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The Douglas County Democrat | July
RED TO BLUEThe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced June 29 that the Michelle De La Isla campaign has met the requirements to be one of 24 races it supports with staff and funds. Red to Blue is a highly competitive program at the DCCC that arms...
A stark difference.‘I have to be honest and say that none of this was easy for me. Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that had put my family in danger.’ Michelle Obama posted a reflection on Instagram of what it was like to welcome Donald and Melania Trump to the White House in 2016. Her post comes as Pres. Trump refuses to concede following his election loss and has been obstructing Pres.-elect Biden's transition.
‘This week, I’ve been reflecting a lot on where I was four years ago,' the former first lady wrote, continuing, 'I was hurt and disappointed—but the votes had been counted and Donald Trump had won. The American people had spoken. And one of the great responsibilities of the presidency is to listen when they do. So my husband and I instructed our staffs to do what George and Laura Bush had done for us: run a respectful, seamless transition of power—one of the hallmarks of American democracy. We invited the folks from the president-elect’s team into our offices and prepared detailed memos for them, offering what we’d learned over the past eight years ...
Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that had put my family in danger. That wasn’t something I was ready to forgive. But I knew that, for the sake of our country, I had to find the strength and maturity to put my anger aside. So I welcomed Melania Trump into the White House and talked with her about my experience, answering every question she had—from the heightened scrutiny that comes with being First Lady to what it’s like to raise kids in the White House.
I knew in my heart it was the right thing to do—because our democracy is so much bigger than anybody’s ego. Our love of country requires us to respect the results of an election even when we don’t like them or wish it had gone differently—the presidency doesn’t belong to any one individual or any one party. To pretend that it does, to play along with these groundless conspiracy theories—whether for personal or political gain—is to put our country’s health and security in danger. This isn’t a game. So I want to urge all Americans, especially our nation’s leaders, regardless of party, to honor the electoral process and do your part to encourage a smooth transition of power, just as sitting presidents have done throughout our history.’
With Davids our only bright spot, it's time to get back to work. Not only at the federal level, but in state races as well.
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President Donald Trump easily won confidence of Kansas voters, while Senate candidate Barbara Bollier faltered where Rep. Sharice Davids shined.This is what we're up against in Topeka.
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Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute tells Kansas lawmakers on economic recovery panel to review death certificates for COVID-19.