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How we are winning this election...

By mary4change - Sep 12th, 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

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I write this today in part to get myself back into the swing of things. Life happens. I haven't been so involved in the campaign since we won the primary, though obsessively watching what's going on.

The polls aren't so encouraging at the moment, and the say-anything-just-to-win (regardless of facts) tactics of the McCain campaign are frustrating to say the least. BUT what I realized is the polls are missing a large force in our campaign -- the vote of the youth who are our future and who don't want their future to look like our past. They're not there with landline phones ready to answer the pollsters. They're on their cells, they're texting... Not only has the new technology left McCain behind, so has the new way of thinking. My biggest hope is in those younger than I who grew up in a whole different world and we will win this election largely thanks to them.

The other way we are winning this election is people to people. Real conversations with real people are much more powerful than any ad. Facts can be presented, perspectives shared, and talking points revealed for what they are -- propaganda. Let's focus our time and efforts where they really count -- person to person. I fear sometimes all of our blog comments and digging are either preaching to the choir or trying to argue with those who are so entrenched in their views that there's no moving them. There are open-minded people out there trying to sift through things are learn which choice will most benefit their lives and the country. Let's reach out to them. They can really make the difference!

As I said, I'm talking to me today, pumping myself up. If someone else gets inspired along the way -- great!

Go Obama-Biden! Go America!

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By Skip Shuda Sep 12th 2008 at 7:37 pm EDT (Updated Sep 12th 2008 at 7:37 pm EDT)

Tomorrow I'm a canvass coordinator in Ardmore, Pa. I'll remember your comments as I send young and old volunteers out to canvass. It IS about have person to person, real conversations. I'll encourage them to go to each door ready to engage in a dialogue - to read the willingness to engage - and have their ideas and convictions at the ready.

You ARE part of one of the most historic movement-campaigns in the history of mankind. Keep the faith!

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By mary4change Sep 12th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT (Updated Sep 12th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT)

Thanks, Skip -- you're inspiring me. Keep up the great work in Pennsylvania. I'm happy to tell you that my 87 year old cousin in PA is voting Obama. She's been for him from the start.

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By Darcy1799 Sep 15th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT (Updated Sep 15th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT)

Glad to hear from you, 4Obama! Your message was spot on! I do hope all the young people get out on voting day and vote for Obama. I'm hoping for good things from the debates coming up. Let's keep on keepin' on!

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By Adam Sep 18th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT (Updated Sep 18th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT)

A lot of the polls do call cell phones, fyi. I think they are pretty accurate, we definitely shouldn't expect a better result than what they are showing. I think they show that independents need some direct, forceful statements from Obama, rather than nuance.

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By mary4change Sep 19th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT (Updated Sep 19th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT)

Thanks for the info, Adam. Didn't know they could get lists of cell phone numbers -- is that from voter info?

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