Washington Post: Democrats hope early voters will give them an edge

[BzaDem]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/19/AR2010101907513.html

"The government retiree's phone had been ringing every few hours with reminder calls from Democratic volunteers. Canvassing teams appeared at his door at least 10 times. At a voting booth set up next to the produce section of his neighborhood grocery store, Grimsley cast his ballot for Sen. Harry M. Reid and the rest of the Democratic ticket, just as he had always intended.

The way the Democrats see it, it is worth all of the effort to lock in surefire voters like Grimsley as early as possible. He is one more supporter they don't have to worry about pushing to the polls Nov. 2. That frees up party operatives to badger reluctant voters who need even more coaxing and who are crucial to saving Reid and other imperiled Democrats in the House and Senate.

There's something in it for Grimsley, too. "Now the phone calls will stop," he said.

Democrats across the country know they face a daunting enthusiasm gap that veteran politicians such as Reid can't possibly overcome. What they can do is try to outperform their Republican opponents by taking advantage of the longer window to get folks to the polls."

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[napi21]

1. Well, my hubby & I did our part by voting early for all the Dems in Ga.

The one thing that really bugd me and has since we moved here in 2000 are the number of candidates on the ballot who are Pub incumbants & have NO OPPOSITION! It breaks my heart to vote for them, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they wouldn't throw your entire ballot out if you left some lines blank!

[bemildred]

2. More bullshit from WaPo.

"Democrats across the country know they face a daunting enthusiasm gap that veteran politicians such as Reid can't possibly overcome."