When I was going door to door....

[phree]

im skipping canvassing and hanging flyers from mailboxes with my name and number to call if they want me to put a sign in their yard, or to get involved with my canvassing, or to ask me to deliver a DVD to them. its my precinct and thats going to be most effective for me, here.

I've done canvasing and I have serious doubts about it's effectiveness. I personally hate being disturbed at home. I think your strategy is great.

 

[Eponym_mi]

I think that is definitely the wrong question to ask. Most people are going to interpret that question as "would you like me to tell someone else to contact you and ask for money, time, whatever?".

This is how I canvass...

Hi my name is X. I live in the neighborhood. I'm canvassing for the upcoming primary. Will you be voting?

What are the most important issues for you this election?

Have you decided on a candidate or are you still deciding?

Do you know about Ron Paul?

1. Be prepared to answer questions concerning Ron Paul's positions on their issues
2. Be prepared with slimjims that address their issues (if possible)
3. Suggest that they visit ronpaul2008.com for more info or contact HQ
4. Tell them about any upcoming events or debates where Ron Paul will be present

You're trying to identify potential supporters, but don't expect them to decide on the spot. Your trying to have a conversation with them about why you think Ron Paul is the best candidate. But most people (if they're still deciding) will want to learn more about Ron Paul's positions, even if they've heard some of them from debates or from you.

Your question might be appropriate if they already know a lot about Ron Paul and are obviously very interested toward getting involved. But I've never ran into anyone like that who wasn't already involved with the campaign's efforts somehow. If they're eager to get involved, they'll let you know. Leave your contact info with them, if you're comfortable doing that.

 

[DealzOnWheelz]

I think that is definitely the wrong question to ask. Most people are going to interpret that question as "would you like me to tell someone else to contact you and ask for money, time, whatever?".

This is how I canvass...

Hi my name is X. I live in the neighborhood. I'm canvassing for the upcoming primary. Will you be voting?

What are the most important issues for you this election?

Have you decided on a candidate or are you still deciding?

Do you know about Ron Paul?

1. Be prepared to answer questions concerning Ron Paul's positions on their issues
2. Be prepared with slimjims that address their issues (if possible)
3. Suggest that they visit ronpaul2008.com for more info or contact HQ
4. Tell them about any upcoming events or debates where Ron Paul will be present

You're trying to identify potential supporters, but don't expect them to decide on the spot. Your trying to have a conversation with them about why you think Ron Paul is the best candidate. But most people (if they're still deciding) will want to learn more about Ron Paul's positions, even if they've heard some of them from debates or from you.

Your question might be appropriate if they already know a lot about Ron Paul and are obviously very interested toward getting involved. But I've never ran into anyone like that who wasn't already involved with the campaign's efforts somehow. If they're eager to get involved, they'll let you know. Leave your contact info with them, if you're comfortable doing that.

Yeah this guy knows what hes talking about

Another thing you want to do is make sure when you goto each house even if you can't get their phone number they will at least tell you their name and then next to their name write down some of their main concerns and then you can come back with specialized literature to match their concerns and when you go back they will probably have more questions and it will help with report building

 

[Akus]

You're trying to identify potential supporters, but don't expect them to decide on the spot. Your trying to have a conversation with them about why you think Ron Paul is the best candidate. But most people (if they're still deciding) will want to learn more about Ron Paul's positions, even if they've heard some of them from debates or from you.

I only had to do it twice or three times, since most people are just undecided. That is, assuming that they even care.

Your question might be appropriate if they already know a lot about Ron Paul and are obviously very interested toward getting involved. But I've never ran into anyone like that who wasn't already involved with the campaign's efforts somehow. If they're eager to get involved, they'll let you know. Leave your contact info with them, if you're comfortable doing that.

Then what is the appropriate way to obtain a contacting information from these people?

 

[Fields]

No offense, but how about a picture of yourself?

 

[Akus]

No offense, but how about a picture of yourself?

I can't.

For some reason, any picture I post is xed out.

 

[SovereignMN]

I've done canvasing and I have serious doubts about it's effectiveness. I personally hate being disturbed at home. I think your strategy is great.

Ditto. I have nearly 2000 people to talk to in my precinct. No way can I talk to them all and with the high temperature being 0 degrees this week I don't want to waste my time talking to 20-30 people when I can canvass 10x that in the same amount of time.

My strategy will be:
1) Canvass
2) Follow up phone call to select individuals

 

[Akus]

Ditto. I have nearly 2000 people to talk to in my precinct. No way can I talk to them all and with the high temperature being 0 degrees this week I don't want to waste my time talking to 20-30 people when I can canvass 10x that in the same amount of time.

My strategy will be:
1) Canvass
2) Follow up phone call to select individuals

I have 2800 people in my precint. Most of them are in their apartments though, so the time spent between walking fomr one door to another is minimal. Also, I know that I most likely will not cover them all, but damn if I won't try.

 

[Eponym_mi]

what is the appropriate way to obtain a contacting information from these people?

Just focus on identifying people on your walk list that have already decided on RP or might lean that way. If your walk list is half way up to date, you really shouldn't have to ask for contact info. Just confirm their name and address from your walk list. Mark up your walk list with any changes necessary. I wouldn't ask for a phone number and wouldn't call anyone unless they ask. If they do, obviously you'll want to get the number.

I carried several different color pens with me to indicate support, opposition, follow-up, etc.. But I'm a business owner and I also used to work in sales, so, I might be a little anal about this.

 

[kirkblitz]

what does the offical campaign contact them about

 

[humanic]

im skipping canvassing and hanging flyers from mailboxes with my name and number to call if they want me to put a sign in their yard, or to get involved with my canvassing, or to ask me to deliver a DVD to them.

I've been wondering about this. I just signed up to be a precinct leader a day or two ago. I am only working part time right now so I have a lot of time to canvass but minimal funds. Am I able to get yard signs, slim jims, flyers, dvds, or any other material for canvassing from somewhere for free? Or do I have to order/pay for it all myself?

 

[Eponym_mi]

what does the offical campaign contact them about

I think the campaign calls the night before to remind them to vote or caucus. Most people are probably going to know and won't need reminding. And if they haven't decided solidly for Ron Paul when you talk to them, probably best that they don't get a reminder anyway because you might turn out the vote for someone else. If they're a supporter, and seem ditzy, yeah they might need a reminder. But I've never met a ditzy Ron Paul supporter in real life.

 

[Eponym_mi]

Am I able to get yard signs, slim jims, flyers, dvds, or any other material for canvassing from somewhere for free? Or do I have to order/pay for it all myself?

No guarantees on what they might have available, but contact your county or state coordinator. Mine had plenty of slimjims and signs, which was all I really needed.

 

[firebirdnation]

I have been saying this for a while now, people don't want to be bothered at home. I have been suggesting that people just leave some information on the doorknob.

 

[Eponym_mi]

I have been saying this for a while now, people don't want to be bothered at home. I have been suggesting that people just leave some information on the doorknob.

Do you get a kick out of butting in on these threads with your BS? If you can't add anything constructive, buzz off!

 

[firebirdnation]

Do you get a kick out of butting in on these threads with your BS? If you can't add anything constructive, buzz off!

Have you heard about the ignore feature? I hear its a great feature if you don't like what someone else is saying. Either ignore my posts or buzz off. You really need a new hobby.

 

[Iwantchange]

You're asking them the wrong question, you need to ask them "how would you feel if you didn't have to pay taxes anymore?" followed up by, "wouldn't it be great if we didn't have an IRS anymore?"

Vote Ron Paul!

 

[Eponym_mi]

Have you heard about the ignore feature?

You're the person that needs to be ignored...you're second guessing the campaign's explicit instructions.

 

[Antonius Stone]

I made my own fliers that pretty much have all the info potential voters might need to know about RP as well as website URLs and the 800 info hotline. I don't even try to have conversations or debates with people, i Just knock, say hello, give them the paper and tell them to have a nice day.

the platform can speak for itself

 

[firebirdnation]

You're the person that needs to be ignored...you're second guessing the campaign's explicit instructions. I've contributed way too much to have some jack ass from another campaign fuck it up. Fuck off.

Why do you feel the need to talk shit to people over a difference of opinion? How old are you, about 12? I think you need some psychotic drugs to make you relax or you are going to bust a hemroid. Its people such as yourself whom keep others from doing anything at all. STFU already.