Election Day -1, Volunteer Work
Mood:  caffeinated
Now Playing: Monday Night Football
Topic: Politics
After the rally, my daughter and her fiance, who went with me to the rally, dropped me off at the Republican Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, where I spent about eight hours phoning people to get out the vote.

To my slight surprise, most people I called were courteous, although some were obviously in a hurry. A few were curt, both Bush supporters and Bush detractors, probably due to the many phone calls some had received (I had one from former President Clinton on my answering machine when I got home). It speaks to the innate politeness of many Americans and in spite of a few on both sides who have been stealing yard signs and other shenanigans, shows that Mr. and Mrs. USA are not as inclined toward the meanness displayed by some.

There was a camaraderie among those of us packed into the small room making calls, joking, expressing our doubts and hopes for the election, sharing rumors, and more. Complete strangers thrown together in a common cause--getting out the vote for our candidate. I'm sure Kerry supporters feel the same way.

Will George Bush win? Who knows? I hope so, but if he doesn't, I hope that I can give Senator Kerry the benefit of the doubt that sadly many didn't give President Bush.

Tomorrow, poll watching. The county I live (and will be poll watching) in is expecting 93% turnout.