The Presidential Factor

Pollsters and political pundits are predicting that the presidential race will not be closely contested in California. This means we can’t depend on the presidential campaigns to get out the vote.


So it is up to us.
Here is what you can do:

Vote before Election Day.

http://www. sos. ca. gov/elections/elections_d. htm

The earlier you cast your vote, the better. If key Eastern and Midwestern swing states are decided early, there is a real possibility that the presidential race will not drive Californians to the polls later in the day in the numbers we so desperately need to defeat Prop 8. And as in the past, high voter turnout may result in long lines, not enough ballots, and contested votes. We need your vote to count.


Record numbers have turned out to vote early already. Be part of that movement. Find out where you can vote early in your county.


Make sure your friends and family vote and vote NO on Prop 8.

http://www. NOonProp8. com/messages

Spread the word. Tell them personally why Prop 8 is wrong and unfair. Offer to drive them to the polls if they need help.
And remind them that a vote for equality is a NO vote on Prop 8!

Take the day off to volunteer.

http://www. noonprop8. com/action/gotv

Or whatever time you can give. We need your help to raise visibility this weekend through Election Day for the largest grassroots visibility effort this state has ever seen—5,000 volunteers on Election Day alone! This is crucial because sometimes the last message a voter sees is what will make all the difference.


And last, but certainly not least, there are a number of important candidate races this year. Download the Equality California PAC Voter Guide (pdf) and use it when you fill out your ballot.

http://www. eqcapac. org/atf/cf/%7B32d19188-8caa-4286-ab11-73d8f6125488%7D/EQCAPAC%20VOTER%20GUIDE%202008. PDF. PDF

Victory is within sight. Now, we must band together, dig deep, and make it happen.


To the end,


Kate Kendell
Executive Committee Member
No On Prop 8

P.S. As Election Day draws nearer, the importance of staying non-violent and respectful in our interactions with the opposition is ever greater. To help in our efforts to defeat Prop 8, we must maintain civility and courage in heated moments. We don't want to make the other side look good.