Virginia activist explains how they did it, in a public FB post. [View all]

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https://www.facebook.com/susan.harford.35/posts/10214289427806596

Mainstream Media and Talking Heads still don’t get it and still keep going for the “divisive” story – here’s what really happened for Virginia and elsewhere:

1. GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS drove the BIG win in Virginia (and likely elsewhere) – the top of the ticket rode the coattails of the down ballot GOTV efforts – don’t get me wrong we have come to enthusiastically support Northam, Fairfax, and Herring and the leadership they’ll bring -- but it didn’t start with them and the DNC is NOT the issue.

2. We woke up and embraced – VOTING MATTERS!!!!! It’s a right to be cherished.

3. We BEGAN MONTHS AGO starting with great research by some VA teachers on what was possible in each district – months ahead of the DNC. The DNC became helpful in July but we had begun recruiting and canvassing months earlier.

4. We realized that a rabid, narrow-minded, white supremacist MINORITY is ruling the country for the benefit of (knowingly or not) of powerful corporate entities or oligarchs determined to block any common sense move forward on host of local and national issues that will determine the future well-being of the majority of Americans

5. We wanted to begin the PROCESS OF RECLAIMING AMERICA for the TRUE majority who are proud of what America stands for – equal opportunity, inclusion, innovation, fairness, science, compassion, and sacrifice.

6. We realized there is NO PERFECT CANDIDATE but a more perfect general assembly could be convened with a variety of strong candidates with individual stories and perspectives that will reflect the myriad of constituents all united in a passion for the democratic process and a responsive government.

7. There was a hundreds (thousands?) STRONG FLUID NETWORK of grassroots activists working around the state using many tools and programs to GOTV. We didn’t wed ourselves to one method, one group or one tool…and we moved between candidates as needed. No egos. No turf. (And thank you, Tom Periello and your mother for your gracious, steadfast, valuable participation in ALL of our efforts – you helped hold our eyes to the target and not on tantrum political infighting!)

8. We’re also GRATEFUL for the spirits, money and boots on the ground that came from DC, MD and elsewhere nationally – we’re ready to reciprocate!

Doug Jones – we’re now coming to support you in Alabama even though they say it can’t be done!