I, too, am feeling hope for the first time in a long time. I worked on Clinton '16 and the heartbreak afterward sent me spiraling out of politics entirely for almost a decade. It feels good to hope, it turns out!
It feels like the Obama years on steroids to me. I can't wait to vote. In the meantime, I'm knocking on doors this weekend, attending a postcard writing party, and planning a fundraiser with my neighbors. I haven't felt this kind of hope in a very long time. Yes, we were all devastated by the outcome of '16, but we must remember that this is not then, we've come such a very long way, and the outcome of the midterms and the '20 election were solid. I believe this time, it will be better, and I'm going to do my small part to try to see that happen. Glad to see so many others are, too.
Thanks for encouraging people to vote. Now that we're feeling something akin to hope, those who have been hopeless may decide it's time to take action and vote. No sitting around braiding each other's hair until November 5. Fingers crossed!
Thank you so much for using your platform to promote voter engagement. The last 3 weeks have been shockingly welcome—but no rest from now til November.
I live in Texas, hard-core red state, of course. And yet I was motivated to go visit my local party HQ and volunteer to help with their data stuff. Because I can do that, and I have time. I am so excited to be working on this. I've never done anything like this. It really is an exciting time.
I just checked my registration in North Carolina yesterday, despite the fact that I have not changed my address or voting location in many years – better safe than sorry, especially if you're in a battleground state! Thanks for this post.
Absolutely! And I strongly believe that if every one of us does what we can, where we can, how we can, we will make a difference.
I picked up a pack of postcards to write out, and my parents are going to write them out with me.
Later on, I’m going to invite a group of friends to meet in the park, write another pack or two of postcards, and catch up on each other’s lives.
My parents and I are making blue and “pearl” beaded bracelets to give away as long as they have contributed to the campaign. If they haven’t, they can give me a couple bucks and I’ll donate it for them.
I ordered a couple great Kamala shirts and I wear one every week to the local Farmers Market. People either compliment me or ignore me. I’m fine with that.
I have chronic health issues, so I can’t walk door to door or even make phone calls. But these things, I can do.
Thank you for this post! Couldn’t agree more. We all need to do our part to save democracy. Every effort matters, especially those that get people registered to vote and protects their ability to vote.
Thanks for this Jamie. I still don't like the ageism directed at Biden, but I am very happy to see the enthusiasm for Harris and Walz. Count me among the voting!
I, too, am feeling hope for the first time in a long time. I worked on Clinton '16 and the heartbreak afterward sent me spiraling out of politics entirely for almost a decade. It feels good to hope, it turns out!
I’m in a red state and I’m voting!
Yes we must all vote as if our lives and our democracy depend on it. They do!
Your vote IS important, especially in the red state.
It feels like the Obama years on steroids to me. I can't wait to vote. In the meantime, I'm knocking on doors this weekend, attending a postcard writing party, and planning a fundraiser with my neighbors. I haven't felt this kind of hope in a very long time. Yes, we were all devastated by the outcome of '16, but we must remember that this is not then, we've come such a very long way, and the outcome of the midterms and the '20 election were solid. I believe this time, it will be better, and I'm going to do my small part to try to see that happen. Glad to see so many others are, too.
Thanks for encouraging people to vote. Now that we're feeling something akin to hope, those who have been hopeless may decide it's time to take action and vote. No sitting around braiding each other's hair until November 5. Fingers crossed!
Thank you so much for using your platform to promote voter engagement. The last 3 weeks have been shockingly welcome—but no rest from now til November.
I live in Texas, hard-core red state, of course. And yet I was motivated to go visit my local party HQ and volunteer to help with their data stuff. Because I can do that, and I have time. I am so excited to be working on this. I've never done anything like this. It really is an exciting time.
I just checked my registration in North Carolina yesterday, despite the fact that I have not changed my address or voting location in many years – better safe than sorry, especially if you're in a battleground state! Thanks for this post.
Right on! ✅
Thank you for this. ❤️
Absolutely! And I strongly believe that if every one of us does what we can, where we can, how we can, we will make a difference.
I picked up a pack of postcards to write out, and my parents are going to write them out with me.
Later on, I’m going to invite a group of friends to meet in the park, write another pack or two of postcards, and catch up on each other’s lives.
My parents and I are making blue and “pearl” beaded bracelets to give away as long as they have contributed to the campaign. If they haven’t, they can give me a couple bucks and I’ll donate it for them.
I ordered a couple great Kamala shirts and I wear one every week to the local Farmers Market. People either compliment me or ignore me. I’m fine with that.
I have chronic health issues, so I can’t walk door to door or even make phone calls. But these things, I can do.
It all matters.
Thank you for this post! Couldn’t agree more. We all need to do our part to save democracy. Every effort matters, especially those that get people registered to vote and protects their ability to vote.
Thanks for this Jamie. I still don't like the ageism directed at Biden, but I am very happy to see the enthusiasm for Harris and Walz. Count me among the voting!
Absolutely!👍