Kos has often argued that only machine-driven endorsements - like that of a Rendell - mean anything in an election. Maybe this is true, maybe it's not; but there's only one type of endorsement that has ever worked with me: loved ones. When it comes to endorsements, I don't think it's about status or ranking; it's about connection. I'll listen to what my partner, my sister, or my friends have to say before I'll ever listen to a name. I don't trust names; I trust my loved ones.
Last year, one of my dearest friends, Eric J. Tang, tragically died at the young age of 25 while travelling in Mexico. He was a brilliant activist who dedicated his life to fighting for progressive ideals like clean money elections, universal healthcare, and an end to superfluous wars. He opened my eyes to so many wonderful and important things about this world, and his opinions shaped me more than any politician could dream of. Although he passed away before endorsing any candidate for this election cycle, I always felt that he would be fighting on the front lines for an Obama presidency. And recently, I found an old email that confirms that my friend and hero, Eric Tang, has endorsed Barack Obama.
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