PdxSean
PdxSean's JournalI've decided not to campaign for Hillary.
After closing my law practice and (soon to be) listing my house for sale, I was planning to volunteer for the campaign to elect Hillary Clinton as President. On further reflection, I think it would be better to help wherever necessary to take back the Senate.
First, we know the Republican controlled House will use any excuse, no matter how fraudulent or disingenuous, to investigate Hillary Clinton for so much as sneezing, and they've already proved willing to impeach a President for purely political reasons.
Second, Hillary will need the Senate to confirm her judicial nominations, including any Supreme Court vacancies.
Hillary needs at least one chamber of Congress if she is to have a fighting chance.
Oregon is left of center, as are our Senators. Thus, I'll be traveling to I know not where to help some Democrat take a seat from a Republican. Any suggestions?
One Bernie for Hillary.
MANY people told me mine was the first Bernie for President t-shirt they saw in Portland, Oregon. I was on the bandwagon early and I donated money early.
I'm comfortably a Bernie supporter for Hillary. That means I've not only made peace with the idea of voting for her, it means I'm willing to work to get her elected. That wasn't easy. Politically, I'm to the left of Obama and to the right of Bernie. I think Hillary is to the right of Obama.
In those moments when I need motivation to actually work for Hillary, I focus on the fact that millions of little girls will broaden their dreams just because they will see a girl who became a woman who became President of the United States, and that alone will inspire them just as I've seen black children inspired by Obama's presidency and his undying dignity in the face of tremendous hate.
Be not foolish enough to think I'd vote for her just because she's a woman. That's far from what I am saying. I'm saying I found a sport where Hillary and I have a common interest, she's got the ball, and I'm blocking for her, head first.
It's okay to wish there were other teams, other players, or even other sports at play, but this is the game we are in NOW. At some point, if you're going to play, you've got to pick a team. Are you for Trump, or are you for Hillary?
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