I know I'm an old fogey. I remember campaigning for McGovern, ffs.

Then I got true religion and campaigned for super-left parties who couldn't even get on a national ballot now.

And then I began to understand what you have explained so well in this essay. I got involved in local politics (it's easier to do than you think! It's massively frustrating! You'll never be the same!)

I know my Lesley Knope and I'll do whatever it takes for her. (I've voted for her every time: County Board, state Representative, US representative, US Senate.) Tammy Baldwin, D-WI knows how governments work, and shares my values. Remember her name. /end campaigning