Canadian campaigning for Trump says she's been called a Nazi
Canadians says they were compelled to act during the divisive election
As the U.S. presidential election looms, some Canadians have ventured south of the border to help campaign for their chosen candidates.
Among them is former Torontonian and Trump supporter Georganne Burke. A dual citizen, Burke spent the weekend campaigning in Virginia — and said she wasn't always greeted with open arms.
All of Washington needs a shakeup and Donald Trump, I think, is capable of doing that.- Georganne Burke, Trump supporter
"I've been called a Nazi. I've had horrible things said to me, that the only reason I'm supporting Donald Trump is because he probably grabbed my 'beep,'" Burke said Monday on Metro Morning.
"And they say that people on our side are rude?"
Still, Burke said she's happy to be involved in campaigning for the man she calls the "change candidate."
"All of Washington needs a shakeup and Donald Trump, I think, is capable of doing that."
Election 'pretty disturbing'
Toronto-based writer John Lornic has also joined the campaign trail, but for the other side. He spent the weekend in Pennsylvania campaigning for Hillary Clinton.
"I find the tenor of this election is pretty disturbing," he said.
"I think that some of the things that Donald Trump has been saying have a profoundly negative effect, not just on the United States, but there is a contagion effect."
Lornic said that was what propelled him to act, joining thousands of volunteers working in the U.S. to get out the vote.
Election fatigue could affect turnout
Over the past few months Lornic has spent time in Pennsylvania and New York. Although it may be hard to believe, he said it's hard to tell an election is underway in either state.
"There are no election signs anywhere," said Lornic.
During his weekend canvas, Lornic said he found many people unwilling to talk about the election.
"You knock on the door and you can see people inside, but they're watching the football game and they're not interested in talking about politics, so it may be a sense of exhaustion," he said.
Still, both camps are urging voters to get off the couch and out the door to cast a ballot on Tuesday.
"There's a lot of people on the phones, there are a lot of people that are going to be at the polls," said Trump supporter Georganne Burke.
"I have faith in the American people."
Metro Morning