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stage left

(3,010 posts)
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 11:19 PM Oct 2015

I went to the opening of Bernie Sanders Greenville, SC office this evening.

The crowd was out the door. I got a Bernie yard sign, another bumper sticker, and I signed up to phone bank. It's a stretch for me, but I REALLY couldn't see myself knocking on doors. And I'd be dismal at entering data. Any tips from veterans would be greatly appreciated. Go Bernie!

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I went to the opening of Bernie Sanders Greenville, SC office this evening. (Original Post) stage left Oct 2015 OP
Tips. artislife Oct 2015 #1
Thanks. stage left Oct 2015 #4
The first shift is the toughest. winter is coming Oct 2015 #2
thanks. stage left Oct 2015 #5
Kick and Rec Babel_17 Oct 2015 #3
I almost didn't go tonight. stage left Oct 2015 #6
You already did Babel_17 Oct 2015 #7
When a caller says they are supporting Bernie.... Left Coast2020 Oct 2015 #9
Great advice! BeanMusical Oct 2015 #11
thanks stage left Oct 2015 #15
Thanks. stage left Oct 2015 #19
Very cool! SoapBox Oct 2015 #8
I hope you do, too. stage left Oct 2015 #16
When you go knocking on doors delrem Oct 2015 #10
+1 BeanMusical Oct 2015 #12
Very good points stage left Oct 2015 #17
Phone banking can be surprisingly pleasant senz Oct 2015 #13
I'm sure it will be interesting. stage left Oct 2015 #18
Thanks, stage left! senz Oct 2015 #23
awesome! you can make a difference! nt mhatrw Oct 2015 #14
thanks. stage left Oct 2015 #20
I went door to door for Obama here in TX - TBF Oct 2015 #21
i don't know if I'm brave enough for door to door. stage left Oct 2015 #22
Thanks! KoKo Oct 2015 #24
I'd do anything for Bernie. stage left Oct 2015 #25
Thank you, friend (neighbor, N. GA) for posting this and for giving me a reminder japple Oct 2015 #26
 

artislife

(9,497 posts)
1. Tips.
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 11:38 PM
Oct 2015

Listen, be polite but be sincere. Tell your story. Listen to theirs.


Be polite.

Thanks for showing up!

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)
2. The first shift is the toughest.
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 11:40 PM
Oct 2015

There will be hangups and occasionally a ranter, but there will also be awesome people.

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
7. You already did
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 11:56 PM
Oct 2015

Your made a difference in your life by making a choice you can be proud of. Choices like that make it possible for good candidates to win.

Left Coast2020

(2,397 posts)
9. When a caller says they are supporting Bernie....
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:45 AM
Oct 2015

...tell them "thank you for making a difference". I think it sounds professional and sincere.

stage left

(3,010 posts)
19. Thanks.
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:54 PM
Oct 2015

My yard sign will probably freak everybody in my neighborhood out. Greenville is incredibly conservative. That the turnout at the new office packed the place was encouraging, though. Lots of young people there. Very encouraging.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
8. Very cool!
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:43 AM
Oct 2015

I'm hoping at some point that we get an office in my part of Los Angeles area.

In 2008, I did data input and donated tons of window sign copies...the signs were just impossible to get officially from the campaign at that time.

delrem

(9,688 posts)
10. When you go knocking on doors
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 12:50 AM
Oct 2015

you go unannounced
So your #1 priority is to listen.
If you can engage, then keep listening and remember that you're there to listen. Listen and learn, and bring it back to us.

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
13. Phone banking can be surprisingly pleasant
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 01:26 AM
Oct 2015

especially if you're calling Democrats and keep it relaxed and friendly. I think people can tell if you're smiling on your end.

Glad you're doing this, stage left. My RA is improving and am hoping to do a bit of it too in the near future.

TBF

(33,990 posts)
21. I went door to door for Obama here in TX -
Fri Oct 23, 2015, 01:09 PM
Oct 2015

and I lived to tell the tale! Tip - wear a Bernie t-shirt when you are going door to door. If they are not interested they will simply not answer the door.

Also, explain the primary to them. People who follow politics know about primary voting - but many don't. Emphasize the importance of voting in the primary (whether you are on the phone or at the door).

japple

(10,276 posts)
26. Thank you, friend (neighbor, N. GA) for posting this and for giving me a reminder
Sat Oct 24, 2015, 08:25 PM
Oct 2015

to pick up the phone and volunteer.

I used to live in Asheville, NC and went to Greenville quite often. Lovely town, esp. the Greenville County Museum of Art with the awesome Andrew Wyeth watercolors. It is a conservative area, however, so I applaud you for mustering your courage and getting on board the Bernie train. Even if you can't knock on doors, you should be able to do well on the phone bank. It is a tough job, though and I hope the campaign doesn't require you to focus on raising money. That was my downfall. I can't ask, beg, hump for money. I will present facts for voters, hand out flyers, shout out in public, but I won't hump for money for a campaign.

Peace out~~~~

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