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

by Tim Tagaris, Sat Jul 23, 2005 at 12:31:23 PM EDT

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

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 2005-07-23 01:25PM | 0 recs

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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 2005-07-23 01:28PM | 0 recs

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Re: if Only

dont underestimate your opponent.

by HubrisSonic 2005-07-24 12:13AM | 0 recs

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Re: if Only

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 2005-07-24 09:17AM | 0 recs

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Make phone calls for Hackett from your home state!

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.

by dmooney 2005-07-24 12:01AM | 0 recs

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Re: Make phone calls for Hackett from your home st

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

by dmooney 2005-07-24 08:03AM | 0 recs

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typo on email?

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

by lutton 2005-07-23 04:11PM | 0 recs

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August 2

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 2005-07-23 04:44PM | 0 recs

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THIS is the Kind of Work We Need...

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 2005-07-23 06:51PM | 0 recs

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Wouldn't it be great to be a part of Ohio turning

Blue, that is.

Oh, come join the fun.

Ttargis, sorry I didn't get to meet you. I was there! And one hot day for canvassing, but at least I got my hubby to take me out to eat afterwards!

Come be a part of history in the making!

by LindainCincinnati 2005-07-24 01:36PM | 0 recs