I’m fresh off another interview on Fox News. 

Not because it was comfortable. Not because I expected an easy conversation. And certainly not because I agree with the way they cover our politics.

I did it because I believe showing up matters.

If we want a politics that actually delivers for people, we can’t only talk to those who already agree with us. We have to be willing to go everywhere, speak plainly, and meet Americans where they are – even when the venue isn’t automatically friendly and the questions aren’t always fair.

I’ve learned this again and again, from town halls to college campuses, online podcasts that might not always be where Democrats tune in, and yes, cable news studios. When you show up, something important happens. You can demonstrate that politics doesn’t have to be about shouting matches or scoring points. It can be about everyday life – about costs that are too high, freedoms that feel too fragile, and a growing sense that Washington isn’t listening.

Too often, the answer to a broken political moment is retreat. Stay in safe spaces. Preach to the choir. Avoid the tough conversations.

But that’s not how trust is built.

Trust is built when people feel seen and heard. When leaders are willing to answer hard questions. When we don’t write anyone off – even if they’ve been told, over and over again, that politics has nothing for them.

That’s what “going everywhere” really means. It’s about refusing to give up on people. It’s about believing that persuasion, honesty, and presence still have power.

None of this works without you. Every conversation, every contribution, every act of showing up helps prove that a better kind of politics is not only possible. I hope you’ll continue to support this work by making a contribution today:

Thank you. I’m going to keep showing up. I hope you will too.

Pete