Hi Friend, Politics, like life, is filled with disappointment. We often hear from members of the No Labels community something we feel ourselves: disappointment that one of our allies in Congress has done something, said something, or voted for or against something that falls short of our expectations. Why did they do THAT?? This notion — that we can expect perfection from anyone in public life, including and especially from those who have earned our backing — is just not realistic. Rather than feeling let down when one of our congressional allies does something that disappoints us, it is best to recall the words of the renowned political pundit Vince Lombardi, who said, “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” We are proud of those in Congress with whom we work who fight for two-party solutions and stand with us to reduce the influence of the loud, angry voices on the extremes. We also know that until there are more fundamental changes to the incentives in the overall system, too many of our folks will lose reelection — and too often it will be a challenge for them to have perfect voting records in support of our shared agenda. Congress is finishing up its pre-midterm work this week. Then we will have the November election, to be quickly followed by a lame-duck session with the prospect of some bipartisan legislation passing, and then a new Congress and a fast-developing presidential race. In each of these stages, let’s support the chasing of perfection, knowing that our efforts will yield the kind of excellence the nation deserves and needs. In the meantime, please go on social media and support some of the excellent allies who face tough election battles in just a few weeks: They might not be perfect, but they are excellent. All the best, Liz Morrison
Co-executive Director | 
