By Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Brandon Weathersby
Last week at the Republican convention we heard a lot of anger, a lot of yelling. But no substance, just empty rhetoric and divisive language. With their biggest opportunity to deliver an unfiltered message to American voters, they offered: chaos, anger, and lies – all directed at the disaffected GOP base, not undecided voters.
This week in Philadelphia, you’ll get the complete opposite from the Democrats. As the communications director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, I know that our party is uniting around Hillary Clinton’s candidacy. I can attest to that firsthand – every day I hear from folks who came out for Bernie Sanders in our state’s primary, and now, just like I am, are saying I’m with her.
This election was never about any one single candidate. It was always about transforming this country. Senator Sanders engaged so many people and proved that America is hungry for a more progressive society. Our candidates have shared a vision of an America with a thriving middle class where corporations are held accountable for their actions. It’s a vision that, altogether, more than 30 million people came out to support.
When Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigned together in New Hampshire, they discussed their commitment to building an America that is stronger together and an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Together, they worked hard to create the most progressive platform in Democratic history and to make sure everybody has a seat at the table. They’ve made it clear that we’re stronger together, and our party is united behind their vision our country and our nominee, Hillary Clinton.
One thing is very clear: we must do everything possible to defeat Donald Trump, who stands against everything they have fought for. Trump’s choice of Mike Pence as his running mate shows that he is doubling down on the most negative parts of his campaign – discriminatory politics and failed economic policies that deepen the divide between millionaires and working Americans.
While Donald Trump may try to act like he cares about working people, nothing could be further from the truth. He says wages are “too high,” wants to give banks more power, says climate change is a hoax, and opposes virtually every priority that would grow the middle class.
Wisconsin, we need to vote. If you are not yet registered, you need to go register right now. And if you want to take a stand against everything Donald Trump and the Republican Party stand for, you need to vote for Hillary Clinton and all Democrats. And if you want to take a stand for the values we believe in and have fought for, you need to vote for Hillary Clinton and all Democrats. Too much is at stake in this election to let Donald Trump get anywhere near the White House.
