This is a second part of a set of notes from the live talk on Tue. Oct 20, 2020 from BernieSanders.com with Michigan representatives and others. “There are a lot of people you know who do not vote. Some may feel intimidated or confused, but keep doing outreach. A few votes and make a hUGE difference.” Everyone doing outreach can learn to ‘get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.”
Bernie Sanders is sharing that Community Health Centers across the country are key to providing local medical care as well as other services such as dental care, mental health care, vision and more. He asks that people support Gary Peters as well to this end.
Currently the Community Health Centers funding is pegged to end on Dec. 11th, 2020. Federal funds are critical to keep the current ones going and start new ones particularly during this pandemic. Often that is the only or main place for people to get the needed help locally and reliably.
The leaders are strongly encouraging everyone to be active on the local level and along with caring judges, such as McCormick in the Supreme Court. Use the trustworthy networks you have already such as family and friends, local and larger groups. People are encouraged to drop off ballots to ensure delivery.
Getting the basics out in writing and with support to answer questions can make a difference. Be sure to help people know where to start and then clarify the basic steps and tools to guide them right along, checking in and have a team approach with others to do a comprehensive outreach (and join with others already leading the way!)
Great information for voting activism. Michigan had 44K voters who sat out in 2016, so much help is needed with making an outreach on messenger or with phone texts to “Vote Early Now” which 555222 is a number to text ‘tripling’ to get more help on that. MI.gov/vote has more info as well about getting the vote out in Michigan.
More volunteers can help with texting and calling etc. Thanks to all who have been moving the ball forward toward the Goal of Voting Successfully to help Democrats win!
“How do you want to feel the day after the election?” Like you did everything you wanted and needed to for a successful outcome!