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It is my goal for a progressive Democrat to win the 6th district, but it has always been my mission to help my party develop a platform that addresses the economic struggles of the middle class. To that end, I saw this special election as a way to test a new message prior to the 2018 elections. That message has been warmly received by those who have heard it and the campaign has gained incredible traction. However, the special election timeline is moving fast, and another Democratic candidate was able to utilize Washington connections to raise very large sums of money extremely quickly. Put simply, our campaign cannot compete, and to move forward at this point would not be a test of message, but of money. For that reason, I have decided that it is in the best interest of my party and the progressive cause to not compete in the special election this spring.
Though she’s obviously not too happy about the other Democratic candidates’ rapid fundraising, she realizes that there is a bigger issue at stake here, and that is the need to check a tyrannical president. Only a Democratic Congress, it seems, would stand a good chance of doing that.
Good for her. Perhaps if we don’t win this special election, she might be a worthwhile candidate in 2018.
I hope that other Democrats, candidates and voters alike, are listening to Harrell’s positive message. Perfect is one of the greatest enemies of good.