I truly believe that love is what will heal this country — and I'm not talking about a Cupid kind of love.

I’m talking about a strong, demanding love that inspires and leads. The kind of love that holds ourselves, our leaders, and our communities accountable. The kind of love that will fight tooth and nail to build a better world for all of us.

Because that’s what real love is — it’s sacrifice, resilience and determination. It’s how we develop a real vision for the future that goes beyond simply resisting Donald Trump and what is toxic about politics.

That’s what the Democratic party is missing right now. Too many of our leaders demonstrate everyday with their inaction that they are not coming from a place of love and self-sacrifice, but rather from a place of survival and self-preservation.

That’s why every day I remind myself, my team, and the folks I meet with all over New York that this is not just a political fight, it’s a moral fight.

Love is why I prioritize showing up and listening to the people I committed to serve. Love is why I chose a career of public service. And it’s why I continue to call on our party, our leaders, and our country to do better.

If you’re with me, will you chip in to my exploratory committee now? Every dollar will go towards my continued fight to build a new generation of Democrats who will fight and lead with love.

Forward together,

Antonio Delgado