Journal Entry (Wednesday November 9, 2022)
A note to Paul Begala, a Democratic campaign veteran who worked in the Clinton White House, upon his solicitation of a contribution…
I think the way we “campaign” in our country needs serious reform. While I certainly wouldn’t put you in the same category with Manifort and Stone, while politics is driven more by money than issues, my inclination to contribute financially is dead and buried. I am proud to say I am a life-long democrat, that said, I think our party’s approach to politics has made it increasingly difficult for people to come out and say that. I think the eagerness of democrats in general to express “wokeness” has put us in self-emolation mode with regard to a large swath of American voters, many of whom just can’t find a way to join us any longer. I think all of us in the party would be better served to look inward very carefully. While it is easy to blame Republicans for the dire political climate we find ourselves in today, there is certainly no shortage of disgusting tactics they are willing to try, we are not without blame ourselves.