Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumThe texts I received from the Sanders campaign in the last 2 days. (please read)
This is not counting phone calls to both my cell phone and my land line.
I am typing them out but they are as close as I can make them without giving out my address. I only responded to the first one and am including that (although the emote is different). I am doing this to point out what I believe was a brilliant way to GOTV.
Hey John! This is Alex volunteering w/ Bernie 2016. Election Day is tomorrow! Based on your address XXXX XXXXXXXX St., your polling location is E. English Vill. Prep, 5020 Cadieux, Detroit. Polls are open 7am to 8pm. We're expecting high turnout. Can Bernie count on your vote?
Mar 7 3:39 PM
Yes! (the emote was actually a thumbs up)
Mar 7 3:40 PM
Great! Don't forget to make a plan for getting to the polls. They will open at 7AM and close at 8PM. Remember to bring acceptable photo ID if you have it, and don't wear any Bernie gear when going to vote. If you have any questions or concerns. let me know!
Mar 7 5:45 PM
Hey John! One final reminder: Today is Voting Day! Based on your address (same as previous text) Polling location is (same as previous text) Polls are open 7am to 8pm. It's going to be close. so we really need your support. Do you have a plan to get to the polls?
Mar 8 12:07 PM
Hi John. Our internal polling shows the race is very close. If you haven't voted yet. there's still time, so go now! Polls are open until 8pm. You can find more info here: http://vote.BernieSanders.com/MI Please pass this along to anyone you know who hasn't voted!
Mar 8 7:27 PM
UPDATE: If you are or know anyone in Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and/or Menominee counties (CST), we need those voters to GET TO THE POLLS AND STAY IN LINE! Pass this along; thank you for bearing with us and for supporting Bernie!
Mar 8 8:38 PM
retrowire
(10,345 posts)I notice the volunteer told you not to wear any Bernie swag.
Should I not wear my Bernie shirt?
Why are they advising this?
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)Which isn't allowed at the polls. I got turned away in '08 for an Obama T-shirt, had to go home and change (Lucky me, not a big distance to the polls)
Just wear everyday stuff.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)We are not allowed to wear items with candidates names or logos on it inside the polling location.
It depends on where you live so I don't know how to answer if you should wear it or not. Have you ever seen people at your polling location in shirts and/or hats that have candidates names on it?
retrowire
(10,345 posts)and my vote for Bernie will be the first I ever cast.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)Anyways, I would ask someone else who lives near you about wearing your shirt. If you are not sure then maybe just play it safe.
baran
(92 posts)in a polling place will get kicked out.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)xloadiex
(628 posts)but I haven't heard anything yet. They are backlogged.
Donkees
(31,340 posts)SoapBox
(18,791 posts)And maybe a post in the group, reminding people to beware of wearing their Bernie gear, buttons, stickers, etc. to their polls...why risk getting turned away.