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I'm tired today, so you'll have to forgive me for sounding like an old grump. I've been volunteering for three different campaigns since May, 2007. I do phonebanking exclusively. I've felt overwhelmed by the nastiness and sheer ignorance of Republicans before, but I've never felt this tired of it. Example: Here's a conversation I had last night with a woman from a well-to-do conservative town.
ME: Hello, may I please speak to Mary?
Mary: That's "Mrs." So and So
ME: I'm sorry. Mrs. So and so, my name is zanne and I'm a volunteer calling on behalf of so and so's campaign.
Mrs. So and So: You have the wrong number.
ME: I'm sorry. I thought I was talking to Mrs. So and so.
Mrs. So and so: You are.
ME: Is this such and such a number?
Mrs. So and so: Yes, it is.
ME: Did I call your businesss line?
Mrs. So and so: No, you didn't.
ME: There seems to be a mixup. Why are you saying I have the wrong number?
BITCH REPUBLICAN FROM AFFLUENT NEIGHBORHOOD: Because you're a Democrat.
ME: I see. Thank you for your time.
Please send enough good vibes so I can make it through to November!
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