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In reply to the discussion: I refuse to let cynicism make me bitter.. [View all]MineralMan
(146,316 posts)As I've written many times recently, I will be caucusing for Bernie Sanders in our precinct caucus and district conventions in Minnesota. If his name is on our primary ballot, he'll get my vote then, as well. I think he'd make a great President. Even if he is elected, though, change will continue to be incremental. Failing to recognize that is folly.
I fully expect, however, that Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee, and she'll get my vote and campaign efforts if that is the case. Mostly, though, I'll be working hard to re-elect the progressive state legislators and congressional representatives here in my state. We must avoid having Republicans in control of all branches of government, both state and federal.
I'm far from happy with the status quo. I work for change. I do realize, however, that change in this country comes in fits and starts. It happens best when Democrats hold majorities in our legislatures, both state and federal. That's the main thrust of my activism, though strong GOTV efforts. In my own districts, those things have been very successful and every elected office in them is held by a progressive.
Still, I repeat the title of this thread: "I refuse to let cynicism make me bitter."
You will do as you please.