Who is we vape we vote?
We vape we vote is a group fighting to protect our rights for adults to access vapor devices and other smokeless alternatives. We also believe in preserving the option of flavored e-juice – which has been a key component and helping millions of people quit combustible cigarettes.
Is vaping a hobby or a political identity?
Political groups are noticing that vaping is an identity, not just a hobby. Conservative powerhouse Grover Norquist, whose Americans for Tax Reform group hosted over 200 vaping advocates last month in Washington, D.C., cautions this is an electorate Trump should not ignore for 2020.
Who owns a vape shop in Caledonia?
Jason Volpe has owned a vape shop in Caledonia, Mich., for six years. He supports raising the age to buy tobacco to 21 and encourages young customers to use products with lower levels of nicotine. Volpe, who voted for both President Barack Obama and Trump, is not afraid to talk about politics in his shop.
Who started the vape PAC?
Vapers were mobilized for two congressional campaigns with postcards produced by political operative Mark Block, who also started the Vape PAC political action committee. (Lydia Zuraw/KHN Illustration; Mark Block; Getty Images)
Where is Jason Volpe?
Jason Volpe has owned a vape shop in Caledonia, Mich., for six years. He supports raising the age to buy tobacco to 21 and encourages young customers to use products with lower levels of nicotine.
Where is the American Vaping Association?
The American Vaping Association, a nonprofit advocacy organization in Stratford, Conn., is training vapers on the basics of politics — how to speak at local government meetings, register people to vote and talk to the press and elected officials without getting worked up, said its president, Gregory Conley.
What is the Vapor Technology Association?
The Vapor Technology Association, a trade group that represents e-liquid manufacturers, vape shops and other vaping professionals, said state and local associations are ahead of the national organization when it comes to voter mobilization.
Where is Jason Volpe?
Jason Volpe has owned a vape shop in Caledonia, Mich., for six years. He supports raising the age to buy tobacco to 21 and encourages young customers to use products with lower levels of nicotine. Volpe, who voted for both President Barack Obama and Trump, is not afraid to talk about politics in his shop.
Does Volpe have flavored alcohol?
He feels betrayed that people with heroin addictions can have a safe place to use drugs and that flavored alcohol is still on the market, but not the blueberry maple syrup- flavored vape juice he uses. The stress around the flavor ban sent him to the emergency room last month.
Is Thomson vaping a fluke?
The American Vaping Association put out a celebratory press release, and Americans for Tax Reform called Thomson vaping’s “first victim.”. Thomson, though, considers the loss a fluke, not the work of vapers. “I do not believe they had any effect in my race,” said the legislator, who later won back her seat.
Is vaping a hobby?
Political groups are noticing that vaping is an identity, not just a hobby . Conservative powerhouse Grover Norquist, whose Americans for Tax Reform group hosted over 200 vaping advocates last month in Washington, D.C., cautions this is an electorate Trump should not ignore for 2020. Vaping activists have already claimed success in a handful ...
The vaping electorate
Jason Volpe has owned a vape shop in Caledonia, Mich., for six years. He supports raising the age to buy tobacco to 21 and encourages young customers to use products with lower levels of nicotine.
A vaper voting block?
Vocal vapers point to Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson’s shocking election victory in 2016 as proof of their power.
