Happy Thursday, Fellow Democrats!
We are now 61 days away from electing a new President of the United States!
THIS WEEK WITH JOE BIDEN
- Today, Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will hold a community meeting in Kenosha, Wisconsin to bring together Americans to heal and address the challenges we face. He will also meet with the family of Jacob Blake.
- Vice President Biden delivered powerful remarks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this week strongly condemning violence and asked if Americans really feel safe under President Trump. Watch the full speech HERE.
- Joe Biden delivered remarks on how Trump’s failure to address COVID-19 is impacting students, educators, and children, and his plan to safely and effectively reopen schools. You can watch HERE and read his plan to reopen safely HERE.
- Joe Biden penned an op ed in the Las Vegas Spectrum calling attention to the Trump Administration’s attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
- 81 U.S. Nobel Laureates in science and medicine endorsed Joe Biden for president— the largest number of Nobel Prize winners ever to endorse a candidate for office. In their open letter, these esteemed individuals cited Joe Biden’s “deep appreciation for using science to find solutions, long record of making policy, informed by science, and pro-science agenda and sensible approach to public health decisions” as reasons for their endorsement.
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS’ VISITORS
Our office remains closed for inside visits and meetings but Stacey Klim is at the office on Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for visitors to pick up Democratic gear (yard signs, bumper stickers, etc.) and to conduct other essential services.
Democrats coming to the office should knock on the door, social distance, wear a facemask, and provide their own hand sanitizer. Thank you as we continue to look after the safety of our fellow Democrats.
NOTE: We are currently out of Yard Signs but hope to have them in on Friday. Call ahead to be sure.
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR VICTORY
As we get closer to November 3rd, we get busier. We have a great group of regular volunteers, but we need more help! Here are some ways you can help.
Phone Banking/Texting
The Biden campaign is currently phone banking and texting. These calls are “Persuasion Calls”. You will be calling Republicans and No Party voters to persuade them to vote for Joe Biden. If you are interested in volunteering for this, click on the links below, sign up online and the Biden campaign will reach out to you with more details.
Phone Banking:
https://www.mobilize.us/fl2020victory/event/296919/
https://www.mobilize.us/fl2020victory/event/297453/
Texting:
https://www.mobilize.us/fl2020victory/event/298518/
Spanish Texting:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftPHNq27Os-w0W_f9UdhwhqNtEckF4G97TaoUk6wlNRI5PiA/viewform
Organizer Needed – Friday Night Caravans
We are looking for a dedicated individual who will organize and lead weekly Friday Night Caravans. These car caravans will travel around Indian River County with Democratic and Candidate signage, decorations and flags on their cars. If you are interested in helping to organize these caravans, please email Stacey at [email protected]
Note: These Friday night caravans are in addition to Al Griffiths’ Sunday caravans.
Toolkits
If you like being on social media and are looking for ways to show your Joe and Kamala support, check out the toolkits here:
Joe-mentum digital toolkit is now available in English and Spanish HERE
Kamala Harris Digital Toolkit is available HERE
Believers for Biden Digital Toolkit is available HERE
Florida Healthcare Heroes Digital Toolkit is available HERE
Students for Biden program has launched, if you know students who would like to apply, have them join us on Slack HERE
Sign Waving
We are in the midst of organizing weekly sign waving events, but we need YOU to show up. Sign waving with one or two people does not show our support for Democratic candidates. We will be wearing masks and social distancing, but we need a strong showing every week. More details will be forthcoming.
Letters to the Editor
Our local newspaper, TC Palm, accepts letters to the editor from anyone. Wouldn’t you like to see letters from Indian River County residents supporting Biden in the newspaper every day? Well, let’s make it happen! We have 2 more months to share why Biden is the best candidate for the job, so write your letter today!
To submit a Letter to the Editor, go to: https://static.tcpalm.com/forms/?wid=q1jkscld1v7h87e
Yard Signs and Bumper Stickers
Tired of Trump yard signs? Do you live on a well trafficked street? If so, come purchase a Biden/Harris or I Give A Dem yard sign to display in your yard. Or purchase a Biden bumper sticker. We may not outnumber the other party in our county, but we can support our candidates and the Democratic Party!
Call Your Senators
Take a few minutes to call Senators Rubio and Scott regarding two important pieces of legislation.
The Heroes Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6800)
The Vote Safe Act by Kamala Harris (https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2722).
Senator Rubio’s contact information 202-224-3041
Senator Scott’s contact information 202-224-5274
Poll Watchers
This election season is the most important one many of us have had in our lifetime. The safety and security of our voters is imperative. We must ensure that every vote is counted and valid. One way for us to do that, is to have Democratic Poll Watchers in the voting locations. This is a vital volunteer position. Poll Watchers are needed for early voting (October 19-31) and Election Day (November 3). If you are interested in being a Poll Watcher, there are 2 steps to take.
1. Sign up for the training with the Supervisor of Elections by September 28th. See the flyer below for more information.
2. Once you sign up for the training, send an email to [email protected] to let them know you signed up. You will also need to submit to us your full name, residential address, phone number and date of birth. This information is required by the State for us to submit the necessary paperwork in coordination with our Voter Protection Team.
WE HAVE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES!!!
This November not only will you be voting for a new President, but also local Congressional and State seats.
Jim Kennedy is running to unseat Bill Posey. Posey has been in his position for 12 years and it is time for a new member of Congress to represent us. You can learn more about Jim at https://www.kennedyforflorida.com/
Al Griffiths is a candidate for Florida House Seat 54, running against Erin Grall. Learn more about Al at:
https://www.algriffiths4statehouse.com
https://www.facebook.com/YouCanVoteforAl
https://twitter.com/AlGriffiths9
https://www.instagram.com/voteforal/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3142490962487245/
[email protected]
https://algriffiths4statehouse.wordpress.com
Scott Fretwell, is running against Debbie Mayfield for Florida Senate Seat 17. Learn more about Scot at:
https://www.fretwellforfl.com/contact-us
https://www.facebook.com/fretwellforfl
https://twitter.com/fretwellforfl
https://www.instagram.com/fretwellforfl/
[email protected]
Both Al Griffiths and Scot Fretwell are looking for volunteers for their campaign. If you have time to help these candidates, please reach out to them ASAP.
Please come by our office to pick up FREE yard signs for these candidates!
 
DEMOCRATIC CLUB NEWS
The Democratic Club has scheduled its next two speakers. These are two speakers you won’t want to miss! This month, South Florida Political Director for Joe Biden, Shawn Hall, will be speaking at the Club meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 6 p.m. The October speaker will be Leslie Swan, the Indian River Supervisor of Elections so mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 14th at 6 p.m.
As usual, the meetings will be virtual and links to Zoom will be sent closer to the meeting dates. The Club is hoping for a great turnout for both meetings as we get closer and closer to November 3rd!
WOMEN’S MARCH WEBINARS
On a different note...the Women's March offers Webinars on various current social issues to keep you informed on issues impacting us all. Some topics include Covid-19 issues, homeschooling, disability justice, and defunding the police. You can watch the webinars for free at: https://womensmarch.com/webinars
THE SIX POLITICAL STATES OF FLORIDA
The Washington Post recently started a series on swing states. You can read the article about the dynamics of elections in Florida here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/politics/florida-political-geography/?ocid=uxbndlbing
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER POST THEIR TRIBUTES AT THE COVID-19 WALL OF CARING AND REMEMBRANCE
Our website, www.democratsofindianriver.org, now has a new feature: The Covid-19 Wall of Caring and Remembrance. Here you can leave tributes to friends and family you have either lost in the pandemic or are very concerned about during the current health crisis.
The wall is dedicated to the victims of the pandemic. It is our testimony. We know this should never have happened. Because of the lack of leadership from the President on down through the Republican ranks, we have 165,000 American deaths today. We are being touched here in Indian River County, too. Our members, like many in the community, are grieving.
Let’s honor and remember our loved ones. Read the tributes and submit your own. Go to: https://democratsofindianriver.org/covid-19-tributes/
AL GRIFFITHS CARAVAN
The next Democratic Candidate Caravan organized by Al Griffiths, House Representative 54 Candidate, is slated for Sunday, September 6th at 1 p.m. Decorate your car and drive around town showing your support with fellow Dems! Meet at the Democrats of Indian River County HQ located at 2345 14th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach.
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS
On Saturday, September 12th, the DWC will have a virtual luncheon. The luncheon will begin at noon, so prepare your lunch and get ready to hear local candidates Jim Kennedy, Scott Fretwell, and Al Griffiths. To join the luncheon, email Pat O’Hara at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom invitation.
Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson, will be the topic for the next DWC Book Group meeting on Friday, September 25th at 2 p.m. If you are not a book group member and would like to join the discussion, email [email protected] to be added to the Zoom link distribution.
BIDEN AND DEMOCRATIC GEAR
We now have Biden/Harris yard signs for $10! Stacey will be in the office on Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just knock on the door and she will meet you outside as our office is still closed to visitors.
Currently we have Biden:
Bumper stickers $2
Buttons $1
We also have "I give a Dem" yard signs for $6! If you live in Sebastian you can place an order and arrange pick up by contacting Claudia Martino at [email protected]
And don’t forget our cute Democratic Facemasks! Lovingly made by a fellow Democrat, they are being sold for $10. Contact our office if you want one at: [email protected]
COVID-19
Indian River County currently has 2871 cases and 103 deaths. The number of cases is increasing both in our county and in the state at a high rate. Social distance and wear a mask!
To stay up-to-date on the cases of Covid-19 in Indian River County and the State of Florida, click on the link below. Updates are made every day at approximately 11 a.m. EST.
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429
Indian River County has created a website dedicated to the Covid-19 virus that contains numerous resources and county information. You can access this information by going to: https://www.ircgov.com/coronavirus.htm
That’s all folks. Stay healthy!!!
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