Marianne Williamson, the candidate:
Marianne Williamson is not a politician. Her background is in comparative religion, writing, and speaking on spirituality. She is therefore, as of the time that I write this, the least likely candidate among the large-and-growing field of Democratic 2020 hopefuls. But she doesn't shy away from telling you why she thinks she deserves your vote. Her campaign website gives you the who, what, and why of her candidacy. From the "why"section:
What we most need now is a political visionary -- someone with a deep understanding of where we have been and where we need to be going. While car mechanics are important, they aren't necessarily the ones who know how to drive you to where you want to go. It is unreasonable to expect the mindset that drove us into the ditch, to be able to pull us out of it. It's not enough now to just know what's happening inside Washington; we need someone who also knows what's happening inside us.
My campaign provides the American people with the option of choosing another way -- not just a better version of same old, same old politics, but a genuine pattern disruption that allows for breakthroughs and possibilities that will not otherwise occur. It is for those who want the person sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office to be someone with an expanded sense of what is necessary, as well as what's possible, in the 21st Century.
My campaign provides the American people with the option of choosing another way -- not just a better version of same old, same old politics, but a genuine pattern disruption that allows for breakthroughs and possibilities that will not otherwise occur. It is for those who want the person sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office to be someone with an expanded sense of what is necessary, as well as what's possible, in the 21st Century.
Policy Positions:
- Environmental change. Williamson supports the Green New Deal.
- Gun reform
- Medicare For All
- Criminal justice reform
- Immigration reform
If it seems like Marianne Williamson's policy positions are long on ideas and short on specific proposals, it's probably because they ARE long on ideas and short on specifics. She might be the closest thing we have in the field to an anti-Elizabeth Warren. Where Warren is all experience and specific plans, Williamson is all outsider-status, no experience, and few, if any, specifics. It will be interesting to watch if they debate each other directly.
Marianne Williamson, the cocktail:
Marianne Williamson, the cocktail:
How to make:
Equal parts moscato wine and apple juice, with a splash of banana liqueur, gently shaken over ice and poured into a stemless wine glass. Garnish with an apple slice. Sip and enjoy!
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