Call it defensive because it’s protecting rights if you want. But one side is protecting rights.

I’m voting for women’s right to choose. I’m voting for pot legalization. I’m voting to fund Ukraine. I’m voting for gay rights. I’m voting for trans right to medical treatments. I’m voting to keep public education accurate. I’m voting to keep public libraries stocked. I’m voting for addressing climate change.

And yes, I’m also voting against subverting democracy, corruption, erratic behavior, and domestic terrorism.

90% of the “both sides” arguments are summed up by people who don’t realize that open conservatives have been part of the party for a long time, including Joe Manchin.

I don’t know all of your views, but as a progressive, it feels like “both sides” people are keeping one foot firmly planted in the radical door.