anyone who votes for someone with an R behind their name fails

It can seem like an all-or-nothing job that you have to pour all this effort into, but it's not.

Since then I've talked to some other young people about this -- one with a PhD -- and realized that we need to get the word out.

something

You OP is an excellent reminder of that

Especially for young people who may be first time voters.

Don't take anything for granted.

Oh, that's easy!

There are a couple new voters here in Florida I've been taking to. I'll make this suggestion.

Especially by lengthy ballots. I will be looking for a pro democratic organization, in my state, to print out their endorsements, so I can hand them out to the milenials I've spoken with (2 so far), that havent registered or voted yet. These are working kids, not trust fund babies.

I'm also going to explain, in one sentence, the difference between Dems, Indie's and Repugnants.

But new voters do need to realize that not voting on issues such increasing the sales tax or property tax or similar amendments are important too, because of course eventually money will come out of your pockets to pay for these new amendments if they pertain to you or your family.

Of course as you pointed out, putting the right people by voting for them (w/ a D) is most important.

than marking those Ds.