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Karlyn Borysenko

Feb 11, 2020

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After Attending a Trump Rally, I Realized Democrats Are Not Ready For 2020

I’ve been a Democrat for 20 years. But this experience made me realize how out-of-touch my party is with the country at large.

President Donald Trump at a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire. Photo: Boston Globe/Getty Images

I think those of us on the left need to take a long look in the mirror and have an honest conversation about what’s going on.

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Karlyn Borysenko

Karlyn Borysenko

Organizational psychologist. Coach. Accidental commentator. Unwoke activist. Compulsive knitter. Find me at drkarlyn.com

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