You’ve seen all the ads. You’ve heard all the reasons why you should vote.
This is the most important election of our lifetime. Traditionally, midterms (the 2-year halfway mark when we only vote for some elected officials but we don’t have an opportunity to vote for the president) have the lowest turnout because people want to vote for the top dog: The President. But what people may not understand is the president needs these “worker bee” elected officials to get their work done.
3 reasons to vote:
- Wisconsin is not for sale.
Outside groups trying to influence the outcome of Wisconsin’s elections spent a record $52 million in the lead-up to next week’s vote. That’s a 43% increase over the previous record spending year in 2018. And the money is continuing to flow in. Why? Because the super rich in our country want to BUY WISCONSIN. Don’t let them. Vote for what’s best for you: Women’s healthcare and access to safe and legal abortion, gun safety, education, the planet… Vote your voice.
- Vote because they don’t want you to vote.
Vote simply because “they” don’t want you to vote. They = republicans. They do everything they can to prevent you from voting. They redistrict where you live so you need to go to a new polling place. Michels has been quoted as he is elected his party “will never lose another election” in the state. Sen. Johnson hasn’t done a thing for the working people of WI. He only votes to help the super rich… and just in case you think that’s you… if you less than $400k… sorry to break it to you, but you are not rich. You are still aspiring to be rich.
- Democracy (voting) is in jeopardy.
“Democracy is on the ballot. Tim Michels has made it clear he will do anything in his power to make it harder for Wisconsinites to vote and could even overturn the fair results of our elections if he doesn’t like the outcome.” That’s the end of democracy as we know it.
I want to vote to make the world better, cleaner, safer… all of those things. But this election is not really about making things better… it’s really about preventing WORSE things from happening. That’s a depressing thought but I believe it’s true.
We want the United States to be a leader in clean energy, cleaner air, free and equal healthcare for all (not just the rich), safe abortions for women who decide that’s the right choice for them, immigration reform, prison reform, free and equal education… the list goes on. Vote so we can get there. Vote like your rights depend on it.
Bonus reason!!
- Voting is public record.
And if none of these reasons above are compelling… vote because voting is public record. Your friends and family can see if you vote or don’t vote. We can’t see WHO you vote for. But we can see IF you vote.
This is the single most important election in our lifetime. Find an hour and vote on Tuesday.
I will be working at the polls because I feel that it’s my democratic duty to show up and make sure that voting is easy/available/fast for you to vote. Do whatever you can. VOTE.
My endorsements:
- Tony Evers for Governor
- Mandela Barnes for US Senator
- Josh Kaul for Attorney General
- Doug LaFollette for Secretary of State
- Gwen Moore for Congress, 4th Congressional District
Do your homework: https://shepherdexpress.com/news/features/endorsements-for-the-november-8-general-election/
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