Tips, strategy, materials for the 50 State canvassing on the 29th.

[madfloridian]

In case you missed this page it is well set up, excellent source. The doorhangers and flyers are getting to the states now, and I hear they look great. I have never done this kind of thing before, but the tips and strategy ideas will help. Our area is mostly Republican, so we are using the voter file for our precinct to figure who to visit with limited folks.

This is new for our area, and some are hesitant. Guess it will take a while.

Take a look at the page. It is great.

Tips for effective canvassing

"What is Canvassing?
Definition: To solicit political support or to determine opinions or sentiments. To seek votes. A personal solicitation of votes or survey the public opinion. -- Webster’s Dictionary

Why is canvassing important?
Face-to-face voter contact is the most effective way to meet people, exchange information, and make an impression for the Democratic Party and candidates. If you have a walking list from your state or local party, it will contain house-by-house information in terms of registered voters, party affiliation, and whether or not they have voted in the last four elections (including local elections). This will tell you who the registered Democrats in your precinct are – and which houses may not have any registered voters. If you don't have a walk list, distribute the doorhanger to people in your neighborhood. Make sure you follow through on all requests for help. If you don't know the answers to questions, say, "I don’t know, but I will find out and get back to you."

Here is the sample script page with a pdf download file as well.
Sample script

SAMPLE SCRIPT:
See if your state or local party has a specific script to use.

Hello my name is _______________ and I’m a local Volunteer with the Democratic Party. (If you have a walk list) Is ___________ home?

Today people all across America are talking with their neighbors about the Democratic Vision for rebuilding America.

Here is some information about the Democratic Party and what we are fighting for.

Democrats are working on the following issues:

Which issues are the most important to you?

Honest Leadership & Open Government
Real Security
Energy Independence
Economic Prosperity & Educational Excellence
A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone
Retirement Security

Thank you for your time. I hope to talk with you again soon. Like you I know together America can do better.

(If you receive positive feedback ask the voter if they would like to volunteer locally. Instruct them to sign the post card at the bottom of the door hanger.

And the lovely doorhangers, most of them courtesy of the DNC, on the way to the states.

http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/03/print_your_own.php

We're sending 750,000 doorhangers to state parties, but we encourage you to take the initiative to print and distribute your own. Both an English and a Spanish/English version are available. The doorhanger design is downloadable in 3 formats to accomodate every budget.

[crispini]

1. K&R!

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[napi21]

2. That's a terrific idea! Thanks Howard!

I know the post doesn't credit Howard for this, but I believe it was HIS idea!!!

[madfloridian]

3. Yep, that 50 state strategy thing he always talks about.

:hi: