Letter From the Chair - November 14, 2022

Letters from the Chair
Written By Bert Sise

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OTHER ACTIVIST GROUP ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, November 16

Key West NOW will meet at 5:30 pm, in the back room at Sally O’Brien’s on the corner of Flagler and Bertha.

Local Govt Meetings this week

Tuesday, November 15

Wednesday, November 16

Thursday, November 17

I am thrilled that we saved the Senate and as I write the House is still a possibility. We must be vigilant.Thanks to all who donated time, talent, and treasure to our efforts in this cycle.We begin again with our Traditional Holiday Fundraiser, this year in honor of Steve Smith, on December 2, 6 – 8:30 pm at 1525 Atlantic Boulevard. Music, wine, and door prizes!!! For tickets, click here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/holidayminglejingle22See you Thursday!!!Bert Sise/ChairKeysDemsOne last Comment.“Unlike Clinton and Obama, Biden lacks natural charisma. Unlike Kennedy, Biden has not demonstrated the ability to inspire. Unlike Roosevelt, in particular, Biden does not display jaunty optimism or possess the magic gift to forge an emotional connection through the sound of his voice. Biden, instead, is more like Harry Truman – a long-time Senator, who ascended to power at a time of national crises. At his best, Biden offers calm competence. Which is why, top White House officials should stop overhyping Biden as a modern-day Roosevelt. Instead, they should honestly portray Biden as a good man – like Truman, and unlike Trump – doing his best in terrible times.” Walter Shapiro in The New Republic[/av_textblock]

Bert Sise
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