Effects of Debate #1 on grassroots efforts

[zulchzulu]

I can't tell you how many times people today at the Madison Farmers Market (with +10,000 people) had positive thoughts about Kerry.

I heard stories from people who had their Republican friends say they were now voting for Kerry because they were too embarrassed about Bush. Even Bush people looked mute and confused.

We gave out at least 1200 lapel stickers, 200 buttons, 100 new signatures to volunteer, 40 new registered voters or amended addresses to vote...from a well-stocked table to where we'll need to beg the HQ for more merch.

I played the debate on a laptop and at one point there were about a dozen people watching, laughing and cheering when Kerry kicked Bush's ass. Many passed by and demanded stickers, buttons and wanted to sign up to register to vote or volunteer.

It was wonderful. We have the Big Mo now!