Why I’m Voting Blue

Dear Editor:
We live in dangerous times. More than 200,000 Americans have been
killed by COVID-19, the economy is in shambles and climate change
continues to wreak havoc in the form of unprecedented fires and weather events. My fears about our future propel me to support an experienced,
compassionate Democrat ticket: Joe Biden for President, Mark Warner for
Senate and Jennifer Wexton for the House.

Rather than deny climate change like the current president, Joe Biden
has a plan to combat climate change while addressing the economy by
creating new clean energy jobs. Rather than lie about the severity of the
coronavirus crisis, Biden will listen to and work with scientists to help
Americans move past the threat of COVID-19. He brings decades of effective leadership to these challenges.

Mark Warner brings a wealth of business and technology experience
to the Senate. He would work side-by side with President Biden to address
our current economic crisis. But just as important to people like me who
were denied insurance in the past, he will continue his work to provide
every American access to affordable healthcare.

Likewise, Jennifer Wexton has worked in Congress to help businesses stay in business and to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans—two issues especially important during this pandemic. Wexton also recognizes the importance of fully funding education for all American children— something else the pandemic has shown a spotlight on.

The things that keep me up at night—climate change, systemic racism, affordable healthcare, quality education, national and local economies—are all issues that have been addressed and will continue to be addressed by these experienced public servants, all three of whom have earned reputations for both listening to and caring about every one of their
constituents. That’s why I’ll be voting for Joe Biden, Mark Warner and Jennifer Wexton in this critical election.

Jody Brady
Round Hill