Door-to-Door Advice

A reader emailed me this question about door-to-door -- and I thought I'd share it with you...

Q: Do you think when a candidate goes door-to-door and writes "Sorry, I missed you -- John" on the palm card that it makes any difference to that voter when they get it? Or does it not have any effect?

A: Yes -- it definitely makes a difference. I highly recommend it.

When volunteers are door knocking for you, they should also handwrite, "Sorry I Missed You" on the door hanger or palm card.

They should not, however, sign your name. That would be crossling the line and could backfire. Just by writing "Sorry I Missed You," people will assume you were there.