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Key to the Fenty effort in Ward 8 is Anwan "Big G" Glover. For hours, the go-go artist and Wire actor paces in front of Anacostia senior high, engaging anyone he can in hopes they will vote for Fenty. He estimates that he has persuaded dozens, and the list has personally witnessed his success with several passersby. How does he do it? Big G explains his powers of persuasion.

1. A friendly greeting

   I would say how are you doing today?

2. Offer directions

   I show them where they can vote.

3. Assess their position

   Then I ask them if they're making the right choice.

4. If they indicate they're for Gray, offer information

   I say, "can I give you some literature on my mayor and your mayor?"

5. Avoid negativity

   I don't have bad vibes toward anyone here. That's not my thing.

6. Engage them in conversation

   Sometimes you gotta talk to them. Because they got this look in their eye like they don't want to hear nothing.

7. Promote www.fenty.com

   I tell them what he's done, tell them to go to fenty.com.