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I have been doing it for the last two weeks, going out every night canvassing. They give you addresses to call on, it's about 2 hours work per night. They also have positions in the office (apparently hard to fill) for workers to do, cold-calling local phone numbers, which is apparently a nasty assignment; I'm going to give it a shot. I'm scared, but this election really matters.
One thing I've found with the undecided which really works, is to suggest that if McCain were elected, it would be the same team of behind-the-scenes money and lobbying interests who have brought us to this point: IN office AGAIN! Really, I am amazed how easily so-called Republicans are able to hear that.
There is a slight holding onto the "Terrerists will kill us" mindset; you know you're beat there when someone tells you that. Just smile and tell them thank you for giving me some time. They know the deal.
I beg you all to get involved. You would be surprised at what your neighbors know, and what they don't know. And you would be surprised at how your neighbors just want to connect with someone, THEIR neighbors.
This is important, get involved like you never have before.
