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dragonlady

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1. How about rallies in each community?

Reply to Scuba (Original post)

Fri May 18, 2012, 08:45 AM

May 2012

I doubt that Madison needs a rally to be fired up, but Milwaukee might benefit from one as part of the GOTV effort. Half a dozen groups are canvassing and phoning every day now and will hit a peak during that last weekend. Honestly, I don't think as many would leave home and come to Madison.

You are absolutely right about people being ready to vote. While registering voters in African American neighborhoods we found great determination to get Walker out. We still do need to reach some lower-information voters who think it's already over because we got the signatures, or because Walker got more votes than Barrett in the primary. Voter contact is crucial.

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Wisconsin: Everybody chill a minute! [View all] Scuba May 2012 OP

How about rallies in each community? dragonlady May 2012 #1

Thanks, appreciate your response. Community rallies sounds better than my idea... Scuba May 2012 #2

As to Milwaukee County dragonlady May 2012 #7

Cool! Thank you! Scuba May 2012 #10

Great, have your community rallies - then get your asses out and talk to voters. sybylla May 2012 #3

This sort of addresses why my first thought was a large rally in Madison - press coverage.... Scuba May 2012 #4

That the DNC is not involved in this is somewhat depressing..... wandy May 2012 #5

This is an UNTRUE meme. Wasserman-Schultz herself is coming, and they are helping with fundraising. RBInMaine May 2012 #14

Source/link please. I want to spread the word... Scuba May 2012 #16

Tom Barrett's website under "Take Action" then "Events." It is May 30th. RBInMaine May 2012 #20

Great, thank you!. Hope she brings a boatload of cash with her. Scuba May 2012 #21

I hope you are right...... wandy May 2012 #22

Thanks for Your positive thoughts Scuba!! hue May 2012 #6

I'm with you guys, in heart and soul!! lastlib May 2012 #8

none of this matters if the election is stolen Manufactured Consent May 2012 #9

The Dems are probably watching her. tcaudilllg May 2012 #26

Thank you... snacker May 2012 #11

Despite the gloomy news, and despite being a Minnesotan, I contributed. progree May 2012 #12

Thank you for your help!! Scuba May 2012 #13

Well get your people the hell to the polls and BEAT their referendums. RBInMaine May 2012 #15

Best thing for out of state people to do? eridani May 2012 #17

It simply astounds me Canuckistanian May 2012 #18

What Barrett's pollster says about the current situation dragonlady May 2012 #19

Why? The son of stinky cheese curd got himself elected just 18 months ago in a two horse race. HereSince1628 May 2012 #23

Rallies and door knocking doesn't alter the fact that the WI Dems need money for field operations rocktivity May 2012 #24

Great post! Keep working friends! We got this! Firebrand Gary May 2012 #25

And now boomerbust May 2012 #27