A Sprinkling of Republicans

While canvassing and phone banking during the primary season, the voters on the lists we worked off of were Democrats and Independents. I found them to be (for the most part) open minded and willing to discuss politics and world events. 

During this general election, the lists we are given have a "sprinkling of Republicans" in them. This might sound harmless- like chocolate jimmies thrown onto a hot fudge sundae, but it has made for some interesting exchanges on the campaign trail.

I have been told that Obama's campaign is financed by Middle East terrorist groups, I have been gestured and yelled at (which of course made me laugh) and yesterday I was told the Obama is a "Sleeper Muslim."

Sleeper Muslim?

That man also told me that he didn't agree with Obama's view on homosexuality, abortion, the war, and as he saw it, the only drawback to Palin is that she is a woman.

I'm proud to say that I hung with the conversation for about twenty minutes, and left his house just feeling plain sorry for the guy.

I'm considering following Michael Moore's lead and handing out panties and ramen noodles next Saturday as I canvass. Michael's new movie, Slacker Uprising, is his GOTV effort, and appears to be a good one. The 97 minute movie tours colleges in the swing states during the 2004 election, and can be downloaded on September 23rd. His website also states that the DVD will be available online, and in local stores on October 3rd. 

However you feel about Michael Moore and his politics, you have to respect his effort in getting young and new voters to the polls this year.

Did I mention Eddie Vedder is in this movie?