
Progressing the Progressives
As someone who has a list of grievances against Marie, I voted for Brent. It's not that I regret my vote but the way he threw a temper tantrum after the primary rather soured me. The progressive voter's guide was right on the money in this case.
He did very well in the primary and was building political power. He commanded a valuable chunk of the vote and he took it all and put it right into the dumpster by acting like a giant baby. This isn't about anyone's morals, it's pure emotional instability.
I feel bad for the people who donated, fought in the great reddit wars, and volunteered for him because it makes us all look like idiots. I never had high hopes of him actually winning but I did believe that his race would at least be a good way to send a message to Marie. I didn't feel like he was doing the work since his first campaign to build support.
Brent, I know you're out there trolling this sub, I'm disappointed not because you lost the primary but that I think you represented the people who cast their votes for you poorly. I wish you well in whatever you choose to do next.
I'll be voting for Marie. Maybe my morals are just flexible and I am pragmatic. I want the political power to make this administration pay for their crimes. Marie is a step closer in that direction even if I doubt she has the courage and fortitude to fulfill this desire. I hope she takes a close look at the primary results and sees it as a wake up call and an opportunity to correct the course.