Canvassing yesterday in south Philly was amazing. In contrast to my my trip to a more suburban part of Penn. targeted at swing voters, this trip was geared directly at making sure Obama supporters go to the polls.
We were sent to a low-income black community with how to vote materials, and a list of important things to remind voters about election day.
There is so much support for Obama in these communities it is unbelievable. Moreover, there is so much pride in him as a candidate. Obama will win Pennsylvania if they keep canvassing and applying resources to these communities.
Little kids biked by asking us for Obama buttons, and every single person we spoke with was either for Obama, or ENTHUSIASTICALLY for Obama.
What a way to spend the day.
At the campaign headquarters they specifically said that canvassing is more helpful than phone banking, although both are helpful. So if you can this weekend or election day, canvass in a swing state (although don’t forget to vote)! If you can’t canvass then phone bank. If you can’t do either donate.
Folks, if you’re for Obama GET OUT THERE AND DO SOMETHING.
I promise you you will not regret it!
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November 3, 2008 at 4:54 pm
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