What most cats hate to do
I guarantee most of our feline associates find going door-to-door for the Democrats this fall a huge inconvenience, but MAYBE one or two will pack a few sandwiches for the team.
To my fellow humans who share my conviction it's up to OUR species to turn this planet around: I am not claiming to be an expert in campaigning, but I can share my experiences going door-to-door for Obama, Sanders and Clinton. I welcome your input here. (And please forgive my clumsy attempts to get everyone's attention!).
1) Google your local Democratic headquarters, contact them, and ask where you are needed most. They will assign you to a town or neighborhood and provide specific addresses to visit (and a clipboard to look super official with).
2) Bring a friend or two for company and confidence. This is what fellow DU member "underpants" says about safety:
But campaigning with a buddy is more about enthusiasm. You are saying with your group energy: "We can't wait to vote!" That's infectious.
3) You will probably be asked to emphasize certain points while speaking to people, but you'll quickly get the hang of it and can speak in your own words. Always be polite and let the person feel heard. Just standing calm and convinced is a better argument than getting into a huff. Let your warmth and calm be a model for the better party. Inspire people to vote, don't tell them to.
4) Tell your social networks you are planning to go door-to-door. Start a fever in your network.
5) Have fun saving your country! Tell your social network the election night party is at your place and anyone who goes door-to-door gets a kiss (or whatever your scene would find charming).
I welcome corrections and further suggestions below. When I first posted this under a less scintillating title, a rather street smart DU member (those "underpants" again!) recommended bringing along a Sharpie:
