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On this day before election day, I wanted to take just a few minutes to share my thoughts with you. This campaign has been quite a journey. I am grateful for all of it. I feel like I have rediscovered my voice and gained new confidence just in these last two weeks. 1/11
Talking with voters every day as they have stood in line during early voting, my spirit has been renewed, and my passion for justice has been reignited. 2/11
In Walkertown, I approached a woman who pulled up for curbside voting. She asked what party I was affiliated with and then declined my literature when I told her. I moved away, but then I approached her again. As we talked, I learned that she, too, was a single mom. 3/11
I learned that she had raised her three daughters through waitressing. I learned that she never had health insurance until she became disabled and qualified for Medicaid. I learned that she did not go to the doctor for decades -- until her health was damaged beyond repair. 4/11
I told her that I was fighting for her and that she, and many like her, was why I am in this fight. I am haunted by that conversation because she is likely not much older than I am. Her life could have been so much better. 5/11
I visited the United Health Centers recently and asked the director why expanding Medicaid was so important. I received a surprising response. “Dignity.” 6/11
The indignity with which we force people to live, because of an exaggerated belief in the power of individualism, is inhumane. It is not worthy of our state or our country or our democracy. We can and must do better, and we will. 7/11
Regardless of the outcome of this election tomorrow, I believe that ultimately justice will prevail. I hope it prevails tomorrow. I know it will eventually. The human spirit is indomitable. 8/11
It rises to meet each moment. It is rising now as unprecedented numbers of people exercise their franchise. It is rising now as young people vote like never before. It rises as people cross party divides to cast their ballot for truth, justice, compassion, & decency. 9/11
This campaign was not what we imagined it would be. And while we have not had an opportunity to engage with people throughout the campaign to the extent we would have preferred pre-COVID, we have created an incredible movement. 10/11
We have stared down hate and lies and deception and met them with love and truth and compassion. My heart is full. My spirit is high. My gratitude is immense. 11/11
