I heard once from a Democratic party organizer that the most effective way to get someone out to the polls is to ask them *in person* to vote, as a favor to you. Second best is to call them and ask the same thing. Phone-banking is prevalent for that reason. But what would have even more impact than making a phone call to someone you don't know and asking them to vote for Obama?
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O-BI-DEN
Can we please get t-shirts, buttons, etc.? So much attention is on Palin that we have not been able to give suitable attention to Biden! I would love enthusiasm to be demonstrated by incorporating his name into a favorite O-BA-MA chant!
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Better Organization of Volunteers In NON-SWING States
I live in NYC - a non swing area of a non swing state. I don't like to volunteer because I'm usually handing out fliers to voters headed to the polls to vote democratic anyway. The few who are undecided or republican are not really "worth" the "time cost".
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Use Twitter to Get Out the Vote
Twitter had an immediate and dramatic effect on who attended which performances/sessions at the last South by Southwest festival. So let's engage every Obama supporter who has a Twitter account to use it to get out the vote. All you have to do is post an update to Twitter when you vote or do anything voting-related.
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Do Voter Registration Drives At Every Walmart In America!
I know that in GA there is a big push within the Obama campaign for voter registration, and I'm assuming that this is the case most places in America. Walmart's are the PERFECT place to do this-- there is a steady flow of traffic, lots of it is low income and/or low education, and they're coming out frustrated with how much money they just spent.
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Obama Hybrid Brigade
Develop a fleet of hybrid cars designed with Obama campaign material all over the cars. Send them out to drive all over the United States to have continuous movement and presence throughout the country. Staff the cars with a team of four campaigners that make stops every 15 minutes and talk to whoever is around them at the time for 15 minutes. With appropriate lunch and other breaks.
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An Open letter to Barack Obama from Dr. Ron Walters
Dr. Ron Walters is the Director of the African American Leadership Center, and professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland College Park. He is a frequent guest on Make it Plain with Mark Thompson, a great show on Sirius Left.
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Suppressing the Vote
One key factor in the general election is going to be Republican voter suppression tactics. Obama's campaign needs to take decisive action against the various tactics that will be employed. Voter suppression can really affect elections in close contests. We need massive numbers of people on the ground to assist those likely to be targeted.
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Complete a "Solutions for Rural America" Tour with former candidates
To get rid of the elite label and show rural America you care about their concerns. Take a cross country tour of rural areas in America. This will also give rural America a chance to get to know you and realize why they should vote for you.
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Avoid Pigeon Holing Voters
Obama needs to alter his door to door get out the vote technique. EVERY door should be knocked on, EVERY person should be spoken to or given a piece of campaign literature, and EVERY potential voter should have a face to face interaction with an Obama supporter.
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