Hi Friend, How to explain this: Even as our allies on Capitol Hill who believe in and fight for two-party solutions continue to have substantial success, the country remains deeply polarized. No Labels operates on a trio of tracks: working for bipartisan solutions in Congress (like on reforming how Electoral College votes are counted), helping federal candidates who believe in our agenda, and building the infrastructure to make sure all Americans can have their voices heard in 2024. In all three of these areas, the tension between a united and divided state of America is quite clear. Political scientists and pundits can and will puzzle over this, but I was struck by the wise words of No Labels National Co-chair Governor Larry Hogan, who wrote this in The Wall Street Journal from Tokyo, where he is finishing up a trade mission for his state:
I don’t mean to diminish the issues that divide us. They are real and important. But they pale in comparison with the threat from Russia and China. The world is better off led by the U.S. than by Russia or China, no matter who is in the White House. People around the world still yearn to come here and become Americans. Just ask yourself, even on our darkest days, where on earth would you rather live than the United States of America? Despite the rhetoric from the loudest voices, I don’t believe that Americans are tired of freedom and democracy. They are tired of failed leadership. They haven’t given up on the values that make our nation great. They’re just fed up with politicians who put self-interest before the national interest. When I hear our allies express concern about the future, my message is simple: Don’t bet against America. We aren’t as divided as it seems. The future still belongs to freedom and democracy.
I think Governor Hogan gets it just right. I love his optimism about the future of our great country and his pride in what sets us apart, both leavened by a realistic acknowledgement that threaten our future and security here at home. If you are financially able to kick in to support our mission – whether you have given in the past or not – please take a moment to make a contribution to No Labels before you start your weekend. | 
