I got called by the Maine Democratic Committee today

[GreenPartyVoter]

I was asked:

What my main issues were for the upcoming election: 1) election reform, 2) the war, 3) health care, 4) vouchers for high school graduates to use for their post secondary education or training of choice. I had to stop there, though, as she said that was more than enough.

I was also asked who I am supporting in the upcoming elections, so I said Kerry and the Democratic candidates at the federal level and the Greens at the state and local level because it's an emergency and we have to get * out.

Out of curiosity, do they only call non-Dems or do they do a random sample?

[MaineDem]

1. Calling Dems, Unenrolled, and Greens

Did they say "this was authorized by the Maine Democratic party"?

I didn't know we were calling for issues, though.

Do you live in a city?

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. No, I live in a tiny town which is why

I declined the lady's offer of an absentee ballot. We use pencil and papers at the polls and I have every confidence in the folks who tally the votes here in town, regardless of their political affiliation.

I can't recall, though, if she said it was authorized, but I definitely heard the words Dem. Committee.

[MaineDem]

5. If you vote absentee you'll get fewer calls

Once the party knows your vote is "in the box" they'll cross you off the list and not bother you.

I always enjoy going to the polls though. It's a social event in these small towns. :)

[Sydnie]

2. It's been my experience

when I have phone polled for Kerry that they call independents and moderate republicans. Your mileage may vary. That might just be in the area that I have volunteered in.

[blue neen]

4. When we phone poll for K/E here in Western PA

we call Dems, Repubs, and Indes.