Amazing pics from NC Democrats from their early National Canvassing day.

[madfloridian]

North Carolina Demcrats had their canvassing day already. I am very inspired by this write-up with pictures from NC. I guess I have always thought of it as the consummate red state, but it sounds pretty purplish to me now.

http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/04/national_canvas.php

"You may know that here in North Carolina we have our state party’s Jefferson-Jackson dinner on the 29th, so accordingly, we’re encouraging canvassing events on other days. As one of the DNC’s regional field directors in NC, I took the opportunity on Saturday to participate in a canvass held in one of our rural mountain counties. I figured it would be a great chance to give the door hangers a test run, and to get a taste of what people might expect when they knock on doors in this new political climate."

Here are several paragraphs about their event.

* Although we wore clothing that blatantly identified us as Democrats, Republicans were willing to talk. A large number of them, instead of saying, "well, I'm a Republican," started the conversation with something like, "Well, I'm technically registered as a Republican," in an apologetic tone. Although they're not necessarily GOTV targets yet, seeds of doubt are definitely sprouting in many Republican minds.

* Gas prices are on everyone's mind. This was overwhelmingly the number one issue of concern. And across all political categories, voters are appropriately aware that a chunk of the blame goes to Republican energy policy and involvement with Big Oil. One voter said "If the price of gas goes much higher, I'm not going to be able to afford to go to work, and that can't be good for the economy."

* People are concerned about war, but also about local issues like high schools and public transportation and affordable housing and health care. They may never voice their concerns to officials, but on their doorstep we are helping to keep the Democratic process alive. We told them we’d be back and we will.

[blm]

1. Hey mf - you are right - NC is purple, Deep Purple.

It is one of the states I know was rigged in 2004.

They had too many electronic machine problems that didn't add up. Plus, I worked at the Dem HQ for a few months, and I can't even tell you how many GOPs came in and bought Kerry-Edwards signs out of their disgust for Bush's policies. It was EVERY DAY. We sold more signs across the state in ONE week than in all of 2000. No way did Bush win that state, imo.

btw - working this week for your favorite guy. ;)))))

[madfloridian]

2. We are doing that.

Problem here in this area is that Democrats are not used to being activist. Not the door to door stuff. It is like pulling teeth.

[GreenInNC]

3. tall guy in the back

The tall guy is our state chair, Jerry Meek. He is one of the best things to haapen to NC politics in a while.

[madfloridian]

4. I heard he is great.

I wish we could get some folks off their butts here to be activist. Some cities around us are doing pretty well, but ours is butt-sitting.

[NJ Democrats]

5. Go NC Dems!!!

I wil lbe one of them soon.

[GreenInNC]

7. What part of NC?

[NJ Democrats]

8. Currituck County

[Rose Siding]

6. Thanks

Great pix :kick: