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Happy Thursday, Fellow Democrats!

We are now 40 days away from electing a new President of the United States! Vote by Mail ballots start going out today!


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** Vote for America. Vote in memory of Ruth.
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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 pick up a Biden/Harris yard sign or I Give A Dem yard sign ($6.00) 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
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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 four 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:

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).


There will also be a sign waving event this Sunday, September 27^th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fellsmere at the corner of Hwy 512 and Broadway. Masks and social distancing of 6 feet are mandatory. Some signs will be provided but bring your own creative signs too. Vote by mail forms will also be available. Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 321-205-4079 for more information.

Also, we have a group that is busy in Fellsmere and Wabasso contacting Hot Democrats and putting signs in their yards, reaching out to businesses to help get residents registered to vote and vote by mail, and holding Socially Distanced Rallies. We hope to do a caravan there next weekend. Anyone who would like to help in Fellsmere or Wabasso, please contact Kelly at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .


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Want to write postcards to voters in swing states, including Florida? Here are a couple of programs that do just that.

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** Resist Bot
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Resist Bot is an amazing and super easy texting tool to use with numerous advocacy options. With Resist Bot you can write your own letters to Congress, State officials and even the President; access phone numbers of officials anytime; create your own petition for others to sign and see trending petitions; even get 3 newspaper front pages every morning. It took me about 1 minute to sign 2 petitions and send letters to Scott and Rubio asking them to hold off voting on a new Supreme Court Justice and to stop forced hysterectomies on ICE detainees. To start using Resist Bot, use your mobile phone and go to [link removed]


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** Phone Banking/Texting

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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.

*Please note that since our Indian River County phone bankers did such an amazing job, the Biden Campaign will no longer be calling in our county. They are now focusing on Okeechobee and St. Lucie county voters. So please, keep making those calls!

Phone Banking:

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** Letters to the Editor
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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.







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. Also, as the Republicans tie up the Bloomberg effort, other donations are needed. 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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Please come by our office to pick up FREE yard signs for these candidates!

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.




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

* Joe Biden released a statement ([link removed]) on the events in Louisville, Kentucky regarding the death of Breonna Taylor. In his statement, he called for addressing the use of excessive force, banning choke holds, and overhauling no-knock warrants.


* Nearly 500 retired senior military officers, as well as former Cabinet secretaries, service chiefs and other officials, have signed an open letter in support of former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, saying that he has “the character, principles, wisdom and leadership necessary to address a world on fire.” The letter, published this morning by National Security Leaders for Biden ([link removed]) , is the latest in a series of calls for President Trump’s defeat in the November election.

* Cindy McCain, Senator John McCain's wide, endorsed Joe Biden, tweeting ([link removed]) : "My husband John lived by a code: country first. We are Republicans, yes, but Americans foremost. There's only one candidate in this race who stands up for our values as a nation, and that is Joe Biden." Read more here ([link removed]) .


* Yesterday, Biden for President announced the Small Business and Entrepreneurs Advisory Council, a coalition of leaders dedicated to mobilizing small business owners and entrepreneurs to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.


* Biden for President will host Still I Rise: A Conversation on Black Women Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners. Meena Harris, Natalie Madeira Cofield, Morgan DeBaun, Felecia Hatcher, and Melinda Emerson will highlight how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will support the specific needs of Black women small business owners. You can RSVP HERE. ([link removed])


* Biden for President launched four new ads featuring small business owners in key battleground states struggling to survive under Donald Trump’s failed leadership, and why they believe Joe Biden can turn this country for small businesses. “Left Behind, ([link removed]) ” “Kimberly ([link removed]) ,” “Celeste ([link removed]) ,” “Anthony J ([link removed]) ,” will run digitally and on TV in Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.


* Joe Biden traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina where he attended a Black economic summit. At the summit, Joe Biden discussed how as President he would work to not only root out systematic racism, but rebuild our economy in a way that finally brings everyone along.

* Joe Biden released a video ([link removed]) in response to Donald Trump’s comments saying that COVID-19 “affects virtually nobody.” In his direct to camera response, Biden emphasizes that this “virus spares no one,” and that the 200,000 deaths are people’s family members, loved ones, and co-workers.


* Biden for President announced its radio advertising program across nine battleground states, including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with two new spots: “Above All Else ([link removed]) ” and “Our Kids ([link removed]) .”


* Biden for President will host the launch of their Young American BEST (Business and Entrepreneur Talks) Series. The BEST Series will include virtual events that will work to mobilize young and diverse business leaders, discuss Joe Biden’s plan to help small businesses build back better, and provide resources to help growing businesses navigate this difficult time. The event will also highlight all that young entrepreneurs and small business owners do to drive America’s economic strength. You can RSVP HERE ([link removed]) .


* 13 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Winners ([link removed]) and Equality Florida Action, Inc ([link removed]) . – an advocacy group devoted to protecting the rights of the Florida LGBTQ community –endorsed Joe Biden for President.


* Joe Biden made his second trip of the year to battleground Wisconsin, excoriating President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic while also making an appeal to working-class voters. While in Wisconsin, he visited the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc, an area which backed Barack Obama for president before swinging to Trump in 2016.


* In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joe Biden delivered remarks on the passing of Justice Ginsburg. In his remarks, Biden underscored the need for the President inaugurated in January to nominate Justice Ginsburg’s successor and powerfully reinforced the importance of who is on the Supreme Court - because of their impact on the lives of American families. You can watch his speech HERE ([link removed]) .


* Joe Biden released a statement ([link removed]) on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In his statement, Biden recognized Justice Ginsburg as a “giant of legal doctrine, and a relentless voice in the pursuit of that highest American ideal: Equal Justice Under Law.”


* On Sunday, Senator Kamala Harris penned an op-ed ([link removed]) in the Tampa Bay Times and El Nuevo Día in honor of the anniversary of Hurricane Maria devastating Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. In solidarity with Puerto Ricans both in Puerto Rico and the United States, Senator Harris remembers the 2,975 people who died during the disaster and honors the survivors’ uniquely human resilience in the face of hard times.


* Yesterday, on the third anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Biden for President announced a new bilingual ad, “Prohibido Olvidar ([link removed]) (watch in Spanish here ([link removed]) ),” playing homage to the survivors of Hurricane Maria, and the strength of the people of Puerto Rico.


* The campaign aired two new national ads, “Homeschool ([link removed]) ” and “Moving Again ([link removed]) ,” during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards that feature a mother from Wisconsin and highlights how Donald Trump’s failed leadership during the pandemic has left our schools closed and upended the lives of working families.


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** UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS WITH BIDEN/HARRIS TEAM
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There are numerous virtual events you can attend with some high profile figures over the next few weeks. Click on the links for registration and cost information.

Friday, September 25:
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Jill Biden
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Advancing Press Freedom Around the World
in a Biden/Harris Administration: A Virtual Dialogue
with Rep. Adam Schiff [link removed]
Monday, September 28:
Virtual Conversation with Jill Biden
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Tuesday, September 29:
Virtual Health Care Discussion
with Ezekiel Emanuel, Nicole Lurie, & Josh Sharfstein, Moderated by Tom X Lee
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Artists for Biden featuring Kamala Harris
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Virtual Reception with Gov. Andy Beshear,
James Taylor, & Yo-Yo Ma
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Wednesday, September 30:
Big Sky Virtual Reception with Doug Emhoff,
James Taylor, & Yo-Yo Ma
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Virtual Conversation
about National Security and Foreign Policy
with Tony Blinken, BFP Senior Foreign Policy Advisor, & Rep. Steve Israel
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Virtual Conversation on
Gun Violence Prevention & Social Justice
with Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Robin Kelly,
Kris Brown, President of Brady, & Dr. Joseph Sakra, Co-Founder of @ThisIsOurLane
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Virtual Conversation on our Climate Future
with Sec. John Kerry & Stef Feldman, BFP Policy Director [link removed]

Virtual Conversation on Emerging Technologies
with Andrew Yang [link removed]

Women for Biden Virtual Conversation with Women Leaders on Building an Inclusive Clean Energy Economy with Nancy Pfund, Rose McKinney-James,
Lynn Jurich, & Carissa Smith, Moderated by Alicia Seiger [link removed]

Virtual Finance Reception with Ashley Etienne, Don Graves, & Michael Blake [link removed]

Thursday, October 1:
Virtual Conversation with Sen. Ted Kaufman & Amb. Mark Gitenstein [link removed]

Raise Every Voice with Ali Stroker, The O'Jays,
José André Montaño, Melissa Gilbert, Itzhak Perlman, & Sen. Tammy Duckworth [link removed]

Children and Families Virtual Fundraiser with Valerie Jarrett & Carmel Martin, BFP Senior Policy Advisor
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Virtual Foreign Policy Conversation with Sec. Madeleine Albright [link removed]


Friday, October 2:
Virtual Conversation with Joe Biden [link removed]


Tuesday, October 6:
African American Leadership Finance Council Presents: A Virtual Conversation with VP Joe Biden
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Virtual Conversation about the U.S.-Israel Relationship with Amb. Dan Shapiro
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Wednesday, October 7:
Virtual Conversation on Making Americans Safer
at Home and Abroad with Amb. Susan Rice, Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
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Thursday, October 8:
Virtual Conversation on Restoring America's International Leadership with Sec. Madeleine Albright & Amb. Samantha Power
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Women for Biden & Women's Leadership Forum
United for Victory Series: Women Who Lead
with Jen O'Malley Dillon, BFP Campaign Manager,
& Erin Wilson, BFP National Political Director
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