Campaigns Quote by Jay Leno
“President Obama's re-election campaign said that this year they'll knock on 150 percent more doors than they did in 2008. Well, of course they will. They have to. There's so many foreclosures it's tough to tell where people live.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, Barack Obama Re‑election Campaign, 2012
The campaign plans to increase door‑to‑door outreach dramatically to locate voters amid many foreclosures.
In simple terms: They’ll knock on many more doors to find voters.
Key Takeaway
Boost outreach to reach hidden voters.
Themes
politics
campaigning
voter outreach
housing crisis
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- local canvassing
- voter registration drives
- housing assistance outreach
Key Concepts
grassroots mobilization
targeted canvassing
data‑driven strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can volunteers stay motivated with high workload?
- What alternative outreach could complement door‑knocking?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources may hinder effectiveness despite higher volume.