I’ve been thinking about Nate McMurray recently. Nate ran against indicted MAGA hat Rep Chris Collins in NY-27, and lost a squeaker (under 1,100 votes) in that R+11 district. He’s running again, even though Collins will probably be defeated in a primary and a “safer” Republican will almost certainly claim the seat. Nate is a really good candidate: smart, young, energetic, deep roots in the district, and he’s a fighter. His campaign motto is “Fight Like Hell”. Here’s Nate’s take on impeachment and some of his fellow Democrats:
Nobody WANTS impeachment. But it’s their duty.
So what if the Senate blocks it? Put that on them. Make them put their name to it for time immemorial.
When the dust settles, and our kids are studying this, be on the side of justice, not fear. Not the Lewandowskis of the world.
— Nate McMurray (@Nate_McMurray) September 18, 2019
I recently went to an event with a member of Congress, from a VERY safe seat. He spoke of parks and festivals, and his respect for the other Democrats on the stage.
But not a word about TRUMP or the crises of our time.
Why? Listen, I’ve nearly bitten through my tongue.
— Nate McMurray (@Nate_McMurray) September 18, 2019
I’m sure if you polled NY-27, the vast majority of voters are against impeaching Trump (probably 99% of the Republicans and some significant percentage of Democrats). Yet, here we have Nate coming out hard for it. One explanation could be that Nate has nothing, he has nothing to lose by staking these positions. But, really, Nate has everything to lose. Precious hours with his children. Countless lost hours knocking on doors and eating rubber chicken.
Running for office for almost 4 years, in a word, sucks. Nate’s really smart (his bio). There are a hundred other ways to attack Trump without mentioning impeachment, but here we are.
Update: Fundraising isn’t my department here but if you want to throw a few bucks Nate’s way, here’s his ActBlue.