Reply #12: The threat that Republicans will take over Congress [View All]

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Honestly, people don't get out to the polls "for" things. Especially for midterm elections in nonpresidential years.

Fear, hate, and fed-upedness is what drives voters to turn out. The conservatives have that on their side right now. We have to realize that, and consider the consequences.
I am considering working early and hard for get-out-the-vote projects with either Organizing for America or the state and local Democratic party. It's entirely possible that we could get a Republican senator or governor here in Illinois, even ... or especially.

I think we have to work extra hard to convince people who turned out in 2008 that their agenda could be ruined if they don't show up at the polls.