Recommend a GOTV activity, for those whose reps are safe?

[PBass]

I'm a New Yorker, and all of my Congresswomen (and men) are leading in the polls.

Please recommend some Get Out the Vote activities for me. I've gotten a few emails soliciting help (OFA for example). How would my time be spent most wisely?

I'm asking for myself, and anyone else who might want to help out (so not just limited to New Yorkers). Maybe somebody should make a sticky?

Suggestions? Thanks!

[Autumn Colors]

1. phonebanking for Alan Grayson

http://www.callforgrayson.com

[Hippo_Tron]

2. You can make calls remotely for just about any candidate.

Just call their office and tell them you want to do virtual phone banking.

[liskddksil]

3. John Hall is running a tight race in the 19th district

He can definately use help.

[bindelh]

4. Get out the vote for Justin Coussoule Ohio 8th District

One of the most important contests in the 2010 election is at hand.

This mid-term election there is a chance to unseat the 'General' of the Republican party in the House of Representatives. The election is for the 8th District of Ohio.

The Democratic Candidate is Justin Coussoule and he is running to unseat John (Wannabe Golfpro)Boehner.

Justin Coussoule Democrat

If your candidate has his or her seat won then go to Justin's site and contribute what you can for his campaign to replace this insensitive golf playing, let them eat cake RepugnaNoUCan't NAY Sayer. Donate the cost of 1 latte to help Justin unseat John Boehner and bring 'real' representation back to the 8th District in Ohio.

Contact his campaign 513-608-6940 and ask how you can help during these last days of the campaign.

It is time this Republican General is retired.

BOEHNER: $250k on Golf, $0 for Unemployed & Raise The Retirement Age to 70.

Priceless


Justin Coussoule Support Blog

[tabbycat31]

5. There are a few races in NJ that could use you

But also consider helping out John Hall.

In NJ Rush Holt (staunch progressive) can use your help for GOTV. Also in the central Jersey area are Frank Pallone (running against the 2nd coming of Michele Bachmann) and John Adler who could use help at the doors.

[oswaldactedalone]

6. You might consider creating an email from one that's circulating

among African-Americans, and send it to your friends in the Black community. Here's the text of it.

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WE MUST VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2nd AS IF OUR LIVES DEPEND UPON IT, BECAUSE THEY DO! The Republican party has embraced dangerous radicals called the "Tea Party." They are led by Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh, and the owners of Republican supporting TV and radio stations, whose chief goal is to take down President Obama. They also want to end many federal assistance programs that benefit a large number of people.

These Tea Party supporters, and many Republicans in general, harbor prejudices against blacks, latinos, and other minority groups. More than anything, they despise President Obama and want desperately for him to fail as our President. If our President fails, we all fail.

Their rallying cry? "We want to take our country back!" Take it back from who and to when? The 1940s or 50s? American soil remains stained with the blood of our African-American brothers and sisters who protested and fought for our right to vote. Some even died in their pursuit of this basic civil right. The want it take it back alright, take it backwards.

The polls say Republicans have an excellent chance of winning enough seats to take over the U. S. House of Representatives, the U. S. Senate, and many Governorships and State Legislatures because Democrats lack the enthusiasm to vote. WE MUST GET AS MANY, AND MORE, PEOPLE TO THE POLLS AS WE DID DURING THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

President Obama and Democrats have tried to undo the chaos created by our previous President, but Republicans have fought him every step of the way. We also have to be concerned that the radical right-wing Tea Party might try to take our country back to a time that was very difficult for minorities. There is concern that the number of hate groups is increasing, and these hate groups are largely composed of people who openly support Republican Tea Party candidates. Are you willing to gamble on losing the Democratic leadership that is trying to make the country better for everyone, and not just the super-rich? We cannot let our leadership change or we could lose that gamble.

Don't leave voting to the other guy. Be sure to vote a straight Democratic ticket for your U. S. Senator, Congressman, Governor, and Democrats down the ballot. Like African drums calling out across America, reach as many people as you can!

Early voting may be available in your area, but be sure to vote by NOVEMBER 2nd.

Please forward this E-mail to 15 or more people and keep it going!