My wife and I went canvassing yesterday in Pensacola with two other Obama volunteers. Our canvassing list centered on Escambia County just north of City limits. 30 years ago, this area was in the country with pecan orchards, farmhouses, and small houses with large lots. Now, it is intermixed with subdivisions and low income housing developments. The area parallels the road name, "Ten Mile Road." This is Ten miles from the downtown Pensacola area on the bay, but only 3 miles from the city limits.
Edith and I have been canvassing each weekend since the beginning of July. Our list this weekend consisted of independent voters. Both of the other volunteers were out for the first time and were nervous. Our scheme was simple: We would drive to a street with more than two houses to visit. Then we would split up. Edith, my wife, would get out with John for the first house and Jeannie and I would drive further down the street to the 2nd house. I look upon canvassing as a social event and a chance to meet new and interesting people. Most are friendly, even if voting for McCain. This Diary compresses hours of canvassing into visits to 3 households.
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