Obama quietly records dozens of get-out-the-vote pitches

The Hill ^ | 11/02/18 | Reid Wilson

[yesthatjallen]

Former President Barack Obama has recorded dozens of last-minute messages for Democratic candidates across the country, in a below-the-radar push to get voters to the polls ahead of next week’s midterm elections.

Obama has recorded more than 50 messages — some robo-calls, some videos that campaigns can spread through Facebook or text messages. A few have already been sent to voters, and others are likely to be sent in the final days before Tuesday’s election.

“In the months leading up to the midterms — when he could have an impact — he has been making an aggressive case for Democratic candidates,” said Eric Schultz, a senior advisor to the former president.

The messages are meant to drive turnout, especially among core Democratic constituencies who often sit out midterm elections. At the same time, they can be sent at the last minute, to avoid inflaming Republican voters who do not like Obama.

“We are acutely aware that Democrats have a mixed record of success when President Obama is not on the ballot, and that he can galvanize opponents,” Schultz said in an email. “That’s why we focused this year on tailored [get-out-the-vote] strategies designed to move the needle for candidates.”

When Obama recorded a robo-call for Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), the Jones campaign sent the call to African American voters the day before the December 12 special election, so that Republicans did not have the time to make hay of Obama’s involvement in a deeply conservative state.

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[Harpotoo]

All those Blue collar Dems he put out of Work and who are now working again are surely gonna vote for Dems because of a robo-call from him:-)