I worked the phone for Barack last night. For the most part it was the usual experience - five to ten ring-no-answers, or "No one is available to take your call..." followed by one or two real conversations. It was a pretty even mix between McCain and Obama supporters. Nothing special.
But I did get one woman who claimed to be undecided. I asked what issues might influence her decision. What do you thing she said?
It was a litany of McCain talking points: William Ayers, ACORN, baby killing, and so on. Only one question was related to an actual issue, namely, illegal immigration. Nothing about the economy, health care, Iraq, or entitlement reform.
What to make of this? Perhaps she was really undecided, and the issues she was concerned with are ones of character rather than policy. Or perhaps she was a McCain supporter who was just messing with my head.
On the way home I pondered this conversation. And I resolved that if this election turns for McCain on the basis of these vile Rovian tactics, it wouldn't happen because I left something undone. I logged on last night and made another contribution, and signed up to knock doors this weekend.
You should too. Don't let McCain win by appealing to our ugliest instincts. I'm exhausted after eight years of being torn down and driven apart. I can barely tolerate another three months, much less another four years. Let's elect someone who will instead build us up and bring us together.
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