Dear IndiMarin Volunteers,
While we advise against an over-fixation on polls which have many inherent flaws, they should not be entirely ignored either. And the new NYT poll released this morning came a bit as a sucker punch. While seeming to defy logic, it cites Trump as still ahead by a hair with likely voters. Other national polls have Harris ahead by a hair. Either way, all agree that the presidency is too close to call, and that Trump has a structural advantage in the Electoral College.
We have two months to turn this ship around. The goal is a clear and unassailable victory for Harris/Walz, and Democratic majorities in the House and Senate. To accomplish these very difficult challenges, we need ALL of you to do AS MUCH AS YOU CAN for the next eight weeks. As Tim Walz says, "We'll sleep when we're dead." After all, this election is the most consequential in not only OUR LIFETIMES but in our NATION'S LIFETIME.
We ask that ALL OF YOU add two key voter outreach activities to your schedule. If you are currently writing postcards, THANK YOU, AND please add these two actions to your list of contributions. Postcarding will end well before election day and it is important to be trained and rolling with a way to contribute right up until the end.
Both of these tactics can we easily done from anywhere at a range of convenient times AND involve INTERACTIVE conversations with voters, which are proven to be the most impactful way to influence low-turnout Democrats and voters still on the fence.
#1 - GET TRAINED BY INDIMARIN TO PHONE VOTERS
Calling voters can be done from ANY LOCATION during WAKING HOURS. It's easy to fit in some calls during any busy day. These interactive calls with voters are "make or break" in convincing disengaged Dems to cast a ballot. We also provide valuable voting information to those who may be confused about where, when or how to vote in their location.
We offer small group training, according to experience level, at ALL OF OUR PHONEBANKS. Our team of experienced mentors are incredibly patient and supportive and can help all newbies get comfortable. Then, once trained, there are many options for calling on your own schedule.
For all of you thinking, "I phonebanked several years ago (or more) and it wasn't for me," please rest assured that the technology of phonebanking has advanced significantly over the last few years. We now use automated dialers which connect us with voters, not voicemail, and the call lists are highly targeted so that you will be speaking to the low turnout Democrats we most need to reach. SIGN UP TO BE TRAINED AT AN INDIMARIN PHONEBANK.
#2 - BECOME A WALKING, TALKING BILLBOARD FOR DEMS IN YOUR DAILY LIFE
Wear a Dems Make Life Better t-shirt whenever you're out in public from now until election day. This innovative voter outreach tactic pioneered by our sister group turns us all into human advertisements for Dem messaging as we go about our daily lives. Wear it to the grocery store, the dog park, and wherever else you happen to go outside the house. Not only will the messaging on the shirt result in "exposures" ( a marketing term for the number of eyeballs reached) but it also often prompts interpersonal conversations. Again, INTERACTIVE conversations are the best way to sway disengaged Democrats or on-the-fence Independents in the final stretch.
The Dems Make Life Better website provides a range of resources and toolkits to help make conversations prompted by the shirt constructive and comfortable. You can watch this 30 minute zoom meeting for a detailed introduction to this great way to help the cause. OR visit the website, buy a shirt plus any other desired pro-Dem merchandise, and jump right in. Because products are union-made on demand, it will take 2 - 3 weeks to receive your order so ordering ASAP is recommended to maximize the time you have to spread the word in advance of this crucial election.
Everyone - PLEASE consider maximizing your effort over the next two months to help Democrats win a trifecta. Doing so will be a true legacy we can give to our children and grandchildren. Let's not be left with regret, as we were in 2016, that we could have done more to avert a disastrous outcome.
Thank you for all you have done, and for all you will do in the next two months, for our country and all Americans.
The IndiMarin Steering Committee - Susan, Betsy, Laurie, Joy, Nanda, Andie and Betty
WHO WE ARE
Indivisible Marin is a community of over 9,000 volunteers around the country committed to taking action to create a more just, caring and inclusive America. Many of our events and actions are virtual and we welcome volunteers from all locations! In election years, we focus on helping elect Democrats to both chambers of Congress, as well as the White House. In off-election years, we focus on advocacy with elected officials and other influential leaders to promote a government that functions by and for the people. At IndiMarin, we are committed to offering personalized support to both new and experienced volunteers and to building a fun spirit of community.
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