UPDATED!! Just got back from 6 hours of canvassing for Sanders in MI.

[Barack_America]

Last edited Wed Mar 9, 2016, 01:03 AM - Edit history (2)

UPDATED...WORTH IT!!!!!

I am a block of ice

Made it through 2 lists. 22 pages or so, about 120-125 doors.

Many people weren't home, of those I talked to, about a 50-50 split, I'd say. 2 extremely diverse neighborhoods. Plenty of Bernie signs. None for Hillary. No evidence whatsoever of a Hillary ground-game, actually.

Bernie headquarters was initially light, just a few people there dropping off lists and picking up new ones. About 20 minutes and I was out the door. When I took back the initial list though, HQ was packed! Easily 40-50 people. Jim Dean of DFA was there to apologize for his brother and motivate the troops.

Came back with that list, and most of the crew had moved on to phone banking. Full enthusiasm and resolve.

My guess is that Sanders is down, but certainly not the 20+ points the weak polling suggests. I'd say 10-15 at the most. His chances at this point are largely dependent on tonight's debate and tomorrow's townhall, and turnout. But his ground game is pretty strong with regards to GOTV.

[amborin]

1. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[madfloridian]

2. "Jim Dean of DFA was there to apologize for his brother and motivate the troops."

Good for him. We talked to him several times during the 04 campaign, and we met him once when he was in Florida.

Howard Dean needs to do some apologizing for his misunderstanding of the role of superdelegates. Needs to get off his high horse.

[Barack_America]

10. It was a light-hearted apology, but he made it clear he didn't want...

Howard's choice to dampen our spirits at all. He definitely made it clear DFA is 110% behind Bernie.

[madfloridian]

11. That was truly nice of him.

Glad you shared that.

[99th_Monkey]

3. Thank you for your hard work for Bernie in MI.

[Agschmid]

4. Canvassing is tough work, good luck!

[AtomicKitten]

5. Thank you for your hard work. k/r

[questionseverything]

6. i am making you hot chocolate for your good work!!!!

unless you prefer some irish coffee?

thank you for your efforts and the report!

[Barack_America]

15. Oh gosh, both please.

It was REALLY cold and damp out there!

Thanks!

[questionseverything]

16. you are so very welcome!!

[reformist2]

7. Thank you!! If we're serious about change, we all should be getting out there like you did today.

[mooseprime]

8. Thank you for your hard work and your update!!!! n/t

[haikugal]

9. Thanks for the report and your hard work.

Interesting aside about Jim Deans apology, good for him!

[Herman4747]

12. Thanks! n/t

[snpsmom]

13. I'm a Michigan voter

currently in Louisiana. Already voted absentee, but I've received 3 calls from Bernie's folks. None from Hillary's.

[Lorien]

14. THANK YOU Barak_America!

You rock!!!

[knixphan]

17. THANK YOU!!!

(Hi-five)

[WillyT]

18. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[Barack_America]

19. ..SO FUCKING WORTH IT!!

I never actually canvassed in a primary and WON. Feels good, lol.

[coyote]

22. Thank you for all your hard work!!!

[renate]

20. thank you, and give yourself a Michigan-sized pat on the back!

And many many many of these

[DiehardLiberal]

21. We owe you - thank you so much for all you have done!!!

[Lizzie Poppet]

23. Mad respect.

Thank you so much for this. "Boots on the ground" make a huge difference...and here's the proof.

Time for a toddy!

[Lonusca]

24. Thank you for your efforts

This is how it happens. This is how things change.

[JudyM]

25. Nice. Which county was your turf?

[Barack_America]

30. Washtenaw. One list in northern Ann Arbor another in Ypsilanti.

[JudyM]

46. Good that you were out there! I was surprised he didn't win Washtenaw by a larger margin. Were you?

[valerief]

26. I am not worthy. Thanks so much!

[Kalidurga]

27. Thank you for fighting for the soul of my home state.

[democrattotheend]

28. Thank you!

People like you made the difference! And given the temperatures, that is true dedication. I canvassed for Obama all over in 2008 but never in weather that cold.

I would volunteer for Bernie now but I just started a new job and don't have the time to travel to other states. But I plan to help out when the primary comes to my state.

[Barack_America]

32. I had to strategically park my car...

...and return to it every 20 doors or so to warm up.

My second list I went with a partner; the companionship made such a difference.

[CentralMass]

29. Thank you very much. I hope that you have a chance to savor the victory.

[Barack_America]

33. Thank you, I am. A mixed drink on a work night. Woo!

[CentralMass]

43. Excellent !

[senz]

31. Thank you for helping to make it happen in MI!

You're part of something great, Barack_America. Michigan has made so many people happy tonight and is a touchstone for the Bernie campaign.

[Barack_America]

36. Really it's nothing. I did so much more for Obama...

...literally months of full-time campaigning, but never in a state he won.

This is fun!

[senz]

38. I worked hard for Obama, too, and it was rewarding,

but then some nasty things happened to my physical health and all I've been able to do so far is send money to Bernie and try to booster from the sidelines. And, of course, give gratitude and credit to people like you who are out there doing it -- in the snow and everything!

I'm glad it's fun for you. I'm sure you'll never forget this period of time and all that is happening.

[quantumjunkie]

34. YOU'RE A HERO!

[Live and Learn]

35. Great job, you did. Thanks. nt

[senz]

39. Hi L&L! Always nice to see your boot, the lovable pooch

and the bottom of the swimming pool!

[Live and Learn]

42. Back atcha Senz. It is a great night.

You had me at the pool at first. My Manny tribute.

[senz]

49. Thanks for explaining it.

I hadn't known it was a Manny tribute; what a thoughtful thing to do. I miss him; this place is just not as interesting and fun without him. Your loyalty to him and to the commenter (NYC Skip?) who owned the sweet dog is admirable.

[SamKnause]

37. Thank you !!!

[Art_from_Ark]

40. Thank you for your work!

[jillan]

41. YOU ROCK!!!!!

[John Poet]

44. YOU MADE THIS HAPPEN!!!!

THANKS SO MUCH for your hard work!!

[highprincipleswork]

45. Good on you. So glad for all of us!!!

[LWolf]

47. Thank you. nt

[panader0]

48. Thanks Barack_America

You helped make this happen!