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Lorenzo Santos on Running for Congress
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- Lorenzo Santos is a Democratic challenger from Wisconsin running for Congress because of his love for his community and belief in his unique skill set.
- He has a background in politics and grassroots organizing, which has allowed him to understand the challenges and experiences of other candidates.
- Santos emphasizes the importance of engaging with voters, listening to their concerns, and fighting for the issues that matter to them.
- He recognizes the challenges of fundraising and reaching out to voters in a polarized political environment but remains committed to transparency and principled stands on important issues.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Motivations
02:54Grassroots Organizing and Engaging with Voters
07:11Reproductive Rights and Differentiating from the Incumbent
11:01Challenges and Strategies in a Polarized Political Environment
13:15Transparency, Listening, and Fighting for the Issues
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