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Tom Suozzi: “So many people are not participating in general elections.”

Featuring: Tom Suozzi, Democratic | U.S. House New York, District 3

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Published | Video Starts at 10:33

If I was speaking directly to the American people, I'd say don't underestimate how powerful you are right now. So many people are not participating in primary elections. So many people are not participating in general elections. We need you. Our democracy will only work if the public is. Is involved to the extent that we need them. (10:33–10:36)

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Asserts that there is low participation in general elections.

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