October 25, 2010
— Ace
The final week is here.
If you want to organize an event, please do -- I'll promote it on the site so people know it's going on. It's pretty easy, I've learned-- basically you just have to call the candidate and/or local GOP offices and they'll tell you their needs.
Phonebanking is easy. It's a simple five to seven question script. Takes three minutes a call (or ten minutes for an interesting one, where you get to do some selling).
Doorknocking's even easier. They give you a map and a list of addresses and names (grouped in proximity, like all on the same street or cul de sac) and then you knock on the door and ask two questions: Are you voting November 2nd, can (Candidate's name) count on your vote? You mark the answer and if they'r undecided you give them some literature and a few key bits of info about the candidate (bio, positions). These addresses have been determined by marketing-types to belong to likely Republican voters -- soft voters, really -- so it's not like you're venturing into hostile territory too often.
The only dick I got was a guy wearing a New York Giants sweatshirt. I said I was canvassing for Jon Runyan, and he walked away from the door shaking his muscle-head in annoyance. As I left I turned to my partner and said, "I think he's not voting for Runyan because he was an Eagle."
The guy then called me back. I turned, and the idiot pointed out his sweatshirt (which I'd already noticed) and underscored the words "NEW YORK GIANTS."
And gave me a look that said, "Respect the sweatshirt, dude."
Now, that was the worst reaction I got and it wasn't even that bad. It's even a halfway-okay anecdote.
Anyway, it's super-easy. And it's kinda fun. You get to kibbitz in the office if you're working the phones, and you get to kibbitz with your partner if you're walking the streets.
It's not hard work.
Anyway, if anyone's interested, please put up your events, and I'll make sure people see them.
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I am going to bring "some" up on the 5th and email you where I'll be!
Oh, boy! VICTORY!
Kemp
Posted by: Kemp at October 25, 2010 02:54 PM (JpFM9)
PA Morons, please go to the side bar and sign up to do phone banking or door knocking for Toomey.
I had been putting it off on the excuse that it was too hard and I didn't know who to call to get involved. As it turns out it is easy. I even e-mailed ace the form which he has hyper linked to.
All you do is give them your name, number and area where you live. They call you, give you the closest GOP office, or the option of calling from home.
Please do it. It is so important that Toomey, Corbett and all of the congressional candidates win. Pennsylvania has so many seats up for grabs. We need to get them all.
I know Kratos is a central PA moron, and there are a bunch of Philly morons here. Even if you just do it for one day, and get one person to show up it will have been worth it
I will be at the Cranberry GOP office tomorrow after 5, Wed after 5 and possibly Thursday after 5. If any morons show up I will buy them a beer afterward(or during depending on how lax the rules are there)
Posted by: Ben at October 25, 2010 02:55 PM (DKV43)
You don't have any clue what you want, but my, you are filled with passionate intensity; like when ace finds his Mommy's tampon in the trash, and feels an inexplicable frisson of happiness.
Posted by: Kenneth Burke at October 25, 2010 02:56 PM (VRZZ2)
And gave me a look that said, "Respect the sweatshirt, dude."
Please tell me there was an IROC parked in the driveway.
Posted by: Dang Straights at October 25, 2010 02:57 PM (fx8sm)
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2010 02:58 PM (EeXFU)
Balanced Budget
Overall combined tax rate no higher than 1/3
Secure borders.
An open market health care system not burdened by unnecessary costs of litigation.
Hows that for a start?
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at October 25, 2010 03:02 PM (0q2P7)
New evidence has emerged that Representative Henry Waxman (CA-30) helped a group of radical antiwar activists cross the Iraqi-Jordanian border in order to deliver aid to families of enemy insurgents in the war-ridden Iraqi city of Fallujah. In December 2004, Waxman (D) sent a letter of diplomatic courtesy to the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, requesting assistance for members of the radical group Global Exchange and the antiwar group Palisadians for Peace. (click on my name)
Please vote for Chuck Wilkerson, a candidate with Common Sense for Congress in California's 30th District
http://chuckwilkerson4congress.com/
Posted by: Michael Asher at October 25, 2010 03:03 PM (S2SMB)
Posted by: Barry the O at October 25, 2010 03:03 PM (UOM48)
Posted by: joncelli at October 25, 2010 03:03 PM (MLQL2)
The local GOP office "should" be able to give canvassers lists of registered voters by street. The list can usually be broken down by party and voting record. When I ran for office, I ALWAYS carried the list. The door opens, have your back to the door so that you do not scare them when they open the door, they will say yes. You turn and say, Mrs. "name on list" I am X, and then the pitch. I said vote for my ass, but you say whatever the state party line is, I'd say "will you support firing Nancy Pelsoi and her commie bitches", well not that exactly. Ask if they need help getting to poll, etc.
Having the list and using a persons name makes a BIG difference. You aren't a stranger, also, you don't call on the D's. Just R's and I's.
JUST DO IT!
Posted by: Kemp at October 25, 2010 03:03 PM (JpFM9)
Slide the chips into the middle, this is it. This is really it, we gotta go all in.
Call your local candidates' campaign headquarters, sign up for something or just show up, you will be welcome with open arms at any of the campaign offices.
We need your help. For those of you who think it is cool to follow all of this, you are right it is quite cool. But how about being a part of history, this election represents a point just like in a Bond movie where the automatic steel doors are closing and Bond rolls under them just in time.
This is it folks, get up, get active and get involved in whatever way you can.
The type of history we are seeking to make can only be made with your active participation.
Plus, I hear partying like its 1773 is a whole lotta fun.
Posted by: journolist at October 25, 2010 03:05 PM (O/NP5)
No but he had that exact IROC look.
Posted by: ace at October 25, 2010 06:58 PM (EeXFU)
Northeastern sports fans (Philly, Boston, NYC, etc.) are another checked box in the list of reasons to nuke the Northeast from orbit, and I say this as a Delaware resident and Red Sox fan (ducks).
Posted by: Hoss Fuentes at October 25, 2010 03:05 PM (Qkuar)
Since those terms are somewhat synonymous, I'm not surprised.
Posted by: Sugar Ray Bradbury at October 25, 2010 03:05 PM (Edu7A)
Posted by: JWF at October 25, 2010 03:06 PM (1l37M)
Posted by: Hoss Fuentes at October 25, 2010 03:07 PM (Qkuar)
Love the video, that was excellent.
I've done the phonebank thing which is super easy and can be entertaining whether someone is supportive or if they yell at you. I won't do neighborhood doorknocking because there are wierdos out there. Stranger danger.
Posted by: Annabelle at October 25, 2010 03:09 PM (Zeljq)
Posted by: Dr Spank at October 25, 2010 07:09 PM (LLZiU)
Is that anything like a Pants-Off-Dance-Off?
Posted by: Hoss Fuentes at October 25, 2010 03:11 PM (Qkuar)
Posted by: stmikearchangel at October 25, 2010 03:12 PM (Uv/ho)
Phonebanking is easy [...] Doorknocking's even easier.
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Meh. I wonder what Snooki's dressing up as for Halloween...
Posted by: Fat, Lazy and Complacent American Culture at October 25, 2010 03:13 PM (j4xgZ)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at October 25, 2010 03:16 PM (eOXTH)
The guy then called me back. I turned, and the idiot pointed out his sweatshirt (which I'd already noticed) and underscored the words "NEW YORK GIANTS."
Clearly the backbone of Western Civilization. Some people are too stupid to breath.
Thankfully we have kids like Jane Doh's to balance out the manboy wearing a jersey with chicken wing stains on it.
A funny anecdote though.
Posted by: Delta Smelt at October 25, 2010 03:17 PM (AZWim)
Posted by: Andrew Sullivan at October 25, 2010 03:18 PM (yFU0t)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at October 25, 2010 03:18 PM (UOM48)
Posted by: Emperor of Icecream at October 25, 2010 03:18 PM (epBek)
Posted by: Serious Cat at October 25, 2010 03:19 PM (bAySe)
Posted by: ParisParamus at October 25, 2010 03:19 PM (del3r)
ACE:
Do you know which day you'll be doing Murray? If you're driving better come Saturday as the Marine Corps. Marathon screws up traffic something awful on Sunday.
Posted by: buzz at October 25, 2010 03:20 PM (i27M5)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at October 25, 2010 03:20 PM (eOXTH)
Thankfully we have kids like Jane Doh's to balance out the manboy wearing a jersey with chicken wing stains on it.
So....what's wrong with chicken-wing stains? Oh, I know. You were just kidding. Weren't you?
Posted by: Soona at October 25, 2010 03:20 PM (UDnDn)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at October 25, 2010 07:18 PM (UOM4
Why thank you!
I see O'Reilly sent one of his reporters to ambush that NPR hag.
The best thing about Williams unfortunate firing is OLuffah talking about something besides The View.....and himself.
Posted by: Delta Smelt at October 25, 2010 03:22 PM (AZWim)
Any Albuquerque morons interested in doing anything for Jon Barela? I'm not in his district, but if no one else steps up to do an event, I'm close enough I could put something together.
Heinrich is a far-left, Pelosi-pimping, major-league asshole. Let's boot his phony smile from office.
Posted by: Emperor of Icecream at October 25, 2010 03:23 PM (epBek)
Posted by: Dr Sapnk at October 25, 2010 03:23 PM (LLZiU)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at October 25, 2010 03:25 PM (UOM48)
I know Kratos is a central PA moron, and there are a bunch of Philly morons here. Even if you just do it for one day, and get one person to show up it will have been worth it
Posted by: Ben at October 25, 2010 06:55 PM (DKV43)As a Philly moron, I'm noticing a huge difference in enthusiasm from 2008. Based on yard signs alone, Dems have crickets chirping. They know the tsunami is coming.
Posted by: Ombudsman at October 25, 2010 03:25 PM (c1oyg)
Posted by: blaster at October 25, 2010 03:25 PM (MrMxG)
Posted by: Soona at October 25, 2010 07:20 PM (UDnDn)
Maybe I was a bit harsh. After all, I love me some chicken wings. I'm guessing I would support an Oakland Raider running for office, even though I root for the Broncos. Heh.
Posted by: Delta Smelt at October 25, 2010 03:26 PM (AZWim)
I mean, how fucking easy do I have to make it? Sign waving for Rossi (and whomever else you want) in front of the Seattle Times building?
SIGN WAVING!! But that's all I'm going to say.
Seriously, I would have brought the effing signs, and, you know, like probably some coffee, too. Cockholsters. But I digress.
Come on! Fucking signs? You hold them up and wave them. Probably people honking at you. The worst would be a triple-venti-soy-mocha-extra-hot-with-pumpkin-spice thrown at you. But I don't really want to get in to it, pussies.
Sure, you'll party with me like you've got your own shirts, or something, but damn if you have to stand on a street and wave damn sign. Dicks.
But that's all I have to say about that.
Posted by: Editor at October 25, 2010 03:26 PM (pUfK9)
Posted by: spongeworthy at October 25, 2010 03:26 PM (rplL3)
It was actually for my brother, who must be a reg. D... or actually an I.
Anyways, the women on the other end said she was calling for Senator Mulkulski and Ulman (co. executive) and wanted to remind my brother early voting has started.
Are you guys being asked to push the e/v?
Posted by: Serious Cat at October 25, 2010 03:27 PM (bAySe)
Posted by: Sort-of-Mad Max at October 25, 2010 03:34 PM (2PTT7)
And don't forget to click the Dem-sponsored ad links. It's a form of wealth redistribution that we can get behind.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 25, 2010 03:34 PM (plsiE)
Saturday, November 6. 7pm at Iron Hill Brewery on the Wilmington, DE Riverfront. There will be pudding. Be there or FOAD.
(Just kidding.)
Posted by: Hoss Fuentes at October 25, 2010 03:35 PM (Qkuar)
of the bus???? Are republicans the new black?
Posted by: curious at October 25, 2010 03:37 PM (p302b)
Maybe I was a bit harsh. After all, I love me some chicken wings. I'm guessing I would support an Oakland Raider running for office, even though I root for the Broncos. Heh.
I don't think I could go that far.
Posted by: Soona at October 25, 2010 03:37 PM (UDnDn)
I just hope erg turns up here after the elections. I bet he'll be crying tears of real Astroglide.
Nah, he'll be parroting the same line as the rest of the Dems- "You didn't win every close Governor race and didn't take the Senate (assuming we don't win a Senate majority), so you guys lost."
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 25, 2010 03:38 PM (plsiE)
Maybe I was a bit harsh. After all, I love me some chicken wings. I'm guessing I would support an Oakland Raider running for office, even though I root for the Broncos. Heh.
The Raiders would have a tough time finding a non-felon to run for office.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 25, 2010 03:40 PM (plsiE)
Now, that was the worst reaction I got and it wasn't even that bad. It's even a halfway-okay anecdote
halfway OK..you kiddin' me?
..that's fucking awesome
Posted by: beedubya at October 25, 2010 03:54 PM (cIDgY)
Posted by: Nemo from Erewhon at October 25, 2010 03:57 PM (9t8H2)
Posted by: CBDenver at October 25, 2010 03:57 PM (hr1jE)
Posted by: beedubya at October 25, 2010 03:59 PM (cIDgY)
Posted by: bill mitchell at October 25, 2010 04:00 PM (Baf0e)
Earlier tonight I was precinct walking and met a nice divorced lady. We talked for awhile and now we have a coffee date Wednesday morning.
This precinct walking is great for meeting women.
;-)
Posted by: Sapwolf at October 25, 2010 04:09 PM (fbP2x)
Posted by: Lana at October 25, 2010 04:11 PM (MpHql)
Posted by: logprof at October 25, 2010 04:22 PM (BP6Z1)
Editor,
I did not want to say it but yes, you are correct. Seattle morons are pussies, and not the good kind. Senator Patty Murray loving pussies.
I got up early and got into work late one morning to wave a sign, I phone banked on Saturday, I wrote a check, I can point you to at least 5 letters to the editor, that I have seen, in local and regional papers in print and online right fucking now.
We have had our chance but were to lazy to kick the psycho and her pork loving former staffers, now lobbiest, out of office.
So I don't want to hear any bitching from anyone for the next 6 years. And enjoy that shithead Jay Inslee who will be spending the next 2 years campaigning for Gov. on your tax dollars. You deserve each other.
Posted by: AndrewsDad at October 25, 2010 04:27 PM (C2//T)
Posted by: LeBron Steinman at October 25, 2010 04:34 PM (lK2r3)
Posted by: LeBron Steinman
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Yes, ask him why there appears to be no national ad campaign? Haven't seen a single, nation-wide, ad put out by the GOP.
Posted by: Serious Cat at October 25, 2010 04:38 PM (bAySe)
I've linked (on my name) some places, and times, in the Boulder / Lafayette area where Stephen Bailey's people will be waving signs and generally letting it be known that this area is NOT a uniformly Blue lake.
The Bennet signs everywhere are hard to look at, but put it this way - it's the insecure homeowners who are posting them. Most of the homes don't have any signs at all.
Again: watching Boulder County go Red will be something awesome. Let's make it happen
Posted by: Zimriel at October 25, 2010 04:39 PM (jdXSV)
Posted by: Zimriel at October 25, 2010 04:46 PM (jdXSV)
Posted by: Shawn W at October 25, 2010 04:56 PM (xOCm0)
And don't forget to click the Dem-sponsored ad links. It's a form of wealth redistribution that we can get behind.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 25, 2010 07:34 PM (plsiE)
I love it! Link to where to click, I have lots of time!!
Posted by: Kemp at October 25, 2010 04:58 PM (JpFM9)
Posted by: AndrewsDad at October 25, 2010 05:05 PM (C2//T)
Posted by: Museisluse at October 25, 2010 05:09 PM (DTfXb)
I have set my time to do my phone banking on the 28'th her in Ga. I'll give after action report.
(I'll be the one passing out the snak-packs....)
Posted by: Warthog at October 25, 2010 05:09 PM (pgQaB)
Just came back from a town hall event in PG County (MD) for the awesome Charles Lollar (who's running to unseat Steny Hoyer). He's a great guy, very likeable, positive, and focused on his message. He can use all the help he can get for GOTV efforts.
There will be town halls tomorrow night in Laurel, MD and Wednesday evening in College Park at the UM campus.
Laurel, MD event 10/26: 6:30-8:30 pm at Laurel Boys' and Girls' Club, 701 Montgomery St. Laurel, MD 20707
College Park, MD event 10/27: 7-9 pm at UM Student Union Bldg 2nd Fl. - Juan Roman Room #2208.
I'll be doing literature handouts etc. in PG County. Any Maryland morons who want to meet up please come to the events.
Posted by: Fallen Sparrow at October 25, 2010 05:10 PM (KGBoc)
Posted by: Museisluse at October 25, 2010 05:25 PM (DTfXb)
Posted by: EZnSF at October 25, 2010 06:26 PM (gwmbt)
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Posted by: Joffen at October 25, 2010 07:07 PM (Mf3m7)
Thanks for organizing this shin-dig, Ace. I had a blast and I think we did some good work.
Big ups to you.
Posted by: KingShamus at October 25, 2010 07:19 PM (8n1j5)
Posted by: Joffen at October 25, 2010 07:26 PM (Mf3m7)
Posted by: Yehudit at October 25, 2010 07:26 PM (zpCBA)
Posted by: bverwey at October 25, 2010 07:30 PM (9Wwsb)
Posted by: Joffen at October 25, 2010 07:32 PM (Mf3m7)
Posted by: Yehudit at October 25, 2010 08:45 PM (zpCBA)
Tell Boehner to HOLD FAST. None of this pansy-assed wussification of the message once they get elected. "Cut of the week" club; repeal Obamacare and replace with something that allows competition and gives insurers tax breaks when they cover pre-existing, enforce the border, cut waste & fraud (i.e. illegals) from the public dole, NO BLOODY PORK from anyone, or they don't get RNC funds next election cycle. Set the standard, the Democrats will never be able to compete.
The GOP are bad at spine management, as in generally they act as if they don't have one, for fear of seeming mean. They will have a mandate, they need to do the right thing, no compromising so they can have a soundbite about 'reaching across the aisle'. Zogby showed people prefer gridlock to a continued Democrat agenda.
HOLD FAST, Boehner.
Posted by: Linlithgow at October 25, 2010 09:00 PM (Gim9y)
Looking forward to the Seattle moron meetup Nov 2nd. Someone needs to come up with a pudding martini for morons.
Posted by: Linlithgow at October 25, 2010 09:07 PM (Gim9y)
Road to Victory!
DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY: 8
Calls at Ruth McClung HQ
October 25th - November 2nd
2945 E Grant Road, Tucson, 85716
NW corner of Grant and Country Club
Join Teams McClung & McCain for the Road to Victory! This is the final push to victory for our Republican ticket, especially Ruth McClung!
Any time you can give to help make calls at HQ is greatly needed! No amount of help is too small to ensure VICTORY!
Office hours:
Monday 10/25 - Friday 10/29: 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, October 30th: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, October 31st: 10 AM - 4 PM
Monday, November 1st: 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, November 2nd: 9 AM -7 PM
Gini Crawford, Ruth's campaign manager is at the HQ most the time...Ruth drops by when she can.
Questions - email or call Mike Sistak who is McCain's staff person at the HQ:
602-317-8843
msistak@ friendsofjohnmccain.com
Ruth's signs, literature, bumper stickers and buttons are at the HQ. There is always water, soda and food too.
We the people can win this race if we
unite and work!
Go Grass roots!
Posted by: Governor Paterson at October 25, 2010 10:37 PM (bAySe)
Posted by: Louise at October 26, 2010 06:08 AM (M9Njj)
Posted by: richard mcenroe at October 26, 2010 07:16 AM (R2TIC)
I'm amazed at the high morale of the GOP now. I was told a majority of independents are so fed up with Democrats they may never vote Democrat again. That's fine with me. A few Democrats (loose acquaintances) are crowing that the Democrats are surging back but couldn't answer when I asked what polls they were watching. Must be a super secret poll because most of those I trust say there is going to be a Mass Pudding Immersion on November 3rd.
Posted by: Full Moon at October 26, 2010 08:14 AM (DtbEv)
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