To: Sen. Kamala Harris (CA-2)
A PLEDGE TO RESPECT EACH OTHER TO BE SIGNED BY DEMOCRATIC 2020 PRESIDENTIAL CA...
Mindful of the nasty, personal, acrimonious, “below the belt,” even lying attacks made by the 2016 Republican primary candidates against each other, especially by then candidate Donald Trump; we Democratic candidates have agreed to, and have signed our names pledging to respect and honor the expectations of the American public as we respect and esteem each other.
Therefore, as candidates for the high office of the Presidency of the United States we are honored to share with you, the American public, our political ideological differences and viewpoints while avoiding personal attacks or untruths; and direct our staffs to take the same high road.
In short, to paraphrase the Biblical command, we shall do our best to love and respect each other as we love ourselves, encouraging all Americans to TAKE THE PLEDGE in the pursuit of a more civil, kind and respectful America.
Therefore, as candidates for the high office of the Presidency of the United States we are honored to share with you, the American public, our political ideological differences and viewpoints while avoiding personal attacks or untruths; and direct our staffs to take the same high road.
In short, to paraphrase the Biblical command, we shall do our best to love and respect each other as we love ourselves, encouraging all Americans to TAKE THE PLEDGE in the pursuit of a more civil, kind and respectful America.
Why is this important?
During our country's continuing seasons of political divisiveness and polarization our political leaders can set an example for all of us to respect each others' differences.
Dear Senators Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren;*
Similar to what Rabbi Posner has recently mailed and emailed you, I am asking you to sign on to this petition, not because you don't exemplify the values of the above pledge; to the contrary, you apparently like and respect each other and could be role models for the other 2020 Democratic candidates.
I/we also believe such a pledge would be good both pragmatically and idealistically for us progressives. Once the three of you with the other Presidential candidates sign on to it, the Democratic National Committee, and other progressive organizations can urge all Americans to:TAKE THE PLEDGE, thus helping to mitigate the polarization that is so rampant in today's America, which is fed in large part by the divisive behavior of President Donald Trump.
So, Kamala, Amy and Elizabeth if you agree with Rabbi Posner's proposed pledge, please contact him, [email protected], with your support, and suggestions. Thank You for your courage, intelligence, enthusiasm, style and desire to be our first woman President of the United States, in the pursuit of a better, kinder more compassionate America.
* Petition senders, if you like the idea of this PLEDGE proposal, I encourage you to revise it appropriately and also send it your favorite Democratic Presidential candidate (s). Thank you. Philip M. Posner
Dear Senators Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren;*
Similar to what Rabbi Posner has recently mailed and emailed you, I am asking you to sign on to this petition, not because you don't exemplify the values of the above pledge; to the contrary, you apparently like and respect each other and could be role models for the other 2020 Democratic candidates.
I/we also believe such a pledge would be good both pragmatically and idealistically for us progressives. Once the three of you with the other Presidential candidates sign on to it, the Democratic National Committee, and other progressive organizations can urge all Americans to:TAKE THE PLEDGE, thus helping to mitigate the polarization that is so rampant in today's America, which is fed in large part by the divisive behavior of President Donald Trump.
So, Kamala, Amy and Elizabeth if you agree with Rabbi Posner's proposed pledge, please contact him, [email protected], with your support, and suggestions. Thank You for your courage, intelligence, enthusiasm, style and desire to be our first woman President of the United States, in the pursuit of a better, kinder more compassionate America.
* Petition senders, if you like the idea of this PLEDGE proposal, I encourage you to revise it appropriately and also send it your favorite Democratic Presidential candidate (s). Thank you. Philip M. Posner