That Jason Kander ad. (Background checks.)

[pnwmom]

I do think he would make a strong national candidate, even if he didn't make it this time, in the face of DT's big win in Missouri.

http://www.gq.com/story/jason-kander-interview

If Democrats went into a lab and created a dream politician to take on Republicans in a purplish-bordering-on-red state, it’s doubtful they could come up with anyone better than Missouri Senate candidate Jason Kander. A 35-year-old former state representative and the current Secretary of State, Kander enlisted in the Army National Guard following 9/11 and then, after getting his law degree from Georgetown, volunteered to serve in Afghanistan. In September, he drew national attention for this campaign ad, in which he defended his support of background checks for gun purchases all while assembling a rifle—blindfolded.

SNIP

GQ: Could you tell me a little bit about the genesis of the ad? Was it your idea?
Jason Kander: It was a team effort. Senator Blunt had been attacking me on guns, because I support background checks, and I mentioned in passing to my team that I could probably assemble a rifle a lot faster than Senator Blunt, and they were like, “Well, can you do it blindfolded?” I laughed and said, “Well, I’ve done it in the dark a lot. It’s all muscle memory, so probably.” From there, we knew exactly what we wanted to say. The point of the ad is that part of protecting the Second Amendment is making sure that criminals and suspected terrorists don’t have the same access to guns as the rest of us.

[xmas74]

1. My daughter volunteered locally on his campaign.

She said that between Kander and Clinton "getting screwed" she realized that she wants to work in political media on a campaign. Meeting him a few times convinced her that she could eventually be a campaign manager or a spokesperson.

Just wanted to address our adoration for Jason on a personal level in our family.

[pnwmom]

2. That's great to hear. I sent money to him from out of state, solely based on that ad.

But I've seen him since then and I think he's got a big future.

Thanks for sharing!

[xmas74]

3. You're welcome.

She's seventeen now and she's volunteering on a campaign for 2018.

Win or losr, meeting him changed her views.

[pnwmom]

4. Wow. It's great that she was energized by the experience, not disillusioned.

Your daughter has a wonderful, fighting spirit!

[PJMcK]

6. So did I

One of my clients is Jason's uncle and once I knew who Jason was, I sent him some green. Sadly, Blunt retained his seat. I met Jason a few months after the election and from his comments, it's clear he plans to stay in elective politics.

[pnwmom]

7. Yes, he does, and more power to him!

[gordianot]

5. Kander has my vote he does energize millennials.

....and I am 65.

[Mickju]

8. I would vote for him.

...and I'm 73