Emotion inspires this election, science wins it

       Meant to blog last night. But holy moly was I tired. I sat down for a minute and I was just done. But yesterday was good. Met my fellow field organizers, sat down with my boss and dove into what my job here is. And wow. I have a lot of work to do. In the next week I need to organize 35 door knocking shifts. The week after that? 43. Daunting. But we have to get it done.
   The most amazing thing about this campaign to me is the technology. We know who's likely to vote, who isn't, who's likely to vote for us if we can get them out, and who's likely undecided. We have a plan based on hard numbers, based on science. Which is awesome.

My setup for call time. <3

   Met my team leader last night. She's a really great lady. Coming from the background I do it's always amazing to me to meet a hardcore democrat who's older and established. And she brings a lot of fire and passion to this campaign. But that's not enough. The emotional component is important, sure. It's vital. People have to care about this election on some level to get involved. But you also have to be willing to look at the hard numbers, say "what do I need to do to get those doors knocked, those calls made." It's something I'm still feeling out, but i'm starting to see the work involved in this job.
   But anyway. Oh my god can we talk about the convention? I didn't get to watch all of it, because it was on during prime time call time. And for future reference for all of you, call time is sacred. But what I did catch? Yes. It's nice to feel so positive. It's nice to hear people talk about what we believe in. This feels like balm for my soul after the relentless attacks on me as a woman coming from the other side. Lilly Ledbetter. My hero. It was a beautiful night. Energizing and inspiring. I can'treally say much more than this article.

Then I crashed. And it's morning again. time to go out there and fight the fight. But I am in love with the fact that part of my job is being informed.