Saturday was an amazing day. We had an army of volunteers out there talking to voters about electing Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats across the state.
Elizabeth Warren Field Director Mike Firestone thanks all of the thousands of volunteers who have been out knocking on doors and talking to voters. The message is, “We’ll win this election through personal conversations and turning out our communities. Your work helping people get to the polls is going to make the difference.”
Every time I go knocking on doors, I see that I am making a difference. On Saturday I spoke with a newly registered voter who knew that he wanted to vote for Elizabeth Warren, but told me that he didn’t know when the election was or where he voted. Later on I spoke to someone who talked about Scott Brown being an “independent.” He asked about a picture of Scott Brown shaking hands with Barack Obama. I talked about the difference between the Republican agenda and the Democratic agenda. Based on what he told me, the Democrats now have his vote.
A special mention for the big election eve rally with Elizabeth Warren Hosted by Congressman Ed Markey. Monday, November 5, 5 PM
Framingham High School Gymnasium, 115 A Street.
UPDATE: There’s also a rally in Worcester on Monday, November 5th from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at The Broadway Diner, 100 Water St.
There continue to be opportunities to help across the state. Check the list of events on Sunday and Monday (on the flip) for an event near you. Or call the office nearest you.
UPDATE: Adding election night parties in comments…
Canvass Kickoff with Auditor Suzanne Bump
Sunday, November 4, 10 AM – 12 Founders Road, Shrewsbury
Canvass Kickoff with LG Tim Murray
Sunday, November 4, 10 AM – 25 N. Main St Fall River
Canvass Kickoff with Congressman John Olver
Sunday, November 4, 10 AM – 274 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield
Canvass Kickoff with Governor Dukakis
Sunday, November 4, 10 AM – 73 East Merrimack, Lowell
Regional HQ Office Visit with LG Tim Murray
Sunday, November 4, 11 AM – 486 Pleasant Street, New Bedford
Braintree GOTV Rally
Sunday, November 4, 1 PM – Braintree High School at 128 Town St.
Join Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats as we kick off GOTV.
Canvass Kickoff with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas
Sunday, November 4, 1 PM – Coffee Loft, 406 Lincoln St. Marlborough
Canvass Kickoff with Governor Dukakis
Sunday, November 4, 1 PM – 475 Main St, Fitchburg
Canvass Kickoff with Auditor Suzanne Bump
Sunday, November 4, 4 PM – 749 Belmont Street, Brockton
Canvass Kickoff with Congressman Jim McGovern
Sunday, November 4, 4 PM – 7 N Main St., Attleboro
Canvass Kickoff with Governor Dukakis
Sunday, November 4, 4 PM – Carpenters Local 107, 37 Endicott St, Worcester
Canvass Kickoff with Ted Kennedy Jr. and Patrick Kennedy
Monday, November 5, 10 AM – 486 Pleasant St, New Bedford
Canvass Kickoff with Senator John Kerry
Monday, November 5, 10 AM – 24 Island Pond Road, Springfield
Worcester Rally with Elizabeth Warren and Congressman McGovern
November 5th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM – The Broadway Diner, 100 Water St.
Election Eve Rally with Elizabeth Warren Hosted by Congressman Ed Markey
Monday, November 5, 5 PM
Framingham High School Gymnasium, 115 A Street, Framingham
– Elizabeth Warren, Fairmont Copley, Boston
– Joe Kennedy for Congress Election Night Party, Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton
– Bill Keating, The Trowbridge Tavern and Ale Room, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne
– Niki Tsongas, UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren Street, Lowell
– Rep. David Linsky, Morse Tavern, 85 East Central Street, Natick
– Patrick Murphy/Robert Gignac, The Old Court, Irish Restaurant and Pub, 29-31 Central Street, Lowell
– Precinct Bar, 70 Union Square, Somerville
– Senator Jamie Eldridge, Holiday Inn, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough
– Peter Koutoujian, The Skellig, 240 Moody St. Waltham
– Rep. Carolyn Dykema, Pinecrest Country Club, Holliston
Knocking on doors yesterday in Waltham, I met a young mother with a four year old daughter. She said she needed to get a baby sitter in order to vote, and I told her that there was no problem bringing her daughter to watch while she voted. She did not know that information, and she was pleased.
Going to vote with each parent each is one of my most vivid childhood memories. Schools were closed in NJ and since my b’day is November 7th (no need to wonder what I want this year) the day was special too.
It felt almost sacred to pull that curtain closed and, after my parent lifted me up, pull the lever.
I think that is one reason why I vote in every election, no matter how off-year, and why I think it’s a great thing to take children to the polls. Voting is like nothing else in the world and children get it. I believe kids who go to vote grow up as adults who vote.