This new issue of "street money" in Pennsylvania is slightly troubling. From reported sources, we hear that if Obama does not cough up this money to those who participate in the GOtV movement, then we may lose a few votes. We should not expect Obama to participate in this type of method, as it seems contrary to what he intends to do for the country.
Is there a solution?
(I'm sorry it's breif, but it's meant to guage public opinion. Or, at least Obama supporters' opinion.)
The problem: People want money for volunteering.
What can be done to remedy this? This could be a potentially serious issue, because the Obama campaign could lose supporters and votes to Sen. Clinton.
The street volunteers are not necessarily a bad thing. For example, imagine the car ride to the voting booth with a supporter who is adament on getting their candidate elected. In essence, it could be a mini-caucus in a mini-van.
There is no doubt, however, that Obama supporters put their money where their vote is. Just look at Stephen Colbert's "Celebrate the Democralypse." Clinton supporters are being beaten by Obama supporters by over 5 times as many donations.
With that lined out, the potential solution could be a fundraiser that is used to reimburse those who participate in the GOtV effort for Senator Obama.
I have no idea how to get that underway. However, would YOU participate in a fundraiser to help those who are helping Obama?