Regular readers of VDB will remember that only weeks ago we took a Sacred Vow: to do our level best to become a Vermont Obama delegate to the Convention in Denver. Why? Because Hillary Clinton has made it clear that if she has her way, the Convention will be sudden death, rather than a victory lap. And if that’s the case, we need to be there, to throw down VDB-style. And then, before the smoke has cleared, report the details back to you.

So what’s stopping us? The Math, ironically enough: like every turn-out number this cycle, the number of people interested in being a pledged Obama delegate has smashed expectations.

Nearest we can figure, we have a 1 in 50 shot, when the State Convention opens in Barre, the 24th of May.

Which is why we need your help to better those odds.

If you plan to be in Barre at the Convention next month, drop a line. If you know someone who plans to be in Barre, drop a line. Even if you know someone who once drove through Barre, but couldn’t stop because they were late for an appointment, drop a line.

Our learning curve is steep, and the days grow short.