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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

9 Dec

On our Facebook Page, a writer commented, "I LOVE writing postcards to voters - it makes me feel like I am contributing to Democratic voter turnout, and I can do it from the comfort of my home."

I want to share my response with you and hope you share it with your friends.

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It's not just a feeling. It's actually getting it done. I think the piece that is missing is that immediate voter feedback that you always get when you call, door knock, or text for "traditional" Get Out The Vote efforts. When you postcard, the voter can't reply with how...

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...your note made them feel. You can't see their smile, or hear it in their voice, or even see a fun emoji in a text. It's truly a leap of faith. But, we do hear from every campaign various yet similar stories of the tremendous buzz the cards create. We've seen so many...

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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

2 Aug

If you're the type who thrives on the "how __ is made" and behind-the-scenes scoops, this thread's for you.

#PostcardsToVoters is a labor of love for the 120k+ volunteers. We've never charged any of the 300+ candidates for our grassroots support.

So, how do we do it?

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Since our volunteer writers cover their own costs for pens, postcards, and postage, that helps us operate with practically no overhead. We don't rent office space, have a Board of Directors, or anyone on salary. Everything to promote #PostcardsToVoters is word of mouth.

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We use social media (not always as fully as we ought to) and we have some neat automated and interactive technology that helps us scale and which has been resilient for our growth and election surges. Volunteers help us manage 100% of the onboarding and ongoing maintenance.

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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

31 Jul

Remember the test #PostcardsToVoters cardstock which was glossy on both sides? Inks like gel and rollerball pens would easily smear and smudge.

Well, 2nd test coated only on the front. The blank back is uncoated. Flying Banner style.

Sets of 50 for $7 at bit.ly/3yt7bFO

This was a small test run so supplies are limited. When these run out, there will not be any more coming for this type of cardstock and finish.

Last week, we sold all of the test cardstocks that had coating on both sides. The shipping costs I set were too low. =(

This time, the shipping for one set is $2.50 and each additional set's shipping will add $1.25. I hadn't counted on the weight being more than the cotton linen these designs usually get printed onto. Sorry for the difference.

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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

24 Feb

I have had two periods where I was out of work for 10 and 11 months respectively. Grueling periods for me that saw my savings depleted each time. I suffered from what my PCP called situational depression. Each time, I emerged employed in a great new job for which I was...

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...uniquely suited. Perfect fits.

When I got a new job requiring me to move in 2013, I drove my ‘99 Camry from Dallas to Atlanta. It broke down on me in Louisiana. The repairs were easily triple the Blue Book value and I was set to begin my new job before the work could...

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...be done. So, I left it there with the keys and a verbal agreement to sell it to one of the mechanics for $300.

I went to a dealership in Georgia as soon as I arrived and arranged for a loaner. I ended up buying a Kia Sorento completely unplanned.

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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

6 Oct 20

"How do I start?"

[Sent them the "Welcome" email with instructions on how to write their sample to join #PostcardsToVoters which for now, has a message for our current Ohio Supreme Court campaign.]

"I want to send pro Biden postcards."

We only write to Democratic voters...

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...and even if the message has the names of two amazing Judges running to flip the Ohio Supreme Court majority to Democrat, every voter we succeed in reminding to vote will absolutely positively definitely vote for Joe Biden at the top as their first vote on the ballot...

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...before they do way down further on the ballot to vote for these two named judges. Biden/Harris do not need space on a tiny postcard to improve their name recognition. Democratic voters won't forget and accidentally skip past the very first contest on their ballots.

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Tony The Democrat

@DemocratWit

11 Aug 20

There will be 42 municipal offices up for election in Pinellas County, FL on March 9, 2021. You won’t need to write new #PostcardsToVoters to Democrats there because you’ve already helped them enroll in VBM. Which means they will receive ballots in the mail automatically!

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In all 67 Florida counties, fun, friendly #PostcardsToVoters have succeeded in boosting VBM enrollment among Democrats since we began this focused project two years ago. The benefits of this enrollment windfall can be counted for years to come.

As casual voters who newly...

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...enrolled in VBM begin receiving ballots for all types of elections large and small throughout the years to follow, their habits of voting will grow stronger. Just having the ballot appear without needing to ask for it will boost participation.

Imagine all the extra Dem...

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