One thing is for sure, VP Harris and her team are putting in the work.

 

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We don't know how the vote or election is going to turn out at this point, but one thing is for sure--she is putting in the work. I am a non-affiliate voter, and I like progressive issues that are for ordinary people.

And I must say, she is incorporating a lot of them in her campaign. I know she can't do it alone, and she'll need somewhat of a "progressive congress" to help pass things into law; but the point is she is or appears to be open to signing a lot of positive things.

If Joe manages to get a cease fire, and a two-state plan in Gaza—which, shouldn’t actually be that hard, they will be well on the way to another term in office.

And honestly, at this point—Drs. Jill Stein and Cornel West should help in the process and welcome it.  If they can’t do it themselves, at least be civil, if not kind to the person who is at least speaking their language.  Then after the election, start immediately working on your issues! It is not that hard to

understand.  Even if they were on every ballot this cycle, they would still have to get votes from the electoral college.  Can we just admit they waited too long for this election cycle and should start strategizing for the next?

If so, let’s now look at what needs to be changed.

1.     Push for change in the way the primary process works.  Everybody should be inclusive in the primary process, not just Republicans and Democrats in every state. If the federal government contributes to presidential campaigns—we all should have a say about the process.  I think changing the process to having one generally primary election process similar to the actual general election would work well. Let all the candidates debate each other and have rounds of  Rank Choice Voting to narrow the candidates down.  AND, I think all of the debates should go down on C-Span.  Yes, this may sound familiar because I might have mentioned it before.  Taking the networks out of presenting information to the public may end up making things better for everyone.  C-Span covers a lot of governmental events, and would be the ideal platform for debates, townhalls, and other such programs.

2.     Have candidates use their own social media to promote their campaigns.  It should be mandatory for candidates to have to post their platforms online as well as print media if they desire.  Truth will be the main purpose of this.  The need to truthfully say what they are doing without being vague or slick.

3.     Change the laws concerning truthfulness in debate and remove Qualified Immunity.  Any one holding public office should fear lying to the people.  Enough of this they can say anything during debates.  Debates are supposed to be based on facts.  Anybody can bullshit and lie. That needs to change.

4.     Clarify laws concerning voting.  Laws should clear concerning voting—and simplified.  If you are an American, you should be able to vote.  Amendments and even the Constitution itself should be edited to truly reflect the ideal of ALL MEN BEING CREATED EQUAL… WITH EQUAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES.  AND REPORATIONS SHOULD BE AFFORDED to people, mainly blacks and African Americans who have been discriminated against systematically.  Once America faces that issue—everything else will start falling in place.

5.     Remove big money out of politics. Instead of worrying about how much each donor gives to a candidate, place a limit that a candidate can spend on their entire campaign.  This would go a long way in evening the playing field and limit how much corporations participate in elections.  So, if the limit is $2 million dollars, then it’s Two million dollars for everything—and receipts need to be shown.  Outside of that, only word of mouth and endorsements are allowed. 

Those are just a few changes (or something similar) progressives can work on.  I think they would get a lot of support too.  People are tired of being begged for money and constantly barraged with commercials everywhere you look. Things have to change. And right after the election is the time to start it.