A few words about the politics of joy.
We cats are seeing a number of reports about the Democrats' crowded 2020 race. We're not troubled by the number of candidates. Heck, it's just more proof of our deep and thoughtful bench. What's interesting to us is the number of people pledging to not go negative on each other.
As primary season progresses and we get into debates, we'll see how this holds up. But we're optimistic — mainly because we're confident that the prevailing sentiment is Beat Trump At All Costs.
And because that seems to be the driving theme, we have a plea. Please, Democrats, bring back the politics of joy.
Trump has been so negative, so hateful, so divisive — from the very first moment that he rode down that stupid escalator in 2015 through to his Inaugural Address and beyond — that America is exhausted. Negativity will do that to you. Trump's base may feed on it, but for the rest of us, it's unpleasant, disturbing and draining. And it's not what America is about.
America is optimistic — striving, straining, uplifting. Always trying to reach for something better. Always attempting to set things right. Always asking "Who's next?" when it comes to enjoying the fruits of our precious democracy. America, in short, is not Donald Trump.
So, Democrats, when we campaign for President in 2020, please let's talk plenty about the damage that Trump has done and is doing. But let's also draw a contrast with his hateful resentment. Let's inspire voters to turn out because they hear the bells ringing out, and they see Americans — all Americans — free, forever more. We cats PURR.
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