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GeorgeBushytail Donating Member (862 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 11:51 AM
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Wisconsin - Need advice on pre-election activism
I need some advice on how to maximize my impact on the election. I live in a rural conservative area (near Cumberland) but plan to go to a more populated area a few days before the election.

I am disabled with Central Pain Syndrome and a seizure disorder, but I can drive and sit and hold a sign. I can't talk for very long.

I think I can be most effective picking off Nader voters in Madison. I plan to use the issue of medical marijuana. I just moved to WI from WA where I was legally authorized to use medical mj so I've got a huge stake in the issue.

I would like set up some signs and hand out pamphlets on the UW campus, and hit any Nader rallies. My signs will say things like "A Vote for Nader is a Vote to Send me to Jail" and I'll have a simple pamphlet outlining Bush's war on med mj patients and Kerry's support.

Does this make sense? If so, would anyone care to assist me?

Any other ideas?

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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 11:53 AM
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1. It sounds like something for which you're very passionate.
So it sounds perfect. You go! I wish I could help, but I'm in Milwaukee.

Peace, my friend.

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Lefta Dissenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 11:57 AM
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2. I wonder about contacting ACT
since they're so active in Madison. (608) 287-1631 or email jkramer@act4victory.org (that's the info I have for signing up to work on Nov 2, so I assume the same person could steer you in the right direction).

If you don't get a 'partner in crime' directly responding to your post here, I would think that ACT would be happy to partner you up with someone.

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GeorgeBushytail Donating Member (862 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 12:43 PM
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3. Thanks
I'll do that.
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