One year from today, someone will be sworn into the office of the President of the United States of America. Most likely, this person will be either the incumbent Donald Trump, or the Democratic Party challenger. There are only nine months until that general election and two weeks until the first vote counts of the Democratic Primary. The outcomes will shape the future of our country and our planet.
Donald Trump was an insurgent candidate promising to “drain the swamp” of the establishment rule in the White House. He campaigned on a populist platform of improving the lives of working people with his slogan of “Make America Great Again.” Yet his tax cuts overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest Americans instead of the working class. Instead of draining the swamp, his cabinet and staff positions have been repeatedly filled and emptied with unqualified persons.
In the bigger picture, Trump is actively working to accelerate the climate crisis further. He also assassinated Iran’s top military official with a drone two weeks ago sending many into a panic about the potential for escalation to full-on war.
Without the time or interest in explaining all the reasons why Trump is bad for our country and world, I’ll suffice it with this: He’s one of the worst presidents we’ve ever had. The lasting negative impact of his time in office will take decades to undo. It is paramount that he is defeated in November to prevent four more years of Trump presidency.
Defeating Trump is the most important thing for Democrats and many independents this election cycle. The Democratic Primary candidates and political pundits have been making that point loud and clear.
I endorse Bernie Sanders for President. I believe he is the strongest candidate to beat Donald Trump. I believe his platforms of Medicare for All, College for All, Housing for All, Workplace Democracy, and passing a Green New Deal are the direction that our country can and should go for the betterment of the lives of all Americans.
I’m going to begin a series of posts about my personal experiences and how they relate to a Bernie Sanders presidency. I’ll update the list as I add them:
From my mind to yours,
Quinn
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