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I'm scared too and in tears. Not for myself, I'm old. But for my son who is 10 years away from retirement and his young adult daughters, and for the life and health of our planet. And I'm more scared of Trump's constituency than I am of Trump.

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I saw the entire video of Kamala. The empathy, the caring was palpable. She then embraces a little girl. The girl asked quietly if she could give her a hug. Kamala pulled her right into her. She held the girl’s hands while they talked. Then they took a selfy and then she took a “family” photo. As Dean said, she wasn’t prompted to do it, this was real. It was instinct.

It shows that love trumps hate, pun intended.

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I’m crying tears of joy watching her. That’s what a leader does. They inspire hope not fear

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Spreading love instead of hate is a beautiful thing to see! Thank you for sharing this movement, we are all in this together, Vote 💙

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There is no substitute for humanity. Kamala is genuine and people know it. Let’s do everything we can to help her win. 💙

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Kamala Harris is the real deal. She is smart, more than capable to lead this country and very much the kind of person we need as our representative to the world.

Quick note here too. Bill Penzy is a huge BLUE supporter and has been for years. He also has a great herb and spice company so check out Penzy’s catalogue.

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What a wonderful story about Harris in the spice store!! It's long been clear that it's who she is, and I'm really glad you shared it. It is very refreshing to have a real person running for president, as opposed to a sham image of a person. The reason I think she will truly win this election is because of the electricity she generates when she's in a room. Hillary was very good, but she didn't have the same spark.

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So beautiful, how can you not cry? When they said she was visiting a spice store I knew she was at a Penzeys. I love her even more for visiting a business that has taken such a strong stance against the insane right wing for 8 years that I know of And paid a price for it. The owner is a talented writer and posts a column that is extremely touching from time to time on Facebook.

I’m sure she didn’t stop in by chance. I love that it’s about all of us Together, in community. Btw, Penzeys spices are da bomb! Support good people and small business!

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He sends a regular email that is packed with good information.

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Harris wants to be president to help Americans. Trump wants to be president to help himself.

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How long before this becomes more evident to the voting public?

Tick tick tick!!

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A long time. They are Trumpaholics and like alcoholics they must hit rock bottom before they will join TA (Trumpaholics Anonymous ). On YouTube " Republican Voters Against Trump" are members of TA.

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There is not a single President in my lifetime I would feel comfortable going up to and asking for a hug. Literally asking to be held and told that everything will be OK. Until now. Humanity wins every time. On the other hand, I wouldn't hug Trump if you paid me.

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Oh, I would hug Barack. With Michelle's permission, of course!

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I'm not sure, but I think I might have discovered Penzeys before Heather Cox Richardson, both of them helped me from melting into a puddle on the floor.

Blue 💙

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What a heartwarming story. All politicians should act and be this way, and our country would be so much better, stronger. Thank you, Kamala. We need you.

And I thought it was terrific that this occurred in a Penzeys store. Great company, great spices, and sharing great messages all the time. Thanks, Penzeys.

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I saw the whole video earlier on another news feed. This is not political artifice, just nurturing instinct. While watching it I started crying. I’m crying again now just writing this. I’m scared too about what’s going to happen. I don’t understand why this is going to be a close election. I’m scared about what kind of chaos red states are going to create when their counties or the whole state refuse to certify the results if it happens to be for Kamala instead of The Felon. Yes, we’re all in this together, but will it be in our houses or an internment camp? The danger lurking under the surface is palatable. Best wishes to all!

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I believe it will all work out, but I am also working to make it so. Don’t fret, do something! It helps, really.

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Folks, My favorite spice from Penzey’s where Kamala appeared is called “Justice” https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/justice/c-24/p-3228/pd-s 😎

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Those Penzys Spice folks are the best! They are 💯percent on board for America, democracy, Kamala Harris!

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Love this photo of Kamala Harris embracing this hopeful owner of a small business. This business owner is all of us: hoping and praying and working to elect Kamala Harris our next President. Hooray for human decency

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