On Thursday, Scott Presler talked to Steve Bannon in the WarRoom about his mission to bring a red wave to traditionally blue strongholds, especially in Pennsylvania. Bannon calls him the "Johnny Appleseed” of voter registration. Presler’s approach is simple, effective, and action-packed, urging everyone to vote "like your very lives depend on it.” He highlights the need to "reach every living soul” and explains how grassroots action has cut the Democrat lead in half in four years. Here’s how he’s doing it—and how you can help.
The Stakes Are High
The Democrat lead in Pennsylvania, which was once over 1 million, is now down to 387,000. This is a massive shift in favor of Republicans. Presler wants to keep the momentum going, but he warns against complacency. "Every metric is going in our direction,” he says, "but now we need to secure every vote.”
Bannon emphasizes Presler’s critical role in this voter mobilization effort, calling him a "Johnny Appleseed” spreading the seeds of MAGA. "I’ve seen you out there, Scott, knocking on car windows, asking people if they’re registered,” Bannon recalls. Presler’s persistence and hands-on approach are exactly what Bannon believes is needed to win over swing states.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Presler’s Voter Strategy
Presler’s approach is simple but requires relentless effort. Here’s his blueprint for voter mobilization in Pennsylvania:
Set Up Information Tables
1. Set Up Your Table in High-Traffic Spots
Find popular, high-traffic areas like churches, Home Depot, Walmart, gas stations, or outdoor stores such as Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. Use these spots to reach people who might not otherwise encounter voter outreach.
2. Talk to People Directly
Engage every passerby with a friendly, casual approach. Ask if they’re registered to vote, and remind them why voting matters. Presler emphasizes, "Meet voters where they are.”
3. Focus on Key Groups
Prioritize reaching men, young adults, veterans, and minority communities. These groups can have a significant impact if engaged and energized to vote.
4. Take Advantage of Early Voting
If you’re in Pennsylvania, especially Bucks County, help people vote early. Presler suggests key early voting locations like Quakertown, Doylestown, and Levittown, where people can request an on-the-spot mail-in ballot, vote right there, and submit it immediately.
5. Rally Your Network
Encourage everyone to spread the word and reach out to every friend, family member, or colleague. Use gatherings and casual meetups to remind people about voting on November 5th.
6. Set Up Group Voting Days
Plan to go with friends or family to vote together. It makes voting a social event and encourages turnout.
7. Support the War Room Effort through Calls and Texts
For those who can’t participate in person, download the Early Vote Action app and reach voters through texts or calls. This keeps them informed on voting deadlines and polling locations.
Not in Pennsylvania?
No problem. Presler suggests downloading the Early Vote Action app on Android and iPhone to help you reach voters through calls and texts. Remind people of voting deadlines, polling locations, and what’s at stake.
Why Now?
Presler emphasizes the urgency of his strategy. He notes, "The Democrat firewall is collapsing,” and cites critical gains in voter registration since 2020. However, he insists that now is not the time to celebrate: "Do not for a second get complacent,” he urges. He explains that this election is too close to call and reminds voters of the thin margins in recent elections, where Pennsylvania was decided by only 40,000 votes in 2016 and 80,000 in 2020.
A Warning Against Complacency
Bannon and Presler discuss a visible "enthusiasm gap” between Democrat and Republican voters, particularly given Democrats’ current leadership. Presler suggests that Democrats’ support is soft because of "a feckless candidate” and that young voters, who don’t want "endless wars,” are increasingly turning toward the America First movement. "People are waking up to the fact that Democrats don’t care about them,” Presler asserts, adding that this shift is especially evident in Pennsylvania’s blue-wall regions and the broader Sun Belt.
Get Out There and Be Heard
Bannon wraps up their conversation with a clear call to action: "Rally around Scott.” He underscores the need for everyone in Pennsylvania to follow Presler’s blueprint to secure a turnout surge. Presler’s final advice? "Do whatever it takes to get out the vote. Your country depends on it.”
For more context on Scott Presler’s Thursday comments, watch this segment:
I Need YOU To Peacefully Fight Back [And] Show Up Against This Voter Disenfranchisement By Voting
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