Has anyone ever voted because of a ground game? (voters, campaign, Democrats)

[mightleavenyc]

Ever had an election where you wouldn't have voted unless the campaign called you, gave you a ride, knocked your door, etc?

[kat in aiken]

Part of having a ground game is that it is what gets people registered, and helps them get to the polls to vote. but to answer your question - no, I've always been part of the ground game, making the calls and giving the rides.

[Ringo1]

No. Not me personally. But statistics show that, simply by showing up at someone's door, they are more likely to actually go and vote.

Overall, probably a 1-2% difference overall. Not a lot - but could be decisive in a close race.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by kat in aiken

Part of having a ground game is that it is what gets people registered, and helps them get to the polls to vote.

Yes. Registering new voters (done my share of that); and making sure that people have a ride to the polls if they need one.

Totally impressed with the 'ground game' and the efficient way it works. I had NO idea.

[bxlover]

Originally Posted by mightleavenyc

Ever had an election where you wouldn't have voted unless the campaign called you, gave you a ride, knocked your door, etc?

Its like asking if you ever got a soda or a car because of commercials.

[stburr91]

The democrats work hard to get their people out for early voting, and then the Republicans get better turnout on election day.

Hillary's early voting numbers just aren't what Obama was getting, and with how close the swing states are, her early voting numbers are likely not enough.

[emm74]

Me personally, no. Some of the people I've driven to polling locations, yes. They had no other way of getting there and wouldn't have been able to vote without the ground game that I was a part of.

Does canvassing and phone banking get people to vote? I have to assume it does, because the campaigns have very sophisticated polling and I think they would not waste their time and money if they weren't getting a good ROI. I haven't seen the numbers since I've only been a volunteer and not someone in a position of any authority in a campaign, but I believe the info is there to support it.

[Antoinette118]

No. I research the candidates and form my own opinion. Nobody's ground game influences me.

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Makes absolutely no difference.

I wouldn't bother with it if were you.

[kat in aiken]

Originally Posted by GotHereQuickAsICould

Makes absolutely no difference.

I wouldn't bother with it if were you.

darn, couldn't rep you for that!