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  Wednesday, October 13, 2004


McAuliffe Pushing Polls

As he did for all the previous debates, DNC chair Terry McAuliffe fires off emails to the minions, directing them to websites where online polls are, the ones that will be in the 'news' immediately after the debate and the top news story for as long as they think they can get away with it.
 
I have not received any similar email from the RNC.  This is indicitave of Republicans though.  They're not looking for ways to fenagle polls to make them look larger than life.  We still do it the old fashioned way I guess.
 
I'm picturing McAuliffe on horseback racing frantically around the country yelling "the Republicans are coming, the Republicans are coming!
 
Here's his sorry email:
 

 

Dear Ross Calloway,

We need your help one last time. So far the debates have been two clear wins for John Kerry. And your actions after the debate have been absolutely crucial in keeping the Republican spin machine in check.

Tonight is the final debate between John Kerry and George W. Bush, the one where the post-debate spin will solidify and last until Election Day. If you have not taken action before, now is the time to do it!

There are four critical things you can do to help beat the Republican spin machine after tonight's final debate.

  1. Forward this email to family, coworkers, and friends.
  2. Vote in online polls.
  3. Write a letter to the editor.
  4. Call radio and television stations.

Vote in Online Polls

National and local news organizations will be conducting online polls during and after the debate asking for readers' opinions. Look for online polls at these news websites, and make sure to vote in every one of them:

And be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes immediately following the debate.

Make sure swing voters know why you support John Kerry by sharing your thoughts on message boards in target states. Visit our 2004 Debate Center after the debate for a list of message boards where you can fight the Republican spin. If you visit chat rooms on AOL, MSN, Yahoo, or other websites, be sure to let people know what you thought of the debate.

Write a Letter to the Editor

Immediately after the debate, go online and write a letter to the editor of your local paper. If you feel John Kerry laid out a plan to make America stronger put it in your letter. If you feel George Bush failed to defend his four years of failure, put it in your letter.

Writing a letter is easier than you think. It takes just a few minutes and just a few clicks using our online media center:

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