It’s Labor Day which is generally considered the beginning of the general election campaign in earnest. I decided to start the general election campaign today by making a donation to Kamala Harris. Normally I wouldn’t publish that but I’ve had some other thoughts crystalize recently that I need to share which also lead me to encourage others to donate as well. (I’ve never done that before for any campaign.)
The thing that has crystalized in me is how much I’m done with MAGA. I’ve never been part of MAGA but I can no longer tolerate even being MAGA-adjacent with the divisiveness and cruelty that are defining characteristics of their treatment of those they dislike.
I want to keep my advocacy primarily positive so I’ll avoid dwelling on this going forward but I just have to be clear in saying that no matter how much I might align on many conservative principles I can never vote for a GOP candidate again at any level until the party unambiguously abandons the MAGA playbook and makes a commitment to treat people with respect even when they vigorously disagree. (Yes, other parties can still improve in this area too.)
Country over party starts with a commitment to preserving democracy and treating everyone with basic respect—even those you disagree with.
We have 64 days to go. Let’s send a clear message that we are better than the infantile cruelty that has become all too common over the last several election cycles. (That message is best sent with a resounding victory in November for Harris and anyone running against a MAGA candidate.)
@david @KamalaHarrisWin I'm so done with MAGA that I'm not only donating to Harris but also inviting others to donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/maga-is-poison
@davidmiller @david Thank you ✊
@davidmiller @david @KamalaHarrisWin
That's great.
But if money is tight, perhaps donate to down ballot Dem races first. The money will go a lot further and the turnout will still help #Harris2024
To do anything, we need a #BkueTrifecta at the federal level and as many stages as possible. We need to support and fight EVERYWHERE.
@TCatInReality @david @KamalaHarrisWin that is generically true. Where I am in Utah County, Utah there is zero chance of electing a down ballot Democrat (many races don't even have a democratic candidate).
@davidmiller @david @KamalaHarrisWin
You can still support down ballot candidates in other places. The States Project, Swing Left and many other groups have recommendations where help has the biggest influence.