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As we head into Thanksgiving week, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your support, conversations & wisdom. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate having you in my corner.
Last week we were in Washington DC for the DCCC candidate fly in week where we attended trainings, met current members and fellow candidates. It was an interesting week to be up close and personal on the Hill. Sen Markwayne Mullin challenged Teamsters boss Sean O’Brien to a fight during a hearing. (And I just want to take a moment so we can all enjoy O’Brien’s marvelous Twitter handle: @TeamsterSOB). Deposed Speaker McCarthy threw an elbow at one of his own in front of a reporter. Rep. Comer called Rep. Moskowitz a smurf. (I personally liked the blue jacket.) It does make me wonder if the pugilistic tenor [[link removed]] is why Sen. Schumer brought the Rock to the Hill at the end of the week. All of it reminds me of this insanity from a few years back…
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While our politics can sometimes feel a little too close to a Veep set, I remind myself to hold dear the Leslie Knope inside. I know we can do better. We all deserve better than this. We can start by electing more women. We are 51% of the population and only about 28% of Congress. If there were more of us at the table, our rights would not be on the menu.
Speaking of menus, it is almost Thanksgiving! These gatherings can sometimes be challenging and stressful, but something I have learned over the last few years is that sometimes people we love and respect hold on to views that we cannot understand. But it’s important to try to have a dialogue, because oftentimes we don’t take the time to bring people along and I believe that’s more of what our country needs right now. A dear friend of mine was struggling with pronouns.The first time we talked about it, I condemned first and asked no questions. It was ineffective. The second time, I asked questions. The problem was not hate or intolerance, it was grammar. We have to resist the urge to condemn without first understanding. These are disorienting times. Give people a little grace and see what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised and change some minds.
You might also find that some people are just jerks. That’s good information to have as well.
Regardless, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Podcasts to listen to in transit: Dirt Road Democrat with Jared Yates Sexton [[link removed]]
Jess Piper
The Next Level: The Most Fortunate are the Least Patriotic [[link removed]]
Tim Miller & Sarah Longwell with guest Scott Galloway (Prof G)
Politico Playbook Deep Dive: Why the Era of ‘Emerging Democratic Majority’ is Collapsing [[link removed]]
Interview with John Judis & Ruy Teixeira
The Gun Machine [[link removed]]
Find out how America was forged by the gun industry on this new podcast series from WBUR & The Trace.
And for something completely different: Nothing to See Here [[link removed]]
Funny, well produced audiobook about two children who have the unfortunate tendency to spontaneously burst into flames.
Smartless with Peyton Manning [[link removed]]
Some big football coming your way this week and Peyton Manning is always a little funny and a little profane.
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