Today is Election Day and I still don't know how to vote. A meandering on the lessons I've learned over being an electoral organizer for the past 25 years.
What a nuanced and thought-provoking essay. I, too, have become an almost single-issue voter. Pro-choice is #1 for me. Close second is every other value/issue that makes us stronger and better human beings. I have been horrorified by 10.7 AND our government's support of Israel's annihilation of Palestinians and, now, Lebanese people. I think DJT makes a strong case for how dangerous he is every time he opens his mouth. And his goon squad of spineless Republican senators and congresspersons are just as dangerous - probably moreso. I voted for Kamala, Tammy, and every other Democrat running for office in Wisconsin. We are a swing state so I feel strongly that we Cheeseheads who lean Blue must vote Blue. Huge hugs. Q
Bonjour Taz,
What a nuanced and thought-provoking essay. I, too, have become an almost single-issue voter. Pro-choice is #1 for me. Close second is every other value/issue that makes us stronger and better human beings. I have been horrorified by 10.7 AND our government's support of Israel's annihilation of Palestinians and, now, Lebanese people. I think DJT makes a strong case for how dangerous he is every time he opens his mouth. And his goon squad of spineless Republican senators and congresspersons are just as dangerous - probably moreso. I voted for Kamala, Tammy, and every other Democrat running for office in Wisconsin. We are a swing state so I feel strongly that we Cheeseheads who lean Blue must vote Blue. Huge hugs. Q