My newest post to help us get through 2024: "What is your motivation to talk with a Trump voter?" I hope it helps any of us who have a family member or friend who voted for Trump, who we hope to persuade not to do that again.

David French of The New York Times today posted a piece in his newsletter that is required reading for anyone thinking about how to begin to depolarize politics:

Just posted a new piece: How fast will a Trump voter change their mind? It may surprise you.

@BetsyCoffia Hey Betsy, Congratulations on being a state rep, I had no idea! This is Dave Fleischer, saying hi, I've done some writing that I think would interest you -- if you're open to reconnecting, please email me at daveflei@gmail.com and let me know the best way to email you. Thanks!

I just posted a new piece on Substack about how to persuade non-voters to vote. Thanks for taking a look:

I've started posting political essays about 2024 that are the opposite of most current political writing. My focus: positive, practical steps we can all take that can have a measurable impact on the outcome. Take a look at free to all readers.

@AaronBelkin Thanks, Aaron -- I just have to add, I can't flip the most hard-core for Trump; but I have gained some insight into how to talk with conflicted conservatives, including people who voted for Trump once (or even twice) with very mixed feelings.

@gailcollins I have read enjoyed your writing for years, but today is the day I've been most moved. Your humility ended up being matched, eventually, by that of Fr. Sherburne, and the humanity of both of you reminded me of why I do the work I do. With gratitude, Dave