AFSCME ‘Phone Banks’ For Leslie Knope In Viral Campaign

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AFSCME is trying to lure Amy Poehler — star of NBC’s Parks and Recreation — to speak at the union’s annual convention this year. The show depicts life as a local government employee, just the kind of people who make up much of AFSCME’s membership. 

Here’s some background on the campaign from the Hollywood Reporter.

On Thursday, AFSCME released the latest charming video in their effort to recruit Poehler to their convention and gave TPM an early look:

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