Different arguments and talking points will work better for different audiences, so you should adjust this “rap” based on what you know about your local community. This can serve as a template, and includes key elements: a brief problem and proposed solution, strong language and a sense of urgency.
Hi, my name is ___________________ and I’m a volunteer with No Soldier Left Behind. I’m calling you with a quick action to end the war in Iraq. Do you have a moment?
[If they are busy]: I understand. We need to get as much pressure on your representative as possible today. This will only take 90 seconds. Will that work?
Many members of Congress think we need to sit around and wait for a new president to take a stand against the war in Iraq. The American people are fed up and want to see the war end now, and we want our representatives in Congress to take action.
Your representative, _________________, is not currently supporting a bill in Congress that will build momentum so that the new president will have act right away to end the war. We need to make sure he hears from his voters that we want him to take a stand now. Can I count on your to call Rep. _________ and ask him to cosponsor _______________?
Great! Do you have a pen? The phone number for his office is _______________. Let them know your address so they know you live in his district and tell them why you want Rep. ______________ to cosponsor _____________.
Can I get your e-mail address so we can keep you updated about the campaign?
