SJC believes in power of diplomacy. State Department is hollowed out. Speaks five languages, has traveled all over the world, believes in the power of engagement. Need capable diplomats
Hartman on race: start conversation at local level. Then take it to state level, and hell, why not—federal. “I’ve had the fortune of working in South Africa for five months”.
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Ding grew up in inner city housing and attended Salvation Army summer camps. Calls for integration to broaden perspectives. Calls for immersing teachers as a driver of community integration
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Scott: concerned about “overly broad brush when talking about the law enforcement community.” End mandatory minimum sentences, stop asking about misdemeanor convictions on employment forms. Pastoral language about healing
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SJC this is a daily issue for me. You can’t legislate away hate. And representation matters. One person of color in Congress, none in senate. We need to believe people’s stories. Running to make sure everyone has a voice on Capitol Hill
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Ding asked about dealing with rancor in Congress. As a scientist, he gives shout out to facts and data. Need to accept the reality of climate change and its impacts
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Hartman asked if she’ll be just another rubber stamper. Then praises Democrats “from areas like ours” who have mentored her for the last few years that she’s been “running in this district”. Impassioned cry for... moderateness
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Howe on gridlock: cites ACA passage and then repeal attempts. Gridlock is not necessarily bad. Republicans want tax cuts for the wealthy and pain and suffering for the rest. Will embrace any republican who breaks that pattern
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SCJ happy to reach across the aisle, has Democrats, independents, Republicans, and now even a Green Party member on staff. Says her values have not changed and she is an authentic candidate
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naked pandering to the South African vote
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