After several tumultuous months, the Democratic Party is finally back on track. We have nominated two highly qualified, competent candidates to lead us for the next four years. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have what it takes to to build on the amazing accomplishments of Joe Biden, and to protect and improve the quality of life in our nation.

The Democratic Convention demonstrated the joy and hope that we Democrats now feel. However, we must not be complacent. There is a lot of work to be done. To succeed in winning this election we must all do our part. The alternative result is too unbearable to contemplate.

We must contribute to the various Democratic campaigns in our communities, as well as the national contest. We must volunteer to help distribute information whenever possible. But most of all. we must get out the vote. Encourage your young Democratic friends to register to vote of they have not already done so. Offer to drive your elderly neighbors to the polls if they must vote in person. Remind voters with mail-in ballots to properly fill them out and send them in.
The excuse that “ my one vote won’t make a difference” does not fly! Multiply that one vote by hundreds or thousands and that determines who wins or loses.

Talk to your Unaffiliated and Republican friends and neighbors. Nicely explain to them that Democrats want a government that does what is best for all its citizens, regardless of political affiliation. We all want freedom; freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to find purpose and happiness in our lives. Some of these things we can achieve on our own. But with some things we need help from our government. To ensure our ability to to travel safely, by car train or plane we need the help of government. To obtain access to quality ,affordable healthcare we need the help of government. To access education and prepare for the challenges of the future, we and our children need the government to help. To ensure the safety of the food and drugs we need the assistance of government. There is great value in individual initiative. But sometimes we all need a little outside help.

This election will determine the quality of the government that leads us for the next four years. If you want a government that helps regardless of political affiliation, race or economic status we all must do what it takes to help our Democratic candidates win.

Harris and Walz for President and Vice president

Trisha Calvarese for US Legislature Colorado District 4 (CD4)

Alessandra Navetta for Colorado Legislature District 56 (HD56)

Karen Breslin for District Attorney Judicial District 23