A Few Suggestions to the Campaign from a Volunteer

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Saturday August 29, 2020 · 8:21 AM PDT

2020/08/29 · 08:21

I’ve been a volunteer phone/text banker for the Biden campaign for a month and while there have been some good things the campaign done-text banking is fantastic, there are also some things that could make volunteers lives and the Biden campaign better. Yes, I’ve already given this list to my leaders.

1)Have Biden make some appearances in swing states, in a safe way. Most of the concerns of undecided voters come from worrying that Joe has dementia and is being kept cocooned away. GOP propaganda is 100% more effective then the DNC. Showing him would do a lot to combat people’s fear.

2)Explain defunding the police. Don’t just say it’s a lie, keep reinforcing that Biden wants to take money from some programs and retrain them. And please this plan on your website. It’s the single most important issue now and no where is it address on JoeBiden.com

4)Don’t just say you would lockdown America again with Covid because a President can’t do that. Explain that unlike Trump, you would coordinate with all the states governors for a plan.

5)Finally-don’t just go after Trump on Covid-19. The GOP has said, and people believe, that Trump is for law and order. Tell the people all the people around Trump who have been indicted and all the government rules he has broken(Hatch Act). Ask if he’s such a law and order guy, why does he break the law everyday?

The Democratic Party’s weakness is assuming everyone is intelligent and will read and think about policies. Many people are busy enough and only get news from Facebook/Twitter and the 2 minute segments on the news. Biden/Harris need to tell the American people their vision of the future in a 2 minute elevator pitch, something Hillary was unable to do. There are many voters who don’t love Trump but have the above misgivings about Biden. If the campaign can address these issues, I believe they have a good chance of winning.

Signed, TrueBlue Volunteer

Only you can help the Democratic Party to victory

Tardisgal

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Monday August 17, 2020 · 6:04 PM PDT

2020/08/17 · 18:04

My electoral year begathon asking folks if they have some free time or are bored during the pandemic to please think about volunteering with the DNC or your state Democratic Party to make calls or text. There is still almost three months until Election Day and the Democrats need your help. Even if you aren’t fans of the general elections, there still are many state races that need your help. I’ve been a campaign volunteer since 2008 and it has greatly relieved my anxiety over the elections. Even in the anno horribilis of 2016 it did my heart good to see so many volunteers wanting to elect Clinton. You may not be able to canvas but phone calls and texting can reach just as many. Thanks.

Dispatch from Northern VA on the state of the race

Tardisgal

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Tuesday September 06, 2016 · 5:37 PM PDT

2016/09/06 · 17:37

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton meets with the press aboard her plane September 6, 2016 as they travel to Tampa, Florida. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) — Yes, we can!

As I’ve done in 2012, I’m volunteering with the Democratic campaign, and at least in Northern Virginia, it is looking very good for Hillary Clinton right now. In 2012, there would be at least 5 to 7 Romney voters when phone canvasing each night. Tonight out of the 100 people called, there was one strong Trump voter. Further good news is that in spite of the media narrative that no one is enthusiastic about Hillary, almost one out of every three people(especially women) were strong in their support.

Now this is deep blue Northern VA, but since our area has brought home wins for Obama both elections, I’m feeling good that Virginia will be solid blue this year. So for all those who are worrying about the polls, phone bank or canvas and see beyond the MSM narrative.

Every little bit counts in GOTV

Tardisgal

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Saturday October 20, 2012 · 6:28 PM PDT

2012/10/20 · 18:28

Like many of you, I've been tearing my hair out at the poll numbers, wanting to do an Elvis to the TV whenever I see a Mitt Romney ad(I live in VA) and generally worrying about the the country. But I decided to do what I did 4 years ago and get my lazy butt off the couch and volunteer my time at Obama local HQ. And tonight when I came home, I felt good about this election and seeing how many other people care about the same issues and are as fired-up as I am. Here's my experience.

Tardisgal

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Sunday October 11, 2009 · 5:09 PM PDT

2009/10/11 · 17:09

As a straight female, I'd really never given much thought about gay rights. My family is progressive and I learned at an early age to treat everyone equal but I've never really had the desire to be an activist. However, Prop 8 changed all that. I was(and still am) appalled that the citizenry can vote on whether or not a minority can have the same rights as the majority. Each time another state ballot tries to overturn rights that the legislature has confered on homosexuals, I got a little angrier. So marching in the NEM was my way of showing my solidarity. Since it was my first gay rights event, I was unsure what I'd find.

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