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October 26, 2020

I have volunteered as a poll observer in NYC...

Interestingly, this is a volunteer program of the City, rather than either Party.

Volunteer slots available in 3 hour slots throughout the day.

Volunteer for Our Democracy

New Yorkers are projected to vote in unprecedented numbers during the 2020 general election. With the COVID-19 pandemic placing new strains on New York City’s election systems, it has never been more important to help make sure all eligible New Yorkers are able to cast their ballots, and to do so safely and without intimidation.

That is why DemocracyNYC, the City’s nonpartisan election outreach initiative, invites you to volunteer as a NYC Election Observer.
October 25, 2020

New Michigan poll (Gravis, C): Biden +13

One of the old “Blue Wall” states to flip to Trump in 2016 was Michigan. The state shifted from a 16.4-point Obama win in 2008 to a 9.5-point win in 2012 to a narrow 0.2-point win for Donald Trump in 2016. The state swung back to the left in 2018 re-electing Stabenow and flipping the Governorship from Republican to Democratic. A new Gravis Marketing poll of the state shows former Vice President Joe Biden with a significant 13-point lead, 55%-42% with an additional 3% undecided. Biden is benefiting from a 23-point advantage among women in the state and a 1-point edge among men. Biden is also leading with those over 65 by 21 points and among whites by 2 points.

https://gravismarketing.com/michigan-poll-results-2020/

October 25, 2020

Health Agency Halts Coronavirus Ad Campaign, Leaving Santa Claus in the Cold

Source: Wall Street Journal

A federal health agency halted a public-service coronavirus advertising campaign funded by $250 million in taxpayer money after it offered a special vaccine deal to an unusual set of essential workers: Santa Claus performers.

As part of the plan, a top Trump administration official wanted the Santa performers to promote the benefits of a Covid-19 vaccination and, in exchange, offered them early vaccine access ahead of the general public, according to audio recordings. Those who perform as Mrs. Claus and elves also would have would also have been included. But the plan has now been called off.


Read more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-agency-scraps-coronavirus-ad-campaign-leaving-santa-claus-in-the-cold-11603630802

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