House Election Primaries are Happening.
In many districts, multiple Democratic candidates are running to appear on the November ballot. While that's of interest to all of us, it's primarily the concern of Democratic voters in each district. They are the ones who know who can best represent them.
And yet, we have national Democratic and other people sticking their noses into these local races and endorsing one or another of those primary candidates. Maybe one of them thinks the way the endorser prefers. Maybe the others aren't "whatever" enough to suit the endorser.
Well, that really doesn't matter much at all. Who matters are the people who will step into the voting booth, either literally or figuratively, and vote for the candidate they think can and should win a place on the November ballot. Folks who don't live in that district rarely understand what the particular district thinks is important.
I work on campaigns and GOTV efforts in my own House district, and sometimes in neighboring districts. I know the voters in them. I know the issues. I know the relative odds of each of the candidates winning in the Primary. All of those things are important. What someone who lives in another state, no matter how prominent or well-known, thinks is pretty much irrelevant.
I want the candidate from my district to win the general election in November. That's a primary concern for me. Sometimes, I might even think a different candidate is closer to my own beliefs than another, but winning in November is crucial this year.
Let the people in each Congressional District decide who they want on the ballot in November. They know who they are and what they want. Screwing with that is a great way to lose in November, especially if you pour money into the campaign of someone who cannot beat the Republican candidate. Leave it to the voters and Democratic party organizations in their own districts. They know. They understand. They'll make the choice better than someone who lives far away in another state.
It's a case of minding one's own business and leaving things to the people who know what is needed. If you want to provide financial support, hold onto your funds until after the primary. Give them to help ensure the election of the Democrat the people choose.
Thanks very much for reading.
