Going canvassing today in FL for Harris/Walz

[maptap22]

First time ever. This is way outside my comfort zone but I feel the need to DO SOMETHING.
Wish me luck.

[617Blue]

1. Thank you!

[Dennis Donovan]

2. Good luck and safe travels!

[ColinC]

3. Good luck! Bring lots of water! Don't knock on doors you don't feel comfortable with. Don't leave anything in mailboxes.

[jimfields33]

29. I hope the updated the voter rolls. Nothing more

Frightening then knocking on a door that is a democratic household only to find out they are new MAGA owners. I’ve experienced this and it’s not fun especially if they are nasty.

[Funtatlaguy]

34. Happens. Just apologize and leave.

[Funtatlaguy]

33. I always leave brochures on doorstep

Or behind door screen, if they have one.
And , yes, not in mailboxes.
A GOOD canvassing captain will advise you on these things.
A BAD captain (or just inexperienced) will just hand you a list of addresses.

[SheltieLover]

4. Thank you & good luck!

Trust your gut instincts to stay safe!

[Timeflyer]

5. Wear a hat, maybe take an umbrella for sun and rain, drink lots of water, and don't engage with a##holes. Good luck!

[kansasobama]

6. For Harris to win

Margin in Jacksonville has to increase. Miami-Dade has really fallen off the cliff. There was a time that did it. Not anymore.

[doc03]

7. Be safe. I couldn't do that in Florida someone

could see you as a threat and an excuse to use their gun.

[LeftInTX]

25. I don't stop at houses with signs that say, "We don't call 911"

I also don't stop at homes with 2A stuff.

I'm in Texas. I've never been threatened. I've had doors slammed in my face..LOL I've had a few rants, but I just say "Thank for your time" and leave.

I do wear a campaign tee shirt though.

[ananda]

8. Good luck! And let us know how it went later!

Thanks for all you are doing.

[lpbk2713]

9. Looking forward to seeing you at my front door.

Thanks for what you do.

[SocialDemocrat61]

10. Thanks and good luck

I’ve done it and found most people are very nice and polite.

[CrispyQ]

11. 2004 was the first year I canvassed & you couldn't have asked for a more beautiful fall!

It made for a great ice breaker. "Hi. I'm out enjoying the gorgeous weather & trying to drum up votes for John Kerry. Do you have a three minutes?" I agree with the poster above, don't argue with assholes. I encountered a few, even in my blue area & I'd say, "I'm not here to debate issues, I'm here to get out the vote. Thank you." And then I'd leave. For the nice people I'd end with, "Your vote is your voice. Use it!"

Overall, most people were receptive. I canvassed again in 2008 & 2016. The mood in 2008 was incredibly positive, plus the dem convention was in Denver that year so our whole area was super charged.

Remember, people are SICK OF TRUMP. His hard core cult is not what it used to be. Also, we have the energy & vibe on our side! It makes a difference! And now you're part of it!

[LeftInTX]

20. It ain't fall in Florida. We did get a "cold front" in South Texas, but I don't think it's going to Florida..LOL

High will be around 93 today where I live, but it's considered a "cold front" because it got in the 60's last night.

[CrispyQ]

22. I was canvassing in October, not September.

We're still in the upper 80s to low 90s, but it's a dry heat.

[LeftInTX]

23. It's still hot here, but I've got my "wardrobe"...LOL

[CrispyQ]

24. It feels good, I can tell you that.

Even better than writing post cards which I did in 2020. Canvassing is more effective, too, I think since you're neighbors. Phone banking is also very effective, but everything we all do helps!

Be safe & have fun!

[Starseer]

12. Thank you!

This is one of the hardest jobs to do in support of democracy. Thanks so much for your efforts! Will be interested to hear your experiences from the day's work!

[JI7]

13. I saw a table set up for Harris Walz yesterday

this was in a very blue area in california so we usually don't see these things as the state is easily going to vote democratic. You will see them at things like fairs to raise money but this was just out in some random street.

So I'm hoping it is a sign of the enthusiasm that is across the country and people wanting to do this even if they don't"have to".

[c-rational]

14. Good luck, wish I could join you.

[CaptainTruth]

15. GOOD LUCK!!!

[Fla Dem]

16. Thank you. Hope you had an encouraging day.

[barbtries]

17. i do wish you luck

please report how it goes.

I don't canvass, I don't think i'm good at it. But I am working the election, have registered voters, been a poll greeter, etc.

[hay rick]

18. Thank you for leaving your comfort zone.

The actual canvassing experience is anti-climactic more often than not. If you canvass frequently you will encounter a small number of loud and rude people. Don't let them win. You can be the "bigger person." Don't stick around for abuse- disengage immediately and politely.

Person-to-person contact is the most effective Get Out The Vote tool we have.

[LeftInTX]

19. Texan here: If you get hot, take a break or finish another day. Otherwise, it should be fun.

If someone rejects you, take it with a grain of salt and move on!

[Funtatlaguy]

28. My favorite part of canvassing is GOP husbands

In canvassing, you are almost always given a list of addresses of known registered Democrats. You are just reminding them where and when to vote. You are not going to doors of registered Republicans or Independents.

However, what can sometimes happens is that you go to a mixed household.
For example:
Me: Hello, sir, my name is John is Debra Smith home?
Man: I’m her husband. What do you want?
Me: I’m just here to share some political information with her. Is she home?
Man: (angrily screaming) Debra, it’s one of your damn liberals at the door.
Or
Man: (slamming the door) We don’t want your Communist $hit here.

Canvassing can be fun.

[LeftInTX]

30. I avoid homes of 18-21 year olds without parents on the list. Especially if the home is $500,000.

I just know the parents are GOP..LOL
Kid ain't gonna answer the door anyway and may even be away at college etc.

[Funtatlaguy]

32. lol. Makes sense.

[NoMoreRepugs]

21. Kudos - do report back how it went.

[Funtatlaguy]

26. What part of Florida?

[maptap22]

35. Brevard County

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

27. Thank you...

...kind, kind, fellow American.

[badhair77]

31. Thank you for your time and service.

It’s important work.