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Showing Original Post only (View all)I feel bad for people not caught up in the excitement of this historical nomination [View all]
and this amazing, optimistic, spirit-lifting, beautiful, diverse convention.
I really do.
I am not sure when it became the norm that in order to be considered a principled progressive one must always be in a state of cynicism and perpetual despondency, but i reject that brand of progressivism. I believe in grit and doing the most good and the least harm, and to me Hillary Clinton represents that.
I am so proud and happy to be part of the movement that gets our first highly qualified, competent, and incredibly empathetic female nominee.
And yes, it does matter that she is female. Allies are great, and both Bill and Obama have been great allies to women. However, actual representation will always matter, in terms of what policies get prioritized and what gets ignored.
I am so proud and excited to vote for her again.
PS: although, I will miss Obama sorely. He has been an amazing president.