Filmmaker, activist and very outspoken Bernie Sanders supporter Michael Moore sent out an email Sunday morning via MoveOn.org stating he will be voting for our Democratic presidential nominee. In the subject of his email he even admits he never thought he’d vote for Hillary Clinton, but like many, he sees the importance of this election and urges voters to get out to vote and not to become complacent thinking Hillary will win. He’s also out there canvassing and has spoken to many relentless Trump supporters.
They are decisive, organized, and disciplined. They are up at 5 a.m., organizing for their candidate.
Yes, and so are Hillary supporters, but from our history, most Democrats know by now if we stay home, we lose—and the stakes are too high. Moore expresses that’s exactly how Trump can win. He pushes Americans to also vote for the Democratic candidates on the down the ballot in order to win back the Senate, and how crucial it is that all progressives, even those still not convinced of Hillary, to get vote against Trump.
No matter what you think about Clinton's chances right now, our task from now through Election Day is clear: We must turn out voters. Because we need to be absolutely sure that Trump loses. And we need to make sure we get a Democratic Senate—one with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren leading the way.
Here is Michael Moore’s full message: