Why am I writing in Jo Comerford for state Senate?
When my 13-year-old, inspired by the activism of the Parkland, Fla., students, wanted to volunteer for Jo’s campaign, she immediately took him on board. She created an opportunity for the next generation of leaders, effortlessly, while managing this enormous undertaking. This is how she works.
Jo holds the big vision. She understands how to get things done while holding the hearts and needs of those she is working with and for. On the busiest canvassing days, she has dropped my son at sleepovers, made sure he has sunscreen, and has opened the door to him becoming a powerful and engaged political being. This, all while getting the hard campaigning work done.
Jo works for the good, and understand how to be effective, whether it is as a parent, as a neighbor, as an organizer or as a leader. Here’s how my son put it in his phone bank message:
This is Jasper Graham,
I am a 13-year-old volunteer for Jo Comerford’s run for state Senate, as a write-in candidate. And, although I am not eligible to vote, if I could, I would definitely vote for Jo.
After all, when director of the National Priorities Project, the project was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
At MoveOn she worked to raise the minimum wage to $15, get universal health care, and close the inequality gap.
In less than a month, on Sept. 4, for the first time, I am writing in a candidate for state Senate because I believe we have the rare opportunity to elect a true leader by voting for Jo.
Emily Rosenfeld
Florence