The comedian gets in on the act, offering a script and easy way to call lawmakers, to lobby them in support of same-sex marriage. The link Silverman posted goes to a page where supporters can plug in their address and phone number. Then, their phone rings, with the lawmaker’s office on the other end.
Having the public call lawmakers has been the key strategy employed by Governor Cuomo, who, along with his lieutenant governor, have recently begun meeting directly with Republican holdouts.