Democrats won an astounding victory on Nov. 3. They were given a mandate to make life more affordable for average Americans and rein in the corruption of the Trump administration. Voters are expecting bold action to bring down the cost of living and, without results, they will be susceptible to the same snake oil that Trump has successfully peddled for the past decade. We absolutely cannot afford to allow our congressional representatives to choose leaders who will pay lip service to progress while continuing to serve the donor class. We desperately need real campaign finance reform and real (medicare for all) healthcare reform, these are easy popular issues when presented to voters in an honest manner and likely to attract even Republican support. Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have made it clear that they will stand in the way of meaningful progress. Now is the time to call Senator Duckworth, Senator-elect Stratton and Congressman-elect Ford and ask them to oppose donor-centric congressional leadership.
Brett Williams
Oak Park