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We've fallen out of the lead in the GOTV contest, but you can go here and put us back in the lead.
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Ladies and gentlemen, it's 6:00 p.m. on the East Coast and so we're moving into prime-time calling hours now. Although we on the East Cost like to think that this is the Center of the Universe, we realize that quite a few people are still at work in the Central, Mountain and Western time zones. So there are still lots of hours in this day. Call at what you think is the most appropriate time, and if you happen to interrupt someone during dinner, apologize for that with a little humor and get the message out there.
i hope that 30 calls counts towards red state.
and as a five year veteran on phone banking, some suggestions
if you get a person:
1. ask if you caught them at a good time. it sets it up as positive start and even if they say no you didnt, you can apologize and just see if the GOP can count on thier support.
2. listen to the person before starting into the script.
3. if they say no, are rude or whatever; thank them for their time anyways.
4. if they wont say who theyre voting for, just thank them for voting.
you can still catch more flies with honey than vinegar, the call list only lasts so long and when you complete it; you can feel proud that you were a part of keeping the conservative movement going.
The most important thing about getting the message out and getting voters to the polls is to do it in a way that is respectful of their time on the phone and engaging. This is not a cold call for selling a product: this is a call asking people to remember to vote for Republican candidates for good reasons. Be flexible and engaging, not pushy. The American people are too smart to take the "pushy" tactic -- they're used to telemarketers.
What we're looking for here in the final few hours, I think, are good conversations. Brief conversations, but not unpleasant ones.
Great tips! We could be their only personal contact with the GOP and we want it to be as positive as possible.
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Sounding the Trumpet blog
Covering the Meier v. Arcuri House race in NY-24.
ouch! I hope not!
I apologize for going off topic, but I have a question about what's going on in Virginia. As I've said before, I live here, and I rarely see any Allen signs or bumperstickers, whereas they were everywhere when he first ran in 2000. And since the polls indicate a tight race or a slight Webb lead, I'm wondering why President Bush hasn't been scheduled to make a visit. Afterall, he's visiting places where the races are just as tight, like MO. Is there a chance that Allen's internals are telling him something else -- that the race isn't really that close and that the Presiden't need not come (either good or bad)? Or could it just be that the President was not asked to come to VA? A visit to a few key areas in the state could do wonders for morale and turn-out efforts, unless Allen's internals are telling him there is no need.
1. No Bush: polling by Allen showing Bush has low ratings with swing vote Virginians. A Bush visit may fire up some of the base (not me, however, but some), but would have a net negative effect through turning off swing voters.
2. No signs etc: Allen was working on building up his bases in New Hampshire and Iowa for 08. It wasn't until racism became an issue that he felt in any danger. Hence: no support network, and a lot of Virginians that grew to feel disconnected from Allen, as he was thinking about bigger things than his state. He's been trying to bootstrap a more heavyweight campaign, doing a lot of "hey! remember me?" stuff, but it's been an effort.
of run for one office at a time perhaps :-)
John
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Democratic civilization is the first in history to blame itself because another power is trying to destroy it.
... Jean-François Revel
Win or lose, Senators around the country will be picking over Allen's campaign for years to come. It's a classic cautionary tale.
was a serious contender for 08 anyways. The guy has a personality of a rock.
Don't get me wrong I am pleased as punch he is in office but he is no William Jennings Bryan when it comes to oratory.
If the Presidency were decided by still photos, we'd probably see Allen/Romney in a close race with Obama/Feingold.
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If you're seeing shades of gray, it's because you're not looking close enough to see the black and white dots.
By any measure he is one of the best (conservative) Senators we have. But he's been subject to endless attacks from the right for several months now, in addition to the smears on him by the WaPo.
The GOP has this strange personality disorder whereby we need to periodically pick on one of our own and rip him to shreds. Looks like it was Allens bad luck to be the fall guy this year. It's a heck of a way to try to build a majority, and if we fall one seat short in the Senate the blame will lie us. Or with you.
It's a piece of cake. Polish up your telephone skills and make some calls. You won't reach a person a lot of the time, but when you do, be honest, gregarious and engaging -- and get the message out.