Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: DU Poll: Bloomberg or Sanders? [View all]MoonlitKnight
(1,584 posts)Maybe he would be more electable.
Let me be clear - I will vote, volunteer and contribute to the Democratic nominee. But wouldnt it be great to do so as enthusiastically as we did for Barack Obama?
I once lost out on an endorsement to my Republican opponent because he declared himself to be pro choice. Yet he was the campaign chairman for George W. Bush. Now you tell me if the freedom to choose is stronger today than it was 20 years ago. Did that organization make the correct choice by backing the more mainstream candidate?
Or 28 years ago when I ran on a platform for a single payer healthcare system for my state. I was told it was too far left and wouldnt win the general. So I helped the party and stepped aside so our moderate candidate could win. He then got caught up in a scandal, lost the seat and 28 years later the state government is deep red and our own party still fears single payer.
I will not be afraid anymore. I will not sit back and choose safe. I will not allow another generation of children watch parents die due to a lack of treatment. I will not halt progress in the interest of just keeping the bad guys at bay. I am not barricading the door just hoping they will leave. It is time to fight with everything we have and for everything we believe. Choose your candidate and fight for what you believe in. Do not be afraid. Do not run scared. Be bold.
For over 220 years we have relied upon our patriots and politicians to preserve our freedom and democracy. That system is broken. The executive has failed us. The judiciary has failed us. The legislative has failed us. The press has failed us. We the people are the final hope to save this great experiment. It is our turn, and we act with our vote. Do not regret how and why you spent what may be your last meaningful act of freedom.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden