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underpants

(182,585 posts)
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 04:29 PM Aug 2012

First day volunteering for the campaign - I registered 5 people to vote (Virginia)

It was just like jumping back on the horse - the nerve and the thick skin were back.

I hit a Richmond city park:
The first person I talked to BAM! registration.

Two guys sweating it out on a work crew.
Me (to the boss), "Do you mind if I see if your guys are registered to vote?"
The boss "Hey you guys registered for Obama?"
two guys said they weren't sure so I sat down on the curb and filled out the registration form for them while they worked.

One guy in the dog park.

One kid moving into a new apartment near VCU.



I also went to the west end office mainly just to see where it was but also to meet the staff.


This operation is HUMMING ALONG once again.

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First day volunteering for the campaign - I registered 5 people to vote (Virginia) (Original Post) underpants Aug 2012 OP
Way to go! RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #1
Good for you!! beveeheart Aug 2012 #2
fantastic... oldhippydude Aug 2012 #3
Thank you. Like the 60/70s it is things like this that are going to give us the win. jwirr Aug 2012 #4
Excellent work!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #5
That's way cool!! Amonester Aug 2012 #6
5 more votes for Obama! nradisic Aug 2012 #7
Thank you!!! blaze Aug 2012 #8
Thank you for doing this... snacker Aug 2012 #9
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.... Wounded Bear Aug 2012 #10
registering and voting are two different things.....but.... a kennedy Aug 2012 #11

Amonester

(11,541 posts)
6. That's way cool!!
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 05:38 PM
Aug 2012

And it's a VERY nice way to celebrate the President's birthday!

K&R

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nradisic

(1,362 posts)
7. 5 more votes for Obama!
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 07:09 PM
Aug 2012

Way to go! What you are doing is what will really make the difference come November, especially since its in Virginia.

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