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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard about having a so-called "ground game" being important when it comes to elections. I have also read that the Clinton campaign has a great ground game but the Trump campaign has little in that regard and the suggestion is that the lack of a good ground game will hurt Trump.

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[i]Typically GOTV is distinct phase of the overall campaign. Tactics used during GOTV often include: telephoning or sending personalized audio messages to known supporters on the days leading up to an election (or on election day itself), providing transport to and from polling stations for supporters, and canvassing known supporters.[/i]

I reside in a swing state and get inundated with phone calls about the election and I more often than not end the conversation very quickly since I don't want to be bothered with having to listen to anyone advocating for a candidate.

I plan on voting for sure especially given that I am in a swing state but the ground game or GOTV is not a factor for me.

Are voters really influenced by admonitions or encouragement from strangers urging them to vote. I personally find it an irritation.

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Ground game is for low info voters who don't know what's going on and/or don't have transportation to go to the polls. In a sense Hillary must have a better ground game to get those type of voters to the poll. They are an essential part of her voting bloc.[/quote]

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