LABOR DAY IS ABOUT… LABOR
I was one of a few U.S. Senators who was a member of a union — actually, two unions: The Writers Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA, which stands for The Screen Actors Guild and The American Federation of TV and Radio Artists.
AVERTING CATASTROPHE
We’re just 66 days out from the most important election of our lifetime. I know it’s common for people to say this every election, but it’s not an exaggeration to say this election will determine whether we continue to be a democracy.
I don’t feel like crap anymore!
Coming off the Democratic National Convention, I’m feeling hopeful. We have come a long way since I sent you that email last month about how I felt like crap!
THE STAKES
Coach Walz said it clearly at the convention: “When somebody takes the time to draw up a playbook, they’re going to use it.”
The Most Important Fundraising Email You’ll Get Today!!!
Well, I hope you watched the Democratic Convention in Chicago this week. Quite a contrast to the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, where former President Trump confidently improvised a 90-some-minute monologue that passed as an acceptance speech.
I hate cleaning.
Please don’t tell Franni I’m writing this. I’m supposed to be straightening up my office while she goes through the living room.
JUSTICE AILEEN CANNON?
If Trump wins in November, I have the feeling that there will be plenty of cash available to finance two retirements of unimaginable luxury.
NOT WEIRD
When I met Tim Walz in 2005, he was campaigning for his first time in the 1st Congressional District of Minnesota. That’s a strip of primarily rural counties — very hard for a Democrat to win.
Lassie
For a good chunk of my life, I was a two-child dog man. Meaning that, according to JD Vance’s screwy logic, I would have deserved two additional votes — plus enjoying the added advantage of having a pet …
Last Chance to Enter the Plates Raffle!
My daughter, who makes ceramics, and I crafted two one-of-a-kind plates. Even though there are two.
