Rep. Rahm Emanuel in Orlando
I have a secret: I think I have a little political crush on Rep. Rahm Emanual. He is the genius behind the 2006 Democratic majority and deserves a lot of credit for the party’s resurgence in parts of the country traditionally ignored or considered “red.” He’s brilliant.
So, when Rahm was in Orlando for a fundraiser for Suzanne Kosmos, I had to attend. So, $100 later, I got to be 10 feet away from him and hear him proclaim … and, boy of boy, was it worth it. He made the case that America is not as far right as some would like you to believe. In fact, he said that by the end of this election cycle, Democrats will hold every urban house seat and a majority of suburban and rural ones too. The Democrats are a national party.
Finally.
I’m thankful that I live in a country that believes in the power of the middle class and small businesses … in workers’ rights to organize. In a country where healthcare is a right, not a privilege … where sometimes people just need a little help. And, most importantly, in a country on the cusp of electing someone other than an old white guy to lead us into the future.