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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:28 PM Original message |
It looks like the Obama campaign doesn't care very much about yard signs |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. They're just getting stolen anyway.... |
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Allyoop (147 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
25. Not free |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:52 PM Response to Reply #25 |
35. I didn't say anything about them being free.... |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
2. There seems to be none to be had in the western suburbs of |
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MissMarple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
3. Big demand. When they come in here, they go really fast. n/t |
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BelleCarolinaPeridot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:31 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Yes they go fast. |
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gblady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:35 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. I was at our local office phonebanking... |
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Dawgs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
4. It drives me crazy; especially since I already live in a very red area. |
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yourout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
5. Better to buy adds.....Radio,TV, and Print. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:34 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. I think yard signs are important, |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
6. As HRC said, "When you hear the dogs, keep going." Put another sign up in its place. |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. Funny. |
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abumbyanyothername (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
9. deleted -- campaign HQ too slow. |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
10. Our local Dem. club went to a local printer |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. So did we |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:19 AM Response to Reply #15 |
73. Same thing here in eastern WA. |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:41 PM Response to Reply #10 |
24. That's EXACTLY what people should do. Stop complaining and take action. nt |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:25 AM Response to Reply #24 |
68. Take Action ~ have your kids or grandkids make signs for |
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Birthday (224 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
11. Signs and Wonders |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #11 |
54. Hey, Birthday - welcome to DU! |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
12. Get a group together and buy in bulk online! |
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rzemanfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
13. Same thing in Florida. We had to beg for a yard sign. I got my |
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NightWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
14. the demand is very high for them. it's not like they arent trying to get them |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. I can't get one (Cape Cod) and evidently other people can't, either - the only Obama signs I see |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
19. I've been told yard signs are coming in early October |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
20. I have not seen many yard signs for either Obama or McCain where I live. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
21. Mine is inside of my window facing the street...... |
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1Hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:07 AM Response to Reply #21 |
78. Exactly what I was going to recommend to the ppl's whose were stolen... n/t |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
22. I have no idea what the campaign's feeling about them is but I can tell you this. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:47 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. The Michigan economy isn't full of people with money |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:50 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Well if people are worried about their houses, they better vote for Obama. |
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blue neen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
23. We had a registration and information booth today at a local festival. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
26. Two homes in my neighborhood have managed to get them. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:46 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. That's good news...wonder |
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paregdem (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
27. Pittsburgh Had Some |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:09 PM Response to Reply #27 |
56. Welcome aboard, paradegm! |
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paregdem (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 11:16 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Thank You! Most happy to be here : ) ~N/T ~ |
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melody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
28. I bought mine -- it was stolen so I just bought another n/t |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
29. I've always disliked yard signs |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:12 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. Well, I've always disliked bumper stickers and have never in my life affixed one to my car. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:17 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. same here |
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FloridaGrl (615 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:21 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Same here and |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:06 PM Response to Reply #42 |
53. Welcome to DU! |
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paregdem (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 11:21 PM Response to Reply #38 |
61. Good Idea |
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1Hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:09 AM Response to Reply #38 |
79. Hubby about croaked! We have NEVER had a bumper sticker on ANY car in 38 yrs of marriage! Do now! |
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Native (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
30. No problem in our FL county (mostly red) |
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nc4bo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
33. In Fay., NC the O-lady said their stock room was standing-room-only full up with stuff |
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electricmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
36. Picked one up this afternoon |
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Captiosus (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
37. Maybe I just don't see the big deal. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
40. Bought 3 yesterday at a rally in Minneapolis for $2 a piece |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
41. I've seen candidates win the yard sign race |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. THANK YOU! If people go to these websites, they should get the signs asap. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
44. Obviously Obama doesn't care about winning the election... |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
45. Overwhelming demand |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
46. I saw a ton of them today when I was out at yard sales. |
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DeadManInc (844 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
47. I am thinking about painting one on a sheet of plywood. |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
48. Obama signs popping up all over N E Detroit suburbs in the last couple of weeks |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
49. Campaign People will tell you that yard signs dont influence the vote |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
50. DOWNLOAD GRAPHICS - GO TO COPY/PRINT SHOP - MAKE SIGN |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
51. none here in nashville...went online to national site...none there...i made my own |
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roseBudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
52. I know the Obama campaign in SW Ohio is renting buses to take students to the BoE for early voting.. |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
55. Signs are important for state and local candidate, not so much Presidential candidates |
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GreenEyedLefty (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
57. My advice in MI: call your local Dem party HQ as well as Obama offices |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
58. 300 signs went out into a 2 solid republican counties here in northern illinois |
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VoodooGuru (327 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
59. my local party office says they'll have them around the 25th. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
62. Obama signs cheap at this site. and can buy in bulk |
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Joe the Revelator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
63. One thing that I pounded into my people during campaigns.... |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-20-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
64. Then make your own..nt |
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Top Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
65. I think spending the campaign money to reach the masses is better |
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Lord Helmet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
66. that's kind of a passive aggressive statement |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
67. They are not cost effective or an effective use of staff time. |
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MirrorAshes (942 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:28 AM Response to Original message |
69. Keep in mind all of the official Obama merch is union made in the USA. |
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TooRaLoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
70. Actually, I'm amazed at how many I've seen |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:51 AM Response to Original message |
71. had the same problem with Kerry signs in 04 |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 01:52 AM Response to Original message |
72. store.barackobama.com |
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jcla (369 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 03:46 AM Response to Original message |
74. In the Heart of Black Los Angeles |
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catgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 04:57 AM Response to Original message |
75. Homemade signs work too (nt) |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 05:49 AM Response to Original message |
76. Deleted message |
1Hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
77. Just got a notice this week - not supposed to go up until 45 days b4 the election.....n/t |
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tokenlib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 08:25 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. Those laws are unconstitutional--the ACLU has nailed a number of municipalities on those... |
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Red Knight (346 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-21-08 06:40 AM Response to Original message |
80. Mine was trashed yesterday |
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