Erie County Dems and Republicans Hold Rallies
As Election Day inches near, parties are doing all they
can to get voters to the polls.
Party officials say it's crucial to reach across party lines and
nab those undecided voters before Tuesday.
Democrat and Republican supporters and candidates are
working every day to get people out to vote.
"It's really important to take this responsibility. It's your duty to get out and vote so your
voice can be heard," says Janet Anderson Republican Candidate for State
Senate.
Both
parties rallied on Friday and worked tirelessly throughout the day.
"We're working very hard for President Obama. We're expecting a lot of people to come out
and vote. We're hoping he'll do exceptionally well," says Erie County
Democratic Chair Bill Cole.
"I know the president tried, but his policies haven't worked.
We have a chance now to turn the country
around and get it back on its feet," says Mike Kelly Republican U.S.
Representative for the 3rd District.
Republicans
rallied at the
While
Democrats rallied at Democratic Headquarters.
The
ultimate goal is to reach across party lines and sway undecided voters.
Knocking
on thousands of doors, making phone calls and educating the public have become
routine for supporters and candidates.
"We would be glad to have anyone who wants to come out to
help because we're still doing phone banking and canvassing," says Cole.
"This is the time when our volunteers all come together get
really charged and get ready for the final push these last several days,"
says Republican State Treasurer Candidate Diana Irey Vaughan.
And
both parties say it's crunch time as races are close across the board.
"The races we're seeing are a statistical tie at this point
and that includes a lot of Republican challengers against Democrat incumbents,"
says U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson of the 5th District.
