Stop Using Em Dashes

The Problem

Weak writing is weak politics. Abraham Lincoln wouldn't tweet em dashes. The median voter does not use em dashes. Em dashes reflect bad political instincts. If you are a politician, the connections between your thoughts must be made rhetorically, not punctuationally!

The Pledges

For Politicians and Staff

I will never use an em dash in public again.

For Supporters

I will not donate to any politician who uses em dashes.

#dropthedash