“Democrats have gone further and further and further to the left with no end in sight.”
“New Yorkers deserve the choice to endure less suffering, not by shortening their lives, but by shortening their deaths.”
“The fact is that she agrees with them from a policy standpoint, even if she doesn't couch herself in the same title of socialist.”

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On the recordOctober 14, 2020
Nobody should have to wait 11 hours to vote, but we're all grateful that you and all those in line with you stuck it out. Keep making your voices heard everybody, our democracy depends on it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Former President Obama comments on the long wait times for voting and emphasizes the importance of participation in democracy.

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