3) Find out what makes your college kids tick ... at least vis-a-vis politics. One of my daughters was enthusiastic for Hilary, though she didn't get out and campaign. When I asked her to work for Deval, at first she said she would and then … [Read more...]
Stories from the Campaign Trail
HANNA On a hot summer day a few weeks ago, I canvassed a neighborhood in Brockton. I rang the doorbell at this one brick house, and a middle-aged man came to the door holding a cool glass of lemonade in his right hand. As he … [Read more...]
You Get the Government You Deserve – Canvass (for Jen) Saturday!
Jen is running in a mixed district...while it has been represented by progressive Eldridge for some time, it's not a guarantee, even in this tough year for Republicans, that a Democrat will take it. And what's worse, her opponent none other … [Read more...]
Canvassing in New Hampshire for Obama – a day of adventure and fellowship
To see where I was http://www.google.com/maps?f=q... I cannot say "google Francestown Turnpike, Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire" because it is not in google. I had to find a way to create a link for it. My partner for the day, JoeS, and I … [Read more...]
Join Gov. Patrick in NH this Saturday for canvassing!
There's less than 4 weeks to go until the November 4th election. If you've been thinking of volunteering and making a difference, here's your chance. Join our very own Gov. Deval Patrick this Saturday, Oct. 11th, in Portsmouth, New … [Read more...]
Canvassing is All About Showing Up
Research Says... Canvassing Works! Research shows that canvassing increases voter turnout more than any other form of voter contact (phone, mail). The effectiveness depends on many variables (whether the canvassers are partisan or … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Canvassing stories
Anyone go canvassing this weekend? Any funny/interesting stories? … [Read more...]
Go canvassing!
With 14 precious days until the 2006 primaries-the moment we've all been waiting for-I want to remind everyone at BMG to seize the opportunity, get off your duff, and participate in the most fundamental of all political actions. No, not … [Read more...]