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Bettie

(17,100 posts)
Mon Feb 3, 2020, 12:34 PM Feb 2020

Tonight is it for me

Iowa Caucus.

Warren Precinct captain.

I'll do the best I can. Am a little nervous as several of the campaigns have staffers as captains (out of state people) and I'm afraid they will be pushy because they don't have to live in the community.

That is what keeps it polite most of the time, you still have to deal with these people on a day to day basis, so you keep it polite. No badgering, just conversation.

Oh, and I have to speak and I'm afraid I'll choose the wrong words.

SO, some encouragement would be welcome!

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Saviolo

(3,321 posts)
4. Congratulations on being part of the process
Mon Feb 3, 2020, 01:29 PM
Feb 2020

It takes a certain will to volunteer to be an important part of the process. Most people can't even muster up the will to vote, but you've gone so much farther. You have taken steps to protect the rule of law, and to participate deeply in the democratic process. Congratulations!

Omaha Steve

(103,469 posts)
5. Out of state captains can be forced to the visitors section and told to shut up
Mon Feb 3, 2020, 01:41 PM
Feb 2020

Make a verbal request to the caucus chair.

Bettie

(17,100 posts)
10. Things went well
Mon Feb 3, 2020, 11:03 PM
Feb 2020

2 for Biden, 2 for Warren, and 1 each for Pete and Bernie.

Afterward, one of the Bernie organizers came and said my little speech was great, moving and beautiful.

And I'm glad it is over and hope we get a primary next time around, because this is a butt-ton of work.

CTyankee

(65,040 posts)
9. I'm with you in spirit and heart!
Mon Feb 3, 2020, 08:56 PM
Feb 2020

And I am with Elizabeth, her heart and her message.

You are doing wonderful, rewarding work. I wish I could be there with you!

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