Rossmann's transformation is kind of amazing. It took me much longer to figure out that real change comes from policy work, legislation. Activists don't have

Rossmann's transformation is kind of amazing. It took me much longer to figure out that real change comes from policy work, legislation. Activists don't have many case studies, role models, mentors. Rossmann just sort of bootstrapped himself. $6m is a big lift. And I'm bearish about the initiative process, for this issue, at this time. It may prove a good move for the PR and awareness. And there's no shortage of consultants who will happily slurp up campaign dollars for no real benefit. (Noob groups and candidates are bread & butter for consultants.) I anticipate the Repair Preservation Group Action Fund will step back, come up with another strategy. Maybe a 501c3. Run the ALEC playbook. Model legislation. Find state level allies, like farmers. Pick some low hanging fruit. Get friendly legislators to file their legislation. Do the stump speechifying and speaker tour circuit.