So tonight after I did my first set of “50 Calls for Phil” and again drank the peer-to-peer kool-aid.

It was so exciting to talk to other young people in my community about why it is so crucial that we get out and vote.

Using Viva (Phil’s online voter database) makes it all that easier. I simply log in, clicked on “call voters”, then “call Young Democrats” (or email Brian and he will set you up).

84 minutes later I was done. Left some messages, had a couple bad numbers, but what was great were the conversations I had.

I talked with a teacher in Elk Grove, who is worried about not being able to afford a house in the community she teaches in.

I talked with a young woman, who is worried about her boyfriend being deported even though he has been for years and has been working and paying taxes.

I talked with a college student, who is worried about how her student loans are going to be affected by Bush’s latest raid on student aid.

All three women had 3 things in common.

They all committed to vote for Phil Angelides because they know he is the candidate that will work hard on the issues that they care about as young people.
They all are equally committed to making sure that Arnold is not re-elected no matter what this November.
They all are interested in learning more about how to be active in politics and their communities through California Young Democrats.

Bottom Line: Sign up for with Viva. Email Brian if you need help. Get us to our goal of 30,000 calls by doing at least 50 calls for Phil AND get the bonus of talking to young people in your area about Young Democrats (it’s a great membership recruiting tool!!) On May 24, many Young Democrats will be calling for Phil and I hope you can join us.

With young people being pushed to the polls, Arnold’s time is definitely up!