4/18/2024

JRB,

            Thanks for your efforts to connect with common folk. I prefer your style to that of 45.

            I’m sorry that the story you told yesterday about your uncle’s death didn’t match with military records. I perked up when I saw his name, AMBROSE Finnigan & the news accounts that you had “mischaracterized his disappearance during WWII.”  Did you intend people to assume he was eaten by cannibals? I’m afraid that gaffe overshadowed the point you were trying to make about 45’s indifference to veterans.

            So, you are off to the Quaker State, again. I am wondering why you didn’t just spend the night in PA rather than go back & forth to DC. Flying AF1 makes a big impact on the environment! You could stay in style at the Rittenhouse in Philly. Saving travel time would give you more time to hang out with the locals. Members of the Religious Society of Friends would be happy for you to join them in some silent worship & then chat with you about our testimonies which include Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality & Stewardship.

Their cheerful, serene vibe would help you keep your calm on the campaign trail & spending some time in a Meeting House would be a stark contrast to where 45 is spending his day today.

            Did you see the disturbing news that the junta released Baptist Rev Hkalam Samson from Myitkyina Prison & then incarcerated him again. He got about 12 hours with his family. They have accused him of unlawful association, incitement & terrorism.  He was one of many religious freedom activists who met with 45 in 2019. Please see what you can do to ensure his release.

Have you reached out to Nemat Shafik to help her recover from the grilling she got from the women on the Education & the Workforce House Committee? Smart women attacking other smart women makes me sad!

BYBS,