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Happy Thursday, Fellow Democrats!

We are now 47 days away from electing a new President of the United States!


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** YARD SIGNS AND BUMPER STICKERS
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Tired of Trump yard signs? Do you live on a well trafficked street or in a neighborhood of opposition supporters? If so, come to our HQ at 2345 14^th Avenue, Suite 7 in Vero Beach and purchase a Biden/Harris or I Give A Dem yard sign to display in your yard. Pick up a Biden or Democrats of Indian River bumper sticker! We may not outnumber the other party in our county, but we can support our candidates and the Democratic Party!

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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. If you come to the office, please knock on the door, social distance, and wear a facemask. Thank you as we continue to look after the safety of our fellow Democrats.


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** SPANISH LANGUAGE RADIO ADS
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The DEC is sponsoring Get Out the Vote and Vote by Mail Spanish-language ads on Radio Station La Fiesta, WLMX, 106.1. Ads run every half hour from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during work commuting hours. Tune in to listen!



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** WAYS TO VOLUNTEER FOR VICTORY
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As we get closer to November 3^rd, we get busier. We have a great group of regular volunteers, but we need more help! Here are some ways you can help.

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Our first two Sign Waving events in Vero Beach were a big success! Thank you to all of you who showed up. It was fantastic! We still have many more scheduled and we need YOU to show up! We will be wearing masks and social distancing. Signs will be provided, but if you have your own, feel free to bring them. Join us on:

Wednesday, September 23rd, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Hwy. 60 (20th St.) and 66th Ave. (by the Mall)

Saturday, September 26^th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the corner of 43^rd Ave. and 45^th Street (Gifford)

Thursday, October 1^st, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Hwy. 510 and Hwy. 512 (Sebastian).

Here are some more opportunities:

Every Friday, through October 29^th there will be sign waving and a car caravan in Sebastian. Meet at 3:45 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Speedway on U.S. 1, across from Riverview Park. The sign waving event will last for one hour and the car caravan for about an hour and a half. Decorate your car to drive in the caravan, or bring signs to wave (homemade signs are always welcomed).

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** There will also be a sign holding event to Support the Post Office and Democratic Candidates this Saturday, September 19^th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Fellsmere on the sidewalk in front of the Fellsmere Post Office. This is not a rally with speeches or group gatherings. Masks and social distancing of 6 feet is mandatory. Please do not park at the post office. Bring your own creative signs to support the post office. Biden signs will be available on loan for the event or to purchase. Vote by mail forms will also be available. Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
or 321-205-4079 for more information. Also, if you are interested in helping Kelly Get the Vote Out in Fellsmere, email or call her at 321-205-4079.
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The Biden campaign is currently phone banking and texting. These calls are “Persuasion Calls.” You will be calling Republicans and No Party Affiliation 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:

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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: [link removed]

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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 Election Day (November 3). If you are interested in being a Poll Watcher, there are 2 steps to take.

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1. Sign up for the training with the Supervisor of Elections by September 28^th. See the flyer below for more information.
2. Once you sign up for the training, send an email to [email protected] (mailto:[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.






NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION PARADE

On Saturday, September 19^th there will be a Register to Vote Caravan in Gifford. Meet at 45^th Street and 28^th Court (by Gifford Middle School) at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Decorate your car to encourage Voting. There will be four voter registration stations set up in Gifford for people to register to vote. For more information, call Freddie Woolfork at 772-633-3941.






RESTORATION RIGHTS FOR RETURNING CITIZENS

Florida Rights Restoration Coalition needs your help now more than ever. With the recent court decision denying returning citizens their right to vote, unless their fines and fees are paid, fellow Floridians will be denied a voice and vote. You can make a tax deductible donation to help pay someone fees at [link removed]




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 [link removed]


Al Griffiths is a candidate for Florida House Seat 54, running against Erin Grall. Learn more about Al at:

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Scott Fretwell, is running against Debbie Mayfield for Florida Senate Seat 17. Learn more about Scot at:

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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!



AL GRIFFITHS CARAVAN & FOOD DRIVE

The next Democratic Candidate Caravan organized by Al Griffiths, House Representative 54 Candidate, is slated for Sunday, September 20^th at 1 p.m. Decorate your car and drive around town showing your support with fellow Dems! Bring canned food items and Al will donate them to the local food bank. Meet at the Democrats of Indian River County HQ located at 2345 14^th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach.



MONTHLY DEC MEETING

Our next monthly Democratic Executive Committee meeting is today, Thursday, September 17^th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like to join us for the meeting, please send an email to office@democratsofindianriverorg and we will send you the link to join us.



DEMOCRATIC CLUB NEWS
October’s Democratic Club speaker will be Indian River's Supervisor of Elections, Leslie Swan. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 14th. Leslie will be speaking at about 6:05 p.m. so please log in early. You will receive the Zoom link closer to the date. If you are not a Club member, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to receive the Zoom link.



DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS


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] (mailto:[email protected]) to be added to the Zoom link distribution.



IMPORTANT VOTE BY MAIL DATES

* September 19 – ballots mailed to absent stateside and overseas voters
* September 24 – ballots begin being mailed in state
* October 5 – deadline to register to vote
* October 12 – ballots can begin to be canvassed
* October 24, 5 p.m. – deadline to request ballot be mailed to voter
* November 3, 7 p.m. – SOE must receive completed ballots from in-state and absent stateside voters
* November 5, 5 p.m – deadline to cure ballots with signature mismatches
* November 13 – SOE must receive completed ballots from overseas voters




THIS WEEK WITH JOE BIDEN

* Biden for President is gearing up its paid media offensive, accelerating its spending on the air and digital to reach voters across the country in key battleground states. This week, the campaign will spend over $65 million on its paid media program — spanning television, radio, digital, print, and introducing four new health care ads: “Little Brother ([link removed]) ”, “Anthony ([link removed]) ,” “Unforgivable ([link removed]) ,” and “Do Your Job ([link removed]) .”


* Today, Joe Biden and Jill Biden will host a virtual Rosh Hashanah event. In the evening, Joe Biden will travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania to participate in a CNN town hall at 8 PM EST.

* Joe Biden released a statement ([link removed]) on Senate Republicans blocking TPS for Venezuelans. In the statement, Biden highlighted that “President Trump and his Republican allies have failed to support the Venezuelan people.”

* On Wednesday, Joe Biden received a briefing from public health experts in Wilmington, Delaware on a COVID-19 vaccine. Afterwards, Vice President Biden delivered remarks on developing and equitably distributing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.


* On Tuesday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris released their plan to ensure Puerto Rico has the resources they need and deserve, and outlined how they will work directly with the people of Puerto Rico to rebuild and restore hope. They will protect and build on Obamacare to deliver quality and affordable healthcare, strengthen the power system, invest in school infrastructure, provide families equal access to nutrition assistance, and rebuild Puerto Rico’s infrastructure. You can read the English version of the plan here ([link removed]) and the Spanish version here ([link removed]) .


* Also on Tuesday, Kamala Harris met with emergency service personnel for an assessment of the wildfires in Fresno, California. In the afternoon, Senator Harris traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend a community conversation focused on the impact of COVID-19 on working families in the Latino community.


* This week, Scientific American announced ([link removed]) their endorsement of Joe Biden for President, breaking with an 175-year precedent to deliver an urgent, science-backed message to voters.


* Calling President Trump a “Climate Arsonist” as the ongoing wildfires raged in the west, Vice President Biden discussed the threat that extreme weather events pose to Americans everywhere, how they are both caused by and underscore the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis, and why we need to create good-paying, union jobs to build more resilient infrastructure.


* Jill Biden joined National Nurses United President Deborah Burger, RN and NNU members for a roundtable discussion on COVID-19’s impact on safe working conditions and patient safety.


* On the anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the bans on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Joe released a statement ([link removed]) vowing that as President, he will immediately push for Congress to pass the VAWA reauthorization legislation and send it to his desk so that “we can fulfill our obligations to those women who are suffering and feel abandoned.”


* Jill and Joe Biden released a statement supporting police officers in the line of duty after the cold-blooded shooting of two Los Angeles County deputies, as well as the horrific death of Deputy Ryan Hendrix, a Marine veteran and police officer killed in the line of duty in Henderson County, North Carolina.


* Jill and Joe Biden travelled to New York City, New York to attend the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 19^th anniversary commemoration ceremony. In the afternoon, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden travelled to Shanksville, Pennsylvania to pay their respects to the victims of Flight 93.


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YOUNG SUPPORTERS
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We received this picture from a young supporter who thought the best way to spread the word about Joe and Kamala, was to put their buttons on her backpack. #futurevoter

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** That’s all folks. Stay healthy!!!
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