John Cowan for Congress - a bit rant, off my chest, and welcome input
I live near, but not in his district. I grew up acquaintance knowing his family, long ago. I met him again in the past 5 years, after decades.
The rant - I’m so tired of the dang political ads. I’m sure his stands out bc I know of him. Also bc of the associations I put with it.
The off my chest - they seemed like decent folks. His mother was one of my favorite educational staff as a young child. She was personally very kind to me many times, and very helpful. I haven’t known any of the Cowans in decades, however. I’ve been politically all over the place in my life. Always socially liberal, usually fiscally conservative. The past 10-15 years have seriously changed that though. When I spoke to John, I believed he seemed very against Marjorie Taylor Greenes brand of…lack of concern for sanity and truth. Trump was not specifically mentioned, but I just assumed, surely, that he wasn’t THAT kind of conservative either. A few years ago, when we spoke, Trump and MTG were still very in step, I believe? Now, all I see is these ads, several most days if I watch tv, talking about being a “Trump conservative”. It genuinely makes me feel disappointed and sad, I guess. Which is more than the usual disgust and anger I muster for most politicians anymore.
I’m not trying to make any inflammatory statements, be disrespectful, or say anything incredibly out of line about Dr Cowan or his family. On the contrary, I’m remarking how, decades ago, his mother was so incredible for me, and seemed so kind. I can’t reconcile my memories of that kind woman, and how I’d feel aligning myself with someone who’s made the statements and taken some of the actions of Trump.
I apologize if this is inappropriate. That really isn’t my intent.