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Bettina O'Brien's avatar

Heidi,

Thank you so much for your beautiful writing! Marlene Dietrich is an inspiring person, and we need more like her.

Andstand/decency is sorely lacking in today’s public life and most politicians. It is a trait I will search for in my public servants, and I will vote for those who show it to a great degree.

No idea who will run for President for the Democrats the next time. Luckily, we have quite a few possible candidates who show this trait to a great degree.

I am thinking of Stacey Abrams, Amy Klobuchar, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff, Tim Walz, Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Duckworth, Cory Booker, Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Raphael Warnock, Richard Blumenthal … all appear thoroughly decent.

What do you think, Heidi? Who is on your imaginary A-list?

Bettina O'Brien's avatar

Adding J.B. Pritzker to my list. He would be a strong presidential candidate as well.

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Marlene died poor and alone, ignored after her career in Hollywood. A brilliant woman.