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19 September was Ballot Day, when all US overseas and military voters were sent their absentee ballots to vote in the 3 November general election. Saturday also saw Americans wake up to the news of the death of liberal US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately known as RBG. Justice Ginsburg pioneered jurisprudence focused on tackling discrimination against women. Her career culminated with nearly 30 years as a member of the US Supreme Court, where she served from 1993 until her passing on Friday night (18 September) after a long and hard-fought battle against cancer.
This week, Democrats Abroad will pay tribute to Justice Ginsburg by encouraging and assisting all Americans overseas to vote. A global virtual rally will take place from 16:30-20:00 (details here) and today (22 September), they will host a Belgian Voting Night to help Americans complete their absentee ballots and return them quickly (details on the website). Through their website, registration events and live voter assistance, Democrats Abroad have done their best to ensure that as many eligible Americans as possible are on the voter rolls of their home state and can receive a ballot to vote this November.
In addition to electing a new President, Democrats have a chance to win back the US Senate, which will among other things vote to confirm the President’s Supreme Court nominee.
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden (pictured) said on 20 September, from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia: “Please follow your conscience. Don’t vote to confirm anyone nominated under the circumstances President Trump and Senator McConnell have created. Don't go there. Uphold your constitutional duty, your conscience, let the people speak. Cool the flames that have been engulfing our country. We can't ignore the cherished system of checks and balances.”
Democrats Abroad Belgium (DAB) has been very active throughout the year in encouraging 'ALL' Americans living in Belgium to register to vote. We now ask them to also encourage their Senators to refrain from confirming a new Supreme Court Justice until the next President is inaugurated. We hope that all Americans continue to honor Justice Ginsburg’s legacy by joining us this week and making their voice heard.
In 2016, the Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argued that there shouldn't be a vote in the U.S. Senate for Barack Obama's nominee - Merrick Garland - because it was a presidential campaign year. Republicans argued that the people of the United States should first elect a president and that that president should fill the vacant seat. However, as we’ve seen many times, Republican leaders now say the opposite and have committed to approving a new Supreme Court Justice regardless of the impending election.

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