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pat_k

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61. A small caution on phone banking from other states.

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 05:34 PM

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The data is mixed, but if you are from somewhere perceived as having "no clue" about the concerns of the people you are calling, it can do more harm than good. I sent money to the campaign, but I also sent money to the TN state Democratic party.

Strengthening state party infrastructure and outreach packs a punch. State parties know their issues and voters. Campaigns that are perceived to "parachute in" without tight coordination with a strong state party infrastructure are less effective.

https://www.tndp.org/

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/08/upshot/the-trouble-with-campaign-volunteers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zk8.mQSi.G3QzBfyveJKQ&smid=nytcore-android-share

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Volunteer to phone bank, too, and that can be done from anywhere! Link below. 2 Meow Momma Saturday #58

A small caution on phone banking from other states. pat_k Saturday #61

I hear that. I believe Aftyn has pre-recorded a call message since 2 Meow Momma Saturday #62

Thanks for the insight. I should also highlight hopium's audacious expansion fund targeting a set of state parties. pat_k Saturday #64

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