I have backed quite a few losing candidates for President over the last half century. In 1968 I was a “Clean for Gene” college student. In 1972 I was out every evening in Alameda campaigning for George McGovern. In ’76 I was the 10th California Congressional district coordinator for Morris Udall. In ’80, Jerry Brown. In ’84, Gary Hart. In ’88, Dukakis. I campaigned for Bill Clinton, but lost with Al Gore in ’00 and Kerry in ’04. With Obama I was on the winning side, but then in ’16 I supported Clinton.
I am proud of every one of those candidates, whether they won or they lost. I am convinced I supported the better candidate in every race.
Now at least eight or nine Democrats have announced their bid for the presidency. It is way too early; I believe we should concentrate on registering voters and electing candidates to local offices. I do have a favorite, but I am not about to announce who it is. I am afraid I will jinx her.
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