Today's Thoughts

Today, everyone I meet is upbeat; some are giddy. They hug me with relief and gratitude. Joy is back in the air. It’s been a while. 
 
First, the pandemic. We were held hostage in our homes. Which was okay at first, but it got old. Joe Biden was elected president after four confusing, frustrating, horrible years with Trump. The cloud lifted for a while. Then Biden got old, and Trump was back! The future looked grim. The election was close. Then it wasn’t.  We fell behind. Then, a grace moment. Joe Biden withdrew his name as the 2024 presidential nominee. Then, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Now Trump is old. The future looks fantastic! 
 
We have the right duo to lead this country forward. They care about regular people, put people first, and listen to what people say. 

​​The majority of Americans favor crucial policies that Kamala and Tim push for. You know what they are. Here are a few. Safe, legal abortions. Background checks on gun purchases. Ban on assault weapons. Robust economy with lower prices on groceries. Equal rights for all. Reasonable and respectful immigration laws.
  
That's why I’m proudly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. They embody the values and needs of the American people on our nation's major issues. Being a supporter is only half of what is needed, though. 
 
 Volunteer to back up your support:

• Write postcards to Swing states. Postcards have a proven record. Twenty percent of people who receive them, act. Some people have been dropped from the voting list or must register for the first time; This prompts them to take action!
• Make phone calls to Swing states.
• Many Massachusetts volunteers go to N.H. to canvass door to door for the presidential ticket and other legislative offices.
• Travel to Swing states and knock on doors. In 2020, Joe Biden won Pennsylvania by 50.01% of the vote, which is about 80,000 votes. Philadelphia is recruiting people to canvass Democrats who aren’t reliable presidential voters. Denis and I canvassed there last week, encouraging voters to vote by mail and ensure their vote counts. 
• Donate to groups in Swing states, organizing volunteers locally if you can. 

 
I hope you’re feeling giddy, too! If you want information about volunteering, contact me at [email protected] or leave me a comment.