A sea change is happening everywhere we look. Light is being
cast into the dark corners of history, and the cycles of behavior that we see
starting at our own grass roots. I believe we need positive, creative, and
focused thinking with a clear break from the status quo.
I am saddened by the local Democratic Party's uninspired
strategy and disheartened by the PAC group that has sprung up against Laura
Capps, spreading inaccurate and misleading information. How is a campaign run with a negative PAC
like this one in any way good or helpful with the challenges we face?
In the Nevada Democratic Debate on Wednesday, I was struck by two
things: (1) When Pete Buttigieg acknowledged and appreciated Bernie Sanders.
Bernie looked shocked for a moment, the room went quiet, and a
"softness" happened. The energy changed and became positive in a
split second! (2) When in her initial closing statements, Amy Klobuchar said
what we need is to heal and come together. These were striking, powerful moments and exactly
what we need — creative and respectful discussion of the issues to determine
who is best to lead us forward in a way that benefits the greatest numbers and
those that need it most.