HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE RECOUNT

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HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE RECOUNT Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won Wisconsin. The margin is more than 20,600 votes, far too high a margin to change in a recount. For reference, during the 2016 recount Trump only gained 113 additional votes. All of the Republican claims around fraud in the election are baseless. But if we're going to talk about it, there is a right way and a wrong way. We don't want to help Republicans frame how the recount is discussed. BEST PRACTICES DO NOT REPEAT accusations, even to refute. (e.g. do not say “there is no evidence…
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Biden-Harris Victory Celebration

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Every volunteer phone call, door knock, postcard, social media post, and email played a role in the wins across the country for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. It has taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice to overcome the challenges faced by voters because of gerrymandering and special interests. But when it came down to it, our people power brought Joe, Kamala, and Wisconsin Democrats across the finish line. Now, let's celebrate. Attend our pop-up event this Saturday afternoon. See your fellow volunteers and activists for the first time in so long. Give socially distant air hugs. Pick up…
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Wisconsin Recount Volunteer Signup

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WISCONSIN RECOUNT VOLUNTEER SIGNUP Donald Trump and the Republican Party claim that they will force a recount in Wisconsin of votes cast in the 2020 presidential election. Let's Talk Facts Recounts are generally effective when it comes down to a couple hundred votes in one state. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won Wisconsin by over 20,000 votes. Trump also lost many states besides Wisconsin. Waiting.. At this time, neither the Republican Party nor the Donald J. Trump for President campaign has formally requested a recount in Wisconsin. However, all election, Democrats prepared for everything. That's how you win. WISCONSIN RECOUNT…
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Joe Biden Fun Stuff

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JOE BIDEN FUN STUFF! We did it. President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris are headed to the White House to turn this country around. Why not have some fun while they're doing it! PLAY BINGO WITH JOE You may already have Bingo! Download your Bingo card and see what you already have Play on your phone instead JOE BIDEN COLORING PAGES Coloring has been an adult thing for years now! It isn't just for kids. But you can do it with kids. CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH JOE BIDEN This puzzle is so much fun. Test your knowledge! JOE BIDEN…
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2020 Presidential Election Results: How Menomonee Falls Voted

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2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS: HOW MENOMONEE FALLS VOTED Residents of Menomonee Falls cast their votes for president, vice president, congressional representative, state senator, and state assembly representative, and the results are in. Compared to the 2016 presidential election, overall turnout was higher this November. However, the number of new Democrats who turned out was nearly double the new Republicans who voted. Democratic voter turnout has increased in every election since we launched Menomonee Falls Action Team in February 2018. Voting for President and Vice President Donald Trump (R-incum) / Mike Pence: 56% with 13,879 votes Joe Biden (D) / Kamala…
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Protect the Results Mobilization

With every tweet and refusal to commit to accepting the legitimate results of the 2020 election, Donald Trump seeks to stoke chaos and fear. Protect the Results will activate nationwide mobilizations if Trump declares victory before all the votes are counted, makes unfounded claims that the election was “stolen,” or further acts to intimidate or prevent the legitimate counting of votes. In Menomonee Falls, that could mean one or more peaceful demonstrations to demand that all the votes are counted, and for the peaceful transition of power. Who or what is Protect the Results? Protect the Results is a coalition…
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Who is Emily Siegrist?

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WHO IS EMILY SIEGRIST, CANDIDATE FOR WISCONSIN STATE ASSEMBLY? Emily Siegrist is running for Wisconsin State Assembly in the 24th District. The current elected official is Rep. Dan Knodl. She is a nurse, veteran, teacher, and mother to two young kids. Emily is a familiar name and face to Menomonee Falls Democrats. That's because, since 2018, Emily has marched with us in parades, knocked doors with us, made phone calls, shared coffee, and let us into her life. This, all while meeting with more people in the district per day than seems possible for a human. We Believe in Emily…
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Phonebank: 46 for 46 Fri. 10/30

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Just a few days left until the Election. This is important. Can you make 46 calls for Biden to make him the 46th President? You know all of the reasons why Joe Biden is more qualified to be president than Donald Trump. Make him a one-term president by calling Menomonee Falls Democrats who haven’t voted yet from home. These voters need to know why it’s critical to vote early in-person or on election day and return their absentee ballots at a dropbox. We provide a list of people to call, a script, instructions, information about our candidates, and everything you need to…
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Phonebank: 46 for 46 Thurs. 10/29

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Less than one week until the Election. This is important. Can you make 46 calls for Biden to make him the 46th President? You know all of the reasons why Joe Biden is more qualified to be president than Donald Trump. Make him a one-term president by calling Menomonee Falls Democrats who haven’t voted yet from home. These voters need to know why it’s critical to vote early in-person or on election day and return their absentee ballots at a dropbox. We provide a list of people to call, a script, instructions, information about our candidates, and everything you need to know.…
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