Lead Paragraph: In his closing argument to the American people, Democratic presidential nominee Paletuatoa Peniamina framed the election as a choice between moving forward or going backward.

Key Quotes:

"They want to take us backward. Back to a time when insurance companies could deny you care. Back to a time when unions were under attack. Back to a time when the wealthy got tax breaks while working families struggled."

"We choose forward. A future where healthcare is a right. Where unions are strong. Where the wealthy pay their fair share. Where the planet is protected."

"The choice is clear. And the power is in your hands. Vote."