The MONSTER No One Is Talking About That WILL Effect The Election IMMENSELY

[Beetwasher]

How OFA's GOTV operation will change this election

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One more thing: In 2004 and 2006, the large portion of the people that the Dems contacted prior to the election were categorized as "Strong Dems". Those were entirely wasted calls and door knocks. Why? Because those people were going to go to the polls anyway. OFA has an entirely different model. We spent the summer and fall contacting people who voted for the first time in 2008 (so-called "surge voters") and "Sporadic Voters" (people who vote Democratic but don't typically vote in the midterms.) This is where we can increase turn out and these are NOT people who typically show up as "likely voters". If we increase their turnout, they can turn the tide in unforeseen ways. Not only that, it increases the likelihood that they will become "Strong Dems" who vote reliably in every election. Brilliant!

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/10/29/914858/-How-OFAs-GOTV-operation-will-change-this-election

My comment: OFA is a silent, efficient, vote getting MONSTER. They have been working quietly under the radar and they WILL be effective. Will it be enough? We will find out, but don't count the Dems out yet.