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Ninga

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11. Every bit of inspiration that can be given to encourage people to vote has a place in this process.

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Mon Oct 8, 2018, 11:35 AM

Oct 2018

There is no one right answer.
We need everything.

Democrats are famous for not voting in the mid terms.
Democrats voted in very very small numbers in 2010, democrats staying away from the polls made room for the tea party.

I am sorry to say that people just don't vote.

I also disagree with those that say big huge rally's will not get the attention of the media. The media will absolutely cover a big rally even if it's just a short clip.

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I've said it before and say it again. The Democrats need to hold big venue get out the vote [View all] Ninga Oct 2018 OP

Exactly! We must have a huge showing the weekend before the election. fleur-de-lisa Oct 2018 #1

Maybe if we had given the midterm elections a highly visible effort, we wouldn't be Ninga Oct 2018 #2

Would love to see something big scheduled for Saturday 11/3. Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #3

I agree. The midterms must not be left to chance. Where is our collective voice? Nt Ninga Oct 2018 #4

Messaging is enormously important. National messaging, speaking with one voice is Ninga Oct 2018 #5

That is just not true and Trump's rallies are not covered that much...we need a 50 state Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #7

If Democrats are not wanting to vote ( I am) with Kavanaugh on the court and babies in cages... Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #6

The Obamas and Biden need to be out there, plus celebrities like Bon Jovi, Springsteen, etc. LBM20 Oct 2018 #8

they already do things like that. what is more imporant is people vote becsuse it's imporant JI7 Oct 2018 #9

there is going to be a national march 72 hours before the election Demovictory9 Oct 2018 #10

How do you know this? Ninga Oct 2018 #12

Every bit of inspiration that can be given to encourage people to vote has a place in this process. Ninga Oct 2018 #11