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February 6, 2024

Alice Rush

In an effort to establish something he calls the Midwest Values PAC, former U.S. senator Al Franken presents this interesting and heart-warming story:

My dad was a lifelong Republican — until Barry Goldwater voted against the Civil Rights Act.

My family watched Cronkite every night while we ate dinner on tray tables, and in 1963, we watched as police set fire hoses, dogs, and billy clubs on civil rights protestors. In no uncertain terms, my dad said we couldn’t be for that. So when Goldwater voted against the Civil Rights Act, my dad said, “F*#$ that.”

OK, he didn’t say that — he was the gentlest, kindest guy you can imagine — but he did leave the Republican party.

I started MVP to help elect candidates who share my dad’s values: Fairness. Justice. Equal opportunity for all. The belief that our country is stronger when everyone has the opportunities and resources to succeed. Your contributions support our efforts not only to elect qualified candidates, but good people— in 2024 and beyond.

This is an effort to move some Republicans in the red, midwestern states over to the Democratic ticket, and it’s bound to be at least somewhat successful, as the GOP continues its move even further to the right, with its platforms like a national ban on abortion, and other issues for which there is practically no public support.

Godspeed.

The Midwest Values PAC

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