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happybird

(5,303 posts)
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:10 PM Jul 2024

Postcards to Swing States package arrived today!

I chose “wherever help is needed most” for a state assignment and got Georgia!
It’s exciting to be able to help, even when homebound. The mail-out date is in late October, so I have that time to address and write GOTV messages on each card for 200 Democrats in Georgia. Will begin purchasing stamps this week so the cost is spread out and within my monthly budget, and not a big, chunk expense.

https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards/

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Postcards to Swing States package arrived today! (Original Post) happybird Jul 2024 OP
Good for you, happybird! Sogo Jul 2024 #1
I'll be making phone calls for NH Democrats. zanana1 Jul 2024 #2
Thanks for doing this and letting others know senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #3
Thank you for GOTV and thanks for the link! I'm livetohike Jul 2024 #4
Thanks for posting! mindfulNJ Jul 2024 #5
Just realizing how far away November is... happybird Jul 2024 #6
If you had a gofundme page, I would donate for your stamps. ananda Jul 2024 #7
I would too. DBoon Jul 2024 #9
Oh, thank you. happybird Jul 2024 #10
OK, good! ananda Jul 2024 #12
Wonderful! Blue Dawn Jul 2024 #8
Holy crap! Delphinus Jul 2024 #20
Thank you! Blue Dawn Jul 2024 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Idaho Jul 2024 #11
Thank you! Ordered for AZ. And forwarded to my family members. ALBliberal Jul 2024 #13
what are you writing on your postcards kkkkkk Jul 2024 #14
They give you a prompt to write word-for-word. Music Man Jul 2024 #15
I just finished doing 12 cards happybird Jul 2024 #21
Same here! Music Man Jul 2024 #16
Congrats! peggysue2 Jul 2024 #17
Excellent! Dulcinea Jul 2024 #18
I love this! JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #19
How long praxEs Jul 2024 #22
About 2 weeks happybird Jul 2024 #23
Thank you so much for doing this...... a kennedy Jul 2024 #24
The cost of stamps goes up on the 14th. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #25
Just ordered mine!!!! gay texan Jul 2024 #26
Thanks for doing this and for sharing the link! MassLiberal Jul 2024 #27
Thanks! PittBlue Jul 2024 #28

zanana1

(6,323 posts)
2. I'll be making phone calls for NH Democrats.
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:14 PM
Jul 2024

I'm glad you're doing GOTV. What worries me most is a low turnout for Democrats.

happybird

(5,303 posts)
6. Just realizing how far away November is...
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:20 PM
Jul 2024

We’ll see how this batch goes, but I have a feeling I’ll be ordering another.
The stamps aren’t as large an expense as I anticipated.

DBoon

(23,330 posts)
9. I would too.
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:27 PM
Jul 2024

If the USPS will send stamps that I pay for to your address, I would do that too. PM me.

I'm doing Activate America, which is focusing on congressional races.

happybird

(5,303 posts)
10. Oh, thank you.
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:27 PM
Jul 2024

I appreciate your kindness. Just spoke to my Mom and she is going to help out with stamps– which is wonderful because she’s a Republican, lol! Above all, she loves this country and considers voting a sacred duty, so she is very pleased I’m doing this. It’s still funny, though.


Blue Dawn

(969 posts)
8. Wonderful!
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 03:25 PM
Jul 2024

I got an email saying my postcards are on the way. Like you, I also chose "wherever help is needed most." I asked for 1,000 postcards.....I will be doing some heavy-duty writing! I am also glad to help in any way that I can.

Good luck.....and Happy Writing!!

Blue Dawn

(969 posts)
29. Thank you!
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 12:32 PM
Jul 2024

I will definitely get busy on them as soon as they arrive. Stamp prices go up soon, so I need to purchase those tomorrow.

Let me know how it goes! I admire you!

Response to happybird (Original post)

kkkkkk

(5 posts)
14. what are you writing on your postcards
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 04:12 PM
Jul 2024

I ordered 200 postcards for WI. Do you sign it, what do you write ??

Music Man

(1,593 posts)
15. They give you a prompt to write word-for-word.
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 04:15 PM
Jul 2024

In my experience, it's a way of helping ensure Democratic turnout rather than trying to persuade the other side.

happybird

(5,303 posts)
21. I just finished doing 12 cards
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 12:09 AM
Jul 2024

They provide 3 different messages to choose from in the instruction sheet. Each message is about three lines long- and I love that the first line for all of them is, "Thank you for being a voter!" And you sign with just your first name.

It took me a few cards to get the spacing neat and looking good, and to leave proper space for the address (omg, who the heck is naming streets these days? Some are a bit wordy, lol.)
Got it down now, so feeling good and ready to crank 'em out!

Music Man

(1,593 posts)
16. Same here!
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 04:16 PM
Jul 2024

My package is for North Carolina. I live in Kentucky, so this is one way I can help. Everyone on this board needs to do *something*.

peggysue2

(11,554 posts)
17. Congrats!
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 04:46 PM
Jul 2024

I was notified this morning that my postcard/package/kit was on its way. I chose Pennsylvania bc of its Blue Wall status. But every state is worthy of our effort. Like you, I'll be mailing out this batch in October. If I finish with these, I'll order more.

Every effort helps!

praxEs

(84 posts)
22. How long
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 09:27 AM
Jul 2024

did it take to receive your package of stuff. I committed to write also and am looking forward to receiving my package so I can get started. I also chose to write to folks in any state.

Ms. Toad

(35,796 posts)
25. The cost of stamps goes up on the 14th.
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 10:30 AM
Jul 2024

Might want to buy stamps before then. ($.03 more per stamp, starting on the 14th.)

MassLiberal

(1,295 posts)
27. Thanks for doing this and for sharing the link!
Tue Jul 9, 2024, 11:01 AM
Jul 2024

I've been wanting to write postcards, and I just ordered my first batch! Thank you!

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