On the ground in Flint

From the trenches... (4.00 / 2)

I've been running phone banks for GOTV and candidate support for the last two weeks and I can report:

• Strong support for pro-equality candidates
• Obama supporters are eager to tell you that they voted for Obama/Biden
• Too many people have left Michigan and relocated elsewhere for work (keeping a Michigan phone # for contact purposes)
• One very emphatic woman told me that "Sarah Palin is the Devil's handmaiden"
• Olive burgers and rainbow colored Twizzlers are the key to volunteer hearts
  

Do stupid people know they are stupid?

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by: JPowers155 @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 03:44:17 AM UTC

so many great stories & thoughts come to mind (4.00 / 3)

but I must admit that my mind is a little frazzled at the moment. Pre-election jitters, I think.

The main, overriding thought for me is that I've met so many wonderful people - volunteers, staffers for different candidates. So many people who want to help.

Also, I've talked with so many passionate voters, and only a few undecided voters that truly were on the fence. Most people I talked to - whether on the phone or in person - have been very, very nice.

I've tended to be volunteering in more reddish areas that appear to be turning pretty firmly blue. It brings me a lot of hope for our future.

Here's hoping we elect some terrific leaders that will help many of Michigan's cities - especially cities like Flint.

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by: land of the free @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 04:29:50 AM UTC

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