Friend -

It's your friendly neighborhood progressive mom and eternal optimist (well, most days). Hope you’re navigating the political circus with a healthy dose of sanity and maybe a secret stash of chocolate. 

So, here we are, knee-deep in the presidential election season, and it feels like déjà vu all over again. Two old white men vying for the top spot. Don't get me wrong; I'll do my civic duty and cast my vote for the blue team, but can we talk about the elephant in the room (or maybe the donkey, in this case)?

I'm a sucker for diversity, and call me an idealist, but wouldn't it be fantastic to have a woman, preferably a woman of color, as a serious contender in the presidential race? I mean, we've sent people to the moon; surely, we can break the mold a bit in our political choices.

Begrudgingly casting my vote for the Democrat feels a bit like settling for the veggie option when you really wanted the steak. I want to cheer for someone who reflects the beautiful tapestry of our nation, not just another face in the endless sea of old white men.

Now, I'm not suggesting we pick a candidate solely based on their gender or ethnicity, but gosh, it would be nice to see a lineup that mirrors the diversity of the people they aim to represent. I would love that. My kids would love that. Representation matters, right?

So, here's my plea to the universe: Can we please fast-track the arrival of a formidable woman, especially a woman of color, onto the presidential scene? The political landscape could use a splash of color and a healthy dose of the perspectives that often get left out of the conversation.

In the meantime, let's keep the hope alive, continue pushing for progress, and maybe, just maybe, the next election won't feel like Groundhog Day.

Stay hopeful,

Edil Mari De Los Reyes

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