As a life-long 72-year-old Democrat living in a classic "Purple State", here is the letter I wrote to my Governor: Dear Governor Gretchen Whitmer,
As you know, the States are the true “laboratories of democracy”. And what an honor it is to live in this “purple” State of Michigan at this moment in American history. Because of this, I appeal to you, Madam Governor, to please save the Democratic Party at this crucial moment in American history. And, yes, I mean literally save the Party we both love by enlisting the people of Michigan to be our nation’s laboratory.
In that regard, I wish you and Secretary of State Benson and Attorney General Nessel would assemble a group of 100 fellow Democratic leaders throughout the State, with the goal of appealing to them to reach out and listen to voting age people from all parts of Michigan, to find out what economic, tax, health, and education policies the vast majority of adult Michiganders support, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed, and economic status (particularly those who do not have a four-year college degree). I know there are many ways this could be done. The one non-resident I would suggest that you reach out to as a consultant is American historian Heather Cox Richardson.
As you also know, the midterm primaries are only fourteen or so months away. No matter what Trump and MAGA do over the coming year, we Democrats must be ready prior to the midterm primaries to present a clear and powerful program of legislative priorities such that they are the core of every Democratic candidate’s campaign across the country in 2026.
For better or mostly worse, Republicans are pretty clear about what they stand for. To help our Party win back healthy majorities in both the House and the Senate and in States in 2026, I believe we need to be even clearer.
We already know that the heart of our message should be how we will transform our economy into an engine of growth and opportunity for the American middle class, year after year after year. But, the key objective of this effort will be to LISTEN, and then to effectively roll out the MESSAGE. Perhaps enlist the help of a master storyteller like Michigander Jeff Daniels. As you know, listening itself can be a unifying force.
Madam Governor, if you actually read this far, I am truly honored. I needed to do something like this because I am truly worried about this country’s future, and I think we all need to think out of the box. Thank you for your service to this State and this Country.
As a life-long 72-year-old Democrat living in a classic "Purple State", here is the letter I wrote to my Governor: Dear Governor Gretchen Whitmer,
As you know, the States are the true “laboratories of democracy”. And what an honor it is to live in this “purple” State of Michigan at this moment in American history. Because of this, I appeal to you, Madam Governor, to please save the Democratic Party at this crucial moment in American history. And, yes, I mean literally save the Party we both love by enlisting the people of Michigan to be our nation’s laboratory.
In that regard, I wish you and Secretary of State Benson and Attorney General Nessel would assemble a group of 100 fellow Democratic leaders throughout the State, with the goal of appealing to them to reach out and listen to voting age people from all parts of Michigan, to find out what economic, tax, health, and education policies the vast majority of adult Michiganders support, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed, and economic status (particularly those who do not have a four-year college degree). I know there are many ways this could be done. The one non-resident I would suggest that you reach out to as a consultant is American historian Heather Cox Richardson.
As you also know, the midterm primaries are only fourteen or so months away. No matter what Trump and MAGA do over the coming year, we Democrats must be ready prior to the midterm primaries to present a clear and powerful program of legislative priorities such that they are the core of every Democratic candidate’s campaign across the country in 2026.
For better or mostly worse, Republicans are pretty clear about what they stand for. To help our Party win back healthy majorities in both the House and the Senate and in States in 2026, I believe we need to be even clearer.
We already know that the heart of our message should be how we will transform our economy into an engine of growth and opportunity for the American middle class, year after year after year. But, the key objective of this effort will be to LISTEN, and then to effectively roll out the MESSAGE. Perhaps enlist the help of a master storyteller like Michigander Jeff Daniels. As you know, listening itself can be a unifying force.
Madam Governor, if you actually read this far, I am truly honored. I needed to do something like this because I am truly worried about this country’s future, and I think we all need to think out of the box. Thank you for your service to this State and this Country.