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Michael Hutchinson's avatar

Thank you for this timely call to arms. I don't accept the conventional wisdom that Democrats will be shellacked in the midterms. Protection of the integrity of the election is key, but a Democrat sweep must be fought for, and this of course depends on independents voting Democrat. Warren is absolutely correct, Democrats have to get a strong message out and loud.

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Barbara Jo Krieger's avatar

Professor, Because no one seems to have a ready answer about how to resuscitate momentum at the federal level, I couldn’t agree more that we must look to how we can defend democracy at the state and local levels.

Though far less polished than your messaging, since the failed Senate vote this past January to pass minimum nationwide voting standards, I, along with a host of others, have emphasized the need for enthusiastic poll workers and other election officials—county clerks and election judges—who can help people easily to register and stay registered and also ensure that their votes are counted. We’re also amplifying the importance of out-organizing Republicans, who, as you stated, ruthlessly are organizing to fill state and local positions with their own people—people who don’t believe in free and fair elections. As important, we’re in touch with groups that provide lists of Secretary of State candidates that need our support.

Though I haven’t given up on getting some federal voter safeguards passed, I, nonetheless, know we need to get started, nationwide, mobilizing for democracy at the state and local levels.

My sincere thanks for today’s comprehensive and highly accessible newsletter that merits the broadest distribution each of us can manage.

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