I was canvassing for Darcy Burner's campaign yesterday and was encouraged by the number of people I spoke with who already voted Dem, or said they will definitely vote Dem. I was also very happy when I knocked at houses with a yards adorned with American flags, support the troops bumper stickers on the car, and they said they were voting "straight Dem ticket". What could make a rural GOTV'er happier!
I also spoke with several who were undecided; they were still considering arguments from both sides. Some thought that Ms. Burner lacked experience: "why couldn't the Democrats field someone who at least had some qualifications?"
One answer resonated with them all. We have a Republican House, Republican Senate, Republican Executive. They are all part of the same club. We have seen amazing disasters the last two years in Iraq and in America. We need oversight and we need accountability. That's why we need Democrats now.
The response from all: "That's true... that's true."