2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Watching MTP. It looks like we're not alone. [View all]MBS
(9,688 posts)I was all in for Kerry and Obama, but I am not committed to anyone yet (except to voting for the Dem candidate in November). Also, unfortunately, I am forced by circumstances to focus on keeping my home fires burning right now.
But my Iowa phone-banking for Kerry was truly a wonderful experience. People were so open and earnest and knowledgeable. I know I swayed at least one undecided voter, too. She had been featured on NBC News as an undecided voter; from what had been revealed about her background, I knew just how to reach her. (Key themes of my pitch revolved around 4-H and Pella Windows ). So, after blissfully ignoring the phone-bank supervisor's rules about which phone lists to call that day, I hunted her down (at her office! on a Saturday!), and then, when she told me that she and NBC News were going to be at a tea with Teresa Heinz Kerry, I passed the info onto the Powers that Be. Then, on caucus night, she announced her choice for Kerry on NBC News!! When asked what swayed her, she said, " A phone call from Sen. Kerry". (Good! He/they did exactly what needed to be done!).But I think I get to take credit for starting the ball rolling in the first place. A proud moment - too bad I can't list it on my resume!
I worked in New Hampshire, too, but Iowa was the best.