calling-nice-things

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Topic: Share sunshine from the calls you have made! Positivity, inclusivity, and uplifting language and vibes is what we are looking for in this channel!


2024-10-06T00:32:25.313+00:00 by Vicky [ blackgirlmagic5148 ] avatar

Am I the first to post here?? Had some great calls in WI today. A majority of the voters are voting for Harris and two had already early-voted for her!


2024-10-06T00:33:11.235+00:00 by Marie B (KC | OE) [ pixeldogma14 ] avatar

Looks like you're the first one, Vicky! Hopefully you won't be the last. Great to see you're reaching out to some great people.


2024-10-06T01:02:42.613+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

Hello everyone! 🐀🇺🇸💙 Will be making calls once I can complete the training (am late lol ; must go 🫠) An Independent in NJ with family in PA MI and TX


2024-10-06T01:57:04.524+00:00 by Larry [Call Mod] [ larrya._98544 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-06T01:02:42.613+00:00 by dpsf Hello everyone! 🐀🇺🇸💙 Will be making calls once I can complete the training (am late lol ; must go 🫠) An Independent in NJ with family in PA MI and TX

Thank you so much for volunteering!💯


2024-10-06T02:00:07.873+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

Am attempting to use the dialer - the Zoom meeting decamped for there (in a interesting lemon twist, the auto-correct attempted 'decanted' there ... not quite yet 🫠🧃) but am encountering permissions issues - working on resolving this and will rejoin once can.


2024-10-06T17:13:09.357+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-06T00:32:25.313+00:00 by Vicky Am I the first to post here?? Had some great calls in WI today. A majority of the voters are voting for Harris and two had already early-voted for her!

So great to hear!!!!


2024-10-07T21:04:17.382+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

<@1267218248491991095> Did you see they set up this channel based on your request? Yay!


2024-10-07T21:08:30.371+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) [ urielberman1.3 ] avatar

YAY!!!


2024-10-07T21:08:49.716+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) [ urielberman1.3 ] avatar

Thank you (I dont even remember who I said this too)!


2024-10-07T21:10:24.305+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) [ urielberman1.3 ] avatar

I usually do not call voters much but I text voters. We get a lot of horrible and mean responses (I assume calling is like that or even worse). Mentally, it really helps, for me, to go to a channel simply for nice things/nice responses. I hope everyone on the call team enjoys it😀


2024-10-07T23:46:46.199+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-07T21:10:24.305+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) I usually do not call voters much but I text voters. We get a lot of horrible and mean responses (I assume calling is like that or even worse). Mentally, it really helps, for me, to go to a channel simply for nice things/nice responses. I hope everyone on the call team enjoys it😀

I text and call both. I think people are actually much nicer on the phones. I think when people text back they aren't always aware there is a person reading them. On the phone usually if people don't want to talk they just hang up.


2024-10-07T23:49:09.077+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

Though definitely there are a few rude ones


2024-10-07T23:55:01.298+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) [ urielberman1.3 ] avatar

thats prob true. the texts can be BRUTAL


2024-10-08T12:41:28.796+00:00 by Megan Morris NY [ megk8199 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-07T21:10:24.305+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) I usually do not call voters much but I text voters. We get a lot of horrible and mean responses (I assume calling is like that or even worse). Mentally, it really helps, for me, to go to a channel simply for nice things/nice responses. I hope everyone on the call team enjoys it😀

Calling is MUCH nicer than texting. People think you're a bot over text, or you're just a faceless, voiceless nobody and they can say whatever they want. The worst thing that happens over calls is someone starts swearing and we hang up lol.


2024-10-08T12:52:04.295+00:00 by Uriel Berman (FL) [ urielberman1.3 ] avatar

lol true. Keep up the good work guys!!! 28 days to go!


2024-10-08T19:20:25.586+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

We were calling to confirm attendees for the Reno rally tonight with Tim Walz (this had to be rescheduled due to wildfires last month) and so many attendees are older adults who are attending their first political rally. It was inspiring to hear and really validates that this election is special and is bringing people into political engagement in a way that hasn't been seen in a long time. Great job, team! You make that happen!


2024-10-08T19:48:18.916+00:00 by Barb [CC, CALL MOD] [ barb4964 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T19:20:25.586+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] We were calling to confirm attendees for the Reno rally tonight with Tim Walz (this had to be rescheduled due to wildfires last month) and so many attendees are older adults who are attending their first political rally. It was inspiring to hear and really validates that this election is special and is bringing people into political engagement in a way that hasn't been seen in a long time. Great job, team! You make that happen!

I hear I am an older adult supposedly but nah. The only big rally I went to was taking my kid out of school early to hear the next President Barack Obama speak. She doesn't remember the speech but it was a magical fall night and practically my whole office came (it was nearby) and the 3 or 4 Repubs had the whole office to themselves 🤪 A few days ago my daughter and I went to Baltimore and saw Billie Eilish!


2024-10-08T21:11:21.406+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T19:48:18.916+00:00 by Barb [CC, CALL MOD] I hear I am an older adult supposedly but nah. The only big rally I went to was taking my kid out of school early to hear the next President Barack Obama speak. She doesn't remember the speech but it was a magical fall night and practically my whole office came (it was nearby) and the 3 or 4 Repubs had the whole office to themselves 🤪 A few days ago my daughter and I went to Baltimore and saw Billie Eilish!

My definition of "older adults" keeps changing as I get older 😂


2024-10-08T21:29:30.565+00:00 by Barb [CC, CALL MOD] [ barb4964 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T21:11:21.406+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] My definition of "older adults" keeps changing as I get older 😂

right! 66 is the new ???? 🙄 😆


2024-10-09T12:47:25.909+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T21:29:30.565+00:00 by Barb [CC, CALL MOD] right! 66 is the new ???? 🙄 😆

How about 73? ❤️‍🔥


2024-10-09T13:33:41.158+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

**From yesterday's NC calls: **I just got the greatest pep talk ever from an NC voter. She wanted me to let everyone know that what we are doing is important and folks out there are going to "turn up and turn out" for this election for VP Harris. She thanked all of us for making these calls!


2024-10-09T18:21:17.343+00:00 by imccamey [ imccamey7748 ] avatar

I had a wonderful call with a trans-woman in Arizona (which is otherwise a vipers den of MAGA) who was incredibly gracious to have received the call and even agreed to volunteer after our conversation.


2024-10-09T23:45:07.868+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

As I was preparing to log in as Chat Captain for the 3 HR Camp Kamala I got a volunteer recruitment call from one of our fabulous phone bankers! She was a JOY to talk with. Thank you Rebecca for volunteering your time with us💙💙 and making me SMILE wide. Also I told her about Discord and to ask for the link in the chat during debrief.


2024-10-10T00:18:56.629+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

talked to the sweetest old lady yesterday. she said she was 81 and just started chemo, but that wasn’t stopping her from helping get Harris Walz to the White House. She was so sweet and just kept telling me about how she was so appreciative of volunteers like us. Really just warmed my heart


2024-10-10T00:27:26.116+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

Just talked to another phone banker lol she was very sweet


2024-10-10T00:35:04.266+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

and another one, who i just got signed up for another shift. i swear ive talked to 6 other volunteers tonight


2024-10-10T00:36:37.498+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

https://tenor.com/view/deep-ocean-waves-blue-gif-23238532


2024-10-10T00:44:48.63+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

got yet another volunteer, and she just laughed and told me stories from her phone banking 💙


2024-10-10T01:18:47.408+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

Just spoke with Emily Ramos, a lady running for city council in Mountain View California


2024-10-10T01:18:50.665+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

She was very sweet


2024-10-10T02:36:23.005+00:00 by holly [ 2catsinaraincoat ] avatar

Not necessarily a nice thing from a call, but I had a volunteer tonight with some vision limitations and she was struggling so hard to get the dialer to work. It took most of the shift to figure out the problem but we were able to get it working just at the end and she was really pleased to be able to make even 2 calls. I told her every little bit helps and now she knows what to do next time. <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-10T02:37:08.991+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-10T02:36:23.005+00:00 by holly Not necessarily a nice thing from a call, but I had a volunteer tonight with some vision limitations and she was struggling so hard to get the dialer to work. It took most of the shift to figure out the problem but we were able to get it working just at the end and she was really pleased to be able to make even 2 calls. I told her every little bit helps and now she knows what to do next time. <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

Thank you for working with her to get her up and running! I'm so glad it worked out and that she will be able to make more calls


2024-10-10T19:26:27.632+00:00 by happyisaak [ happyisaak ] avatar

I just walked a woman through settingup her first Zoom acount, and democrats.org account so she could phone bank. She said, okay so now I phone bank every Tuesday through now until the election? I said sure if you want! She said - I want to do more! <:lol:1285947831714054144>


2024-10-10T19:27:57.577+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-10T19:26:27.632+00:00 by happyisaak I just walked a woman through settingup her first Zoom acount, and democrats.org account so she could phone bank. She said, okay so now I phone bank every Tuesday through now until the election? I said sure if you want! She said - I want to do more! <:lol:1285947831714054144>

That is AMAZING! I love getting new phone bankers launched. She can join us every single day!


2024-10-10T19:30:08.684+00:00 by happyisaak [ happyisaak ] avatar

It was really sweet 😭


2024-10-12T01:43:01.84+00:00 by Carmen (Triston) (GA) [ spotifyllc ] avatar

Just helped a lady sign up who said she’s not been able to find any phone banks near her and she expressed she really wanted to. She said she’s been phone banking since Obamas first term and had been really disappointed she hadn’t gotten to this year. I walked her through the process of signing up for virtual phone banking and explained how it worked and she was so thankful


2024-10-12T13:36:33.477+00:00 by 🌺J1ll🌺 [ j1ll161923 ] avatar

Talked to a supportive voter in NC who is volunteering DJing at the polls on Election Day! I asked him if he wanted to get more involved with volunteering between now and Election Day and he said yes!


2024-10-12T14:57:55.934+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar

From stellar caller Megan Morris:


2024-10-12T14:58:00.499+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar


2024-10-13T02:01:39.673+00:00 by Marie B (KC | OE) [ pixeldogma14 ] avatar

This wasn't on one of our phonebanks but I also work with the ones for PA Dems and we had a volunteer tonight who called a guy who is a fierce LGBTQ ally and he said he is voting for Harris because he doesn't want someone in office that will take the rights of those he loves away. Also, we just got one just a couple seconds ago on the 9PM shift of our campaign's banks where the person answered the call at a wedding and not only thanked the volunteer but also said while he can't phone bank, he's donating to the campaign! This is what I'm talking about, people! This is what we need in this world...we need to bring good back!


2024-10-13T02:24:09.184+00:00 by Rachel Hungerford - UT [ ravensquad100 ] avatar

Just taught someone in NV about early voting. We're making real change here even if it's not who people vote for.


2024-10-13T04:41:10.476+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

Just had two new callers earlier this evening stay in the practice room a long time, two senior ladies who were determined to figure out what to do. We did rehearsal calls and they had such powerful voices and lovely connection skills, I knew they would be fine. They both came back to the debrief thrilled with their experience and have signed up for another shift— one of them tomorrow. It’s so worth the time for these new volunteers.


2024-10-13T04:46:49.299+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-13T04:41:10.476+00:00 by Tweebstory Just had two new callers earlier this evening stay in the practice room a long time, two senior ladies who were determined to figure out what to do. We did rehearsal calls and they had such powerful voices and lovely connection skills, I knew they would be fine. They both came back to the debrief thrilled with their experience and have signed up for another shift— one of them tomorrow. It’s so worth the time for these new volunteers.

Amazing! I have had simliar experiences as well. Sometimes people struggle with the tech, but are determined to figure it out because they know how important this work is.


2024-10-13T18:06:18.291+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

This one is from canvassing today, but I thought you’d enjoy it anyway: five houses in a row thanked me profusely for volunteering! People, what you are doing matters so much to so many!


2024-10-13T18:07:41.619+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Also, one residence was planning a Vote Dinner with all their friends: a big group going out to eat together and then going to early voting together. Great energy. 🌊🌊🌊


2024-10-13T23:50:17.923+00:00 by Jenn_🩵 [Call Mod] [ jenn_0855 ] avatar


2024-10-13T23:50:18.343+00:00 by Jenn_🩵 [Call Mod] [ jenn_0855 ] avatar

From the phone bank going on right now!


2024-10-13T23:52:45.656+00:00 by Jenn_🩵 [Call Mod] [ jenn_0855 ] avatar


2024-10-13T23:52:46.05+00:00 by Jenn_🩵 [Call Mod] [ jenn_0855 ] avatar

another one!!!


2024-10-14T00:55:58.21+00:00 by James M [MO-2] [ jamesnotjim19955448 ] avatar

I had one gentleman in PA on a call yesterday who was undecided, but really appreciated the call, and when I told him about the 50k startup tax credit proposal he was immediately on board since he wants to start a business soon. His whole family (15+ people) was also there for a reunion and he said he would talk to them about voting for Kamala as well.


2024-10-14T17:22:05.929+00:00 by Allison Boron [CA] [ ajobo0286 ] avatar

When I was calling Michigan yesterday, I had a woman who was currently in Houston but told me that, through her church, they bus people to polls on Election Day. she was so sweet and her voting plan really gave me a boost to keep making calls!


2024-10-14T17:24:04.423+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-14T17:22:05.929+00:00 by Allison Boron [CA] When I was calling Michigan yesterday, I had a woman who was currently in Houston but told me that, through her church, they bus people to polls on Election Day. she was so sweet and her voting plan really gave me a boost to keep making calls!

I love this story so much. Thank you for calling and sharing!


2024-10-14T23:13:13.936+00:00 by 🌺J1ll🌺 [ j1ll161923 ] avatar

The mood was electric on the 5-7 today. Callers were reporting SO MANY positive responses to volunteer recruitment.


2024-10-14T23:37:22.729+00:00 by Shannon Roy [CA] [ shannonrca_02719 ] avatar

After a series of so-so calls into Georgia (T8 list), my last call was with a voter who is originally from Ukraine who explained that the only logical choice for him is VP Harris and how Trump will give Ukraine away if he wins. I know we all know this but hearing it from someone who is directly affected really drove it home for me. A great way to end a shift! 💙


2024-10-15T01:13:17.473+00:00 by Jared • Lead Mod [ kyaizen ] avatar

From the ZPB I'm on now. This could be you! Join us in <#1242256751445934262> <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-15T01:13:39.845+00:00 by Jared • Lead Mod [ kyaizen ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-15T01:13:17.473+00:00 by Jared • Lead Mod From the ZPB I'm on now. This could be you! Join us in <#1242256751445934262> <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

(same user)


2024-10-15T01:13:53.805+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

Spoke to a person in KY today who was super excited to host phone banks during the upcoming weekends. She said she drives all day in her job and is so excited every time she sees a Harris/Walz sign outside of Louisville, which is the blue island in that sea of red. She even stops to take pictures.


2024-10-15T04:08:35.751+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

Late night shift called Arizona tonight. Lots of hang ups, crazy Trumpees BUT a big number of republicans voting Harris, Dems voting Harris and elders voting Harris. New callers were pumped!


2024-10-15T07:47:07.808+00:00 by SUPERFRENCHBIGZ [ superfrenchbigz ] avatar

lots of new YouTube videos, I likey. Let's keep up the momentum.


2024-10-15T07:47:16.707+00:00 by SUPERFRENCHBIGZ [ superfrenchbigz ] avatar

Only a few more weeks left.


2024-10-16T02:45:36.308+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

It's so encouraging to read the posts on this channel! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽


2024-10-16T02:52:09.354+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-16T02:45:36.308+00:00 by Jenn Guerra It's so encouraging to read the posts on this channel! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

YAY! We understand the assignment. Remember to come back and share yours when you have them. #PayItForward


2024-10-16T02:53:53.026+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-16T02:52:09.354+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] YAY! We understand the assignment. Remember to come back and share yours when you have them. #PayItForward

Will do! I will share that I had a woman who was a registered Republican and she said she was voting for Harris and all the Dems! Also the times that I called about 95 percent were voting for Harris so that was encouraging!


2024-10-16T02:54:44.694+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-16T02:53:53.026+00:00 by Jenn Guerra Will do! I will share that I had a woman who was a registered Republican and she said she was voting for Harris and all the Dems! Also the times that I called about 95 percent were voting for Harris so that was encouraging!

That's incredible! Thanks for sharing here with us <:blueheart:1252803082849488956> Keep up the great work


2024-10-16T06:18:03.536+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-16T14:52:11.716+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

From Wednesday morning ZPB: i'm blown away at how many people - whether they can call or not - thank me for what i'm doing...like i'd be doing anything else with my time right now!! so heartening!!


2024-10-16T15:48:04.78+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

From Dials from Dawn 'til Dusk just now: Its a small world I just got off a call with a truck driver from GA who was in my town while we were talking, he was very appreciative of the call and is excited to vote early once he makes it back to GA. the direct quote "I can't believe you are calling people individually that is awesome!!"


2024-10-16T16:07:36.733+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

One last quote from the ZPB this morning: This is just AMAZING!! Talking to like-minded folks that are inspired to help!!! Signing folks up has never felt better!


2024-10-16T18:00:41.966+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar


2024-10-16T18:12:54.489+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar


2024-10-16T18:14:13.688+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-16T18:12:54.489+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD]

https://tenor.com/view/hhgf-gif-5359433813916745127


2024-10-16T18:18:08.774+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

THIS PHONE BANK IS ON FIRE!!! 40,000 calls with almost half of the shift left to go. We're making it happen, y'all!


2024-10-16T18:36:18.3+00:00 by Liz123 [Call MOD] [ lizvca_30571_36657 ] avatar

From the chat in the same zPB (12-2 EDT) (I'm in CA so time stamp is PDT - LOL)


2024-10-17T00:36:20.383+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

Direct voter calling on ZPB this evening into NC. Either lists are very well scrubbed or she is doing better and better. Callers had 5-1, 7-2, etc lean/strong Harris - strong Trump. I’m starting to believe.


2024-10-17T01:28:49.921+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

I just got one where this man is dealing with cancer and voted for Kamala and all the Democrats down the ballot already. He said he wants to live long enough to see trump go to jail! Blessings to him! 🙏🏽 <:blueheart:1252803082849488956> 🙏🏽


2024-10-17T01:30:29.896+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T01:28:49.921+00:00 by Jenn Guerra I just got one where this man is dealing with cancer and voted for Kamala and all the Democrats down the ballot already. He said he wants to live long enough to see trump go to jail! Blessings to him! 🙏🏽 <:blueheart:1252803082849488956> 🙏🏽

So lovely that he was able to take the call and share his support! And so exciting to see that so many people have voted already 😀 Glad you are having a good experience calling tonight!


2024-10-17T01:31:01.543+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T01:30:29.896+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] So lovely that he was able to take the call and share his support! And so exciting to see that so many people have voted already 😀 Glad you are having a good experience calling tonight!

Thank you!


2024-10-17T01:51:44.144+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

Got another who is a student and already voted for Kamala and the Dems and she said she is a full time student and working as well so she will share our link to her friends and family so they can help volunteer! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-17T01:55:27.359+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T01:51:44.144+00:00 by Jenn Guerra Got another who is a student and already voted for Kamala and the Dems and she said she is a full time student and working as well so she will share our link to her friends and family so they can help volunteer! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

YESSSS!!! That is the absolute best kind of call! A supporter connecting with others to volunteer! If 1000 people each connect with 3 more people to vote and volunteer---that can win us the whole thing!


2024-10-17T01:57:20.83+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T01:55:27.359+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] YESSSS!!! That is the absolute best kind of call! A supporter connecting with others to volunteer! If 1000 people each connect with 3 more people to vote and volunteer---that can win us the whole thing!

yayyyy! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-17T02:06:57.461+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

Got another who is voting for Kamala and Dems down the ballot and is wanting to volunteer and share with family and friends yay! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-17T02:09:13.629+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:06:57.461+00:00 by Jenn Guerra Got another who is voting for Kamala and Dems down the ballot and is wanting to volunteer and share with family and friends yay! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experiences here. I know some of the calls tonight were a little tougher, so seeing these stories reminds us that the good calls ARE out there waiting for us!!


2024-10-17T02:11:01.329+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:09:13.629+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experiences here. I know some of the calls tonight were a little tougher, so seeing these stories reminds us that the good calls ARE out there waiting for us!!

And another who is voting for Kamala and all the Dems she said most definatley and is wanting to share our volunteer link to family and friends!


2024-10-17T02:11:54.758+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:11:01.329+00:00 by Jenn Guerra And another who is voting for Kamala and all the Dems she said most definatley and is wanting to share our volunteer link to family and friends!

So you've had at least 3 of these tonight!!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for coming back to call with us. We need you!


2024-10-17T02:14:28.487+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:11:54.758+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] So you've had at least 3 of these tonight!!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for coming back to call with us. We need you!

And another who said she already voted for Kamala and was so excited and voted for all the dems and shared the volunteer link with her!


2024-10-17T02:15:04.447+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

I've got about six and counting so far for Harris!


2024-10-17T02:15:23.282+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:15:04.447+00:00 by Jenn Guerra I've got about six and counting so far for Harris!

Rockstar!


2024-10-17T02:15:41.734+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

YES <@1113012248160514140>!


2024-10-17T02:27:46.966+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

Just got another it's his first time and gave him the address of his local elections office and number and all the stuff! He also wanted the link to volunteer to share with family and friends he is wanting to vote early! Oh and he is voting of course for Kamala and all the Dems!


2024-10-17T02:28:38.959+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:27:46.966+00:00 by Jenn Guerra Just got another it's his first time and gave him the address of his local elections office and number and all the stuff! He also wanted the link to volunteer to share with family and friends he is wanting to vote early! Oh and he is voting of course for Kamala and all the Dems!

All the ingredients of another AMAZINGLY successful call!! Are you coming back here tomorrow to make calls with us?


2024-10-17T02:30:13.396+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:28:38.959+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] All the ingredients of another AMAZINGLY successful call!! Are you coming back here tomorrow to make calls with us?

Yes! I will be here after my work event so around 530 or 6pm!!!


2024-10-17T02:32:37.367+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

Ok I better go ! I have to get up super early for my event tomorrow but I will be back! Thank you everyone for all the postive vibes it really does make a difference ! Much love ! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-17T02:33:15.901+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T02:32:37.367+00:00 by Jenn Guerra Ok I better go ! I have to get up super early for my event tomorrow but I will be back! Thank you everyone for all the postive vibes it really does make a difference ! Much love ! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

See you tomorrow!!!!


2024-10-17T02:33:27.208+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

Thanks for being here, making calls, and sharing your awesome stories <@1113012248160514140>


2024-10-17T02:33:55.059+00:00 by Jenn Guerra [ jennguerra ] avatar

Thank you!


2024-10-17T04:07:40.822+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-17T14:03:03.26+00:00 by Dark Brendan [ moneylishus ] avatar

Just had an EPIC call with a wrong number this morning. Undecided turned voter and almost volunteer by the end of the call! He will talk to friends and family. Great talk. I like GA calls so far.


2024-10-17T14:06:12.792+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T14:03:03.26+00:00 by Dark Brendan Just had an EPIC call with a wrong number this morning. Undecided turned voter and almost volunteer by the end of the call! He will talk to friends and family. Great talk. I like GA calls so far.

Amazing <@266042909432741898> thanks for sharing!


2024-10-17T14:40:54.598+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

On todays 9-11 Zoom Phone Bank I helped a volunteer calling at 3:30am from Hawaii. Our amazing volunteers are going all out to get Kamala in the White House💙💙


2024-10-17T14:44:06.277+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T14:40:54.598+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] On todays 9-11 Zoom Phone Bank I helped a volunteer calling at 3:30am from Hawaii. Our amazing volunteers are going all out to get Kamala in the White House💙💙

..and I thought I was up early 😂 the dedication on this team is incredible!!! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-17T15:48:43.827+00:00 by James M [MO-2] [ jamesnotjim19955448 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T14:03:03.26+00:00 by Dark Brendan Just had an EPIC call with a wrong number this morning. Undecided turned voter and almost volunteer by the end of the call! He will talk to friends and family. Great talk. I like GA calls so far.

This is why I try not to give up right away if it's a wrong number. Sometimes these are really good calls!


2024-10-17T16:20:09.505+00:00 by starrEI [ matrixdot ] avatar

I talked to a woman who said she and her husband were just talking about doing some phone banking 🎉 .


2024-10-17T18:30:08.147+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

Feedback from the 1-3pm zoom phone bank doing volunteer recruitment for phone banking!!


2024-10-17T20:38:53.724+00:00 by Rui [ adorable_panda_57433 ] avatar

How does phone banking work? How do you get numbers or zoom links, etc.?


2024-10-17T20:42:33.056+00:00 by Larry [Call Mod] [ larrya._98544 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T20:38:53.724+00:00 by Rui How does phone banking work? How do you get numbers or zoom links, etc.?

Hi Rui, here's a link and a training video....Phone Banking Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FYlZK0essc ; Discord Any-Time Dialing Link: https://events.democrats.org/event/704955/

How to use the Dialer Dials from Dawn 'til Dusk: Discord Edition · The Democratic Nationa...

2024-10-17T20:49:19.086+00:00 by Larry [Call Mod] [ larrya._98544 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T20:38:53.724+00:00 by Rui How does phone banking work? How do you get numbers or zoom links, etc.?

When you click on the Dials Dawn till Dusk link it will take you to the site to get the dialer link. The dialer has a script preview and when you get started it automatically dials numbers and connects you with the voters. If you have any questions just post them here in <#1242256751445934262>


2024-10-17T23:26:24.32+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-17T20:38:53.724+00:00 by Rui How does phone banking work? How do you get numbers or zoom links, etc.?

If you sign up for a zoom phone bank, there’s a 25 minute training at the beginning that will tell you everything you need to know.


2024-10-17T23:27:56.366+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

Today’s overlapping zoom phone banking shifts between 5-7 made 102,000 calls! 🏆💪🏻


2024-10-18T01:57:15.483+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

From tonight's calls: Spoke with Grace R a few calls back, she's 70 years old and with a walker, and although she's pretty fed up with politicians who don't keep their promises, and was disgusted by an ad that showed how Kamala Harris had paid money for kids to go have gender reassignment surgery, I let her know that was a lie and that she should go to kamalaharris.com and click issues at the top. We discussed for about 5 minutes what a dangerous, unqualified and untrustworthy candidate Donald Trump is, and finally she had made a plan to get out and vote. I only felt badly that I couldn't give her a ride to the polling location myself!


2024-10-18T17:01:41.313+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

Shared by a caller today: "Just got of a great call with a Rally goer. She said that she saw the most awesome sign next to a H/W sign: "JD Vance puts Cast iron Skillets in the Dishwasher""


2024-10-18T21:30:19.146+00:00 by melody jay (nj) [ .dougprishpreed ] avatar

hi from the text team! i have someone that is interested in a Spanish speaking phonebank if there is any--please let me know!


2024-10-18T22:04:41.16+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-18T21:30:19.146+00:00 by melody jay (nj) hi from the text team! i have someone that is interested in a Spanish speaking phonebank if there is any--please let me know!

Hi, Melody. You can direct them here: https://events.democrats.org/?event_type=2&is_virtual=true&primary_locale=es (events.democrats.org and filter for Spanish).


2024-10-18T22:24:39.64+00:00 by Laura Bradford (TN) [ eggyfarmer6213 ] avatar

Just stopped by to say that I was scared to phone bank today (first time!) but have gotten nothing but nice people (and polite refusals or hangups). I guess most people are too polite (or conflict averse!) to cuss you out. I did have one guy tell me I was very misguided but he did so in such a friendly tone it took a minute for me to understand what he meant!


2024-10-18T22:35:30.334+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-18T22:24:39.64+00:00 by Laura Bradford (TN) Just stopped by to say that I was scared to phone bank today (first time!) but have gotten nothing but nice people (and polite refusals or hangups). I guess most people are too polite (or conflict averse!) to cuss you out. I did have one guy tell me I was very misguided but he did so in such a friendly tone it took a minute for me to understand what he meant!

Thank you SO MUCH for calling and sharing your experience. I recall that you just jumped in and got started. I am so impressed! We can't wait to see you back. The group is hopping tonight.


2024-10-19T00:34:49.705+00:00 by Indy Behr (CA➡RI) [OE Mod] [ jamesbornstein ] avatar

I just spoke with a lady just trying to confirm her plan to phone bank with us tomorrow evening. She said she was a widow and in a very red area, and we ended up speaking for around 30 minutes. She clearly just needed someone to listen to her and she said some of her relatives were victims of Trump’s cult and were convinced so much misinformation and crap she heard on Fox News was true.It was really nice, and it seemed like she really needed to have a chance to get all of that out and Im glad I could reasssure her that there are other people who care and who aren’t willing to go back


2024-10-19T00:36:05.049+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-19T00:34:49.705+00:00 by Indy Behr (CA➡RI) [OE Mod] I just spoke with a lady just trying to confirm her plan to phone bank with us tomorrow evening. She said she was a widow and in a very red area, and we ended up speaking for around 30 minutes. She clearly just needed someone to listen to her and she said some of her relatives were victims of Trump’s cult and were convinced so much misinformation and crap she heard on Fox News was true.It was really nice, and it seemed like she really needed to have a chance to get all of that out and Im glad I could reasssure her that there are other people who care and who aren’t willing to go back

I'm glad you were able to get into the zoom and connect with this caller! She needed a kind voice to talk to💙


2024-10-19T00:37:42.942+00:00 by Indy Behr (CA➡RI) [OE Mod] [ jamesbornstein ] avatar

The confirm calls were very nice. Never had to worry about being cursed out, just kind people who were on our side


2024-10-19T00:38:11.366+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-19T00:37:42.942+00:00 by Indy Behr (CA➡RI) [OE Mod] The confirm calls were very nice. Never had to worry about being cursed out, just kind people who were on our side

it is a really uplifting set of calls when you need a break from direct voter contact


2024-10-19T01:00:49.373+00:00 by Megan C (IL) [ politicspony ] avatar

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2024-10-19T01:02:03.027+00:00 by Megan C (IL) [ politicspony ] avatar

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2024-10-19T01:09:11.867+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

from our phone bank into Nevada tonight!


2024-10-19T01:11:34.391+00:00 by Carleigh [DC/VA] [ integraliceberg ] avatar

I was having a bit of a rough time (hang ups, answering machines, etc) but I helped one person make a plan to vote! I got her the link to find her precinct and was able to tell her when election day is 🙂


2024-10-19T01:17:05.782+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-19T01:11:34.391+00:00 by Carleigh [DC/VA] I was having a bit of a rough time (hang ups, answering machines, etc) but I helped one person make a plan to vote! I got her the link to find her precinct and was able to tell her when election day is 🙂

Perfect! Every call, every plan, every vote counts


2024-10-19T01:43:38.966+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

More from Nevada!


2024-10-19T02:53:35.181+00:00 by Dark Brendan [ moneylishus ] avatar

So much fun tonight with me and some millennial white guys for Harris (friends from high school and college). One lady gave me an analogy she said she shares with friends that likened Kamala to a hamburger and fries and Trump to pile of poo with glass in it. I couldn't help but laugh even if I didn't quite understand. Keep up the good work fellow callers!


2024-10-19T02:55:01.01+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-19T02:53:35.181+00:00 by Dark Brendan So much fun tonight with me and some millennial white guys for Harris (friends from high school and college). One lady gave me an analogy she said she shares with friends that likened Kamala to a hamburger and fries and Trump to pile of poo with glass in it. I couldn't help but laugh even if I didn't quite understand. Keep up the good work fellow callers!

Thank you so much for calling! This is how we win.


2024-10-19T18:11:46.701+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

outstanding outcome! Building rapport+trust is the goal.


2024-10-19T18:29:07.156+00:00 by hissssthaneversharp [ hissssthaneversharp ] avatar

Got a very nice call with an NC voter planning to vote in person for all the Dems on the ballot!


2024-10-19T18:30:15.235+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-19T18:29:07.156+00:00 by hissssthaneversharp Got a very nice call with an NC voter planning to vote in person for all the Dems on the ballot!

Excellent! You just joined us this morning right? So glad you are here💙


2024-10-19T21:34:09.772+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar

From zoom:


2024-10-19T21:48:54.865+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

Great call result! Thank you for sharing!


2024-10-20T22:16:24.854+00:00 by Tyler G. (OR - he/him) [ tylerhehim_79396 ] avatar

Got my first "I'm voting for Kamala" after ~35min of talking! Took a while but we got there! We disagree on a lot, but she said Kamala has her support!


2024-10-21T02:22:14.531+00:00 by Ekta Shah Fl/DC [ ektashahmd ] avatar

I had about 7 for Harris Walz in Wisconsin list I did. I didn't have to do any convincing or even give our spiel. They allowed me to cut to the chase bc they were on our side. it was nice


2024-10-21T04:44:26.069+00:00 by Dark Brendan [ moneylishus ] avatar

This is ultimately a nice thing. But I find it interesting when I get a Trump supporter and they are angry, telling me to “go to hell” as one person said. On the other hand, I hear so much joy and optimism through the phone from those supporting Kamala. I was once cancelled for saying Trump is a bad example of a leader for our kids. But this just proves the example he sets, even for adults. Kamala is spending every day working to bring Americans together. She sets the tone for a real example of a great leader and a lot of people are starting to hear that when we call. I’ve never really phonebanked, but I am committing to several more days in the final weeks. We cannot go back and I can’t wait to move forward!


2024-10-21T07:01:11.421+00:00 by Megan C (IL) [ politicspony ] avatar

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2024-10-21T17:13:11.017+00:00 by mercury [ gotjen ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-18T17:01:41.313+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) Shared by a caller today: "Just got of a great call with a Rally goer. She said that she saw the most awesome sign next to a H/W sign: "JD Vance puts Cast iron Skillets in the Dishwasher""

thats just weird


2024-10-21T21:19:21.32+00:00 by Jack (KC) [ jack.246012 ] avatar

This call wasnt on a phone bank, but I had an emotional conversation with a voter on the DNC hotline. She inspired me to run to my early voting location insted of waiting


2024-10-21T21:43:18.673+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

From the 4-6 zoom phone bank, also calling PA


2024-10-21T21:55:49.92+00:00 by Madge [ madge_38035 ] avatar

Just had a great call with a woman in PA - very strong Harris and bringing a friend with her to the polls. She appreciated the call.


2024-10-21T21:56:50.508+00:00 by Kristin B DC [ kristinbdc ] avatar

From recent phone banks: two strong Harris supporters who'd gotten disconnected from the movement and were only too happy to learn they could still volunteer: A Nevadan who'd just retired to AZ and was happy to learn he and his wife could phonebank for us into NV... A Philadelphian who had to take care of his elderly father and was feeling alone but had found community through canvassing earlier and wanted to vote early and help out on election day. ETA: These were not volunteer recruitment calls... but they turned into recruitment and solidarity too.


2024-10-22T02:04:25.782+00:00 by alai6281 (Alisha) [ al6281 ] avatar

Spoke to an 85 year old woman who is SUPER strong Harris! She said she’s terrified of snakes but if only trump was on the ballot, she would put a snake on the ballot and vote for that instead 😂 then she proceeded to tell me her entire life story from beginning to now (yes it took a very very long time) but because she’s voting Harris and I figured she’s probably lonely, it was worth sitting on the phone with her and listening to her talk.


2024-10-22T02:16:09.268+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T02:04:25.782+00:00 by alai6281 (Alisha) Spoke to an 85 year old woman who is SUPER strong Harris! She said she’s terrified of snakes but if only trump was on the ballot, she would put a snake on the ballot and vote for that instead 😂 then she proceeded to tell me her entire life story from beginning to now (yes it took a very very long time) but because she’s voting Harris and I figured she’s probably lonely, it was worth sitting on the phone with her and listening to her talk.

This is so nice---thank you for sharing! I know it's very hard, but next time someone proceeds to tell you their life story, try to politely wrap it up and move onto the next call so you can make even more good connections! A good rule of thumb is no more than 5 minutes on one call, only because we want to make sure we're contacting as many voters as possible! Thanks so much for calling with us tonight 🙂


2024-10-22T03:31:16.334+00:00 by Marie B (KC | OE) [ pixeldogma14 ] avatar

Tales from the ZPB …as told by a facilitator Monday 10-PM to midnight (eastern time) * Volunteer who out of the chute got a Harris supporter (ie. His first call of the night) * Woman voting for the first time…for Harris * Elderly man who said he’s flying his 89-year-old sister home in time to vote for Harris. * Several volunteers persuaded people who were considering Trump to reconsider and now they’re voting for Harris. * An elderly lady who was for Harris convinced her son who is a registered independent & husband who is a Republican to follow her lead. * One volunteer presented a a case for Harris like a lawyer…and the caller is now going from wanting to vote for Trump to voting for Harris! ******** And some bonuses from the PA Dems phone bank I did earlier… * A guy who was talking to someone who was leaning Trump got him to convert to our side *A lady got someone to register to vote on the last day of voter registration in PA to vote…and they’re voting straight Dem!!!! We’re making it happen!!!!


2024-10-22T07:52:42.878+00:00 by Lagomorph [ lagomorph0289 ] avatar

A Georgia woman called me “Honey.” That made my day. She and her husband had helped turn Georgia blue and had moved to North Carolina to help turn that blue. A Trump supporter called me the “stupidest person in the country.” I had always suspected that but it was nice to have confirmation. I let him vent for a bit but I did not respond with hate. After hanging up and thinking about it for a while, I decided to increase my shifts from two to three a day, six hours, and fourteen hours on Election Day.


2024-10-22T15:03:31.34+00:00 by Mrs. D (KC Facilitator/Chat) [ mrs.d0727 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T07:52:42.878+00:00 by Lagomorph A Georgia woman called me “Honey.” That made my day. She and her husband had helped turn Georgia blue and had moved to North Carolina to help turn that blue. A Trump supporter called me the “stupidest person in the country.” I had always suspected that but it was nice to have confirmation. I let him vent for a bit but I did not respond with hate. After hanging up and thinking about it for a while, I decided to increase my shifts from two to three a day, six hours, and fourteen hours on Election Day.

Far from stupid. I wish I had your grace.


2024-10-22T15:06:01.857+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T07:52:42.878+00:00 by Lagomorph A Georgia woman called me “Honey.” That made my day. She and her husband had helped turn Georgia blue and had moved to North Carolina to help turn that blue. A Trump supporter called me the “stupidest person in the country.” I had always suspected that but it was nice to have confirmation. I let him vent for a bit but I did not respond with hate. After hanging up and thinking about it for a while, I decided to increase my shifts from two to three a day, six hours, and fourteen hours on Election Day.

We know that the opponent has a habit of projecting/accusing others of his own behaviors and traits, so I guess it’s not surprising that his followers would, too. But I’m sorry you had to endure that!


2024-10-22T17:16:22.849+00:00 by Clara Marks [CA] [ claram313 ] avatar

I just had the most AMAZING call with a voter in PA. I have spoken to undecided voters before, but I can't usually convince them all the way during a phone call. However, this undecided voter is voting for Kamala Harris, and he also needed info about where/when/how which I sent him. This was after a long stream of hang-ups/refused. This made my day and I wanted to share!


2024-10-22T17:19:11.879+00:00 by Frances (HFP) [ frances__01 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T17:16:22.849+00:00 by Clara Marks [CA] I just had the most AMAZING call with a voter in PA. I have spoken to undecided voters before, but I can't usually convince them all the way during a phone call. However, this undecided voter is voting for Kamala Harris, and he also needed info about where/when/how which I sent him. This was after a long stream of hang-ups/refused. This made my day and I wanted to share!

This is so awesome, thank you for sharing!


2024-10-22T18:35:14.407+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

I know we don’t usually talk to wrong numbers, but this person seemed really nice and has apparently been getting a lot of campaign calls for someone who isn’t her, so I marked her “wrong number,” but asked if she wanted to talk about the election anyway. She did! She’s strong Harris and has a plan to vote with her significant other. She said she lives out in the country and has been seeing lots of Harris signs in “places you wouldn’t normally see them.” Gave me hope!


2024-10-22T18:38:36.017+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Another Strong Harris who had a lot to say about the importance of migrant workers in her region and how she wants to see them getting treated fairly and having paths to become citizens. She said she’s looking forward to a new generation of leadership! Me too!


2024-10-22T22:37:35.342+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-23T02:48:11.5+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T17:16:22.849+00:00 by Clara Marks [CA] I just had the most AMAZING call with a voter in PA. I have spoken to undecided voters before, but I can't usually convince them all the way during a phone call. However, this undecided voter is voting for Kamala Harris, and he also needed info about where/when/how which I sent him. This was after a long stream of hang-ups/refused. This made my day and I wanted to share!

This is why we fight! YOU are making a difference.


2024-10-23T02:53:44.875+00:00 by Tweebstory [ tweebstory ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T07:52:42.878+00:00 by Lagomorph A Georgia woman called me “Honey.” That made my day. She and her husband had helped turn Georgia blue and had moved to North Carolina to help turn that blue. A Trump supporter called me the “stupidest person in the country.” I had always suspected that but it was nice to have confirmation. I let him vent for a bit but I did not respond with hate. After hanging up and thinking about it for a while, I decided to increase my shifts from two to three a day, six hours, and fourteen hours on Election Day.

You handled that so well. Still yucky. And then you flipped the script to you saving democracy. Here’s to you 🫸🫷


2024-10-23T03:56:21.743+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

From Nevada calls: Spoke to a lovely woman who said she was the not listed person, but her friend. She was firmly for Harris and wanted info about the nearest early voting location. We had a "full and frank" discussion about Trump and she ended the call by telling me she really was the person I asked for, but wanted to be sure I was "nice" before telling me that.


2024-10-23T21:00:53.979+00:00 by krisdixit [ krisdixit ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-22T22:37:35.342+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod]

This is Awesome!!


2024-10-24T01:02:40.739+00:00 by clark [ clark ] avatar

just talked to a woman who's dog is having seizures. Hold the ones you love people.


2024-10-24T01:02:49.882+00:00 by clark [ clark ] avatar

I'm in tears. We bonded


2024-10-24T01:06:14.841+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

I had the best "No" response to the rally in Atlanta: I changed my plans and I'm going to continue to knock doors instead. 🚪 💙


2024-10-24T01:16:48.718+00:00 by Carlton K [CA] [ carlton3496 ] avatar

I had a similarly nice interaction: "I'll be there, but I can't talk for long because I'm on a Zoom about saving our local public school."


2024-10-24T01:17:15.347+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

From ZPB currently in progress: “I’m watching a Hallmark movie with my family, but rest assured that we’ve already voted straight blue.”


2024-10-24T01:25:50.132+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

LOVE ALL OF THESE ACTIVISTS!


2024-10-24T01:30:11.619+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar

I had a great (very long) call with a woman from Ohio who has volunteered in every campaign since McGovern in 1972. She has followed Kamala's career from the beginning and made calls for her during her campaigns for DA SF and Attorney General of CA. She said "When Joe Biden selected her to be VP, my opinion of Joe Biden went up." She's planning to make calls again for Kamala tomorrow.


2024-10-24T01:33:27.747+00:00 by Jennifer • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

<@1277403351667048508> you are a treasure. Thank you for making calls and supporting callers


2024-10-24T01:36:07.227+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

Another beauty: "This has been the most engaging phone bank I have done. Persuaded several voters to trust their stated instincts about Trump’s selfishness and racism. They all made plans to vote Harris and the Democratic ticket. Also found a supporter willing to volunteer. I get the feeling that the people of NE are not yet burned out by calls. 💙"


2024-10-24T01:37:47.634+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:36:07.227+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod Another beauty: "This has been the most engaging phone bank I have done. Persuaded several voters to trust their stated instincts about Trump’s selfishness and racism. They all made plans to vote Harris and the Democratic ticket. Also found a supporter willing to volunteer. I get the feeling that the people of NE are not yet burned out by calls. 💙"

This evening seems to be going great! Thank you to all of you for continuing to share these gems 🥰


2024-10-24T01:45:13.966+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:37:47.634+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] This evening seems to be going great! Thank you to all of you for continuing to share these gems 🥰

We have had some real excitement out of NE tonight!


2024-10-24T01:47:39.057+00:00 by Elissa (MD) [ elissa_70935 ] avatar

I think I just persuaded an undecided AZ voter to vote for Harris and Gallego. OMG. 🥹


2024-10-24T01:47:52.092+00:00 by Matt [ matchez312 ] avatar

Talked to a felon in NE who was thankful he just got the right to vote two weeks ago. Wasn't sure about making it to register, but I gave him the hotline number to call. He said that he was independent but he would vote Democrat this election. I hope he does!


2024-10-24T01:48:04.214+00:00 by Matt [ matchez312 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:47:39.057+00:00 by Elissa (MD) I think I just persuaded an undecided AZ voter to vote for Harris and Gallego. OMG. 🥹

AMAZING


2024-10-24T01:49:49.18+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:47:39.057+00:00 by Elissa (MD) I think I just persuaded an undecided AZ voter to vote for Harris and Gallego. OMG. 🥹

Way to go!!! SOOOO glad you were able to stay on with us to make these calls


2024-10-24T01:50:06.574+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:47:52.092+00:00 by Matt Talked to a felon in NE who was thankful he just got the right to vote two weeks ago. Wasn't sure about making it to register, but I gave him the hotline number to call. He said that he was independent but he would vote Democrat this election. I hope he does!

This gives me all the feels!!


2024-10-24T01:50:18.182+00:00 by Elissa (MD) [ elissa_70935 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:49:49.18+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] Way to go!!! SOOOO glad you were able to stay on with us to make these calls

all appreciation to my kiddo for finally falling asleep!


2024-10-24T01:57:31.522+00:00 by Tyler G. (OR - he/him) [ tylerhehim_79396 ] avatar

Just spoke with an AZ woman who said her Republican husband is voting for Kamala too! Also, it feels like there's a pun somewhere with the word "call" and "Kamala". Like Kallmala or Kalls for Kamala.


2024-10-24T02:13:44.941+00:00 by krisdixit [ krisdixit ] avatar

I had a really long call with a georgia couple (an African American Minister and his Wife) who along with their 10 adult children are all voting for Kamala. They are also going to knock on doors and volunteer. They were looking for talking points and how to make arguments against rhetoric coming from the right. It was an awesome call!!


2024-10-24T02:14:42.626+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T02:13:44.941+00:00 by krisdixit I had a really long call with a georgia couple (an African American Minister and his Wife) who along with their 10 adult children are all voting for Kamala. They are also going to knock on doors and volunteer. They were looking for talking points and how to make arguments against rhetoric coming from the right. It was an awesome call!!

This is amazing!!


2024-10-24T02:46:00.453+00:00 by Madi • [Mod] [ madi70267 ] avatar

There was a person in my IPB earlier who made her VERY FIRST call and got someone who wasn't going to vote at all and convinced him to vote for Kamala! 🤩


2024-10-24T02:47:34.439+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T02:46:00.453+00:00 by Madi • [Mod] There was a person in my IPB earlier who made her VERY FIRST call and got someone who wasn't going to vote at all and convinced him to vote for Kamala! 🤩

What a great start!


2024-10-24T02:58:43.09+00:00 by Madi • [Mod] [ madi70267 ] avatar

Also from an IPB. Shows why this work is so important!!! It took five contacts to sway this person. This is why the millions of calls we're making matter so much!


2024-10-24T13:56:33.125+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

From Rally Confirm calls today: Just had a call where the person is a registered Republican but had already voted early for Kamala and is excited to attend tonight's rally in GA.


2024-10-24T15:11:23.45+00:00 by opportunistic grapes [ exploratoryartistry ] avatar

When calling Nebraska last night I reached another volunteer for Harris! He has also been phone banking and adorably rattled off all the answers to save me time and we both expressed how much we are getting out of this effort personally - to be Doing Something! Much quick sweet mutual appreciation and on to the next call! Was the cutest call I've had yet!! 💓


2024-10-24T19:11:57.886+00:00 by Sara Dion [MA] [ unbreakablesara ] avatar

I think I just swayed a non-voter to consider a vote for Kamala!!! She had been under the impression that it costs money to register to vote, and I told her not at all, and sent her the link. I thanked her so much for taking time out of her day to talk to me. THIS is why we do what we do! 😍


2024-10-24T19:28:35.17+00:00 by 9nines [ .9nines ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T19:11:57.886+00:00 by Sara Dion [MA] I think I just swayed a non-voter to consider a vote for Kamala!!! She had been under the impression that it costs money to register to vote, and I told her not at all, and sent her the link. I thanked her so much for taking time out of her day to talk to me. THIS is why we do what we do! 😍

I am used to canvassing door to door and the main focus of that is to tell people where their polling places are - that seems to be the most helpful information to give in these efforts, but based on the script I studied, that type of information does not seem to be part of these calls. Do we not give that type of information in these calls?


2024-10-24T20:04:37.648+00:00 by Rick Kirkham [Washington] [ rickkirkham_00753 ] avatar

Most amusing response I've ever gotten: "This ain't her number no more. We swapped phones on account of her mother always nagging her 'bout stuff"


2024-10-24T20:16:19.781+00:00 by 662758 [ 662758. ] avatar

One of my last calls that I made, the lady told me that I had the wrong number but she was willing to listen..And she interacted with me with Great questions. Loved it 🌹


2024-10-24T20:35:22.845+00:00 by Davina [ davina_80787 ] avatar

I had someone who had evacuated from Helene and needed information on how to get a mail-in ballot from her temporary home in Arizona. I sent her the voter hotline. Hoping that they can assist her and that she can vote!


2024-10-24T20:59:33.986+00:00 by Elissa (MD) [ elissa_70935 ] avatar

"Well, you don't think I would vote for the other guy, do you, honey?" 😍


2024-10-24T21:00:28.826+00:00 by Sara Dion [MA] [ unbreakablesara ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T19:28:35.17+00:00 by 9nines I am used to canvassing door to door and the main focus of that is to tell people where their polling places are - that seems to be the most helpful information to give in these efforts, but based on the script I studied, that type of information does not seem to be part of these calls. Do we not give that type of information in these calls?

There’s the option to send them a link with info, which I did!


2024-10-24T21:10:43.498+00:00 by Christine F. [California] [ christine08439 ] avatar

LOL, lady answered her phone and then started yelling loudly like she was cheering on a team. "I'm at a football game!" She was also a Harris supporter who already voted


2024-10-25T00:05:28.31+00:00 by Katie [MA] [ ktorly ] avatar

my second call ever (first caller was a wrong number) and I convinced a guy in Georgia to go vote... he was convinced his vote didn't matter because his COUNTY was so strongly blue, and the rest of the state was so red. I let him know that for statewide and federal races every vote counts, including him... stayed on the phone with him for 30 minutes but he hates Trump and is voting EARLY for Harris!!


2024-10-25T00:08:42.149+00:00 by Madi • [Mod] [ madi70267 ] avatar

my dad has been calling on his own after I hooked him up to a training (so I am sharing his nice thing, he's not on discord) and last night he had a gentleman who works part time in CO but is an NC resident - he couldn't figure out how to vote, thought he wouldn't be able to, but my dad helped him contact iwillvote to be sure he was eligible, walked him through how to order a mail ballot, and he will be voting! he said he'd really wanted to vote for Kamala but didn't know how and was super excited to do so. his second favorite call was a wrong number that turned out to be a Taco Bell. 😆


2024-10-25T00:25:58.146+00:00 by Sarah Winawer-Wetzel [PA] 🟧 [ .upsidown ] avatar

Doing some calls because there aren't many texts right now. Had a lovely call with a voter in PA! He's 68 and started voting in his late 30s after he saw how important it is. He got his girlfriend to register to vote for the first time last week (right before the deadline) and is encouraging her to vote Harris/Walz as well. "We don't need that again" was his line on Trump. I was a bit nervous to make calls, but this was so fun!


2024-10-25T02:49:33.713+00:00 by Natalie Adkins [VA] [ current_selection ] avatar

I convinced a first-time voter who’s a college student in Utah to visit the Kamala Harris website and she is now likely voting for her! We talked for about 20 minutes and she said she is probably voting for Harris after learning about her policies🎉


2024-10-25T02:50:10.637+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T02:49:33.713+00:00 by Natalie Adkins [VA] I convinced a first-time voter who’s a college student in Utah to visit the Kamala Harris website and she is now likely voting for her! We talked for about 20 minutes and she said she is probably voting for Harris after learning about her policies🎉

This is amazing!! And I see that you are new here---welcome! Sounds like you are off to a GREAT start! Thanks for being here


2024-10-25T02:53:15.953+00:00 by Natalie Adkins [VA] [ current_selection ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T02:50:10.637+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] This is amazing!! And I see that you are new here---welcome! Sounds like you are off to a GREAT start! Thanks for being here

Thank you! Lots of free time these next couple weeks for me and I’ll be spending it volunteering for the campaign!


2024-10-25T16:25:38.833+00:00 by Douglas Olivas [NM/CO] [ douglasdenver ] avatar

I have a book of quotes and I was trying to find one for my team today. I thumbed through the book and found a (100%) RANDOM* quote for my team ..but when I read it ..I realized it was for here. it says "REVOLUTION" ....."Every revolution was first thought of in one man's mind." Ralph Waldo Emerson (i relate that to calls. u never know who u may be talking to .."planting those seeds" ...proud to call w/ u guys)


2024-10-25T16:32:22.661+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T16:25:38.833+00:00 by Douglas Olivas [NM/CO] I have a book of quotes and I was trying to find one for my team today. I thumbed through the book and found a (100%) RANDOM* quote for my team ..but when I read it ..I realized it was for here. it says "REVOLUTION" ....."Every revolution was first thought of in one man's mind." Ralph Waldo Emerson (i relate that to calls. u never know who u may be talking to .."planting those seeds" ...proud to call w/ u guys)

I love that you related this to calls- it's so true that talking with people and sharing kindness/joy can plant a seed. The calls are hard sometimes- but this is how we win! 🙂


2024-10-25T19:08:20.696+00:00 by Matt [ matchez312 ] avatar

Just spoke to a woman who is a strong Democrat taking her daughter to the polls for the first time this election!


2024-10-25T19:48:03.885+00:00 by Barb [CC, CALL MOD] [ barb4964 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:06:14.841+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod I had the best "No" response to the rally in Atlanta: I changed my plans and I'm going to continue to knock doors instead. 🚪 💙

me with the DC rally (minus the doors, just 💻 ) but let's face it also aching feet, back and crowds— but I love the idea of it, I have memories of younger me at stuff LOL


2024-10-25T20:49:53.492+00:00 by Graham [ jutebox ] avatar

I just talked with an undecided voter in Pennsylvania, a young guy who had filled out everything on his ballot but president. We talked about what was important to him, mostly affordability and housing. He knew about Kamala's $25k new home owner plan, and while he didn't think he'd be buying in time but we talked and agreed that Kamala probably cares more about his future than trump, who cares only about himself, in part because Trump will soon be sentenced for crimes and will likely only get away from justice if he wins. Pretty hard to care about the country when you're busy worrying about your own legal jeopardy, we agreed. He said I could mark him as a lean Harris after that.


2024-10-25T21:18:30.954+00:00 by Sarah [ sarah_29274 ] avatar

Had someone who wanted to vote democrate but didn't know where to go to vote and once they realized their local place was across from a mcdonalds decided to go that evening to vote for Kamala and then reward himself with an ice-cream.


2024-10-25T22:44:45.188+00:00 by Lexon_Beleez17 [ lex_b17 ] avatar

I didn’t directly reach an undecided voter but I reached someone who said they were willing to tell anyone they knew who was undecided to vote for kamala.


2024-10-25T22:48:44.099+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T22:44:45.188+00:00 by Lexon_Beleez17 I didn’t directly reach an undecided voter but I reached someone who said they were willing to tell anyone they knew who was undecided to vote for kamala.

Exactly the kind of people we want to inspire!


2024-10-25T22:49:45.984+00:00 by Lexon_Beleez17 [ lex_b17 ] avatar

It was nice to speak to someone who was actually willing to listen to me for once


2024-10-25T22:51:36.084+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T22:49:45.984+00:00 by Lexon_Beleez17 It was nice to speak to someone who was actually willing to listen to me for once

They are definitley out there and are very rewarding calls!


2024-10-26T02:19:20.781+00:00 by Marie B (KC | OE) [ pixeldogma14 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T01:17:15.347+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod From ZPB currently in progress: “I’m watching a Hallmark movie with my family, but rest assured that we’ve already voted straight blue.”

Of course Hallmark got a lot of grief for being more progressive so..."


2024-10-26T02:57:00.003+00:00 by Elissa (MD) [ elissa_70935 ] avatar

Love these volunteer recruitment calls - especially the one where I said "Hi, I'm Elissa, and I'm a volunteer with the Harris campaign" and the person said "hi, me too!"


2024-10-26T04:12:16.607+00:00 by Matt [ matchez312 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-25T20:49:53.492+00:00 by Graham I just talked with an undecided voter in Pennsylvania, a young guy who had filled out everything on his ballot but president. We talked about what was important to him, mostly affordability and housing. He knew about Kamala's $25k new home owner plan, and while he didn't think he'd be buying in time but we talked and agreed that Kamala probably cares more about his future than trump, who cares only about himself, in part because Trump will soon be sentenced for crimes and will likely only get away from justice if he wins. Pretty hard to care about the country when you're busy worrying about your own legal jeopardy, we agreed. He said I could mark him as a lean Harris after that.

I got an undecided tonight too! In AZ. We had a long convo - he was being incredibly thoughtful with his ballot. He said he was considering voting independent but when I told him that was going to only help Trump, he started to agree more and more with why Harris was a better choice. I think I was able to win him over!


2024-10-26T19:27:22.781+00:00 by Adam D [ ajd171040 ] avatar

First day volunteer. Called a few hours in MI and WI. No undecideds.. People who were willing to talk were mostly committed Democrats for Harris with a set vote plan. Many were frustrated with the calling volume but several were very appreciative of the call and thanked me for my efforts. That was pretty rewarding but the best thing was helping a few people with their voting plans. People seemed to like when I offered to look up voting info for them right then and there. That kind of thing kept me clicking the "continue calling" button.


2024-10-26T19:27:57.163+00:00 by Frances (HFP) [ frances__01 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-26T19:27:22.781+00:00 by Adam D First day volunteer. Called a few hours in MI and WI. No undecideds.. People who were willing to talk were mostly committed Democrats for Harris with a set vote plan. Many were frustrated with the calling volume but several were very appreciative of the call and thanked me for my efforts. That was pretty rewarding but the best thing was helping a few people with their voting plans. People seemed to like when I offered to look up voting info for them right then and there. That kind of thing kept me clicking the "continue calling" button.

Thanks for sharing Adam--this is awesome! Will we see you back again later today/tomorrow?


2024-10-26T19:28:48.728+00:00 by Adam D [ ajd171040 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-26T19:27:57.163+00:00 by Frances (HFP) Thanks for sharing Adam--this is awesome! Will we see you back again later today/tomorrow?

Yes and yes.


2024-10-26T20:12:09.916+00:00 by Carleigh [DC/VA] [ integraliceberg ] avatar

I just spent a while talking to an older woman with inoperable cancer who was just super grateful to get to talk to somebody nice on the phone - it was super emotional for me since I just lost my grandmother to cancer last month but it felt so nice to be able to talk to her and connect


2024-10-26T21:09:31.871+00:00 by clark [ clark ] avatar

I'm so pumped to see how many calls are getting made today!


2024-10-27T02:54:00.125+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos [ orionsbelle ] avatar

I was so scared to do this and I thought I would be terrible at it but I just had a long call with an undecided voter who I think was really receptive and said she heard alot of things she hasnt been able to look up for herself yet


2024-10-27T02:56:51.901+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T02:54:00.125+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos I was so scared to do this and I thought I would be terrible at it but I just had a long call with an undecided voter who I think was really receptive and said she heard alot of things she hasnt been able to look up for herself yet

Amazing Alissa! Thank you for calling! Will you be joining us tomorrow?


2024-10-27T02:59:24.255+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos [ orionsbelle ] avatar

Yes I will try again, especially if there are easy calls !!!


2024-10-27T03:00:41.983+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T02:59:24.255+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos Yes I will try again, especially if there are easy calls !!!

You are awesome! Thank you for being here!


2024-10-27T04:07:32.52+00:00 by KimW [ kimw0001 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-24T19:28:35.17+00:00 by 9nines I am used to canvassing door to door and the main focus of that is to tell people where their polling places are - that seems to be the most helpful information to give in these efforts, but based on the script I studied, that type of information does not seem to be part of these calls. Do we not give that type of information in these calls?

Iwillvote.com/ XX the postal code for their state


2024-10-27T04:18:02.772+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T04:07:32.52+00:00 by KimW Iwillvote.com/ XX the postal code for their state

it's iwillvote.com


2024-10-27T04:19:21.977+00:00 by KimW [ kimw0001 ] avatar

Thanks. I have page open on my tablet. Just checking in on phone before lights out. My bad....


2024-10-27T04:20:11.227+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T04:19:21.977+00:00 by KimW Thanks. I have page open on my tablet. Just checking in on phone before lights out. My bad....

No worries, thank you for all you do!


2024-10-27T04:20:13.559+00:00 by KimW [ kimw0001 ] avatar

Corrected it. Don't want to be source of misinformation <:thumbup:1252804076849074276>


2024-10-27T15:45:49.75+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar

I talked to a woman yesterday who said "I just sent volunteer sign-up to 200 facebook friends. Some of them may not like it, but I decided if they stop being my friend because of this, I don't need them anyway."


2024-10-27T18:31:57.467+00:00 by Melanie Arbor ✨ [ melaniearbor_33041 ] avatar

Just got big praise and thanks from Toni in GA. She said she's so grateful for all of us out here making calls and having hard conversations. 💙


2024-10-27T19:53:30.594+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Good conversation with a Kamala supporter in Georgia. She trusts Kamala to help protect women’s rights. She has undocumented family members she worries about. She seemed interested in volunteering and I sent info.


2024-10-27T20:21:33.374+00:00 by Carlos Ortiz [CA] [ eldariontkd ] avatar

Someone was too busy to talk but described Harris as "my queen."


2024-10-27T21:20:18.495+00:00 by Melanie Arbor ✨ [ melaniearbor_33041 ] avatar

I think it's really important to point out too that Trump's magic tarrifs-will-fix everything has been shown in the past to make things more expensive and cost jobs in the end. Love that you were able to have a great convo with a Trump-leaning person! 👏


2024-10-27T22:09:42.732+00:00 by Angelique Hypatia [ olivia.mc010198 ] avatar

My 19 year old idiot nephew who thinks he is a conservative because he likes classical music and hates pop voted for the first time in his life today and voted straight democrats in Texas 🎉 He is not really an idiot. He surprised me by saying "Being conservative doesn't mean you are Republican"


2024-10-27T22:11:53.944+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T22:09:42.732+00:00 by Angelique Hypatia My 19 year old idiot nephew who thinks he is a conservative because he likes classical music and hates pop voted for the first time in his life today and voted straight democrats in Texas 🎉 He is not really an idiot. He surprised me by saying "Being conservative doesn't mean you are Republican"

On behalf of the classical music loving kids everywhere (I ,too, was one), bravo to him for understanding the difference between Republican and 'little c' conservative, 💙


2024-10-27T22:23:59.462+00:00 by Lindsay Lee [TN] [ dale_baskets ] avatar

I just spoke with a woman in PA who asked me "how I got my job", which for a second I thought was going to be an attack but then she immediately said she's desperately looking for opportunities to help the campaign, she's in customer service on the phone all day and is super ready to phonebank! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>


2024-10-27T22:37:26.338+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T22:23:59.462+00:00 by Lindsay Lee [TN] I just spoke with a woman in PA who asked me "how I got my job", which for a second I thought was going to be an attack but then she immediately said she's desperately looking for opportunities to help the campaign, she's in customer service on the phone all day and is super ready to phonebank! <:blueheart:1252803082849488956>

Amazing!!! I love that!


2024-10-27T23:06:59.354+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-28T00:16:30.914+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-28T00:17:41.657+00:00 by Gunder Gunderson [ gundergundersonhehim ] avatar

called someone else currently volunteering for harris somewhere


2024-10-28T00:17:49.984+00:00 by Gunder Gunderson [ gundergundersonhehim ] avatar

quick conversation


2024-10-28T01:36:18.47+00:00 by Lexon_Beleez17 [ lex_b17 ] avatar

i found someone who has undecided parents who i convinced to talk to their parents on why to vote for Harris/Walz.


2024-10-28T02:45:52.509+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

I just had the best call! I think I persuaded a Green Party supporter to vote for Kamala in order to defeat Trump! We talked about books and priorities and core values and he was saying all the things to indicate he was leaning our way. Yay!


2024-10-28T02:49:05.349+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T02:45:52.509+00:00 by fleetfox78 I just had the best call! I think I persuaded a Green Party supporter to vote for Kamala in order to defeat Trump! We talked about books and priorities and core values and he was saying all the things to indicate he was leaning our way. Yay!

This warms my heart. I love that you were able to find a way to connect and get through with them. Thanks for being here again tonight and doing this important work 🫡


2024-10-28T03:42:14.909+00:00 by Adam D [ ajd171040 ] avatar

Had someone today who was really nice but said she was waiting for God to tell her who to vote for, and that's the only thing that would make up her mind. (Btw, there's no button for that 🙃) We spoke for a while and I talked about why the election mattered to me and offered to help her with voting info. She was really appreciative and said that God works through people so maybe that's why I was calling her then. I'd consider that a quality conversation.


2024-10-28T03:43:21.417+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T03:42:14.909+00:00 by Adam D Had someone today who was really nice but said she was waiting for God to tell her who to vote for, and that's the only thing that would make up her mind. (Btw, there's no button for that 🙃) We spoke for a while and I talked about why the election mattered to me and offered to help her with voting info. She was really appreciative and said that God works through people so maybe that's why I was calling her then. I'd consider that a quality conversation.

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing. I believe that you getting ahold of her tonight was meant to be, and that it will matter.


2024-10-28T04:22:50.94+00:00 by Strategic Jane [ strategicjane ] avatar

The last call of the night-- Mr Undecided--is now leaning toward Harris; Project2025 info was a big concern. AZ voters are my favs--spoke to several--all onboard One Arabic native speaker --needed help with mail-in but one more Gnite


2024-10-28T04:26:13.948+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T04:22:50.94+00:00 by Strategic Jane The last call of the night-- Mr Undecided--is now leaning toward Harris; Project2025 info was a big concern. AZ voters are my favs--spoke to several--all onboard One Arabic native speaker --needed help with mail-in but one more Gnite

Love this <@1076006661224935466> thank you for calling with us! 💙


2024-10-28T04:29:12.17+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T03:42:14.909+00:00 by Adam D Had someone today who was really nice but said she was waiting for God to tell her who to vote for, and that's the only thing that would make up her mind. (Btw, there's no button for that 🙃) We spoke for a while and I talked about why the election mattered to me and offered to help her with voting info. She was really appreciative and said that God works through people so maybe that's why I was calling her then. I'd consider that a quality conversation.

Thank you for sharing this!! 💙 love it!


2024-10-28T13:29:30.209+00:00 by Blair [ blair_47289 ] avatar

I was a mod/text team leader for Next Gen America last cycle - I have been doing canvassing organizing and haven't been able to join calls until this weekend knocked me out of canvassing for a few days. To see this discord/chat even more organized, supportive, inspiring, and thoughtful as 2020 has me feeling some type of way about how incredible and sustained this volunteer movement is!! Grateful for each of you and all that you do behind the scenes and on the phones!!


2024-10-28T14:50:20.464+00:00 by Trill [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Reading this channel warms my heart


2024-10-28T19:05:15.953+00:00 by endo_jackson [ endo_jackson ] avatar

Just jumped on and first two calls were for folk who had already voted for Harris and it was a nice way to get started!


2024-10-28T19:06:09.309+00:00 by Ava Enithesi [ ava.enithesi ] avatar

my very first call on the shift I just did was with someone who was like...doing even more than I am! NC was a tough crowd but I also had a good conversation with an undecided


2024-10-28T19:06:34.935+00:00 by Ava Enithesi [ ava.enithesi ] avatar

She was still undecided after the call, but it went well enough that I hope it moved the needle a bit


2024-10-28T19:58:15.997+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

Definitely a post for one of the community channels vs calling-nice-things. We use this specifically to share bright stories from calls. I'd also move your script question to call-questions or calls-team. Delete both of these after you move them.


2024-10-28T21:19:09.154+00:00 by KraakenTowers [ kraakentowers ] avatar

I've decided to just try phone banking in little bursts when I'm up for it. Yesterday I got a son who answered on behalf of his father. He'd already voted and I pointed the son in the direction of getting a mail-in ballot in NC.


2024-10-28T22:04:23.897+00:00 by John Cuppi (MO) [ johncc12789 ] avatar

Had a call today with someone who was not enthusiastic to vote as they "didn't really like much government anything." They were also not thrilled about about crime nearby where they lived. I thought at first was going to cause the call to go sideways... but I kept listening and she was concerned about Trump. I managed to get them straight to harris/walz by the end of the call. Project 2025 points helped with that a lot. It's my first time phone banking so it was great to have a call like this.


2024-10-28T22:07:08.684+00:00 by Larry [Call Mod] [ larrya._98544 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T22:04:23.897+00:00 by John Cuppi (MO) Had a call today with someone who was not enthusiastic to vote as they "didn't really like much government anything." They were also not thrilled about about crime nearby where they lived. I thought at first was going to cause the call to go sideways... but I kept listening and she was concerned about Trump. I managed to get them straight to harris/walz by the end of the call. Project 2025 points helped with that a lot. It's my first time phone banking so it was great to have a call like this.

Wonderful! You're making a difference!<:thumbup:1252804076849074276>


2024-10-28T23:04:38.691+00:00 by Kate [ pyrrole.red ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T22:04:23.897+00:00 by John Cuppi (MO) Had a call today with someone who was not enthusiastic to vote as they "didn't really like much government anything." They were also not thrilled about about crime nearby where they lived. I thought at first was going to cause the call to go sideways... but I kept listening and she was concerned about Trump. I managed to get them straight to harris/walz by the end of the call. Project 2025 points helped with that a lot. It's my first time phone banking so it was great to have a call like this.

Thank you John, this is really helpful for me to prepare with, I'm also new to this


2024-10-28T23:38:14.896+00:00 by Adi Patel (IN) [ ap30785 ] avatar

I just talked with an older gentleman in Georgia. He said his biggest issues were the economy and the border. We had a good discussion and he said he was undecided. I think after our conversation, he is leaning towards Harris. This was the first call I have ever had that wasn't a hang up, so I was a little shaky, but I think we had a productive discussion. I was a little scared to do this before, but I feel better now and more ready to make calls until the election.


2024-10-28T23:58:33.155+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

Great question but just a reminder that here in <#1291580786721427527> we reserve this channel for posting successful/happy/inspiring calls to motivate other callers! These types of questions should be posted in <#1263529508300914809> thank you so much!! I'm going to delete this question from here.


2024-10-29T00:04:34.34+00:00 by JB (she/her) [ jnb2796 ] avatar

Did my first call in a while and got someone who immediately told me not to worry she and her daughter were voting for Harris! But she was happy to get the iwillvote link with more information!


2024-10-29T00:05:26.294+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T00:04:34.34+00:00 by JB (she/her) Did my first call in a while and got someone who immediately told me not to worry she and her daughter were voting for Harris! But she was happy to get the iwillvote link with more information!

Great start! Woohoo! Isn't it the best feeling when you can provide someone with helpful information and know that you've secured another vote? Thank you for your work today!


2024-10-29T00:29:21.543+00:00 by EveB [ eveb_42793 ] avatar

Lots of women who know the assignment on my calls to Nevada tonight. Started with a nasty call but have had some great conversations. No conversions but questions about where to vote so that feels productive.


2024-10-29T00:30:02.468+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T00:29:21.543+00:00 by EveB Lots of women who know the assignment on my calls to Nevada tonight. Started with a nasty call but have had some great conversations. No conversions but questions about where to vote so that feels productive.

Yes absolutely! It's so important that we are able to connect them with the information they need in order to cast their ballot. Great work!


2024-10-29T00:30:24.873+00:00 by EveB [ eveb_42793 ] avatar

I'm texting the link -- is that sufficient?


2024-10-29T00:38:47.449+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T00:30:24.873+00:00 by EveB I'm texting the link -- is that sufficient?

Yes, it's great to use the dialer system to text them the info as the script prompts you to, but you can and should also talk them through the voting plan as well using the information on the righthand side of the script page so you can have many more of these great calls!


2024-10-29T00:38:51.459+00:00 by Bridget [Call Mod] [ bridgetvotesblue ] avatar

Had a tough couple of calls but got to an enthusiastic voter who greeted me with "Kamala Harris all the way!" <:bluewave3:1270555729836900453> 💙


2024-10-29T00:39:41.257+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T00:38:51.459+00:00 by Bridget [Call Mod] Had a tough couple of calls but got to an enthusiastic voter who greeted me with "Kamala Harris all the way!" <:bluewave3:1270555729836900453> 💙

One of those calls definitely makes up for the rest I'd say!


2024-10-29T00:41:21.554+00:00 by Abe D. [ abed._69682 ] avatar

I just convinced a Nevada young woman who was going to vote for Trump to go for Harris instead! Woot woot! I shared with her about news re Trump admiring Hitler and Trump's former staff warning about him. It made a big impact on her. Helped to spend a couple of minutes hearing her concerns first and repeat back to her - good connection first.


2024-10-29T00:42:40.268+00:00 by EveB [ eveb_42793 ] avatar

Go, Abe!


2024-10-29T00:45:00.604+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T00:41:21.554+00:00 by Abe D. I just convinced a Nevada young woman who was going to vote for Trump to go for Harris instead! Woot woot! I shared with her about news re Trump admiring Hitler and Trump's former staff warning about him. It made a big impact on her. Helped to spend a couple of minutes hearing her concerns first and repeat back to her - good connection first.

Great work Abe! Sounds like you had the perfect approach on this call.


2024-10-29T01:09:40.103+00:00 by Abe D. [ abed._69682 ] avatar

Wow another great call with Arizona Latina voter. She said she had been planning on voting for Trump but after the racist jokes at his rally she now is voting Harris!


2024-10-29T01:10:03.367+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T01:09:40.103+00:00 by Abe D. Wow another great call with Arizona Latina voter. She said she had been planning on voting for Trump but after the racist jokes at his rally she now is voting Harris!

So reassuring to hear. Thanks for sharing your success stories with us tonight!


2024-10-29T02:02:29.116+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

Once they turn their ballot in and the records update within 72 hours, we stop calling them! But yes we have to make sure we persuade them to vote for Kamala first of course. Thanks for your hard work tonight!


2024-10-29T02:14:57.576+00:00 by Kyle (MA) [ kdontheman ] avatar

Wanted to shake the rust off since last phone banking for Biden in 2020, committed to 10 calls tonight, 3 strong Dem/Harris supporters all thankful to get the text to help direct them to their voting location. Signing off for now will do more tomorrow!


2024-10-29T02:16:03.292+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T02:14:57.576+00:00 by Kyle (MA) Wanted to shake the rust off since last phone banking for Biden in 2020, committed to 10 calls tonight, 3 strong Dem/Harris supporters all thankful to get the text to help direct them to their voting location. Signing off for now will do more tomorrow!

Thank you so much for your help Kyle, I'm so glad you were able to help them with their voting locations---3 more votes in the bag!


2024-10-29T02:37:54.338+00:00 by Katie [MA] [ ktorly ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-27T22:09:42.732+00:00 by Angelique Hypatia My 19 year old idiot nephew who thinks he is a conservative because he likes classical music and hates pop voted for the first time in his life today and voted straight democrats in Texas 🎉 He is not really an idiot. He surprised me by saying "Being conservative doesn't mean you are Republican"

As a professional classical singer, tell him I say… thank you!! I get paid to sing Ave Maria at weddings and funerals… I’ll be out of a job if people in Massachusetts start associating that with Trump rallies!!!


2024-10-29T02:54:40.879+00:00 by W [MA] [ hedgeberg ] avatar

good looking out.


2024-10-29T02:55:13.108+00:00 by W [MA] [ hedgeberg ] avatar

I'll need to try that tomorrow.


2024-10-29T03:04:47.034+00:00 by Kelly P (Utah; cat lover) [ burgersmoke ] avatar

Just talked to a lovely mother of 4 boys in Arizona. She leans Harris, but was concerned. Concerned about a "Kamala ad about sex change operations for inmates". I asked if she was certain that was a Harris ad campaign or an opponent.... long pause... "You know, that was probably a Trump ad, wasn't it?" I told her I didn't know, but it sounded like it was likely cleverly disguised. Ended the convo giving her info on where she and her grandmother could do some early voting. She sounded relieved that she could comfortably vote for Team Harris. Felt wonderful on both ends. I think this is why we do this. (side note, does anyone know which ad this might be so I can be ready for it on more calls tomorrow?)


2024-10-29T03:07:32.791+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T03:04:47.034+00:00 by Kelly P (Utah; cat lover) Just talked to a lovely mother of 4 boys in Arizona. She leans Harris, but was concerned. Concerned about a "Kamala ad about sex change operations for inmates". I asked if she was certain that was a Harris ad campaign or an opponent.... long pause... "You know, that was probably a Trump ad, wasn't it?" I told her I didn't know, but it sounded like it was likely cleverly disguised. Ended the convo giving her info on where she and her grandmother could do some early voting. She sounded relieved that she could comfortably vote for Team Harris. Felt wonderful on both ends. I think this is why we do this. (side note, does anyone know which ad this might be so I can be ready for it on more calls tomorrow?)

I don't know which ad this is unfortunately but that's ok---no need or expectation for you to be an expert on the ads airing in local markets! The important thing is that you were able to persuade her AND provide her with the voting information she needed to cast her ballot, and that you both felt great after! This IS why we do this, so great job.


2024-10-29T03:38:01.646+00:00 by Lisa Bahr-FL [ laconia_ ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-28T03:42:14.909+00:00 by Adam D Had someone today who was really nice but said she was waiting for God to tell her who to vote for, and that's the only thing that would make up her mind. (Btw, there's no button for that 🙃) We spoke for a while and I talked about why the election mattered to me and offered to help her with voting info. She was really appreciative and said that God works through people so maybe that's why I was calling her then. I'd consider that a quality conversation.

lol Interesting call. Does that mean she's voting for Kamala Harris then? (can't change my name on here...so, aka Lisa)


2024-10-29T03:38:17.124+00:00 by Kelly P (Utah; cat lover) [ burgersmoke ] avatar

Oh God... best conversation at the end with a Spanish speaking gentleman at the end of the night... wasn't sure if I should go ahead, but I speak it so, I did. Needed information about where to drop off his ballot in person. Gave him all of the information. Also asked him if there were any family members of his who needed a push to vote. He said yes. I asked him to promise me that he would encourage all of them he could. He promised me he would and that he would share all of the information with friends and family. "*Thank you Kelly.... You Spanish better My English!!!*" Then he wished a blessing on my father for encouraging my Spanish, on my family and on me for doing the good work since it makes him proud of be an American citizen. *Gracias, Lorenzo!!!*


2024-10-29T17:52:18.638+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

I just spoke with an Albanian man (and his wife in the background) who wanted help registering to vote for Kamala. He was lovely.


2024-10-29T17:52:56.384+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

I needed that. I have better luck talking with immigrants and older adults.


2024-10-29T18:07:24.542+00:00 by RKD [ powerful_beagle_78467 ] avatar

"Me: ..."You have a great day!" Them: "You too, HON! " Sounded like my Grandma. 😊


2024-10-29T19:53:56.686+00:00 by jpaulk81 [ jpaulyk81 ] avatar

Halfway through my ten hour Dawn Til Dusk marathon. I’ve had a lot of great calls in Arizona, tons of Kamala support. I had a great talk with two undecideds that I was able to pull towards Harris.


2024-10-29T19:54:15.835+00:00 by jpaulk81 [ jpaulyk81 ] avatar


2024-10-29T20:00:19.328+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T19:53:56.686+00:00 by jpaulk81 Halfway through my ten hour Dawn Til Dusk marathon. I’ve had a lot of great calls in Arizona, tons of Kamala support. I had a great talk with two undecideds that I was able to pull towards Harris.

OMG! 10 hours?! THANK YOU!!!!!


2024-10-29T20:01:27.051+00:00 by Jill - Call Mod [ jill_48674 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T19:53:56.686+00:00 by jpaulk81 Halfway through my ten hour Dawn Til Dusk marathon. I’ve had a lot of great calls in Arizona, tons of Kamala support. I had a great talk with two undecideds that I was able to pull towards Harris.

I was just popping in to see how you were doing!! Keep up the amazing work!!


2024-10-29T20:07:05.946+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

In Arizona, spoke with fellow Democrat Lisa who is getting her family to vote blue! Also spoke with Ronald, who had just cast his vote, blue across the board. Last night I spoke with an Arizona college student who was interested in text banking.


2024-10-29T20:14:56.808+00:00 by jpaulk81 [ jpaulyk81 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T20:00:19.328+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] OMG! 10 hours?! THANK YOU!!!!!

Yeah! That’s how long dawn til dusk is here in Portland 😂


2024-10-29T20:28:14.59+00:00 by Abe D. [ abed._69682 ] avatar

Wow just had intense conversation with a young guy in Arizona who is scared to vote because of such intense harassment from Trump supporters when he has voted before. All his friends are Trump supporters. He was really grateful for the call to talk through a strategy of how to feel safe enough to go vote. We came up with plan for him to dress in an outfit that feels tough, like armor. He also was grateful for the info re looking up early voting locations and was going to see if he could go to place less intensely red. So sad he couldn’t think of anyone to give him support around it.


2024-10-29T21:11:58.596+00:00 by Vicky [ blackgirlmagic5148 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T19:53:56.686+00:00 by jpaulk81 Halfway through my ten hour Dawn Til Dusk marathon. I’ve had a lot of great calls in Arizona, tons of Kamala support. I had a great talk with two undecideds that I was able to pull towards Harris.

10 hours???!?


2024-10-29T21:12:44.274+00:00 by jpaulk81 [ jpaulyk81 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T21:11:58.596+00:00 by Vicky 10 hours???!?

Yeah, it’s Dawn til Dusk!


2024-10-29T21:49:03.911+00:00 by Vicky [ blackgirlmagic5148 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T21:12:44.274+00:00 by jpaulk81 Yeah, it’s Dawn til Dusk!

Thank you for all you’re doing!


2024-10-29T21:58:05.938+00:00 by Elizabeth Blackburn (NC) [ emnotri ] avatar

Ahh! I got a first-time voter who needed voting info. I was definitely fumbling a bit through this call but managed to get him the info he needed before he ended it. I've been doing great with text banking but calling the first time feels so much different haha


2024-10-29T22:29:53.556+00:00 by Katie [MA] [ ktorly ] avatar

Sort of counts… I wasn’t phone banking last night because I was out at a dinner gathering with some co-workers. One turned out to be a college student from Pennsylvania who hasn’t returned his mail ballot yet… I told him that the campaigns would stop texting him once he does (thanks to the info I learned here!!) and he’s absolutely swamped with texts… so now he’s motivated to send it in right away! 😂


2024-10-29T22:49:21.647+00:00 by dee_kannapan [ dee_kannapan ] avatar

Aaaaah. I talked to a lady in NC for... an hour? Undecided, lean Trump(ish). Had a really good conversation and she is going to do some research... ended on a good note of "glad we can talk with our different opinions..." I need a nap.


2024-10-30T01:22:36.739+00:00 by Will Patti [NC] [ thegamebegins25 ] avatar

Just talked to an undecided - now lean Harris and going to vote tmrw


2024-10-30T01:35:21.077+00:00 by Rush [ rush_28294 ] avatar

I love the nice things thread, it helps keep motivation up!


2024-10-30T01:35:43.527+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T01:35:21.077+00:00 by Rush I love the nice things thread, it helps keep motivation up!

me too, its my favorite!


2024-10-30T01:48:47.409+00:00 by Rush [ rush_28294 ] avatar

Here is my nice thing: I had the right number and person but had to talk to the husband because she was hearing impaired. He was very nice and communicated with her through sign language for me. They were undecided-ish, voting for "the lesser of two evils." I hope I persuaded them a bit talking about pre-existing conditions (ACA), social security, and medicare. He revealed that they are republicans but not Trump supporters closer to the end. Hoping our nice chat will tip the scale towards Harris-Walz!


2024-10-30T01:57:22.374+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T01:48:47.409+00:00 by Rush Here is my nice thing: I had the right number and person but had to talk to the husband because she was hearing impaired. He was very nice and communicated with her through sign language for me. They were undecided-ish, voting for "the lesser of two evils." I hope I persuaded them a bit talking about pre-existing conditions (ACA), social security, and medicare. He revealed that they are republicans but not Trump supporters closer to the end. Hoping our nice chat will tip the scale towards Harris-Walz!

What a lovely experience for them and YOU. I am sure your kindness and patience was very welcomed. I hope they are leaning Harris now!


2024-10-30T02:02:29.582+00:00 by Alexander M. [NJ] [ alexm07589 ] avatar

I just made my first call ever for a politcal campaign and they said they will vote tomorrow!


2024-10-30T02:03:22.291+00:00 by Laura • Call Mod [ hungry.hiker ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T02:02:29.582+00:00 by Alexander M. [NJ] I just made my first call ever for a politcal campaign and they said they will vote tomorrow!

That's awesome! This is why we call!


2024-10-30T02:03:57.557+00:00 by Rush [ rush_28294 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T01:57:22.374+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] What a lovely experience for them and YOU. I am sure your kindness and patience was very welcomed. I hope they are leaning Harris now!

(I think the husband said he was leaning Harris 🙂


2024-10-30T03:30:58.798+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Helped a young person find their polling place


2024-10-30T03:31:27.407+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Talked to an enthusiastic Arizona Democrat couple that melted my tired heart


2024-10-30T05:03:41.007+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos [ orionsbelle ] avatar

Did we meet our goal


2024-10-30T05:07:54.709+00:00 by Lisa Bahr-FL [ laconia_ ] avatar

Just spoke w/a fellow gamer whom I've known for a couple of yrs, (my real name is Lisa, btw) & he's in his late 30s, married, has a 2 yr old son. Nice guy, pro-democracy/Harris, but when I asked him if he voted, his response was: "Not yet. My vote really doesn't matter. I live in IL, we're a blue state, we've been a blue state for a long time." I told him about my phone banking for a couple of nights last wknd & how I was so appreciative of the 90+ yr old men voting for Harris! And, how it's so important that they are supporting women. Not sure I got thru to him how IMPT men standing up for the women in their lives is critical. Not on their radar, tbh. So, I wrote him an encouraging DM to tell him how impt his vote is & that we need him to stand up for us & all the women he loves in his life: his mother, his wife, his sister. He will literally be saving our lives & I thanked him. Hope it got thru to him enough to pass on that message to any apathetic men who don't appreciate how endangered we, as women, are & will be in a TFG admin. Give that final PUSH for them to vote!


2024-10-30T13:45:14.991+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T05:03:41.007+00:00 by Alissa Gallegos Did we meet our goal

Yes, <@741761713904418896> . We crushed it!


2024-10-30T13:45:41.832+00:00 by Gail (CALL Mod D.C.) [ gail_13473 ] avatar

## YESTERDAY UPDATE: Our goal was 2.8 million. We once again exceeded our goal, making over 4.1 million dials!


2024-10-30T15:40:26.451+00:00 by Clara Marks [CA] [ claram313 ] avatar

Michigan is much nicer today than yesterday! I talked to a bunch of people who voted Harris, and a few very polite Do Not Call requests. I talked to an undecided voter who said she would decide on election day, but was definitely leaning Harris after we talked. I also spoke with a man who was considering sitting the election out, but said he decided a few days ago to vote Harris. He's going tomorrow!


2024-10-30T15:41:30.67+00:00 by Emily [Call MOD] [ e_m_i_l_y_7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-30T15:40:26.451+00:00 by Clara Marks [CA] Michigan is much nicer today than yesterday! I talked to a bunch of people who voted Harris, and a few very polite Do Not Call requests. I talked to an undecided voter who said she would decide on election day, but was definitely leaning Harris after we talked. I also spoke with a man who was considering sitting the election out, but said he decided a few days ago to vote Harris. He's going tomorrow!

That is awesome, Clara!! Thank you for sharing!


2024-10-30T16:11:35.171+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Wonderful call. Wendy is a black Michigan voter, senior citizen, who not only wants to vote Kamala in, but also wants to volunteer after she gets the White House. “I want to fly with her,” she said. 😍😍😍


2024-10-30T16:12:06.963+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

I need one thousand Wendys


2024-10-31T00:22:02.695+00:00 by apresmode [ apresmode ] avatar

I talked to a guy in Michigan that spent the last several days getting registered after moving back from Florida. He was very happy to go to his rural polling place and vote straight Democrat.


2024-10-31T00:22:58.891+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Just connected with a young phone banker in Georgia who had already voted. She was able to give me tips (put the scripts in your own words) and encouragement (hang in there for the good calls). She was the call I needed!


2024-10-31T00:23:35.48+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

That was a fun call to make the hang ups seem less yucky.


2024-10-31T00:28:57.976+00:00 by Laura Bradford (TN) [ eggyfarmer6213 ] avatar

I think I talked a lady who wasn't planning on voting, to vote for Kamala! She said she didn't think it mattered who was in the White House because God was in charge and I empathized with her and told her OK have a blessed night. Anyway I don't know what else I said but suddenly she said now she's going to vote!


2024-10-31T00:30:43.441+00:00 by Larry [Call Mod] [ larrya._98544 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-31T00:28:57.976+00:00 by Laura Bradford (TN) I think I talked a lady who wasn't planning on voting, to vote for Kamala! She said she didn't think it mattered who was in the White House because God was in charge and I empathized with her and told her OK have a blessed night. Anyway I don't know what else I said but suddenly she said now she's going to vote!

Nice work!! That's how we win, one at a time!<:thumbup:1252804076849074276>


2024-10-31T01:21:07.392+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] [ corgi_mom_4 ] avatar

I spoke to a voter in Arizona who said she was John McCain's first campaign mgr, and now she is "party not declared" and part of a group of Independents and Republicans voting for Harris. The Mayor of Mesa is a Republican voting for Harris, too.


2024-10-31T01:23:07.939+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-31T01:21:07.392+00:00 by Helen [Call Mod] I spoke to a voter in Arizona who said she was John McCain's first campaign mgr, and now she is "party not declared" and part of a group of Independents and Republicans voting for Harris. The Mayor of Mesa is a Republican voting for Harris, too.

That's so cool! I did hear about the mayor---giving me hope!


2024-10-31T01:34:35.701+00:00 by Holly [Call Mod] [ peacockskater7 ] avatar

replying to another channel


2024-10-31T14:41:35.063+00:00 by Rebecca (CT) [ rebeccamiller12 ] avatar

Just got someone who is just about to go vote in North Carolina for Harris with her kids. Such a nice call.


2024-10-31T15:09:32.362+00:00 by fleetfox78 [ fleetfox789014 ] avatar

Nice to speak with blue voters who thank you for volunteering. Simple, but it’s nice to be appreciated. Another simple joy is just connecting motivated people with their polling place.


2024-10-31T17:26:45.459+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-31T15:09:32.362+00:00 by fleetfox78 Nice to speak with blue voters who thank you for volunteering. Simple, but it’s nice to be appreciated. Another simple joy is just connecting motivated people with their polling place.

This is so lovely, <@798089552433905695> !


2024-10-31T18:00:36.03+00:00 by Sid M [CA-47] [ sidtheshuckle ] avatar

i got my first successful call from PA! he's strong harris and can't volunteer in person but is open to making calls


2024-10-31T18:01:20.024+00:00 by Stephanie-Call Mod [ stephanie004760 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-31T18:00:36.03+00:00 by Sid M [CA-47] i got my first successful call from PA! he's strong harris and can't volunteer in person but is open to making calls

I LOVE these folks who are jumping into volunteering at the eleventh hour.


2024-10-31T19:19:03.707+00:00 by PhilosophyPeter [ philosophypeter ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-29T20:28:14.59+00:00 by Abe D. Wow just had intense conversation with a young guy in Arizona who is scared to vote because of such intense harassment from Trump supporters when he has voted before. All his friends are Trump supporters. He was really grateful for the call to talk through a strategy of how to feel safe enough to go vote. We came up with plan for him to dress in an outfit that feels tough, like armor. He also was grateful for the info re looking up early voting locations and was going to see if he could go to place less intensely red. So sad he couldn’t think of anyone to give him support around it.

I live in a red state. Wore a bright red hoodie (from my favorite collage bar) to vote. The guy at the Trump booth thanked me in the way out 😉


2024-10-31T20:11:57.782+00:00 by Abe D. [ abed._69682 ] avatar

I wasn't sure how it would go to do calls on Halloween, but I've had conversations with four out of my first 12 calls! Just talked with a nurse in Arizona who is overwhelmed with the election, but has decided to support Harris. She wasn't going to support Senator Gallego, but when I told her how we need the votes in the Senate in order to protect the Affordable Care Act, Medicare & Social Security - she agreed that it was then important to vote for him. She was grateful for the info on early voting to hopefully have shorter lines instead of election day. Thank you nurses!


2024-10-31T23:42:09.762+00:00 by Gwen [ gwen096804 ] avatar

I just convinced a man in Georgia to vote for Kamala instead of sitting the election out. Yeah!!!


2024-10-31T23:43:39.293+00:00 by Denise [Call MOD] [ denise_loves_dogs ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-31T23:42:09.762+00:00 by Gwen I just convinced a man in Georgia to vote for Kamala instead of sitting the election out. Yeah!!!

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