GOTV: Rides to the polls in Battleground States.
I don't have to tell anyone that we are down to it. I am personally very alarmed at the thought of a red senate, but if you need any more motivation to help GOTV, Howard Dean projects these as least some of the consequences of letting the senate be taken over.
1. At least two more years of Republican obstructionism, especially when it comes to confirming new judges.
2. A Republican Congress will pass huge new tax cuts for the wealthy and for big businesses.
3. They'll also impose cuts on -- and will try to privatize -- Social Security and Medicare.
4. Republicans will roll back women's rights and may try to limit access to birth control by passing a "personhood" law.
5. Obamacare will be gutted, rolling back the big gains we've made to get affordable health care to more families.87
Well, that raised my anxiety level. Again. But I am also very inspired and hopeful as a result of the great work being done by Kossacks to gotv. We can do this.
Below the fold, you will find info about how to get a ride in different states as well as a link to find your polling place. Please pass this along to any pages, sites, groups in those areas that you can. I also understand from Rebel GA (big hat tip) that people may try their local senior center to see if they can get a ride, some areas have cab companies that will give free rides and a few areas have free bus rides on Election Day.
MICHIGAN: Likely a safe Senate seat, but a very close governor's race. My home state, dear to my heart, so I have included this information. If you need a ride to the polls in Michigan.The Michigan Dem Party will be setting up an 800 number for that, until it is set up you can call 517-371-5410 for help. Also if you are in the Detroit area...you can call the Detroit branch of the NAACP voter hotline at 313-664-2424 which will be up and running on Monday. Until then you can call them at 313-871-2087
IOWA: Let's hope that the common sensical, decent, truly salt of the earth Iowans make a good choice this year. For a ride in Polk County: The special ride line will start operating first thing in the am on election day. To get a ride, people can call 515-505-0845. Prior to that, they can call 515-285-1800 to let the Polk County Dem party know that they need a ride and get it scheduled.
COLORADO: Use birth control? Better hope Udall takes it. For any voter questions including polling place info, drop off info, voter questions, or for a ride please call 844-444-8683.
GEORGIA: Let's get this Nunn on the bus to DC! Georgia has a voter suppression hotline and you can also ask them for a ride. Please call either 1-844-285-7711, or 1-844-288-7711.
NORTH CAROLINA: Check with your county Democratic party. Please go to
http://www.ncdp.org/... for a link to them. To find your blue ballot and to research any candidates, you can go to: http://www.ncdp.org/...
SOUTH DAKOTA: Wow, how amazing have the Kossacks been in supporting Weiland and getting people registered! I spoke with the State party and they said that people could call this number for help getting to the polls: 605-271-1485.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Please call this number: 1-844-362-vote.
KENTUCKY: Please call 502-695-4828 which is the Kentucky Democratic Party and they will try to set up a ride.
FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE: This link from Rock the Vote will lead you to your SOS where you can verify your registration and find your polling place.
http://www.rockthevote.com/...
Any more information or suggestions are very welcome. Onward.