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Tim Ward's avatar

A critical element of the convention for centrists like me was the reclamation by the Democratic Party of patriotism, unity and sober global leadership as central values. The Veep did much last night to help me trust the party as my new home.

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Howid's avatar

Welcome home.

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Jonathan Reel's avatar

I saw a lot at the convention for centrists to like. Patriotism, unity, and standing with democracy globally for sure, but also the peaceful transfer of power, the rule of law, all around decency, and common sense. The Democrats even bowed the knee before fiscal responsibility, talking about how insane it is to go into debt in order to transfer massive amounts of tax relief to those who need it least. The kind of spending that Democrats are talking aboutтАФthe child tax credit, help for parents with newborns, family and medical leaveтАФare aimed at everyone who takes on the daunting responsibility of raising children. The kind of nutty talk that comes out of Academia, which is often falsely attributed to Democrats, was conspicuous by its absence. ItтАЩs curious that Tim Walz of all people makes you feel at home, as he was the choice of the partyтАЩs left. But then, when you get down to it, how far left is school lunches? So welcome to the party, make yourself at home, thereтАЩs ample room for you here.

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Tim Ward's avatar

Thank you - well said!

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