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Bernie lovers: Vote Green Party

Donald Trump is more discredited every time a new disclosure comes out. Hillary Clinton is proving to be more untrustworthy and less qualified to be president. However unpopular both are, Hillary will likely be president.

Therefore, it’s most important for voters who want to advance “Bernie’s Revolution” to vote Green Party. Bernie’s platform was 99 percent from the Green platform. It was also absorbed into the non-binding Democrat platform. Those who care about the direction this country is heading cannot let the movement get lost in the back pocket of the Democrat Party — vote Jill Stein.

Hillary should win California and Trump should win Missouri. Both are considered “safe states.” Safe state voters should have no qualms about voting Green. Why? 1. The Green Party will advocate for the Green Revolution after the election; 2. Greens need to get 5 percent of the vote nationwide to retain ballot status in most states; and 3. A 5 percent voter turnout will qualify the Green Party for federal election funds. Build the party – vote Green.

Jill has refuted the “spoiler” argument on TV programs, which are available on line at www.Jill2016.com. Voting for the candidate/party of your choice is a right; it is not wasted. A Green Party vote in 2016 means voters will have more viable options in 2018 and 2020. Keep the revolution alive, especially in safe states.

Larry Mullen, Fresno

This story was originally published October 18, 2016 at 2:44 PM with the headline "Bernie lovers: Vote Green Party."

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