ELECTION DAY Massachusetts Democratic Party GOTV Script

DIAL IN: 1-877-490-5608


USER: 1015722 PIN: 2010

Hi, my name is ____________________ and I'm a volunteer for Martha Coakley's campaign. Today
is Election Day and I'm calling to make sure you're planning to vote today. Can we count on you to
vote for Martha today?

[IF YES WILL VOTE]

Great, the polls are until 8PM today. It is important that everyone in your household votes for Martha.
Will you be voting with anyone else from your household?

 Do you know where your polling location is?

o If they do not know, direct them to polling location lookup tool: pollingplaces.democrats.org OR
transfer to Help Desk
o If they need a ride to the poll, transfer to Help Desk

 Do you know how you will get to your polling location and when you'll be going today?

We can’t let out of state right wing special interests stop the progress our families have made and
turn us back. Turnout is going to be high and historic for a special election. Don’t be left out of this
one. Don’t forget to vote for Martha today.

[IF MAY NOT VOTE]

Send a strong message to right wing interests who want to take us in the wrong direction. We can’t
let them stop the progress our families have made and turn us back. Your vote matters and you
don't want to be left out of this election. Please vote for Martha Coakley before 8 PM today.

At the end of the call press the star key (*) to end the call THEN enter the results on the key pad of your
touch-tone phone.

Results: 1—Will Vote

2— Already Voted
3— May Not Vote
4— Not Coakley Supporter
5— Refused to Answer / Hung Up
6 — Transfer to Help Desk
“Please hold while I transfer you to our help desk. Let me also give you
the phone number in case you get a busy signal, 1-800-485-0444”
Other Results: 7 - Answering Machine / Hang Up Before Hello
8 – Wrong number / Operator Intercept
9 – Language Barrier / Other






 
 


 Answering Machine Script


Hi, my name is ____________________ and I'm a volunteer from right here in __________ (insert
your town) calling because today is Election Day. Martha Coakley's needs your vote today. It is
important that everyone in your household votes for Martha so when you go to the polls today make
sure to bring your family. We can’t let out of state right wing special interests stop the progress our
families have made and turn us back. Turnout is going to be high and historic for a special election.
Please vote for Martha today, polls are open until 8pm.

NOTE: If you encounter an answering machine, please deliver the above message and then enter *7 as the
result of the call.






 
 


 Massachusetts Democratic Party Call Instructions


Hello and thank you for volunteering for this important race. If you have questions please, feel free to ask one
of our organizers or a campaign representative. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!

Getting Started:

Step 1: Dial 877-490-5608. There will be a short tutorial so that you can become familiar with the system.

Step 2: Type in the agent ID 1015722# and pin number 2010 #

Step 3: The system will tell you to get ready to start taking calls!

Step 4: Soon you will hear a beep. Say hello as soon as you hear the beep. Use the script that is provided for
you.

Step 5: When you are finished with the call DO NOT HANG UP, press * on your phone keypad to hang-up
with the caller, then press the response (as indicated on your script) which best represents the results of your
conversation.

Then simply wait for the next call.

• Remember to say hello right as you hear the beep. We have taken a second or two to determine if
it is a live answer. When you hear the beep the person on the other end has just said “hello.”