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Lisa Hazen's avatar

Can't wait to see the photos with you, Kamala, and Oprah. And you were a BOSS when you spoke! Thank you so much for all you are giving to this campaign.

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Ron Vitale's avatar

I have been following your career in activism for years and have been so impressed with all the work you've done with Moms Demand Action. And now hearing your answer last week, I was so impressed with your poise, your answer, and your willingness to be there to do the work and show up.

I've been involved in activism promoting progressive values in my community since January 2017. When I work up after the 2016 election, I felt ashamed that I did not help out Hillary's campaign. I assumed she would win.

Over the years, I've seen how hard the women in my community have worked to promote Democratic candidates and now I have also decided to get out of my comfort zone. As a fellow introvert, I've been afraid to canvass.

But no more.

I have been out knocking on doors for Vice President Kamala Harris for the last several weekend. Last weekend the group I went with knocked on more than 600 doors and I did 40 of them.

I share this story because I want to be honest: I was afraid to go canvassing, but I overcame that fear because I do not want to look my children in the eye and tell them that I didn't go all in to support Vice President Kamala Harris. I sat on the sidelines back in 2016 and I've regretted that ever since.

Not this time.

Now I'm a white dude who's knocking on doors and writing postcards.

Since 2017, I've realized that in order to save my country, I need to be of service to it.

Thank you for all Jotaka Eaddy, you, and all the other organizes do to help. Your example has given me the courage I've needed to step up.

Thank you!

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