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It is a big deal that we defeated him.
But what we must do next will be much more difficult. Trump laid the groundwork for racism to be socially acceptable—for corruption to be socially acceptable—for the everyday breaking of law to be socially acceptable.
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But what we must do next will be much more difficult. Trump laid the groundwork for racism to be socially acceptable—for corruption to be socially acceptable—for the everyday breaking of law to be socially acceptable.
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We must put an end to that.
We must investigate and prosecute every single violation of law made by this administration and send a clear message to any person who sought to subvert our democracy that it will not be tolerated.
Following orders is not a defense in America.
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We must investigate and prosecute every single violation of law made by this administration and send a clear message to any person who sought to subvert our democracy that it will not be tolerated.
Following orders is not a defense in America.
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Be aware, there are stronger autocrats waiting in the wings—ones who will do a better job of consolidating power + propaganda and they are itching for 2024.
That’s why investigating and indicting people now is the only way to to have a decisive victory for democracy.
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That’s why investigating and indicting people now is the only way to to have a decisive victory for democracy.
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The military community has seen this writing on the wall since 2017. And we’ve sounded alarm again and again—whether it be veterans, military spouses like myself, retired generals and admirals, and yes—even SecDef Mattis who resigned in protest.
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The United States is about to face its largest national security threat—a lame duck President with the authority to sell off national security to the highest bidder.
We must keep our eye on the prize—a safe, stable America.
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We must keep our eye on the prize—a safe, stable America.
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There’s a lot of blame being passed around for the bloodbath we took in Missouri.
True—It didn’t go the way many of us hoped, but 107k people in this state marched with me to the side of defending our republic and that matters.
I’m grateful to them.
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True—It didn’t go the way many of us hoped, but 107k people in this state marched with me to the side of defending our republic and that matters.
I’m grateful to them.
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And that’s where we must start—thanking and acknowledging those who stood with us, who fought alongside us.
It’s what a real leader does.
And failure to do so, will cause some of those people to wonder if they wouldn’t be more appreciated on the other side.
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It’s what a real leader does.
And failure to do so, will cause some of those people to wonder if they wouldn’t be more appreciated on the other side.
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In Missouri—only one statewide candidate, Vicki Englund, reached out to wish me good luck or to thank me for running. No one from the MDP. No past Democratic statewide candidates, except Elad Gross. No one from the DCCC.
None of your Twitter faves.
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None of your Twitter faves.
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The problem in Missouri is largely fiscal. Between the Gov race and the MDP we had $6M. Compared to GA—where Fair Fight/Senate races raised $80M.
The problem with the DCCC is they’re only interested after you’ve done the heavy lift. And they may even lie to your face.
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The problem with the DCCC is they’re only interested after you’ve done the heavy lift. And they may even lie to your face.
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The result is that Missouri lacks the funding to do the widespread organizing it needs to do. It also lacks the ability to properly support candidates across the state for the same reason.
Missouri needs a dedicated funding stream.
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Missouri needs a dedicated funding stream.
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As for the DCCC—if you only show up for fights that are “flippable” you trade out moderates.
You never get rid of the racists, birther, the anti-LGBTQ+, the climate deniers.
By allowing them to stand, you allow their hate to be amplified, which legitimizes the propaganda.
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You never get rid of the racists, birther, the anti-LGBTQ+, the climate deniers.
By allowing them to stand, you allow their hate to be amplified, which legitimizes the propaganda.
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If you want to end the view that these discriminatory beliefs are a valid “opposing side” then you must fight the righteous battle in rural areas to defeat the people who promote those hate-filled views.
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Failure to fund that fight—where the real battle for the soul of our nation resides—is immoral.
If you want to stop Congressional gridlock, stop allowing obstinate politicians a free walk to DC.
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If you want to stop Congressional gridlock, stop allowing obstinate politicians a free walk to DC.
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Representation works both ways. We honor Senator Kamala Harris because immigrant children see themselves, Jamaican, Indian, black and brown women, girls see themselves in her.
When you let people like Vicky Hartzler stay in office, racists see themselves, too.
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When you let people like Vicky Hartzler stay in office, racists see themselves, too.
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There are things Democrats can do—but the most important thing to do is to force what’s left of the Republican Party to change.
Send a clear and resounding message that people who discriminate against other people + people who violate human rights have no place in Congress.
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Send a clear and resounding message that people who discriminate against other people + people who violate human rights have no place in Congress.
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End their legitimacy.
End their propaganda.
End their PsyOps.
End their hate.
End the Cold Civil War they began before I was born—before it goes hot.
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End their propaganda.
End their PsyOps.
End their hate.
End the Cold Civil War they began before I was born—before it goes hot.
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