On Tuesday, actor and People For the American Way board member Alec Baldwin joined PFAW staff and community volunteers in Virginia to canvass and phone bank in support of Next Up Victory Fund endorsees Amanda Pohl, who is running for Virginia State Senate, District 11; Joshua Cole, who is running for Virginia House of Delegates, District 28; Qasim Rashid, who is running for Virginia State Senate, District 28; and Dan Helmer, who is running for Virginia House of Delegates, District 40. The day’s activities were centered in Midlothian, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg.
At the home of an Amanda Pohl supporter in Midlothian, Mr. Baldwin, surrounded by press and volunteers, addressed Pohl’s supporters, saying, “You have a real opportunity here for changes, for the kind of change we have to have in this country. This is like a bellwether for the country here.”
Baldwin stressed the need for political engagement among Virginians, encouraging those in attendance to “reach out to [their] friends in some way. In the world of politics, it is about some degree of giving.” Whether it’s through making phone calls, going door-to-door in other neighborhoods, or donating to a campaign, any and all effort to support Democratic candidates is encouraged.
Republican control of the Virginia General Assembly is hanging by just four legislative seats, and in these last days before Election Day, it is imperative that progressives stand together to help Democratic candidates win their elections. Amanda Pohl, Joshua Cole, Qasim Rashid, and Dan Helmer, and every Next Up-endorsed candidate in Virginia, can affect real winds of change to Virginia that will blow away Republicans’ narrow-minded rhetoric and policies against women, immigrants, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community with progressive, inclusive policies that protect all Virginians.
Midlothian, VA: VA House Candidate Amanda Pohl, PFAW President Michael Keegan, and Actor and Activist Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is here for Amanda Pohl! Watch as he rallies volunteers to knock doors for the progressive young candidate who is going to help turn Virginia blue! pfaw.org/nextupva
Posted by People For the American Way on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Fredericksburg, VA: Michael Keegan and Alec Baldwin
WATCH: PFAW President Michael Keegan and Board Member Alec Baldwin were in Fredericksburg, Va. to support Jess Foster, Joshua Cole and Qasim Rashid for Virginia. As Alec Baldwin said, these are three people who channel their caring, wisdom, and patriotism to help other people by running for office.
Posted by People For the American Way on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Fredericksburg, VA: VA House Candidate Joshua Cole and VA Senate Candidate Qasim Rashid
It is an honor to be in the company of these great Virginia candidates! Together we can flip VA blue! Hear from VA House candidate Joshua Cole and VA Senate candidate Qasim Rashid now.Learn more: pfaw.org/virginia
Posted by People For the American Way on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Fairfax Station, VA: VA House Candidate Dan Helmer, Michael Keegan, Alec Baldwin and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta
It was an honor to join PFAW board members Alec Baldwin and Dolores Huerta at the campaign office of Next Up Victory Fund-endorsed Dan Helmer to deliver pizzas and thank volunteers for showing up! Together we can flip Virginia blue! pfaw.org/virginia
Posted by People For the American Way on Tuesday, October 22, 2019