I am an unabashed, unapologetic, George McGovern liberal Democrat – and I enthusiastically support Hillary Clinton.
Don’t’ get me wrong, I like Bernie a lot and he supports many issues that I care deeply about, but Hillary is passionate about those issues, too.
She’s got the experience, she’s been tested, and arguably, she’s more electable going up against the Republican nominee in November.
However, that’s not my primary reason for supporting her. Indeed, I’m not averse to supporting longshot candidates; I managed George McGovern’s presidential campaign in Massachusetts when he made a brief run in 1984.
I’m for Hillary because she has a history of making big things happen.
One of the issues closest to my heart is ending hunger, both here at home and around the world.
A few days before she was sworn in as Secretary of State, I met with Hillary privately at the State Department for what turned out to be a lengthy session. We talked for a bit about America’s outdated Cold War policy toward Cuba and agreed a change was long overdue, but most of the discussion was focused on hunger. What impressed me most was how she sees the big picture and understands the details needed to make change happen. She sees the forest and the trees.
As Secretary of State, Hillary took America’s role in reducing and ending global hunger to a whole new level. She took a fresh look at what the U.S. was doing at the time, what was working, and what we had to do better. Bringing people together is one of Hillary’s specialties and as she rolled up her sleeves to take on global hunger, she brought people together from the private sector, the NGO community and local leaders from across the world. In the process, she was able to bring new ideas to the conversation that would fuel historic progress to reduce hunger and poverty.
As a result, she spear-headed the creation of Feed the Future, the first government-wide U.S. strategy to end world hunger. Feed the Future has empowered small farmers around the world, and especially women, helping them to grow more food and become more independent. When small farmers succeed, they have more food to put on the table and more money in their pockets to support their families. This is true in the U.S. and it’s true around the world.
Hillary’s tireless work to reduce poverty and hunger helped transform the lives of millions of women, children, and families across the world. One of the most unthinkable costs of hunger is the stunting of children’s development due to poor nutrition. Thanks to these programs, we have been able to reduce childhood stunting by as much as 33 percent in countries like Ghana, Kenya, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Honduras, and many others.
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Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) represents the Massachusetts 2nd Congressional District and began his political career as a college intern for Senator George McGovern (no relation) from 1977-1980.
fredrichlariccia says
for setting the record straight on Secretary Clinton.
You and Hillary have always impressed me as the kind of people who quietly practices their religion everyday. Or as Saint Francis said : ” Preach the Gospel and use words if you must.”
We are so fortunate to have you and Hillary as champions of the poor all over the world. You make us all proud.
Fred Rich LaRiccia
peter-dolan says
I think Democrats should avoid that “more electable” argument when choosing a party nominee. It doesn’t show confidence, and it neutralizes the case for passion (from or for the candidate).
bean says
I hadn’t heard about Feed the Future – sounds like a great program.
Glad you’re supporting Hillary in this race.
frankunderwood says
See: http://vps28478.inmotionhosting.com/~bluema24/2010/09/why-jim-whyyyyyyyy/
So his endorsement is a freaking joke. How much did Clinton pay for it?