ALL DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND PAY ATTENTION

[AnIndependentTexan]

This STOMP is serious. STOMP - Strategic Taskforce to Organize and Mobilize People is known for destroying voter registrations, or at least discouraging those who lean Democratic in affiliation.

Some information about them is here. Freepers are involved in this group and are signing up like crazy to be part of it. The webpage for this group as which congressman recruited you. I ADVISE all democratic underground members to pay attention. We all know that they stop the recount in Florida. If you don't think this is serious then you haven't been paying attention to Karl Rove playbook.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1133405

From Stomp's website:

Even as campaigns change, nothing can replace face-to-face contact. Statistics consistently show that personal contact with voters is the deciding factor in close elections.

[Free2BMe]

1. On board and can I playact when I want to ...they will be busted.

[Trajan]

2. THIS DUer ...

Went to the County Library to register ....

BTW: Isnt it already too late to register in most states ??? ..

[The Backlash Cometh]

3. You know what I'm afraid of?

That they'll invalidate my vote by finding a way to cast a vote in my name in another format.

[crispini]

4. So, what action do you see that we can take?

other than paying attention?

[AnIndependentTexan]

5. STOMP sends operatives to critical places

posted by Edie Today, 08:02 PM at Kerry/Edwards forum

http://forum.johnkerry.com/index.php?showtopic=100351&st=15

In googling this further, I a finding numerous Reps and other Repub candidates with links to their sites touting STOMP:

http://www.votemarsha.com/html/join_stomp.html
http://www.madisoncountygop.org/ (midway down page)
http://www.ncrumors.com/modules.php?op=mod...article&sid=902
http://www.mtgop.org/ebrief_04282004.asp
http://www.biggert.com/calendar/calendarview.asp?e=6599&d=
http://www.robportman.org/eNews/eNews3.htm
http://www.mail-archive.com/c4c@culbersonf...m/msg00008.html

See this message from Jim Terry:

---Begin Forwarded Message---

As you know, the electorate in our country is very closely divided. The Democrats understand this. That is why their allies are using $60-100 million in soft money to turn their voters out. Your help is needed to increase Republican turnout and fight the efforts of the Democrats' 527 operations.

The STOMP Program is sending volunteers on 1-day trips to competitive areas around DC in the final days leading up to the election. Transportation and food will be provided. All you need to do is be ready to help out!

Dates: Oct 30 to Nov 3
Time: Buses depart each morning at 6.30 a.m. and return to D.C. each evening around 9 p.m.
Where: Buses will leave from the RNC building at 320 First St, SE (right across from the Capitol South metro stop)

Please visit http://stomp4victory.org/dc/ to sign up or contact Ted Prill at 202-479-7000 for more information. Lets make sure we keep the Majority and Republicans at all levels of leadership!

Thanks for your help,

Jim Terry
http://www.ncrumors.com/modules.php?op=mod...article&sid=902
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From Portman's site:

The STOMP To Victory Has Begun
By Rob Portman

President George W. Bush and the House Republicans have accomplished a great deal since taking office. We have overcome the economic impact of a recession, decreased the tax burden felt by working families, and engineered two historic job creation packages. We have significantly strengthened homeland safety, and made tremendous progress towards eradicating the threat of terrorism.

After a stinging defeat in 2002, Democrats have been reorganizing and are now focused on taking back the White House and Congress in 2004. If Republicans lose the White House and Congress, the course of our nation’s future will be returned to those who believe higher taxes and more government regulation are the solution to improving the economy.

Victory in our most competitive districts will insure the type of leadership that will continue to strengthen our nation.

Through hard work and dedication, we have been successful in establishing several Republican strongholds throughout the nation. But there are many other areas that now need your help.

And you can help by joining STOMP!

STOMP, the Strategic Taskforce to Organize and Mobilize People, is a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers who have committed to assisting Republicans in our most competitive areas. Volunteers will travel to areas near their homes where help is needed most.

1. Travel
• FREE to STOMP team members
• Same day or overnight trips

2. Regional Rallies
• Meet National Leaders
• Energize other Republicans to act

3. Laying the groundwork for victory
• Voter Registration drives
• Door to Door Canvassing

4. Training Volunteers
• STOMP members share their knowledge of grassroots organization with others
• Members learn new ways to become empowered to make a difference

5. Mobilize Republicans on Election Day
• Phone Banks
• Getting out the vote

Even as campaigns change, nothing can replace face-to-face contact. Statistics consistently show that personal contact with voters is the deciding factor in close elections.

Log onto www.stomp4victory.org today and join me in continuing to build a better Ohio and America.
________________

And this from a 2002 blog -- looks like this was a DeLay brainchild:
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STOMP-ing to Victory

"...House Republican Whip Tom DeLay of Texas has organized a special
congressional initiative to send thousands of volunteers into the House's
most competitive districts.

"Called STOMP, which stands for Strategic Taskforce On Organizing and
Mobilizing People, it will move busloads of volunteers from safe
congressional districts to adjoining districts where the races are tight.
About 30 to 40 battleground races have been targeted.

"'DeLay feels that Republicans have become too reliant on paid phone banks,
paid mailings, and paid TV, and that we can't forget about shoe leather and
knocking on doors,' said Stuart Roy, his spokesman."

- Washington Times, 10/23/02
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http://www.mail-archive.com/newsandviews@c...m/msg00059.html

[gordianot]

6. What should not happen is the phony crowd we saw in Florida.

Unfortunately Democrats do not like to get organized. If freepers want face to face I would be happy to oblige.


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