{"id":13350,"date":"2026-10-14T14:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/?post_type=document&p=13350"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:18:53","slug":"counter-the-fud","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/document\/counter-the-fud\/","title":{"rendered":"Election 2026 Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HOW DOES MAGA WIN???<\/span>
\nFUD = Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone who is paying attention \u2013 interested in Democracy and who intends to vote has been deluged with efforts by the MAGA-rats incessantly pushing FUD<\/strong>. That\u2019s how they win.<\/p>\n

We overcome FUD with Community<\/strong>, Truth<\/strong> and Knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Community<\/h4>\n

People who know you trust you. Talk to them! Be a friend. Encourage your family, friends and acquaintances to vote. Don't be afraid to vote. That is our power, and we need to make sure we use it to counter the FUD.<\/p>\n

Join in community actions \u2013 No Kings: Vote Early Action - Oct 17<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call your friends \u2013 get out the vote.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After we secure the election<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

CONGRESS!!! Be vocal with our reps - Mike McGuire and Jared Huffman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Constant Vigilance - NEED PEOPLE to identify when court orders are not obeyed. Call reps if MAGAs ignore court orders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the Inland Mendocino Democratic Club<\/a> \u2013 a Progressive Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth<\/h4>\n

Our elections are secure! Voter ID is assured at registration. Every ballot is signature verified. Our election workers are dedicated professionals whose only goal is to assure that everyone who is eligible to vote can vote safely and confidently. AND that only qualified votes are counted.<\/p>\n

The election process is engineered to the highest standards to assure accurate counting.<\/p>\n

In California ballots must be counted and reported within 13 days of an election and the count completed and certified within 30 days of the election and state certification 38 days after an election.<\/p>\n

ABC, CNN, FOX, et al DO NOT have official results on election night, or even the day after.<\/p>\n

Sources of Truth:<\/em><\/p>\n

The Intersection with Michael Popok<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Intersection is a weekly one-hour podcast focused on trusted, topical commentary exploring how the law intersects with and shapes people\u2019s daily lives\u2014including their Constitutionally protected rights and their civic, economic, and political worlds.<\/p>\n

Talking Feds Podcast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking Feds is a podcast hosted by former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman that brings together prominent figures from government, law and journalism for a dynamic discussion of the most important topics of the day.<\/p>\n

Democracy Forward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Democracy Forward is a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement.<\/p>\n

In towns and cities across America, Democracy Forward provides legal representation and expert counsel to the people and communities who make up the very fabric of American democracy \u2014 free of charge.<\/p>\n

Knowledge<\/h4>\n

Know the candidates and issues. Check out CAL Matters<\/strong><\/a> or IMDC Webpage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Vote Early<\/strong> Polling Places and Drop Boxes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n