The Daily Signal Venezuela's Warning to Californians: Never Take Elections for Granted
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Jan 7, 2026 Elaine Culotti highlights Venezuela's struggle under dictatorship as a cautionary tale for Californians. She emphasizes the significance of trustworthy elections in distinguishing free societies from oppressive regimes. With upcoming elections, she reminds listeners that every vote matters, urging them to take their civic duty seriously. By using tools to research candidates and moving beyond party labels, voters can make informed decisions. Ultimately, she advocates celebrating and exercising the power to vote as a vital American freedom.
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Elections Preserve Freedom
- Venezuela shows how long-term rule erodes democratic freedoms and creates dictatorship-like conditions.
- Elaine Culotti warns Californians to value and protect open elections as the line between freedom and dictatorship.
Research Candidates Before Voting
- Do your homework on candidates and voting records before you enter the booth.
- Use tools like AI to check voting records and pick candidates who will deliver on promises.
Comments Reflect Voter Responsibility
- Elaine Culotti recounts reading comment threads blaming elected officials: 'that's what you voted for.'
- She uses this example to highlight that voting choices have clear consequences for local outcomes.