got ourselves not one but two full-on races for the presidency.

Five times so far Americans have cast their votes for President. And five times someone different has won. Obama and Huckabee in Iowa. Romney in Wyoming. Clinton and McCain in New Hampshire. What's next?

That, not surprisingly, is where you come in. Pollsters took a beating in New Hampshire, which means that, quite frankly, nobody knows what's going to happen now. Which makes this an opportune time to make your voice heard. So before you hop to the flip and have Rick Jacobs give you the full rundown, I'll ask:

Who will you vote for?

Who will you vote for?

It's decision time for millions of progressive Californians just like you. Which candidate deserves your vote to become the next President of the United States?

Iowa and New Hampshire have had their say -- and the results have shocked the pundits. Now, for the first time in decades, the California primary matters. With the White House hanging in the balance, the decision is yours.

You can vote right now for your favorite candidate in a unique online poll of progressives in California and across the country. Please vote here to pick your president:

http://www.PickYourPresident.org

As you vote at "Pick Your President," five of our progressive non-partisan partner organizations will be surveying their supporters as well in Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin (polling both Democratic and Republican candidates).

If you support a specific candidate -- and you know many people who agree with you -- it's time to rally them to the cause. Today.

By spreading the word about this unique online poll of progressives in California and across the country, you can help your favorite candidate build momentum immediately. No matter which candidate you are backing, their campaigns are counting on you.

Please vote here right now and then ask your friends to do the same:

http://www.PickYourPresident.org

This year, Californians may well decide who gets the nomination on both sides of the aisle.

With over 15 million people registered to vote, California has more voters than the "January states" -- Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina -- combined. In addition, nearly 20% of the delegates needed for the Democratic nomination will come from the Golden State.

That's why your vote matters more now than at any time in the last twenty years. And that's why the Courage Campaign is participating in a unique online poll, conducted with our sister organizations in five other states, to see who you think should win the White House.

Please vote now and then forward this poll to your friends, family and neighbors today:

http://www.PickYourPresident.org

On January 18, the day before the Nevada Caucuses, the Courage Campaign will announce the winner of this special poll of California progressives.

Until then, candidate rankings will be updated frequently, so you'll be able to track your candidate's progress by refreshing the "Results" page often.

Thank you for making 2008 the beginning of a new era for progressive politics in California and the world.

Rick Jacobs
Chair, Courage Campaign

P.S. California's primary actually started on Monday, when millions of registered voters were mailed ballots by Secretary of State Debra Bowen. Today, votes are being cast. By February 5, it's quite possible that more than 50% of the California electorate will already have voted by mail.

You can help your candidate build momentum today by asking your friends, family and neighbors to get involved. Please pick your president now and then spread the word:

http://www.PickYourPresident.org