Tech Tip from a Reader

Dear Matt,

I saw on your blog that you were looking for ancedotes/stories for the new book. I thought this was a great idea:

A good friend of mine worked on now Congressman Patrick McHenry's (NC-10) race this past summer as a field rep. going door-to-door. McHenry is a big believer in grassroots politics. Each field rep. would have a handheld DVD player with a small screen and offer to show them a message from the candidate after an initial introduction. The campaign was able to target specifically each county with a personal message like ... "I sent my friend Jonathan out to talk to you about my campaign. I understand the needs of Mitchell County", and go into specifics about jobs or other issues affecting their home county. It was effective in electing a single, 28 year old, one-term NC House member to Congress. I don't have the number of doors knocked on throughout the summer and fall but it was substantial. If you would like me to hook you up with my friend Jonathan for more specific info, let me know.

Hope this helps a little. Looking forward to reading this book when it comes out.

Jason Walters
Kernersville, NC