Every election cycle I find a day or two to canvass. I don’t do it because I delude myself that my efforts are going to swing any elections by themselves. I do it mainly for my own mental health. I used to organize whole counties for voter registration and Get Out the Vote drives, and I just have a bug that makes me want to get out in the field and work. I like to talk to voters, and I especially like to interact with the highly motivated volunteers and organizers who care enough about our political process to want to make a difference. Those are my people, and I like to be close to them around election time.
So, maybe Sunday I’ll find a few hours to get in the field. I know Manan Trivedi could use some help. It’s going to be a bad day for the Republicans in Pennsylvania on November 4th because Tom Corbett is going to lose by 25 points or more. Under the circumstances, a few Dems lower on the ticket might be able to pull off upsets.
Regardless, field work is in my blood and I get agitated around Election Day if I don’t get my fix.
Who’s running in your area that needs some help?
