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Election is Coming... Deep Breaths

Yes. Clinton can lose. Yes. Trump can win. Here's what you can do...
1. Go ahead and vote. I usually like to wait until Election Day, AND I'm in California, so we're going for Hillary anyway, but if you can vote in advance... go ahead and do it.
2. Stop wringing your hands and start ringing some phones. Call banks can use you for Get Out the Vote efforts. Turn out is CRITICAL this year... especially in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado, Michigan, Florida... Your call can make the difference in getting our voters to the polls.
3. MAKE NO MISTAKE, Trump is COUNTING on Black people to stay at home. He doesn't want (or expect) YOUR vote. He wants you to NOT vote against him. Side note: The KKK has OFFICIALLY ENDORSED Donald Trump. They didn't do that because they believe he's actually interested in helping People of Color. Don't let a cult of personality tell you that your vote doesn't count. If the country explodes, Black people will be the first ones burned and the last ones treated.
4. BE POSITIVE! Make your voice heard! If a pollster calls, TAKE THE POLL! I always do. Pundits are paid to keep the news cycle going. They can't have dead air, so they're always looking to amp up the drama. It's your job to vote. If you can do more, then by all means do.
5. REMEMBER THE SENATE. Top of the ticket is one thing, but the GOP has basically decided that no SCOTUS noms will be considered if Clinton wins. That is unprecedented in the history of our republic. We need every single Senate pick-up.
6. Breathe. I like Fivethirtyeight (podcast and site) because they are centered on statistics and analysis. They don't artificially inflate chances. It's a great way to get solid information without the horserace drama. It's better than pretty much anybody else.

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