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Fri Oct 7, 2016, 11:46 AM Oct 2016

It’s GOTV time - AmsterdamNews


Not in at least a half-century have we witnessed a national presidential election in which the candidates hold such vastly different views. On the Democratic side, we have Hillary Clinton, whose credentials are unmatched and who is committed to expanding upon President Obama’s legacy of progressive reform. The Republican standard-bearer is businessman and reality-TV performer Donald Trump, whose chief contribution to political discourse is his mainstreaming of bigotry and hate.

In addition to exposing the sad truth of racism’s continuing appeal, Trump’s rise also reflects a widespread rejection by Republican voters of politics as usual. Large swaths of Trump supporters are frustrated with the inability of their elected representatives to improve their lives.
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The mass media also deserve much of the credit for Trump’s popularity. No candidate has ever received as much free publicity and air time. Reflecting the stance of media executives, CBS Chairman Les Moonves said of Trump’s candidacy, “It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS.”
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At 1199 (1199SEIU.org), we are making sure that our members are registered and ready to cast their ballots. Hundreds of members are traveling to swing states to knock on doors to get out the vote for our endorsed candidates. Many who are not in a position to travel are canvassing by phone.

We cannot afford to sit this one out. The stakes are much too high! - AmsterdamNews

Three links: Get involved. Volunteer to register voters, work the phones, enter data, or walk precincts in your area knocking on doors, talking to folks. Whatever you have a knack for. We already have waves of people, but we can always use more!

1) To volunteer, simply sign into HillaryClinton.com/volunteer-learn
2) Can't volunteer? Contribute $$$. It's used for everything from posters, to buttons, to food, transportation & overhead for the campaign workers and volunteers. https://www.hillaryclinton.com/donate/
3) Go to IwillVote.com to see if you are registered to vote or to register/re-register. It's easy.

You'll want to be part of the blue wave! Help make it happen. - GO HILLARY CLINTON!!!

Thx Madam45for2923

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