Taken from Perriello's Facebook group:Tom Perriello is challenging Congressman Virgil Goode (R-VA) in one of the most competitive congressional races this year. Tom is running to restore our nation's commitment to the common good with a politics that focuses on right and wrong instead of right and left. We have designed an intensive summer fellowship program for college-aged people to reflect this new generation of leadership. The program will offer young people a unique opportunity to play a major role in this election and to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will affect people’s lives in the 5th district for years to come.
As a Fellow, you will participate in an intensive grassroots training at the program’s outset and continue to receive advanced trainings over the course of the fellowship to hone your campaign skills. Common Good Summer will be the most comprehensive voter mobilization program in the history of the 5th congressional district. Fellows will be given ambitious goals for registering new voters and raising awareness, particularly among underserved groups such as younger voters, African-Americans, and rural residents, preparing us for a strong “get out the vote” effort in the fall. This will include door-to-door canvassing, a pervasive presence at public gatherings (county fairs, BBQs, bowling alleys), phone banking, and other means of reaching potential voters.
Fellows will learn winning campaign skills, such as direct voter contact, targeting, modern technology, and use of message to persuade and motivate voters. Skills learned during this fellowship will enhance your knowledge of political organizing and prepare you for a career in political campaigns or public advocacy.
Email: cgsummer@perrielloforcongress.com
Website: www.perrielloforcongress.com
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Applications are due on APRIL 30. Go to Perrielloforcongress.com to apply today!
(My thoughts: This is a pretty brilliant use of netroots campaign strategies to turn online enthusiasm into real world action, potentially giving a unique solution to the problem that currently plagues most online political campaigns.)
- Concerned Citizen
1 comments:
Hey love your blog. I run a group of bloggers supporting Tom Perriello who are tired of Virgil Goode...if you'd like to learn more or join shoot me an email and I can give you information to see if you're interested.
john.cosgriff@gmail.com
Either way, I appreciate what you've written here.
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