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Hello folks,

For nearly two years, we have been telling folks not to count out Ohio.

This week, it feels like people are finally starting to believe.

Yesterday we saw not one, not two, but *three* polls from the Buckeye State showing Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump. This thing isn't over, not by a long shot, but it's going to be close -- just like we've always said.

Now all eyes will once again be on Ohio, as the first presidential debate comes to Cleveland next week. Our Ohio 2020 Victory coordinated campaign is hosting a virtual debate watch party on Tuesday night -- click here to join in the pre-debate program and watch with candidates, grassroots volunteers and activists from across the state. (There will be a few special guests, too.)

I'll be sharing my thoughts about Ohio as a battleground state and real-time reactions to the debate via text with those of you who are interested. Text DEBATE to 79229 to sign up for my debate insights, and I'll even answer a few of your questions, as well.

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Thanks for being a part of this,

David

David Pepper
Chair
Ohio Democratic Party

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TRUMP WATCH

Ohio Workers Call Out Trump's Broken Promises

Before Donald Trump's visit to the Buckeye State this week, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Ohio Democratic Party Vice Chair Rhine McLin, Ohio Farmers Union President Joe Logan and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 8 Membership Development Director Josh Abernathy called out Trump's broken promises to workers and farmers in a virtual news conference on Monday.

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From Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur:

"And Donald Trump has broken his promises to Ohio workers; in his speech in Toledo back in 2016, I'll quote him, he said, 'New factories will come rushing to our shores.' Well, guess what? Our trade deficit is bigger than ever, and his policies have actually accelerated offshoring and the loss of American manufacturing jobs ... If you look at Trump's tax scam he gave away billions to big corporations, but actually what they've done is continued to outsource ..."

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From Ohio Farmers Union President Joe Logan:

"What (Trump) has done was to break apart the network of international markets for agricultural commodities and virtually decimate our market for soybeans. The billions of tons of soybeans that we used to send to China ... are still going to China, but they're coming from Brazil."

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OHIO DEMS IN THE HEADLINES

Let's Make It Count, Ohio!

The Ohio Democratic Party is bringing together Ohio icons and friends of the Buckeye State including Ohio State football legend Archie Griffin, television star Ed O'Neill, rocker and music producer Todd Rundgren and comedian Phoebe Robinson for its "Make It Count" campaign to encourage Ohioans to vote early this election season.

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"We're thrilled to partner with these iconic Ohioans and friends of the Buckeye State on our Make It Count campaign, our biggest and most robust early voting program ever," said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. "Ohio Democrats have always believed our democracy is stronger when everyone counts and every vote is counted. Donald Trump is trying to bully his way through this election because he is afraid he's losing, and Ohio Republicans are helping him every step of the way. However, Ohioans will not be deterred or dissuaded from voting -- huge numbers of Ohio voters have already requested a vote-by-mail ballot. Whether we are black or white, young or old, Ohioans are coming together this election season to make their voices heard and make it count."

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be in Cleveland on Tuesday for the debate, so join us for our watch party and pre-program. Click here to RSVP.

Ohio Democrats are out in the community -- check out these drive-through and socially distanced events this weekend:

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You can always find events near you at Mobilize.us/OHDems.


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