Progressive and Moderate Dem infighting cost us Virginia.

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5. The issue is the country is still split

But I agree that the lack of Democratic unity hurts us. We tend to go for too much sometimes instead of being happy with incremental gains.

I don't understand how critical race theory was allowed to be an issue in Virginia. It does feed people. It doesn't provide jobs. It doesn't clean up the environment. It doesn't cure the sick. Of course it makes sense and makes white people uncomfortable but don't let it be the main issue.

I do think that this is an important wake up call that might be coming at the right time. We have 6 months to get our act together.
A great deal can happen between now and next year. For one thing there will be a major Supreme Court decision on abortion. We should also hopefully see the end of the pandemic.

But there are things we need to do. We need to improve the supply chain issue. We need to get the compromise on the infrastructure bills done. We need voting rights passed.

Last thing: we need to take big steps to establish leadership that is younger and more inclusive.