There are a few different pieces to a grassroots campaign. One is the canvassing part. Going door-to-door is essential, especially when you can make those crucial neighbor-to-neighbor contacts that really make a difference in campaigns.
Another part is phone banking. Calling voters is a must and while, thanks to technology, phone banking is easier than ever (you can use cell phones or landlines), it can be difficult at times. But the key is to identify your supporters and urge them to vote for you on Election Day.
Don Barber has lived by grassroots principles during this campaign. I know that his campaign has had a dynamic phone banking operation and their canvassing efforts have been just as successful. The number of phone calls they have made are in the thousands.
Today, Barber discussed in a video the phone banking operations and thanked the volunteers for their work:
There hasn't been as much hype with Barber's race in recent weeks. But in watching this race, I know better than to write off Barber. The Barber campaign and its volunteers have worked hard. They have Sen. Jim Seward up against the ropes. Seward isn't just going to roll over Barber. Barber is putting up a real challenge.
If you're in the 51st, please cast your vote for Don Barber tomorrow.
