Despite GOP claims of massive voter fraud with mail-in ballots, overwhelming evidence proves it's actually a very effective and secure tool for handling elections and often helps detect any potential abuse.

But Laurie and Brad caution against waiting too long to mail in your ballot this election season as the GOP machine is also trying to hamstring the U.S. Postal Service and make it tougher for mailed ballots to reach the poll offices in time to be counted.

So follow their lead and request your ballot RIGHT NOW, fill it out and then as early as you possibly can, drop it off at your local election office or polling station.

Whatever you do, DO NOT LET THE GOP TAKE AWAY YOUR VOTE.

Many, many good resources at the following links:

• Vote Save America
• Vote 4-1-1
• Want to vote in 2020? Do it early - Vox.com
• Trump's sabotage of the election - Vox.com
• Trump insists absentee ballots are fair but mail ballots are corrupt. That's nonsense