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OH-2: On the Ground (A picture is worth...)

by Tim Tagaris, Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 04:31:23 PM EST

From the diaries--Chris

Just yesterday I arrived in Ohio's Second Congressional District for the special election between Paul Hackett and Jean Schmidt. I will have much more later, but I want to point out two things in the interim.

1.) The Hackett campaign held a wildly successful canvass earlier today--over 100 people showed up the knock on doors, and that was at one of seven cavnasses taking place district-wide today.

2.) These are two very different campaigns, as the photos below illustrate. For more information, please check-in at Grow Ohio, where I will be posting updates more frequently--with photos and video.

Democratic & Republican HQ at 2 P.M. Today

Paul Hackett's campaign needs volunteers every day this week, and especially next weekend through Election Day. If you can make it, email campaign HQ at: info@hackettforcongress.com

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if Only (none / 0)

If Only I lived in Onio. Was the closed sign there, or did his campaign (Hackett's) tape it on? Either way, it is a great photo

Trillin
http://www.mnleftyliberal.blogspot.com

by trillin on Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 05:25:49 PM EST

Re: if Only (none / 0)

Nope, it really says closed. I can literally look across the street and see an empty Republican HQ with a "Sorry, we're closed" sign on the inside of the door. Tim

by Tim Tagaris on Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 05:28:47 PM EST
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Re: if Only (none / 0)

dont underestimate your opponent.

by HubrisSonic on Sun Jul 24, 2005 at 04:13:26 AM EST
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Re: if Only (none / 0)

I am not sure which way you meant that, but if anyone is being underestimated it is the Hackett campaign and its grassroots support. I think there is an acute awareness in campaign hq and at the canvasses as to how tough this is going to be. I also think that awareness is why so many people showed up, hoping to do their part.

Tim

by Tim Tagaris on Sun Jul 24, 2005 at 01:17:57 PM EST
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Make phone calls for Hackett from your home state! (none / 0)

At my urging, Connecticut Citizens for Sound Government is organizing PHONE BANKING TO OHIO. We've made contact with the campaign and have an experienced local volunteer managing the effort. This should not be considered limited to CT folks, EVERYONE JOIN IN!

Check out http://ctcitizens.org for details. RSVP to ctcitzens@gmail.com and let us know you want to phone bank from home.

There's only 10 days left and this is a great opportunity for netroots from all over the country to get involved.

Politically, we're all congressional cousins. The actions of Reps from OH affect us all. Democrats are often criticized for leaving votes "on the table". Republicans win on turn-out all the time. Its time for Democrats to SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. This is how we can do it by banning together and getting organized nationally.

About CT Citizens for Sound Government:
Connecticut Citizens for Sound Government (CTCSG) is comprised of a diverse group of individuals of all ages. The group came together during the 2004 Presidential election through the Connecticut Kerry Meet-up website. Under the leadership of David Pollack, our members mobilized and empowered voters through phone banking to Ohio, Oregon and other States; participating in voter registration drives locally; and joining voters in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and elsewhere campaigning door-to-door for John Kerry. We reached more than 35,000 people.

After the 2004 election, we recognized our efforts made a significant difference although the outcome was not what we desired. We remain organized and committed to replicating our efforts in upcoming elections, on the local and national levels. We believe that having a strong organization in place at the outset of the election cycle will make the difference.

Dave Mooney
Running for State Representative in Stratford, CT
http://davemooney.com

by dmooney on Sun Jul 24, 2005 at 04:01:58 AM EST
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Re: Make phone calls for Hackett from your home st (none / 0)

Typo in email address, should be ctcitizens@gmail.com.

Dave Mooney
Running for State Representative in Stratford, CT
http://davemooney.com

by dmooney on Sun Jul 24, 2005 at 12:03:11 PM EST
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typo on email? (none / 0)

Look like it might be wrong; I wouldn't want kind folks emails to get lost.

by lutton on Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 08:11:09 PM EST

August 2 (none / 0)

Haha, the awesome thing about that picture, if I remember correctly, is that those two buildings are literally across the street from each other in Batavia.

by Mike in Chicago on Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 08:44:13 PM EST

THIS is the Kind of Work We Need... (none / 0)

and my thanks go out to you, Tim. I knew nothing about this classic come-from-nowhere campaign until you beat me over the thick head with it. I sent a little $ Hackett's way and hope you pull the first of many, many "upsets" that we will need to take back our country. We'll try to do our part here in MD. Best to you and all the other 'roots.

by DFATMA on Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 10:51:47 PM EST

Wouldn't it be great to be a part of Ohio turning (none / 0)

Blue, that is.