By Mike Killalea, NSD president
“A dude abides,” spake Jeff Bridges, the definitive Dude from the 1998 movie “The Big Lebowski,” during the White Dudes for Harris call last night (July 29 … the last July before America has a woman president!). For non-Dude-aphiles, the quip is the signature line from the hit film, referring to the main character’s tolerance.
Nearly 200,000 of us white dudes showed up for the call. It was very gratifying to see the steady stream of donations scrolling along the chyron — “Mark C donated $10 Joe S donated $100 Sam K donated $25” and so on.
Together, we racked up $4 million for Kamala — the next President of the United States — and heard 30 dedicated Democrats over the course of the call.
We white dudes refuse to surrender our tribe to the MAGA cult!
But we have work to do. A separate Women for Harris event drew more than 300,000 viewers. C’mon, guys!
Because we are critical in electing Kamala. In 2020, some 32% of President Biden’s vote came from white men, according to the call. What if we could boost that to 40%?
Bridges got us fired up. “I’m excited, man. The fact that Joe passed the baton so beautifully and Kamala is our girl. A woman president. How exciting!”
And then there’s the hat! Jeff wanted one:”I’m white, I’m a dude, and I’m for Harris,” said he, indicating that he would like a hat.
Many other dedicated Democrats joined in. US Rep Steny Hoyer, D-MD, committed $50,000 in matching funds.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper, and Minnesota Gov Tim Walz, among others, also joined.
There are many white guys who disapprove quietly of MAGA, Trump, and his ilk. But they too often maintain macho-esque silence about their concerns.
But, as the call organizer said, “Silent disagreement is not enough.”
Stop MAGA fascism. If you’re not already, become a White Dude for Harris today.
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