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mnhtnbb

(31,389 posts)
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 01:58 PM Oct 2014

A Democratic worker--from the neighborhood--knocked on our door today.

She wanted to confirm whether our son--a registered Dem who hadn't voted since 2012--still
lived here. I very happily told her he had already verified his registration and requested
an absentee ballot. He hasn't re-registered in Connecticut, where he moved in August
to go to grad school. Last year he was in Berlin and didn't attempt to deal with absentee
ballots.

I hope this is an indication of Democratic efforts to GOTV here in NC.

Anybody else in battleground states had any visits from the local Dems?

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A Democratic worker--from the neighborhood--knocked on our door today. (Original Post) mnhtnbb Oct 2014 OP
I'm in NJ and doing the canvassing JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #1
Yes, it is the last day to register in NC. mnhtnbb Oct 2014 #3
No visits, but I just got a phone call. PADemD Oct 2014 #2
Please IMPLORE your son to vote. BlueDemKev Oct 2014 #4
He will. He initiated the request for the absentee ballot. mnhtnbb Oct 2014 #6
I was very proud when two of my former students knocked on my door for Wendy Davis. DamnYankeeInHouston Oct 2014 #5
Not in a battleground state... Wounded Bear Oct 2014 #7
Turned in my last registration forms littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #8
Now we have to start planning how to get people to the polls. nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #9
I voted absentee last Thursday because I will be out of the country on Election day but CTyankee Oct 2014 #10

JustAnotherGen

(31,823 posts)
1. I'm in NJ and doing the canvassing
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 02:01 PM
Oct 2014

But as I understand it - today is the last day to register in NC - correct?

I'm glad you guys have a good ground game down there with the complete assault you've taken from the state government.

BlueDemKev

(3,003 posts)
4. Please IMPLORE your son to vote.
Fri Oct 10, 2014, 07:20 PM
Oct 2014

I remember I attended and out-of-state college but I made absolutely certain that I received my absentee ballot, filled it out correctly, and sent it in well ahead of the election day deadline. Please make sure that your son understands the importance of the Democrats keeping control of the Senate and the NC race could decide it all.

Wounded Bear

(58,656 posts)
7. Not in a battleground state...
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 12:18 AM
Oct 2014

but it's good to hear that the local Dem party is pursuing avenues like this. The young especially need to be reminded that voting matters.

Best of luck! Would be great to see NC go further blue.

littlemissmartypants

(22,656 posts)
8. Turned in my last registration forms
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 01:35 AM
Oct 2014

To the board of elections today.
I'm feeling somewhat encouraged.

~ Lmsp🙇

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
10. I voted absentee last Thursday because I will be out of the country on Election day but
Sun Oct 12, 2014, 06:55 PM
Oct 2014

I am making phone calls for Dan Malloy for Gov. over disgusting repuke Tom Foley.

Hopeful, I am.

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