The Draft Bill Halter facebook group is having a "Phone Bomb" today. We are calling Bill Halter to tell him we want him to challenge Blanche Lincoln for US Senator.
We have made some calls and they are beginning to notice our efforts. Can you help?
To learn more about Bill Halter and why we are drafting him, go here:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
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Let’s "Phone Bomb" Bill Halter to Primary Blanche Lincoln NOW!
If we can make 100 calls today, it will send a strong message to the Bill Halter campaign that Arkansans want a strong Democratic choice against the Republicans in November. That would equal a call every five minutes for eight straight hours. The more calls we can make, the better.
Please call the Bill Halter campaign:
501-372-6446
Don't know what to say? Just speak from your heart. If you need a script to build off of, then try this: "My name is __ and I'm calling because I would really like to see Mr. Halter run for the U.S. Senate and would pledge to donate and/or volunteer for him if he did so." And this is important-make the person you're speaking with TAKE YOUR INFORMATION DOWN-it will help their campaign and it will be more effective at getting your message across.
With so many people calling, it may be hard for people to get through at certain times, so you may have to call multiple times to get a person to answer. Please invite anyone else you think might be interested in making calls.
Phone Bomb Number:
501-372-6446
Remember to go back to the event on facebook and mark yourself as "Attending" after you make the call. Please post on the event or group wall telling us their reaction and anything they told you!
Event link: http://www.facebook.com/...
By calling now, we will make sure that they hear that we are here and we want a strong Democrat to keep the seat in November. Challenging an incumbent from his own party is a big risk to take. We need to let him know he won’t take that risk alone. Lt. Governor Bill Halter needs to see we will be there for him so that he can be there for us.
Phone Bomb Number:
501-372-6446
Updated: One caller's response
I will say that it seemed they are, at the very least, VERY seriously considering running. I indicated that I would be willing to donate money, as well as time phonebanking, and they took all my information, and asked me to talk to other progressive friends in Chicago who might be willing to help out, as well.
I think it is important that people indicate exactly how they're willing to help out when making their calls. It is one thing to hear from a lot of people, many of whom are out of state, that you support Halter. Its another thing for them to hear that you support him, and are willing to show that by donating time and money to the race
Updated 2: Another response
Hi, I called early this morning. Left all my info. Staffer was happy to have info and said that Bill may be ready to run if he has enough support. CALL!!!