(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Send Working-Class Patriot CHRISTOPHER PROIA to Tallahassee – to Building a Better Florida for All! [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-09-19 Voting like a patriot isn’t about who can shout “USA!” the loudest or who’s got the biggest flag in their front yard. No, real patriotism is making sure that the country you love doesn’t go up in flames—literally and metaphorically. Let’s be clear: being a patriot isn’t about voting for who can best tap dance around the truth while waving an eagle. It’s about standing up for the things that matter, like making sure people don’t go bankrupt because they broke their leg or choosing between groceries and insulin. Voting like a patriot means you believe in healthcare as a right, not a privilege. Because what’s more patriotic than ensuring people can actually afford to live in the country they love? Then there’s the economy. Voting like a patriot doesn’t mean doubling down on trickle-down—newsflash, nothing’s trickling down. In 2024, arguably more than ever- being a patriot means voting blue, it means voting DEMOCRAT up and down the ballot. Voting Democrat is about raising the minimum wage, so people can afford rent *and* the occasional cheeseburger. Revolutionary, right? And let’s talk about the environment. If you love America, maybe help protect it? Voting Democrat means acknowledging that maybe, just maybe, climate change isn’t a hoax and that we should probably stop treating the Earth like a disposable coffee cup. It’s hard to be patriotic when your coastline is underwater. So, yeah, voting Democrat is pretty patriotic. It's about believing that we all do better when we all do better—because caring about your fellow citizens doesn’t make you a “radical.” It just makes you someone who believes that America should work for *everyone*, not just those with a yacht parked out back. ——- Christopher Proia is a 2024 Democratic Candidate for Florida Senate 33 serving Lee County. He was also the 2022 Democratic Nominee for Florida Senate 27. Chris is a working-class man, driving trucks and landscaping. He also entertains and connects with our community as a stand-up comic. He believes we need people in Tallahassee ready to work for the regular folks, putting people over profit. Christopher Proia is fighting for housing, healthcare, and helping our neighbors. Send Working Man Christopher Proia to Tallahassee to work for the people! Tired of career politicians making decisions for themselves and their corporate backers? Time to send real people to fight for us in Tallahassee! Donate here: https://www.christopher-proia.com [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/9/19/2271467/-Send-Working-Class-Patriot-CHRISTOPHER-PROIA-to-Tallahassee-to-Building-a-Better-Florida-for-All?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/