Don’t coast on the Blue Wave
Democrats are riding the Blue Wave. For the first time in months (perhaps even years for some), we’re inspired. We’re energized. And in Wisconsin, where victories have been few and far between and we’ve spent years on defense, we’re not just fighting against something; we finally have something to fight for.
We deserve to be optimistic. We deserve to feel hope. But we must also take caution against complacency.
If anything, Democrats’ recent string of victories means the other side will dig in. Desperation is a powerful motivator, and Republicans are already gearing up to work hard, spend more and do anything they can to maintain their comfortable majority.
Our recent victories are a powerful reminder that we don’t just get a democracy; we choose to make it every day. The Blue Wave alone will not be enough to win back our state. We still have to do the work. We still have to show up.
As I’m writing this, there are 209 days until the November election, and there are 209 days’ worth of work to be done. Find a candidate you believe in, stuff envelopes for them, knock on doors for them, make phone calls for them and contribute to their campaigns, if you can.
We can’t coast on the Blue Wave into November. We still have to spend each day putting in the work.
