The 50-State Canvass
By all accounts, April 29th was a huge success. The most common problem people had was that they didn't have enough lit to hand out. There were a million out there, and there were thousands of conversations that happened without the lit changing hands -- meaning that there were probably well over a million houses involved in today's event.
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Governor Dean talked about the million doors you knocked on, the message you delivered, the door hangers you hung, and the 50-State Stategy that your Democracy Bonds support. It would've been an entirely different interview if it weren't for the thousands of Democrats across the country who have taken stake in their Party and worked to take it back.
Democrats all over the country went out into their neighborhoods and communities and talked about the bold Democratic agenda for change. All across the country, in all 50 states and territories, Democrats showed up and talked about our core values and beliefs. Here are some of their stories.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement highlighting the DNC’s National Organizing Canvass Day:
(This entry was sent in by Jonathan Teeters, one of your DNC organizers from the great state of Alaska. -- Tim) This Saturday was a good day to be a Democrat in Alaska! Our Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvass came off successfully. While...
(Just got back from the road to find a small handful of stories from the 50 State Canvass in my inbox. This one was sent to me by Sandy in Indiana. -- Tim) The Precincts we canvassed haven't had Democratic...
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See pictures from events across the country and read what participants in the 50-State Canvass have to say in their own words.
By all accounts, today was a huge success. The most common problem people had was that they didn't have enough lit to hand out -- certainly a great problem to have. There were a million out there, and there were thousands (probably hundreds of thousands) of conversations that happened without the lit changing hands -- meaning that there were probably well over a million houses involved in today's event.
Got a few stories from today. Send yours along with pictures to april29@dnc.org FL-5: Florida Congressional Candidate Rick Penberthy We organized one of the door to door canvass efforts today. We had loads of fun and hit over 600 homes...
We just heard from an organizer in Boston who said that, even a half-hour before the canvass is set to start, there are already 50 people ready and waiting to go. The Boston Globe is interested in their event and may stop by to see how it's going.
There are a few of us here at DNCHQ ready to take phone calls from event organizers and attendees who have problems (so far, only one call). Jason, who works here in the Political Department, called one of the DNC...
(The following entry was submitted by Tyler J. Oyler, Field Organizer for the West Virginia Democratic Party -- and one of your DNC organizers -- Tim) Last month I was doing a precinct training session in Keyser, West Virginia, and...
Sent in by Jeanne: I am a long time feminist and gay activist but new to the political arena. In December we started a chapter of Stonewall Democrats (an LGBT organization) in Collin County, one of the most Republican counties...
Submitted by Marion: The Benton County Democrats are looking forward to stretching their legs after a long rainy winter of our discontent with the Republican culture of corruption! On Saturday, we'll be walking for change, sharing the Democratic Party vision,...
One thousand events. One million conversations. Six months before Election Day. Does it get any more exciting than that? I am on the phone this morning with organizers across the country, hoping to compile on-the-ground stories in the hours preceding...
The Democratic National Committee today announced that volunteers in all 50 states and territories have signed-up for more than 1,000 canvassing events for the DNC's national "Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day" this Saturday, April 29th.
Executive Director Tom McMahon just sent an email with an update on the 50-State Canvass, and designer Jess just updated the front page with a live count of the doorhangers. The canvass is on and momentum is building -- this Saturday you can have an impact on the future of our country.
* Over 1,000 Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day events have been scheduled from Montana (30 local canvass events) to Florida (57 local canvass events), and the expected turnout is growing every day. * Some these 50-State Canvass events are run by the...
Tarrant County, Texas Our whole county party is signed up down here in tarrant county, texas (fort-worth/arlington), we had a county executive committee meeting last week, and i was pleased to her that our county party is supporting this event....
(The following entry was submitted by Mark Hufford, Western Political Director for the North Carolina Democratic Party -- and one of your DNC organizers. -- Tim) Seeing all the planning for the National Canvass Day on the 29th makes me...
First stop on today's agenda after a quick staff meeting, was a meeting of Executive Directors from across the country. As I walked in, DNC staffer Paul Hegarty was briefing the EDs on the 50 State Canvass taking place on...
The first of the Fifty State Canvass door hangers are arriving in locations across the country this week. Here at the DNC, we got our shipment yesterday evening. In total, seven hundred and fifty thousand (750,000) pieces are ready to...
Over 900 events for the 50 State Canvass taking place on April 29. Which one are you attending?...
Here is a quick guide on the materials you need in order to have a successful canvass. If you have any questions, please email april29@dnc.org and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Get your Doorhangers If you...
Well over 800 events for the National Canvass created so far. Find the one nearest you.
Yesterday I was working around the blogs promoting the Fifty State Canvass on April 29, and I found this comment on MyDD. We discussed this at the County Executive Committee meeting tonight and they agreed to support the effort. I...
The venerable OH-2 Blog has the details: Paul Hackett, former Congressional candidate and Iraqi War veteran, will join with Warren County [Ohio] Democrats to take part in this historic event to connect with our neighbors throughout the county. Volunteers across...
Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Lisa Pryor provides the context for Mayor-elect Kathy Taylor's victory earlier this week in Tulsa. Pryor said the Democratic National Committee's 50 State Strategy helped deliver Taylor's win in Tulsa. The Democratic National Committee's staff in...
The Democratic National Committee announced today that it will hold a National “Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day” on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Volunteers across the nation will go door-to-door to talk with their neighbors about the Democratic Party's bold vision for America based on honest leadership and real security.
Today Governor Dean kicked off the biggest, earliest nationwide voter contact event in party history -- the April 29th Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day. The historic organizing drive will bring together the national party, state parties, and ordinary Democrats on the ground like never before.
Notes from a few states who have scheduling conflicts on April 29. These states are actively working to set up their own canvas dates -- on top of April 29 -- for state party activists.
***Unfortunately, we are not able to send canvassing materials to event hosts who set up their event after April 10, but that shouldn't stop you! Click here for a comprehensive resource center that includes materials and literature that you can...
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We're sending 750,000 doorhangers to state parties, but we encourage you to take the initiative to print and distribute your own. Both an English and a Spanish/English version are available. The doorhanger design is downloadable in 3 formats to accomodate...
Governor Dean's message to Democrats across the country asking for grassroots support for an unprecedented 50-state canvass.
"Election by election, state by state, precinct by precinct, door by door, vote by vote…. we’re going to lift our Party up and take this country back for the people who built it." Governor Howard Dean Chair, Democratic National Committee...
Information generously provided by the Arizona Democratic Party. For more information visit http://www.azdem.org Effective CanvassingAs a neighborhood Democratic Volunteer, you know your neighborhood best. You are a local "opinion maker." This means your neighbors may come to rely on you...
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