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Recall foes put tactics online- Petition workers complain of intimidation
SFGATE.com ^ | 6/27/03 | Robert Salladay

Posted on 06/27/2003 5:07:46 AM PDT by kattracks

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:42:51 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Sacramento -- Opponents of the move to recall Gov. Gray Davis are asking their supporters to intimidate signature gatherers and complain of harassment at stores where recall petitions are circulating, stepping up the political battle taking place in front of Wal-Marts and Home Depots across California.


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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: calgov2002

1 posted on 06/27/2003 5:07:46 AM PDT by kattracks
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
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2 posted on 06/27/2003 5:08:33 AM PDT by kattracks
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To: kattracks
Too late to stop it. I think by this weekend they'll have enough signatures, and will just be gathering some extras for a safety margin.
3 posted on 06/27/2003 6:56:29 AM PDT by John Jorsett
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4 posted on 06/27/2003 9:21:43 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Recall Gray Davis and then start on the other Democrats)
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To: kattracks
"I've been a coordinator for three years and collecting signatures for 11 years, and I've never seen anything like this," said Paula Wagner, 48, who supervises about 50 petition gatherers in Orange County. "I was warned from the very beginning that if I hooked up with this recall I was going to alienate myself with other companies, and when this was over, what was I going to do?"

I can confirm this mentality from DU, this is serious. Thanks for posting this info, more people need to know about this.

5 posted on 06/27/2003 9:42:29 AM PDT by PeoplesRep_of_LA (Governor McClintock in '03!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; NormsRevenge; Grampa Dave; mabelkitty
THIS IS SOMETHING MABELKITTY POSTED; Perhaps we should call (213) 382-4111 ASAP with various locations ourselves, afterall apparently dishonestly frustrating your opponent is part of the political process.

saw this creepy bit of fascism on DUmpster Diving.
*These are paid petitioners bought by rethuglican Issa's four million plus dollars (his money) campaign for governor.
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Watch for Petition Collectors
• As you go about your daily routines (driving to and from work, shopping, going to the movies, the doctor, etc.), keep your eyes open for recall petitioners at all times.
• The most important thing you can do is provide us feedback about where and when signature gathering efforts are occurring, call us at (213) 382-4111.

Engage the Petition Collectors - If you see recall petitioners, here's what to do:
• Engage them in conversation; the longer they talk to you, the less time they have to collect signatures, they have a limited period of time to collect over 1 million signatures.
• Ask what petitions they are carrying.
• It is important to determine if they are only carrying the recall petitions or if they also have the anti-recall petition and others.
• If they tell you they have the "Save Our Teachers" or "Evaluate the Recall Process" petition, ask them to show it to you.
• Note: There is no "Save Our Teachers" petition. This is our anti-recall petition. The signature collector is "double dipping." They are trying to get people to sign both the recall and the anti-recall petitions so they can make more money.
• Remember, the longer you engage them, the fewer signatures they can collect.
• Do not attempt to provoke or get into a physical confrontation with signature gatherers. We do not want you to be arrested.
Take Action
• Complain to the store manager. Tell the manager you are a customer and you are offended by being harassed as you enter their store. Tell the manager you will take your business elsewhere.
• Do not falsely sign a petition. This is against the law.
• If you like to "mix it up," it is OK to debate or argue with the signature gatherer.
• Counter them with the anti-recall petition; it is OK to stand in front of their table or approach potential signers before they do, or otherwise inhibit their activity.
• Distribute the "Who's Behind the Recall" leaflet.
• Approach potential signers and ask them if they know who is behind the recall: remind them that it is a bunch of right-wing conservative Republicans, like Darrell Issa and Bill Simon, who can't win an election fairly; they are trying to overturn a legal and fairly conducted election.

REPORT RECALL ACTIVITY TO OUR HOTLINE - ASAP!

(213) 382-4111

StopTheRecall@aol.com
http://stoptherecall.com/helping.html
6 posted on 06/27/2003 9:47:56 AM PDT by PeoplesRep_of_LA (Governor McClintock in '03!)
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To: PeoplesRep_of_LA; John Jorsett
Thanks for adding that info!
7 posted on 06/27/2003 10:02:55 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Recall Gray Davis and then start on the other Democrats)
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To: kattracks
Got some Toons:

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8 posted on 06/27/2003 10:06:14 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Recall Gray Davis and then start on the other Democrats)
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To: All
Be sure to have a look at the OC Register's website:

The Davis Recall Effort
Recent Opinion pieces

Includes letters to the editor also!

9 posted on 06/27/2003 10:10:58 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Recall Gray Davis and then start on the other Democrats)
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To: kattracks
I'd like to see those that are collecting signatures in support of the recall just print out this article and give it to the Home Depot/Target/Wal-Mart etc store managers. This would just give them a heads-up on what the Davis lovers will say and do when they go in to complain to them.
10 posted on 06/27/2003 10:11:53 AM PDT by rocky88
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