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When Threats Rise, Voting Democratic Becomes More Crucial Than Ever

When the stakes are high and the risks palpable, it becomes crucial for Democrats—and all who believe in democratic values—to turn out and vote.

Libby Winkler
4 min readOct 14, 2024
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When Threats Rise, Voting Democratic Becomes More Crucial Than Ever

The 2024 election season has brought forth a reality that should concern every American: the threats directed towards supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris by Donald Trump and his allies.

These threats are more than just political rhetoric; they are a direct attack on the very principles of our democracy. In moments like these, when the stakes are high and the risks palpable, it becomes crucial for Democrats—and all who believe in democratic values—to turn out and vote.

Trump’s Escalating Rhetoric and Its Implications

Donald Trump has never been shy about using incendiary language, but his recent remarks targeting Vice President Harris’s supporters are a dangerous escalation.

By suggesting that those who back her and the Democratic agenda are somehow enemies of the state, Trump is not just playing to his base — he’s…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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