Slog - Comments on Trick or Vote http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote I have to admit, I didn't quite understand Trick-or-Vote when it was first explained to me by the good people from Washington Bus. Looks like it took Katie Couric a few minutes to catch on, too. But it's an interesting concept—essentially, turning Halloween into one giant get-out-the-vote opportunity—and it reminds me of something I've been thinking: Everyone says young people (like the folks at Washington Bus) are the secret, somewhat hidden weapon in Barack Obama's election arsenal. I think there's another side to that coin: Young people are the ones who got the Democratic party to buy into the very... Copyright 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:10:51 -0800 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:41:47 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by me Well, every young person (

Considering his numbers are only okay in Washington State, that's important.

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145641 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145641 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:26:49 -0800 Comment by me Ooops something happened there.

Every young person I know is canvassing for Obama so that's something.

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145643 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145643 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:28:05 -0800 Comment by Seriously Wait, those whippersnappers who devoted hours to attending a caucus, (which I understand was unprecedented turnout for a primary) will then suddenly have better things to do come election day? What would cause that to happen?

I don't buy it. The kids are all right, Eli.

]]> Seriously http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145647 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145647 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:29:59 -0800 Comment by Lorenzo Yeah, give us a little credit, man.

]]> Lorenzo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145649 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145649 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:33:46 -0800 Comment by The Washington Bus Trick or Vote! It's going to be a big one folks!

If you're interested in participating, either email Kate - kate(at)washingtonbus(dot)org, or go to www.trickorvote.org and sign up online.

And fyi, it's a non-partisan canvass. We'll be targeting youth heavy precincts and making sure young folks go to the polls and make their voices heard!

Afterparty/bands info coming soon...

]]> The Washington Bus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145651 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145651 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:36:42 -0800 Comment by Mr. F That video is the shit! Lucifer is hilarious and on point, way more able to roll with the punches than Couric (and in her own game).

Trick or Vote should be massive.

I went on a Bus trip once and it was great, we had coffee and pastries in the morning, rode the actual bus up to Mt. Vernon, met with a great candidate and then canvassed for a while on his behalf. All followed by a nice late afternoon party at a ranch house with those BASSHoles camp DJs providing a dope soundtrack. Quite a satisfying Saturday.

Put your B's up, it's the BUS!


]]> Mr. F http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145656 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145656 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:40:13 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO yeah, I too think the youngsters will come through, but I'm still a little afraid there won't be enough kids to overcome the old racist asshole vote...

These kids showed up to fucking caucuses and primariers. No casual airhead shows up for that shit unless they are really into it.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145692 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145692 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:21:25 -0800 Comment by John Bailo Stay away from Democrat households, kids, they put LSD and razor blades in the apples.

Meanwhile,

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13584.html

"New polling suggests that the Republican Party is beginning to regain some of its luster and, perhaps as important, is experiencing a surge in excitement among its political base.

A new poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press reports that independent voters have an equally favorable opinion of both parties, 50 to 49 percent, a one-point edge for the GOP. That compares to an 18-point Democratic advantage as recently as August, a wide gap that had generally held for more than a year."

]]> John Bailo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145740 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145740 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:06:12 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle @8 - got debt?

With Republicans you do!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145832 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145832 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:06:14 -0800 Comment by votef*cker @8 Since when did the Republican party have "luster"?

My favorite thing about that link you posted is that right underneath the picture of McCain is an ad - 'I "Hate" my Yellow Teeth - The Secrets Dentists don’t want you to know about Teeth Whitening.'

Luster indeed.

]]> votef*cker http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145910 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/trick_or_vote#c1145910 2008 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:41:47 -0800