It's primary election day here in California. This is your reminder that all elections are important, not just the presidential ones.
It's the local municipalities that have done the resisting. The national offices have basically rolled over and let this regime do what it wants. But the various state and local governments, depending on affiliation, have done much in the way of pushing back. They've sued. They've resisted. They've sent people to check the concentration camps.
Local races matter. Make sure to vote in November, even if the only national race is for Congress. (All the representatives are up for reelection this year.) Who your governor is matters. Who your mayor is matters. Who your state reps are matters.
Let Washington know we're pissed. Effectively end the regime by making sure those checks are in place.
Amen to that I have voted in every November election since I gained the right to vote in 1971.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I missed one primary way back when and can’t help thinking that all THIS is my fault!
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ReplyDeleteI just voted in our elections too.
ReplyDeleteI have heard the California election for governor is set to be massive. A few celebrities have talked about it, including Jim Beaver from Supernatural. Best of luck getting the right person to put the needs of all the people ahead of the desires of a handful of billionaires and such. 🤞🏽🍀
ReplyDelete“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz
J (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) @JLenniDorner ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZChallenge international blog hop
Elections certainly do matter. As you know, I work the polls for a precinct in Virginia Beach. I am saddened when the turnout is low when the perception is that only elections with national impact matter. However, I am gladdened that everyone with whom I work is a lovely person. No one knows the other's political philosophy, and no one needs to know. We're all human beings. Very few voters are douchebags, as well, which is also a plus.
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