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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Wed May 13, 2020, 03:00 PM May 2020

It occurs go me that, cell phone technology being what it is, there is no reason why

volunteers located ANYWHERE can't participate in phone-banking anywhere else. Those of us in Illinois---generally regarded as a "safe" blue state--- could call targeted voters in Ohio or Wisconsin or wherever we are needed.

Someone would need to create and distribute "bite-sized" lists of voter names, locations and phone numbers but, if this was done, I think many of us could block off an hour or so most days to help out in battleground states and swing districts.

A suggested "script" with talking points and responses to anticipated questions would also be helpful.

We have travelled to other states in the past and canvassed for President Obama. Given our age and health concerns plus the pandemic, that would be foolish this fall. But, we still want to help where it is needed.

Anyone interested?

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It occurs go me that, cell phone technology being what it is, there is no reason why (Original Post) Atticus May 2020 OP
Already implemented Pantagruel May 2020 #1
Are you aware of any plans to do this for this election? How would one volunteer? nt Atticus May 2020 #2
in 2008 obama had the system going questionseverything May 2020 #3
Definitely interested! SheltieLover May 2020 #4

questionseverything

(10,117 posts)
3. in 2008 obama had the system going
Wed May 13, 2020, 04:42 PM
May 2020

I made calls to Indiana all the time, and I am Illinois

hopefully you will get an answer as to whr to look and such, there is no need to wait til the convention

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