George McGovern died today. He was the first candidate for whom I worked as an adult and a voter. A man of integrity who fought for what was right for the country--who understood that old men planned wars but young men died--who served his country in war but fought so that others would not have to do so.
A man who told the truth about the lies told by those in power but was ignored until we could ignore it no longer--who suffered an electoral defeat because of it but truly would rather be right than president.
A man who was never without dignity and compassion, who worked across the aisle to end hunger, and who made us proud to be progressive.
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