Deciding Where to Make a Difference

I must admit, I haven't done much this election season. I have read the news, posted on social media, gone to a handful of rallies. Basically, I have been seething, disheartened, shocked, andLes mer
Antonio Delgado (D) and NY District 19

In my search for a campaign, I wanted to find someone who I would be able to embrace as opposed to a hold-my-nose Democrat. I’m am thrilled with the choice I made! Born and raised in SchenectadyLes mer
John Faso (R) Incumbent

So who is Delgado running against? Incumbent Republican John Faso. Faso has lots of firepower behind him that is willing to go dirty. In the last week, you may have heard about or read about theLes mer
Learning my Job at the Campaign

Meri from the campaign gave me a call this morning with a brief orientation on what I'll be doing. I'll be one of 40 Staging Location Directors (SLD). What that means is I will be working with oneLes mer
Jitters and Inspiration, Let's Go!

I leave tomorrow on my two week trip. I've got the jitters. And I am deeply inspired. This race is neck and neck. Polling is even. I'm hoping I am up to the task.
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First Day

Started the day with a New York poppy seed bagel and cream cheese. Not that whipped kind but the solid kind. You know what I’m talking about. Delicious.
I was introduced to Nate who is managingLes mer
Canvassing Swan Lake & Saturday's Storms

I canvassed Swan Lake yesterday. It was beautiful and very sad too. I went back into the President Hotel - a pretty wonderful hotel in its day - that was turned into a neighborhood of winterizedLes mer
Calm Before the Storm

Last weekend our campaign hit more doors (53,000) than any congressional campaign in the country. Wahoo! We are now preparing for the GOTV phase.
I’ve spent the last few days scheduling andLes mer
Saturday Morning

Woke up at 4:34am today thinking about turf. We moved from toss up to Lean Dem this morning. That means we have to, have to deliver. I have 176 shifts to get out the door today.
We are off to theLes mer
Record-breaking Day!

69,898 doors in the Congressional district. Today. 261 volunteers at 7,581 doors knocked in my county. Today. I’m excited, exhausted.
We started the day at 7:30am to discover the office key wasLes mer
Monday Thoughts

Bob left this morning to head back to D.C. I'm missing him already. It was a blessedly slower day today. I'm all of mixed emotions. I am so thrilled with the kind of activism I am seeing. I'm alsoLes mer
We Did It!

Driving back from the victory celebration I couldn’t help smiling at each Delgado for Congress sign.
The weather was miserable for most of the day which we all know is not good for Democrats. ILes mer
ReisendeI appreciate that you're giving so much of yourself to this effort and have found a way to contribute that will also deepen your connection to the area. 💕
ReisendeThanks Carole