I'm so sorry that you let your demons out at your press conference yesterday. Various news outlets called it, "an ugly display", "a media circus" and "tumultuous." I have counseled you previously that calling people names is for the playground. You can do better and I hope you'll keep trying.

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Actually, I am excited about the new face of the House. We've got Muslim women, Native American women, Black women from states like CT & MA, Latinas from Texas. We have Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes, youngest Representative ever!

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The big day is here. Too bad it's raining on the East Coast. Some folks don't get to the polls when it rains. You are probably happy about that because rain advantages the Republicans who tend to have cars and other means of transport to easily get to the polls.

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The closest I came to raucous yesterday was singing "Magic Penny" with the kids at First Day School while we counted our UNICEF donations. By the way, we were thrilled that we collected over $200, enough to buy two bikes to deliver medicines in rural Africa. Here in Davis, CA, we like bikes so we are psyched!

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Isn't Stacey Abrahms impressive? I know you're going to say she's inexperienced at your rally today but I beg to differ. Stacey is a tax attorney so she's good with laws and $$. She's also a romance novelist so she's got a narrative that appeals to women.

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Where did you spend the night in Indiana last night? Did you go down to MIke Pence's hometown and spend the night in Columbus? My friend, Martha and I visited there a few weeks ago to see the cool modern architecture around town. You should take the time to tour the churches designed by Eliele and Eero Saarinen. Apparently, Cummins Inc. has taken a big hit with the China tariffs so you might not be welcome there.

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You will recall that my great grandpa, Harry M. Trippe, was the Huntington District Commander in the Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for the locks and dams on the Ohio River. You should go take a look at the great work they're doing keeping the Ohio River navigable. Some of the dams need attention. Please make sure they get the $$ they need to fix them.

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In any case, Elaine Lancaster is a brave soul. She hit a rough patch this spring when she had quadruple bypass surgery. Her health insurance didn't cover her bills so she had to beg for money in a Go Fund Me campaign. Have you figured out how to remedy situations like that?

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I hope you have fun in Florida today. According to the polls, Floridans are much more worried about health care than immigrants so best to stick to that topic tonight. Did you know that an algae bloom there is affecting the Senate election? Apparently, they are having a terrible Red Tide which is impacting the tourism industry. To top that, they are having a blue-green algae attack, too.

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It's going to have to be another fast letter. Today I have to leave the house early to go over to North Davis elementary to re-enact the "Squish" lesson where third graders explore the idea of area. It's different every time so it's always exciting.

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It's always scary at this time of year as the darkness grows, the sun's rays cast long shadows and the trees turn brown. This year's Halloween season is scarier than most. Can you please help chase away the fear?

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You are heading off to my birthplace today. I was surprised to see that you'll be speaking to the teens at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Conference. According to the IndyStar the FFA kids are excited about your visit. They're also excited about the Garth Brooks' concert.

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I am curious about this Young Black Leadership Summit that you will be hosting at the WH today. I understand that it is sponsored by a guy named Charlie Kirk. I will have to investigate him another time. Candace Owens will be there. I wonder why young black males will be escorted by a woman.

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When you were in Mosinee, did you hear about the upcoming Diwali celebration they will be having on Nov. 4 in Wausau? The local Hindu group is putting it on for the community and they'll be having Bollywood style dancing among other things. Isn't it great that the folks in Marathon County enjoy multicultural celebrations? We could all use a pick up at this time of year with reminders that Light overcomes darkness; good wins over evil and love trumps hate.

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