I am sure by now everyone has read the Field Poll showing that Proposition 8, which would amend the constitution to eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry, is 49% No to 44% Yes. However, as of right now, Prop 8 is winning!
If you read the crosstabs of the Field Poll, 22% of the state has already voted and the vote is 50% Yes, 44% No. We are behind. In order to defeat Prop 8, we must make sure that the likely voters who oppose Prop 8 actually vote.
Here is what we can do:
Donate, attend a rally and volunteer to work on Election Day to GOTV at NoOnProp8.com. I’ll be working morning and afternoon shifts on election day.
When talking to undecideds, don’t get angry and call it "Prop hate", instead use the arguments that the Field Poll has shown to be effective:
By eliminating the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry, Prop. 8 denies one class of citizens the right to enjoy the dignity and responsibility of marriage.
Matters relating to the definition of marriage should not be written into the constitution.
The Mormans are push polling. I was personally called from Ogden, UT were a "poll" asked me if I was worried that my kids were going to be taught Gay Sex if Prop 8 doesn’t pass. Tell people they are being lied to, Prop 8 has nothing to do with protecting religion or schools, it is an attempt to amend the constitution to eliminate rights.
Make sure people understand that a No vote protects the rights of marriage. When I was phone banking recently, I encountered several people who were confused and thought they were voting yes for same sex marriage. Tell people to vote NO on Prop 8.
I was told at my canvas training that 75% of Obama voters will vote against Prop 8. Just because California is going to be a blowout for Barack doesn’t mean we don’t need your vote. We are behind on Prop 8! Unlike other states, early voters in California are more conservative. We need every vote on election day!
California is a battleground state. Let’s win a victory for equal rights by electing Barack Obama and defeating Proposition 8.
Leave everything on the road.