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Political discourse that is vitriolic & divisive does not. We need to look at building coalitions. I’m sure there are more politicians with progressive views than would let on. But, you know who can flip a republican leaning moderate district? A moderate democrat. 1/x

Active moderate / conservative voters won’t consider moving to the other side of the aisle if they find the democrat too liberal. 2/x

The House of Representatives currently has a Democratic Majority. Unlike what people assume, it is *not* a supermajority. There are a small number stopping the Republicans from controlling both houses of the legislature. 3/x

And that margin comes from moderate democrats that flipped republican districts. The House is built on gerrymandering & voter suppression, so we must fight for every bit that we can. 4/x

Not every district will support a progressive democrat. We must acknowledge that while progressive policies are a long goal, when rights are being systemically stripped from people then representation that stands in the way of that is significant. 5/x

I would rather take a moderate democrat than a Trump-Republican. Any day. 6/x

As a constituent, call your elected officials.. Show up to vote & encourage friends. If you vote in numbers then you have a stronger voice than those who choose not to vote.
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Do we not have 100% of the reps you want? This is where coalition building is important. Trust progressive politicians to join forces with moderates to pass progressive policies & enact long-term change. 8/x

The Affordable Care Act was a major change in a progressive direction enacted on moderates. Many of whom lost their districts. It may not go far enough, but cancer survivors can get coverage now that may not have been possible before its passage. 9/X

I’m glad that more people now engage with the political process. Let’s not forget the reality of our political situation when engaging. The first goal is voting Trump out of office. We also need to flip the senate. And build a stronger Democratic majority in the House. 10/x

If we lose an inch, there are global political effects. Engaging young voters, voters of color, & women is vital. Black women & "wine moms" made historic efforts to push the “Blue Wave” that won the House. 11/x

Part of this is listening to voices from those groups. Another is lifting people up. 12/x

After losing the 2020 Democratic Primary, @EWarren chose to start “Warren Democrats” so she could A. Maintain & build on the organizing structure she had let B. Use that structure to help down ballot candidates on anything from fundraising to organizing volunteers. 13/x

To date, Warren has endorsed 37 candidates. 32 women & 5 men. Many of them are people of color. I think it’s incredible that a popular white political white politician is using her platform to help down ballot candidates. 14/x

Many of whom could use the support either because they’re newer politicians or face tough races. There are a mix of progressives & moderates. Would I rather have another republican in the senate, or a moderate democrat? Again, take every ally. 15/x

Senator Warren has been staggering these endorsements. Those that could use the spotlight are helped by this. Anyone from media to activists looking to help in tough races could use this time to discover someone. The news-cycle is fast, 1 extra second of attention helps. 16/x

We *should* be paying more attention to the array of diverse candidates, many of them women, who Senator Warren has endorsed. They could use help. Organizing for change now, even at the local level, helps making long term change. 17/x

It's really bothersome that while Warren is endorsing many women & people of color for political office a white politician & white Bernie supporters are changing the story into one district's endorsement. Who else is spotlighting & endorsing people at this level? 18/x

And then they complain about Warren Democrats when the whole point is to help endorsed democrats make it office. You want to complain about Warren being a “Corporate Democrat”? Well she took on companies & Mnuchin this week. 19/x

Or about @ewarren having been a Republican? Well her policies & endorsements aren't. She was politically disengaged & culturally republican. I know people that fall in that camp. When she read the policies & became more engaged, she switched sides. Engage voters like this! 20/x

Instead of making the conversation about 1 white woman that felt entitled to an endorsement can we spotlight the many great people of color that are being endorsed? They could use it. 21/x

I admire several politicians. Such as Senator Harris (who has also been endorsing down ballot candidates). I don’t expect perfection from those I respect. I expect coalition building & working to build change. 22/x

We don’t have to like every one of a politician’s endorsements. But, let’s look at them for what they are: one step in the mountain of effort it will take for us to make change. 23/x

+ when you find out about politicians that someone you admire endorsed then look into them & see how you can help! Filling space w/ discussion about disappointment over 1 person also means you choose not to focus on women & people of color that have received an endorsement 24/x

My end all is not Obama, Sanders, Warren, or Harris. It is political change that would make voting more representative & put people first. Let’s build stronger coalitions to make that change instead of making enemies of those that lend us support. 25/X

On that note: I've been awed in how encouraging my Warren-supporting friends can be. It's not Warren or nothing. It's "we love Castro & Harris too!". When Warren dropped out they met it with "OK, how next can I organize & help progressives win". 1 loss is never the end. 26/x