I made GOTV calls yesterday (about 30 of them).
What was weird is that I picked Ohio (since I’m close), and it gave me Colorado! Maybe just a glitch..
Only talked to 3-4 people live. One hung up immediately, after I told them I was a volunteer with McCain/Palin. The other said “I’m not interested” and hung up. One told me the already voted, but wouldn’t say who (not that I blame them). And the other told me they were voting McCain.
The rest were answering machines. Did my best to leave positive, friendly messages but still hated doing so as it just feels plain..weird.
Personally, I HATE being called by telemarketers OR political parties, and wonder how much it really helps given most people probably share that feeling..
But, anything to drag Mac into the end zone at this point.
Interesting, my call experiences have been the opposit.
when I talk and say I am from McCain campaign I generally get positive responses. Even if they are undecided they let me go on about taxes. I have even had them ask ME questions about how it is going. Never more than three minutes. Yesterday, I even recruited one lady to make calls HERSELF. (big time palin supporter). I always make a point to ask pro-mccain people to volunteer to call.
I take my list to work and call inbetween moments.
IT IS GOOD TO KEEP CALLING!
WHEN YOU GET A SUPPORTER ASK THEM TO HELP MAKE CALLS IT
WORKS
we need everyone to KEEP calling make hundreds of calls.
BEWARE THE TROLLS INFESTING FR FOLKS! they seek to get us down.
AMERICA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!
NEVER SURRENDER!!!