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Originally Posted by Brendone
I just don’t get the whole Door to Door thing. There’s never been someone at the door with a grand revelation. Yeah, I’m well aware of what you’re pitching, and if I needed it, or wanted more information about it, I have internet.
Having said that, I still give a polite “not for me, but thanks.” And that’s usually the end of it.
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Honestly, you wouldn't think it works, but it does. Yesterday she engaged with a family 'on the fence' and they wanted to know more about the LGBTQ stance of the party and our candidate specifically. My wife shared with them what she could, and asked if they'd like a follow up from the candidate. They did, and she set it up.
Every democracy does this. Like, literally, every candidate. From JFK, to Obama, to AOC (her worn out shoes from canvassing are in the Smithsonian, I believe).
You mostly get closed doors, but that doesn't mean it's fruitless and it is a part of the responsibility of engaging in our democracy
It's also one of many tactics. She has spent hours on the phone. Mostly gets 'no thank yous,' but also gets people willing to share, talk and engage. On the phones she talks to people from across Canada. She's learned a lot about the concerns of people who work in auto manufacturing in Ontario, for example, which has forced her to learn the platforms of both parties on that front so she can speak with them on the issues. Really healthy for East and West Canadians to engage in this way.
I'm really proud of her and I think you guys that think what she is doing is 'annoying' are total losers. She is trying to help Canada.