General Discussion

Thank you!

I agree that people should be believed the first time they tell you who they are. But I also believe they can change (not excusing behavior but acknowledging their potential for growth).

I also dont believe this is the first time he told us who he is. He made clear to the world in his announcement that he is a fairly belligerent, bad mouthed no filter Marine veteran with many regrets who still makes mistakes. His reddit comments reflect that he is still capable of making the same mistakes, but also that he has had time to reflect and grow so that his mistakes are more likely to be new and not old. (That being said his views on anti racism as part of this growth and DEI are probably quite important. If you find me anywhere that shows he has recently in the last year tried to popularize himself off anti DEI fervor, I will still support him in my mind for a Democratic Senate but not give a penny to his campaign).

I respect anybody who is legitimately concerned about his behavior, but also know that the current stakes in November are far too high to let that get in the way of us winning the Senate back. I probably would have supported Mills if she didnt drop out, but that ship has sailed.

Thank you again for your very wise words!