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This one sentence in Platner's acceptance speech really struck me as something I've been wishing all Dems would say [View all]
To any of those who feel let down or disappointed or disillusioned, it is my job to earn your trust, faith and support. And I will spend every day of this campaign and if I have the privilege every day in the United States senate doing exactly that
I love that the focus is on the politician EARNING trust, faith and support rather than what I sometimes feel is an expectation that the Democratic base are the ones that have to GIVE trust, faith and support as if it's simply expected and politicians don't have to work to gain it.
More of this please as the midterm campaigning begins. I think it's a good thing for candidates to acknowledge. The onus is on them if they want our support. It will help bring back many who have become disillusioned I think.
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