It's time to put down your mouse and make some calls for Webb (GeorgeAllenVa - 11/5/2006 11:33:10 PM)
Three new polls show the Democratic advantage over the GOP slipping among like voters. A USA TODAY-Gallup poll out Sunday night shows Democrats still ahead 51-44 in the generic vote, but that compares with an 11% edge two weeks ago.
The USA Today piece analyzing the polls says: "What's shifted is the determination of Republicans to vote. The Democratic advantage among registered voters was 11 points, but Republican voters were more likely to be judged as sure to go to the polls, making the edge among likely voters smaller."
The answer: Work harder to get out our voters. We need to catch the GOP at persuading Democrats to vote. There's plenty to do between now and 7 p.m. Tuesday when the polls close.
Try phone banking. We're making short, easy calls to previously identified Webb voters reminding them to vote. There's probably no more important activity you can do between now an Election Day. If our voters vote, we win. If they stay home, George Allen wins.
If you'd rather not phone bank or rather phone from home, check out other volunteer activities at webbforsenate.com.
One phone bank is at the Fairfax City Firefighters Union, 10500 Sager Ave., in Fairfax City, VA 22030. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Election Day. There 17 phone lines, so just show up.
Or call 703-359-0028 or 301-602-6703
If this phone bank is inconvenient, here are others in northern Virginia and even DC. Except where indicated, we have plenty of phones—so there's no need to call; just show up.
Arlington:
Webb HQ - 1916 Wilson Blvd. Suite 204 , Arlington VA 22201
Hours: Mon 10 a.m. – 9pm., Tues. 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Contact: 703-778-4080 x229 or 703-778-2781
Virginia Square - 3440 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington VA 22201
Hours: Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Contact: 703-310-6756, BJ_303@yahoo.com
ACDC – 4620 Lee Highway, Ste. 214 Arlington, VA 22207 [Only 2 phone lines so call Liz Griffith at 334-538-6860 before you go.]
Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
703-528-8588
Alexandria:
Alexandria Dems HQ - 618 N. Washington St., Alex., 22314
Hours: Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Contact: 703-549-3367 amanda@jimmoran.org, info@alexdems.org
Fairfax County :
Merrifield/FCDC - 2815 Hartland Rd. #110, Falls Church, 22043
Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Contact: 703-573-6811 or 703-778-4080 x229
Tysons/Leesburg Pike – 7700 Leesburg Pike, Ste 300&301, Falls Church,22043
(Law offices across from Marshall High)
Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Contact: 703-485-2990 or Jim Simos (c) 703-231-6280
Washington,DC :
Local 25 Hotel Restaurant Workers – 1003 K St. NW, 6th Fl., DC 20001
Hours: Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Regan Assoc. Chartered – 1003 K St. NW, 3rd Fl., DC 20001
Hours: Mon: 10am – 9pm, Tues: 9 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.