[airborne]

she was part of the ground game for Obama in West Philly, she worked her butt off in the community, they were always on the phone, and that team was tough on the volunteers.

Someone should have explained to her that being "part of the ground game" in Philly means handing out cash to the residents in exchange for their votes.

[KoRn]

"Someone should have explained to her that being "part of the ground game" in Philly means handing out cash to the residents in exchange for their votes."

Very true. Not funneling in 'walking around money' probably cost Obama 3 points, if not more.

[bill1952]

part of the ground game” in Philly means handing out cash to the residents in exchange for their votes.

Damn right it does.
Strange thing is how most people here view that, and the total control of the voting process by the ward leaders, as a kind of urban myth.

but it is not. This is how they get 100 - 108% of the votes all to one candidate.

52nd street, Philly.

wheres ma walkin round money?

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