My quest for a John Kerry Yard Sign

[Liberalboy]

So I checked into the Colorado Democratic Headquarters a few weeks ago and they said they would have some signs in soon. I go back today and they have signs, bumperstickers and pins, but not yard signs. They instruct me to go over to the JFK HQ on Grant St. It takes me 20 min. to find it because there are no signs outside the building proclaiming its the HQ, and when I do get there - it's locked and no one is around.

As far as I am concerned Colorado is a battleground state. Wake up Kerry Campign...a little more visibility please.

So does anyone know how I can get a yard sign?

[mike1963]

1. I've been looking too but so far no luck here in Okie country...

:grr:

[juslikagrzly]

3. Here in Stillwater

all I could get were bumper stickers---so those are now on the cars. I had to order yard signs from johnkerry.com. But they don't come with the wire frame. Where can I get a wire frame? This should be easier.

[Liberalboy]

5. No wire frame?

Whats the point?

[Pachamama]

20. Steal a Bu$h one from a Freeper...

Just kidding...sorta... :evilgrin:

Good Question...I'm ordering a bunch and am stapling them on to a fence along my property that is very visible ...Check w/ Real Estate Agents too about the wire frames they use and how to get them...

[Liberalboy]

25. Good idea, thanks eom

[Kazak]

6. Norman checking in...

No signs. :shrug:

[Liberalboy]

9. Isn't this concerning?

I remember in 2000 we had yard signs everywhere

[Kazak]

33. Man, I'm seeing all these W'04 stickers around here suddenly.

It's giving me the willies man!

[melv]

15. Tulsa Democratic Headquaters has them

but they are going fast. They are on 31st between yale and harvard.

[juslikagrzly]

16. We're on our way to Tulsa

this afternoon so we'll stop by. Since I ordered two from johnkerry.com (sans wire frame:-(, I'll have some to spare! Also ordered T-shirts. I've been looking at bumpers and haven't seen another Kerry in Stillsville, but....NO bushistas either :-).

[spotbird]

27. The Tulsa party had some.

They likely are all gone by now.

I wonder why this hasn't been taken care of? It may not change minds but when there are tons of them out there it gives the feeling of momentum.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

2. kerrygear.com

Go to:

http://www.kerrygear.com


Kerry/Edwards yard sign:
http://shop2.kerrygear.com/Merchant2/merchant_mvc_screen_prod_product_code_k905_category_code_signs.htm

Veteran for Kerry yard sign:
http://shop2.kerrygear.com/Merchant2/merchant_mvc_screen_prod_product_code_k403_category_code_signs.htm

[mountainvue]

4. I'd like one too.

[BensMom]

7. Soon

The campaign in Nebraska is just getting rolling. Give it a week or so...You can sign up to volunteer now!!

[MGKrebs]

8. http://www.demstore.com

[Liberalboy]

10. Thank you for the link...

but isn't it concerning we have to order them?

[MGKrebs]

23. Hey, don't tell me! I'm in Georgia! There is nothing here.

Nevertheless, i would say that there was likely only enough "Kerry" stuff to last up to the convention. Now they want the "Kerry/Edwards" stuff out there, but it will take a little while logistically. Designing/printing/shipment.

The one thing I would say is that us activist supporters should not mind paying for our signs. I've been hearing Kerry volunteers here whining because they have to pay for this stuff. We are supposed to be helping, not draining them! Save the freebie stuff for converted shwing voters.

And also, my understanding is that the conventional wisdom is that yard signs do little good until very close to the election. (Not sure I agree with this but this is what we were told on the Max Cleland campaign.) So they may hold them out until later anyway.

I've got mine (paid for) out by the street. Nobody has stolen or defaced it yet!

[sbj405]

11. Try your local dem club

Mine has purchased in bulk and have been selling at events and such.

[Liberalboy]

12. I did and they had none eom

[alfredo]

13. Be patient. The campaign is snowed under by requests for

such things as bumper stickers and yard signs. Go to the Kerry site, then go to Kerry gear. Buy a yard sign or other such goodies. Buy extras to pass around to your friends and families.

You can get 100 bumper stickers for under $50.

Get some Kerry shirts, and head over to the local university on move in day. Help them move in. Give them info on local Dem organizations, including the campus Democratic clubs. Don't be pushy, they are under enough pressure. You may not be even need to promote Kerry, just your help and the knowledge that you are with Kerry may be enough.

Wear your Kerry clothes to their hangouts, (coffeehouses and such). When they ask were you got it, tell them, then let them know how to get involved. Carry buttons and bumper stickers with you. Be friendly, helpful, and generous.

[calimary]

14. KICK! TERRIFIC ideas! Alfredo! You ROCK!

[Feanorcurufinwe]

17. Don't forget those voter registration forms

it is the new voters that will win the supposedly 'red' states for us.

[Pachamama]

19. Best Value is the "Large House Party Pak" including shipping $68.00

This includes the following items:

http://shop3.kerrygear.com/Merchant2/merchant_mvc_screen_prod_product_code_k955_category_code_sp.htm


50 Campaign Lapel Stickers
10 Rally Signs
10 Yard Signs (wires not included)
50 Balloons
1 Logo Lapel Pin
1 Kerry 2004 Pin
1 U.S. Pin
1 John Kerry DVD

Doesn't include bumperstickers, but you can add them in and if you and other friends want some yard signs, the cost is a lot less than ordering one for $10.50 (includes shipping charge)

[SW FL Dem]

24. I just got my bumper stickers and buttons from

Kerrygear.com. I put a button on my purse and several inside the purse to hand out. I sent pins and bumper stickers to family and friends and put the rest in my car to hand out to anyone that likes mine.

[alfredo]

31. Good for you.

Everyone of us are spokespersons for Kerry Edwards.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

32. My local dem party is out of signs

I ordered two from kerrygear. As well as some bumper stickers and a tshirt.
Not everyone can afford to pay nor has the means for an internet connection.
I hope they can get these items in stock soon for these people.

[Pachamama]

18. On Kerrygear.com, I ordered my Large Party Pak w/ 10 Yard signs

...and its on backorder.....spoke to a friend locally in the Kerry Campaign and they can't get them printed up fast enough, they are going fast....

http://shop3.kerrygear.com/Merchant2/merchant_mvc_screen_prod_product_code_k955_category_code_sp.htm

But get this - one of the reasons they don't get them sooner - they are refusing to print them up overseas for less and faster....they are doing it in the good ole US of A....Good for them....

I can wait a few weeks more....but in terms of marketing, the sooner the better....

Place your online order....you will get them, I promise....

SPECIAL NOTE: Team up with some friends and order the "Large House Party Pak" (link above) It's $45.00 with $23.00 shipping, ($68 total) but you get a whole lot more (including 10 yard signs) and can share the cost. If you order one yard sign alone off the site incl. shipping is $10.50...

[alfredo]

21. In my opinion, bumper stickers give more bang for the buck.

Buttons are nice but are very expensive.

[Pachamama]

26. I have bumperstickers on all 3 cars, wear buttons on my bag & now I need

....coverage for the Property....One sees so many of the signs here in CA, but I need to do all I can....

But I agree...bumper stickers are great - and especially if you want to stick them over a Bu$h/FUCheney 04 sticker on a Hummer...:evilgrin:

[TowelBoy]

28. Hey

Just steal one :D

Er... yes

[alfredo]

30. The more cars with the Kerry stickers the better.

It will demoralize the bushistas

Look at it this way, the Hummer costs a lot of money to fuel. The more he puts in the gas tank, the less he has to give to the RNC.

[TowelBoy]

22. I live in Maryland

Pretty much all the campaigning required here is making sure the pubbies don't lie about the election date *cough*Ehrlich*cough* (for you MDers)

[yellowdog]

29. I am a volunteer here in Dubuque, IA

and we were told on Thursday we would not be getting them for at least two weeks.

[alfredo]

34. That's good. Two weeks is acceptable.

We will need at least three thousand in our county.

I know we have handed out over a thousand bumper sticker in the past couple months.

Our mayor had the first Kerry yard sign in our area. I gave it to her.

[Blue Gardener]

35. Aren't they going to be in Dubuque on Tuesday?

Would love to go, but can't get off work.