Make Some Phone Calls…I Did
By Saintless. Filed in 2008 election, Barack Obama, Democrats, Utah |
I made 40 phone calls tonight to Washington State voters through my.BarackObama.com. I’ve done it more than a few times before, even though I really hate being on the phone, especially with strangers. If you’re nervous, that goes away after the first time you reach a person at home. I really wonder if they put in a faux number to someone sitting there with a smile, who tells you that they’re voting Obama, just to make you less nervous. Ok, I’m kidding. But every time I’ve called, the first person home is friendly.
Many were not home, or were the wrong number. Even those that are not voting for Barack either quickly end the call, or just hang up. I’ve not been yelled at, or had any real negative experiences.
Tomorrow, the effort will be GOTV, where you are calling committed voters, asking if they voted yet, and letting them know where to vote. All the info is right there on your computer screen.
If you can, make some calls. Or head to your local Democratic Party to help with local campaigns. Just don’t let yourself wake up on November 5th, wondering what you could have done…