Over the last year or more, I have largely avoided discussing the presidential race, putting the majority of my focus on the state houses near me — Kansas and Missouri. I made no secret, however, that I put my work and effort into the Sanders campaign in states like Kansas, Missouri, and elsewhere.. which included helping federal candidates and local candidates provide their endorsements for Senator Sanders.
Over the last twelve months, I have known and appreciated people who worked harder on behalf of Senator Sanders than most will recognize. Whether it was walking on his behalf, making phone calls, raising money, or providing on-the-ground support where it was needed, individuals volunteered time to do what they could for Senator Sanders.
When things went well, we celebrated; when not, there were of course, those who were upset. While there was vitriol online, at times, in the real world, in personal meetings, there was harmony. The people who put their real world sweat equity into the Sanders Campaign wanted what we all want, a better nation.
Now, the race is decided. And beginning this morning, the effort that was put into the Sanders campaign must be put into the campaign to retain the presidency and retake state houses everywhere in the hopes of a progressive future.