It’s a cliche, but I think the upcoming midterm offers a pretty clear choice. And…no, I hadn’t heard of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at all until she won Tuesday’s primary, but she’s a fantastic candidate…and there are more who offer hope in an otherwise troubled time.

Five months to go until the midterms…which is just a first step. But a necessary first step. Because the alternative is…not something I really want to think about.