Remembering George McGovern: 1922-2012

“We are the party that believes we can’t let the strong kick aside the weak. Our party believes that poor children should be as well educated as those from wealthy families. We believe that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes and that everyone should have access to health care

“We are at a crossroads over how the federal government in Washington and state legislatures and city councils across the land allocate their financial resources. Which fork we take will say a lot about Americans and our values.”

George McGovern, in 2011

The above statement is why I voted for McGovern in 1972 and why I am a Democrat today.

Comments

[sandy lawrence]

Thank you for posting this. I was working on my post-grad degree at Univ of TX Austin in 1972, and I worked for the McGovern campaign. A great loss to America, that election, with enormous consequences.

[mamaraby]

What a wonderful way of putting it. I'm much too young to have voted for him, but the sentiment resonates strongly with me. It's also why I'm a democrat today.

[Cindy at enclos*ure]

A great American. Thanks.

[Barbara H.]

George McGovern is why I learned decisions about political leaders were important. I think he helped create a whole generation of young voters. His perspective on where we were in 2011 is a concise statement of the perils of today. He will be missed.

[Julie Siegel]

On board with all of this. Thanks.