Note To Iowa Progressives: Only Six More Door-Knocking Weekends Until The Election!
The Muscatine County Dems are doing something really cool. On the Muscy county Dem blog you can find door-knocker reports – inspiring, gritty, grassrootsy accounts of real Iowans talking to other real Iowans about the issues of the day. Maybe you're someone who has never been involved in politics… maybe you've always wondered how people get themselves to go around knocking on people's doors and start a conversation about politics with strangers. Well, after reading some of these stories, maybe it doesn't sound so bad…in fact, it sounds like a pretty good time and as a bonus you'll be doing something for your country.Here's a post from Muscy Dem Tom Savage:
“This past weekend was a great one for door knocking. My wife Sharon, Don Paulson, Nate Reichert and his mother Linda as well as Esther Dean participated. The weather couldn't have been better, and the responses were really positive. We missed having John Wunder with us this past weekend, but our thoughts were with him and his father. Something was happening this weekend that I have not experienced before. You always have one or two cars passing by that honk support, there were many cars that honked and waved this weekend. It just seems as if the level of enthusiasm and support is growing, and growing quickly.”
Wow, who knew! We thought there was an enthusiasm gap – that is, if you listen to the corporate media… Here's another one:
“It is great to be going out with a group of like minded people to talk about our candidates (including me of course). We knocked doors in Muscatine and I really enjoyed running into people that I have known through the years here. I even sunburned a little- and given that the years spent on the farm pretty much gave me a permanent tan a sunburn was pretty impressive! The parade in Wilton was wonderful, from Democrats crafting a great float in no time to the Shriners running their little three wheelers right in front of us. The best part though was all of the spontaneous applause that we got as Sharon and I carried the Democratic Banner at the head of our entourage.
Sunday [we] went door knocking in Atalissa… It was hot, but there was a breeze blowing in from the country side so it was not uncomfortable. People were really gracious and I have to say I had fun…
Later Don Paulson and I joined Nathan, Sue Dravis and Nate's mom in Muscatine. Sharon had to prepare for her classes and John had to prep for a case so Don and I carried on. Had a great time again – did sweat a little in town but it was worth it. The people are fantastic and the questions, when they are asked, are great! I can't wait til next weekend.”
Sunday [we] went door knocking in Atalissa… It was hot, but there was a breeze blowing in from the country side so it was not uncomfortable. People were really gracious and I have to say I had fun…
Later Don Paulson and I joined Nathan, Sue Dravis and Nate's mom in Muscatine. Sharon had to prepare for her classes and John had to prep for a case so Don and I carried on. Had a great time again – did sweat a little in town but it was worth it. The people are fantastic and the questions, when they are asked, are great! I can't wait til next weekend.”
Here's one from John Wunder, Democratic candidate for Muscatine County Attorney:
“Running for political office for the first time in my life has been interesting to say the least. I have been out “door knocking” on three very hot days now this month. I was pleasantly surprised by the reception we are receiving regarding our campaigns…
Folks: Your vote DOES count. If you want to see our local government offices wisely spending your hard-earned tax dollars in these difficult times, vote for someone who will listen, and respond, to your concerns. Our party has eager, competent people who are willing to work FOR ALL OF US who live in Muscatine County. We need your vote this upcoming election. Every vote counts. Please get out and vote. If you would rather, vote from your own home by Absentee ballot, but VOTE”
Folks: Your vote DOES count. If you want to see our local government offices wisely spending your hard-earned tax dollars in these difficult times, vote for someone who will listen, and respond, to your concerns. Our party has eager, competent people who are willing to work FOR ALL OF US who live in Muscatine County. We need your vote this upcoming election. Every vote counts. Please get out and vote. If you would rather, vote from your own home by Absentee ballot, but VOTE”
If you have an interesting or inspiring door-knocking story, let us know. blog3@democracyforiowa.com
If you would like to volunteer for door-knocking in your community, contact your local county Democratic party. There is a list of all 99 county chairs on the Iowa Democrats website.
If you don't think you can door-knock, call and volunteer anyway. There is plenty of work to do.
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