Precinct Walking Script Draft August 11, 2004 s1

Precinct Walking Phone Script (Neighbor-to-Neighbor) Using County-Provided Walk Lists (Dem & DS only) September 18, 2004 CALL to Hello. May I speak to ______? I'm a volunteer for Ira Ruskin who ACTION is running to represent us in the Assembly.

Santa Clara County Ira Ruskin has a long record of protecting the environment. He’s supported by DEMOCRATIC PARTY the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and Senator Byron Sher.

For 10 years, Ira Ruskin has worked to improve local schools and increase college opportunities. The California Teachers Association, College Faculty Association and Assemblyman Joe Simitian support Ira.

Ira Ruskin is the pro-choice Democrat. That’s why he’s supported by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and the California Nurses Association.

Will you join our campaign and support Ira Ruskin for Assembly?

If no: Thank you for your time.

If yes: Thank you for your support. Some of your neighbors are showing their support for Ira by putting up a small yard sign. Can we have a volunteer deliver a sign to you for free?

If YES lawn sign: Great! Let me verify your address (verify address). Thank you for supporting Ira Ruskin.

If NO Lawn sign: Thank you for supporting Ira Ruskin. Have a nice day.

If UNDECIDED: I know this is an important decision. You will receive more information about Ira Ruskin in the mail. Thank you for your time.

If NO: Thank you for your time. Have a nice evening. ------

Circle responses on your walk sheet Y – Yes N – No U – Undecided/won’t say NH – Not Home MV – Moved, YS – Yard Sign VOL – Volunteer

Please do not mark on the barcode.

If you are asked a question you do not have the answer to, tell the voter that someone from the campaign will get back to them. Make note of the question. When you finish a phoning session, pass this information on to the Ruskin campaign: 650-213-8358