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Neva Brown's avatar

Don, you captured it perfectly. Because of Judge Crawford's demeanor, poise, calm but dedicated approach, I maintained hope and optimism for and with the people of Wisconsin. I was concerned about the influx of money but just couldn't imagine the people of Wisconsin falling prey to such base tactics. They didn't. And now, the people of Wisconsin can sleep a little easier with the knowledge that while they may not always agree with the Courts rulings, they know Judge Crawford will be just as thoughtful and even keel in her consideration of cases brought before the court and how the law applies to them.

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Doreen Christ's avatar

I agree, 100% with your statement

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Dominique Steward's avatar

Don, can you add audio? There was something powerful about your voice attached to your first Substack written post.

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Don Lemon's avatar

I will. I like it but I thought the AI voice sounded better 🥴

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Wendy Burton's avatar

Your voice sounds better Don. She is a light in the darkness

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Dominique Steward's avatar

Thank you!

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Angela McWilliams's avatar

I absolutely LOVED your reporting of the protest today! Thank you Don, you’re my new favorite. Out in the street and speaking truth. 💁🏽‍♂️

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Ellen Carr's avatar

As a Wisconsinite, I sensed the invigoration of my Milwaukee neighborhood come back to life. I canvassed on behalf of Susan Crawford this past month. It feels a bit like home again.

Thank you for these words, Don.

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Marlene's avatar

Wonderful piece. I was imaging your voice. Very powerful Don. Thank you!

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Richard Smith's avatar

THAT'S the Don Lemon I remember. Thank you, sir. And thank you for the Baldwin quote. We needed that. Badly.

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Sam's avatar

Some days I wake up and wonder, now what. Today I woke up feeling hopeful. I like days like this

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Cynthia Mendez's avatar

This gave me hope

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Iris Hooper's avatar

She is a prayer answered 💙

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Kiera Stroup's avatar

That was amazing and does give me hope. The senate just stood against tariffs. There’s a crack. The ray of hope shines through. And then there’s Cory Booker. 💜

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David Palmer's avatar

It's strength vs cowardice these days—today, the American people remembered a core value.

Complacency gives clout to cowardice. Thank you Wisconsin for your resolve.

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Lynda Frerker's avatar

What happened in Wisconsin gives me hope. Little by little America will turn around and away from this administration and elect a president who will build up the country once again. We are strong with our voices when we vote.

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Fay Reid's avatar

Thank you, Don.Great column. You said everything necessary to say. So glad you're on Substack.

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Terry Sanders's avatar

We needed that for optimistic inertia. If an election can be purchased, it is just one more commodity. Citizens United has been close enough to that for years. OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED!

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Betty Coleman's avatar

Don…Remember growing up when Mom’s gave “That 👀 Look” without a verbal word? What is the Winning count Men v Women when it comes to Trump?????????🤭

🇺🇸🙏🏾💕

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Alexandria Silvernail's avatar

There is hope! The people have the power.

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Mz. Saeed AKA NGA BossLady's avatar

Well said! I am so happy for the people of Wisconsin. I am praying that this is just only the beginning to better things ahead.

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