The holidays are a time to be grateful for the good things in life. And this year, all of us at Midwest Values PAC are especially grateful for you — the supporters who made it possible for us to help elect and support Democrats up and down the ballot.
This year, Franni and I are very grateful I get to spend the holidays with all four of our grandkids under one roof.
Because in a time when we’re flooded daily with terrible news from Trump and his GOP henchmen, my grandkids give me hope. They remind me why this work matters — and why it’s sometimes a good idea to turn off the news for a minute and think about what we do have:
- We still have a democracy. (Though, yes — just barely.)
- We still have a real chance to turn things around by winning back the House and the Senate.
And just imagine all the good we could do then! Not to mention all the Trump references we could remove — starting with his name, which he recently added to the “Trump Kennedy Center.” (That would actually require Congressional approval to make it legal, but I digress.)
For many families, the holidays may also be the first big gathering since Trump’s return to the White House. And maybe there’s a sibling, uncle, or in-law who doesn’t share your political point of view. This might be a good time to focus on everything you do have in common — like wanting a future that’s a little less chaotic and a lot more decent.
That’s what Midwest Values PAC is fighting for.
Happy holidays,
Al
P.S. Of course, this is also a time to rest and regroup before we dive back into the fight in the new year. But we’re still working toward our $1 million goal — and we’re just $76,166.36 away. So if you feel like chipping in a few (or many) dollars, I certainly won’t stop you.
