This is the new script! If you're nervous about making calls, feel free to copy this script and print if off, and go over it a few times before you start calling.
[BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR CALLS, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE SCRIPT BELOW. USE THE SCRIPT AS GUIDELINES FOR YOUR CONVERSATIONS, BUT FEEL FREE TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN]
*IF YOU GET AN ANSWERING MACHINE, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH THE VOTER'S POLLING PLACE AND BRIEF MESSAGE EXPLAINING WHY YOU BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE FOR CHANGE.
*IF POLLING PLACE IS NOT LISTED OR VOTER HAS ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM TO CALL THE OBAMA ELECTION HOTLINE AT: 1-877-662-4264
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Hello, may I speak with _______? My name is ______________ and I'm a volunteer with Barack Obama's Campaign for Change. I'm calling to ask about your plans for voting in this election.
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Do you plan on voting in person on Tuesday, or have you already voted?
Will Vote on Tuesday
Not Voting
Already Voted
[IF SAY WILL VOTE ON ELECTION DAY:] Great! Do you know where your polling place is? Let me see. my list says you are registered to vote at (LOCATION). The polls are open until (Refer to Hours).
*** ASKING THE 4 QUESTIONS BELOW GREATLY INCREASES VOTING FOR ALL POTENTIAL VOTERS ***
1. Around what time on Tuesday do you plan to head to the polls? [IF DON'T KNOW ASK FOR A GUESS]
2. Will you come from home, from work, or some other place?
3. Do you know how you'll get there?
4. Lots of folks tell us that they plan to bring friends or family members with them to share the experience of voting for Senator Obama. Can you think of any friends or family members that you might bring with you to vote? (Thank them if planning on doing so, if not, say they'll feel great if they can bring more people to the polls to vote for change by supporting Barack Obama in 2008)
Thanks so much for your commitment to vote in this historic election! (Say goodbye and move to next voter)
[IF SAY THEY WON'T VOTE:] Well, I hope you change your mind -- just imagine how great it will feel to be able to tell people that YOU voted for change by supporting Barack Obama in 2008! In case you change your mind, you can vote at (Location) on Tuesday. The polls are open until (Refer to Hours).
[IF ALREADY VOTED:] Great! Lots of folks tell us that they plan to bring friends or family members to the polls to share the experience of voting. Can you think of any friends or family members that you might bring to vote? (Thank them if planning on doing so, if not, say they'll feel great if they can bring more people to the polls to vote for change by supporting Barack Obama in 2008) (Thank voter and say goodbye.)
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